I started this blog.  I can’t believe that it’s been 1 year already!  My first post was about Tristan’s diagnostic.  So much has changed since that first post.

When I originally started this blog, I was planning on writing about general stuff along with the heartache of Tristan’s diabetes.  Looking at my past post, I write a lot more about Tristan’s diabetes than anything else.  Which I guess makes sense…. it’s away there.  24/7, 365 days a year.  No break, no vacation.

One thing that I didn’t expect was the support that I found online.  I connected with other moms who are living the same thing as I.  They understand the frustration, the worries and small victories.

I also connected with adult diabetics who have given me a very important insight into this disease.  I can say that I know about diabetes.  I know how to count carbs and make corrections.  I know how to check ketones.  But I don’t know this disease.  I don’t know how it feels.  I can see the disease in Tristan’s face when he’s low as an example.  But I don’t know what he’s feeling inside.  These wonderful people have helped me understand a little what it’s like.  I think that because of that, I can help Tristan even more.

I am so happy that I finally did this 1 year ago.  When I first started, I wrote often.  Now it’s a lot less.  Not because I have less frustration or worries but because I have less time.  Life gets in the way!

But thankfully with twitter and facebook, I have constant and continuous support.  Not only am I able to give support immediately, I am able to receive support immediately.

Thank you to the wonderful online diabetes community!  I appreciate each and every one of you.  Here’s to another year of support and another year closer to a cure!