Oh I'm so sorry. That msut be so upsetting for you. I have no advice. Just wanted to sympathize.
Pump with kids
I can't imagine anyone will be able to relate but I'll try. I have a 3 yr old daughter. I started the pump yesterday. She was aware of my injections, etc and had no problem with it. Now she sees the pump and cries. She saw the port and flipped out as well. She seems very upset from this. Has anyone else ran into this? If so, I'm wondering how to explain this to a 3 yr old..
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I hope I am not breaking forum rules here by posting a link to another forum. There is a diabetes forum just about children called:
children with DIABETES Online Community
Adults can hang out there as well. I don't think I've heard of your daughter's particular problem but you might find a parent on that forum who will be able to relate to your problem. Welcome to the forum and hope you get the answers you seek.
children with DIABETES Online Community
Adults can hang out there as well. I don't think I've heard of your daughter's particular problem but you might find a parent on that forum who will be able to relate to your problem. Welcome to the forum and hope you get the answers you seek.
Thank you for the link. Yes, I was heartbroken. She seems to be getting better but I have a feeling if I were to walk in with no shirt on, she'd freak.
At her age she is possibly just as confused and bewildered as her parents. Raising children is never easy, but especially it isn't easy when your child has diabetes. You will be ok and so will she. Best wishes to you and your family.
Hi,
I dont have kids my self but have been a nanny for 4 years and mainly with kids your daughters age. I discussed my diabetes with them and regularly test in front of the kids. The little boy actually likes the blood (boys and their gross things!) for some reason. He was 4 when I was diagnosed. His sister who is now 8 has never ever liked the whole needle thing and prefers not to see me test. She also does not like talking about it. Each child is different. I am planning to get a pump soon and that I will definitely show them and discuss it with them. I hope to get a good reaction. I have a few ideas of what could help. I cant promise it will work but it might..
Talk to your daughter. Seeing mommy wearing a machine and pipes is much more scary then just injecting. Poor baby! Let it be for a while and maybe when you change sites take the machine off and then show her that you don't have the machine on. Might make her feel better. Avoid showing her the machine until she is ready. Knowing little kids she will most likely ask. Talk to her as much as you can. Also discuss the pump with your husband in front of her and tell him it is not sore at all, in fact you like wearing it. This might make her think about it in a different light with out having to actually talk about it.
I dont have kids my self but have been a nanny for 4 years and mainly with kids your daughters age. I discussed my diabetes with them and regularly test in front of the kids. The little boy actually likes the blood (boys and their gross things!) for some reason. He was 4 when I was diagnosed. His sister who is now 8 has never ever liked the whole needle thing and prefers not to see me test. She also does not like talking about it. Each child is different. I am planning to get a pump soon and that I will definitely show them and discuss it with them. I hope to get a good reaction. I have a few ideas of what could help. I cant promise it will work but it might..
Talk to your daughter. Seeing mommy wearing a machine and pipes is much more scary then just injecting. Poor baby! Let it be for a while and maybe when you change sites take the machine off and then show her that you don't have the machine on. Might make her feel better. Avoid showing her the machine until she is ready. Knowing little kids she will most likely ask. Talk to her as much as you can. Also discuss the pump with your husband in front of her and tell him it is not sore at all, in fact you like wearing it. This might make her think about it in a different light with out having to actually talk about it.
I'm sorry I did not read your original post carefully. Maybe your daughter thinks that her Mom is being hurt by this 'new machine' that her Mom is using. She sounds like a very observant little girl.I can't imagine anyone will be able to relate but I'll try. I have a 3 yr old daughter. I started the pump yesterday. She was aware of my injections, etc and had no problem with it. Now she sees the pump and cries. She saw the port and flipped out as well. She seems very upset from this. Has anyone else ran into this? If so, I'm wondering how to explain this to a 3 yr old..
My husband has a CPAP and one of my kids reacted similarly. He did several things -- explained it helps him breathe more comfortable, showed it to her off his face, and gradually encouraged her to try it on her face, so she would understand what he felt.
Anything on a parent is scary at that age! You must explain it is not an injury, and maybe demonstrate how you put it on (esp if you use a "serter," so NO visible needles!), and explain it puts medicine into you, to help you use your food so you can have more energy ... our local childrens' hospital when putting an IV in, says "straw" for tubing ... NO NEEDLES mentioned. And not "shots!"
Anything on a parent is scary at that age! You must explain it is not an injury, and maybe demonstrate how you put it on (esp if you use a "serter," so NO visible needles!), and explain it puts medicine into you, to help you use your food so you can have more energy ... our local childrens' hospital when putting an IV in, says "straw" for tubing ... NO NEEDLES mentioned. And not "shots!"
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