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I know I haven't blogged in awhile, but it's been a busy start to the new school year. Cham and Colton are well into dance and football, and Chad and I are knee deep in library books and body searches (don't ask).

We had our very first 504 meeting with our lovely new assistant principal and school nurse. It went well and we were able to get her into the system as a student with a medical need. It's important that it be there so that she can be protected throughout the rest of her public school career.

So far this school year, Cham's blood glucose numbers have been somewhat consistent. She will hit a low in the afternoon that we've been trying to correct by changing her I:CHO at lunch. We haven't had to increase Lantus (knock on wood) in awhile. I'm guessing that what we're doing now is alright - the numbers don't lie!

I'm so happy Cham's school is doing the School Walk for Diabetes this year! Her P.E. coach asked her to act as ambassador to the walk, so she's been visiting with some grade levels and discussing the myths about diabetes. We've also managed to turn it into her Science Fair Project, so we're killing two birds with one stone! Her question is: How much do people really know about Type I Diabetes? She's giving people a T/F quiz and them letting them look at their results after they're done. She thinks that people will not know too much about it....we shall see.

We take our "PUMP" class on November 7th, where our hospital will teach us about using an insulin pump. We have to take the class in order to be given the "prescription" which allows us to purchase one. I've been doing way too much research on pumps and I know all the good, bad, and ugly about each brand. I'm now at a complete loss when it comes to making a decision. Ultimately, it's up to the Diva, and we'll know more after the class.

We're about a month out from doing our first JDRF Walk for the Cure in Houston. This year, it's at Reliant Park. We've made sure that Cham's pic will appear on Ambassabor Row! We're working on t-shirts and getting ready for the big day.

Finally....the Diaversary (I call it D-Day, honestly) is approaching, as well. Cham was diagnosed on October 19th of this past year, and wants to do a Diaversary party where she feels that she should be able to eat what she pleases while we inject her with insulin. We are planning to do it on October 22nd, and she has yet to inform me of the menu. She has created an invitation for it, as well. I guess invites will come soon!