First shot of many....

Out of the blue yesterday at lunch Anna asked if she could give herself the shot. I was totally unprepared for that.... We have never discussed it, I think they talked about it at Diabetes Day Camp earlier this summer, but it is not something I have mentioned to her. I am of the "she is going to have to do this the rest of her life, I should at least take care of it for her now school of thought" :)....

Anyway, since I was caught totally off-guard, I said not for lunch but maybe you can practice on Rufus and when you are ready you can do your own. So, she got Rufus(the diabetes bear) out and practiced several times yesterday afternoon....

Fast-forward to dinner last night. Sitting in the middle of the Food Court at the mall, she says "Ok, mom I am ready to give my shot now." Looking at her sweet face, there was no denying her. So, there in the middle of a crowded food court I watched my precious little girl give herself a shot, with tears streaming down my face. I had no idea it would be so emotional- it was much harder on me to watch her give herself a shot than it is for me to do it.

So, we will see what today brings. I have always told her and reiterated to her last night, that I am here to take care of any/everything that she wants me to and will give every shot until she goes off to college if she wants me to ;)!! She thought that was funny!

Eventhough it was hard, I am soooo proud of her courage!!! And she was so proud of herself :)