gabesmum newly diagnosed 1 year old

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hi there just looking for support from those with babies with type 1 .......any ideas on how to get sense of humour back or not throw coffee over insensitive ignorant other parents with non diabetic children.......🙂
gabriel's mum
 
Hi gabesmom all I can say is it must be hard with a little baby -I found it hard with a teenager- others with little ones will be along soon-you will get your sense of humour back -there is so much to take in at the start - never mind managing other people and their lack of knowledge !!- but then I was one of those prior to our diagnosis - you will become stronger- lots of friendly peeps on here to advise -a big welcome and a hug and to add -meltdowns will become less and you will get through the tears
 
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Welcome Gabesmum.

You'll find lots of help and support throughout the boards, particularly in Parents section.
Many parents also join the Children with Diabetes email group - see http://www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org/
 
You will get it back, honest. In fact do try to get it back asap cos it's quite a potent defence mechanism.

I'm sure if you were able to give some examples of the stupid sort of things people have said, there will be a million suggestions of what to say back the next time and I can pretty well guarantee we'll have you in stitches!

But to be serious for a minute a couple of things you may find helpful. Firstly there is a mail group for people exactly like you! - called

www.childrenwithdiabetesuk.org

and there is a book you could probably do with getting called

'Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Teenagers and Young Adults' by Ragnar Hanas.
 
gabesmum said:
hi there just looking for support from those with babies with type 1 .......any ideas on how to get sense of humour back or not throw coffee over insensitive ignorant other parents with non diabetic children.......🙂
gabriel's mum
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I remember feeling something very similar and quite strongly, and at some point felt it was easier to avoid those ignorant others than have to feel that so I did - for a little while. The anger and resentment was something I went through and got through. I can accept things as they are - but some folk are still particularly irksome (it doesn't bother me to the extremes it did though, which is the difference).

You'll get it back (the humour) - I'm especially drole theses days 😉

Hang in there, it will get easier x
 
Hi Gabesmum,

I'm not great at humour (at least my jokes are dire!), but I wanted to welcome you to the forum. I was diagnosed aged 11months old back in '79, & it must have been grim for my parents getting to grips with it all. The good news is with pumps, cgms etc you've got some great tools to help Gabe stay well, & diabetes uk seem to be doing more about kids' issues now too. There's also the juvenille diabetes research foundation, who i think do work improving care & looking for a cure.

If it's a comfort, despite the control tools being far more basic when I was diagnosed I've not really been held back by my diabetes - I couldn't join the forces but that was about it. I've a degree, am married, have kids & work part time. The only complications I've had have been pregnancy related. My mum died 21 years ago, but I will always be so very grateful for the effort & care she took over my diabetes - it's the best gift she could have given me.

Sorry, rambling...don't let the ignorant steal your peace or confidence - they have NO idea what it's like. I like Trophywenches suggestion of letting us help you to some suitable replies! 😉
 
Hold back throwing coffee about 😱. Some people just dont get it & you need to spend time looking after you & yours. You have come to a good place for a chat about things. I was diagnosed when england won the world cup (to long ago). Please let off some steam hear & dont scare anybody with nescafe 🙄 Keep at it 🙂
 
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