Measuring Cups

Let me introduce you to our measuring cup drawer. :) Before Caylin’s diagnosis we had ONE set of measuring cups, just like most every other family. But AFTER her diagnosis, we realized quickly that just one set wasn’t going to cut it. I’m sure that if you ask any family who deals with diabetes, they will show you a drawer that looks like this. You see – EVERYTHING Caylin puts into her mouth has to be either counted, weighed (with a scale) or measured. That’s how we determine the amount of carbs in everything she eats so that we can give her the correct dosage of insulin.

Do you know how many times I’ve almost broken down as I poured some chocolate almond milk into a measuring cup instead of first just pouring it into her glass? Or how it breaks my heart every time everyone else is eating and there I am trying to figure out how many carbs are in a particular food or meal and she’s waiting on me. She doesn’t have the pleasure of just picking up something and eating it right now. Sure, that’ll get to be a bit more laid back (as much as it can be) if she ever goes on an insulin pump, but for right now – this is her reality. It’s just one more kink that diabetes puts into her life, but that’s ok. She is more often then not, very patient and knows that this is just what has to be done.

So next time you pour your child a glass of milk or make them their lunch, take a minute to think about all of the parents who are reaching into their drawer full of measuring cups and say a prayer for them, will you?