Comments on: First, last and ‘Security?” (The one where I freak out and forget my own mantra) http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/ Moira McCarthy, JDRF volunteer & outreach speaker, shares her experience & advice on the highs & lows of raising a child with Type 1 diabetes Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Moira http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1880 Moira Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:25:38 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1880 I LOVE Your input!!

]]> By: Sara http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1879 Sara Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:23:10 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1879 I thought about not writing my comment since it could kinda come off as “this is what you should have done” but I figured for all the other people reading with kids heading to college it could be helpful so they don’t end up in the same situation.

]]> By: Sherrie http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1868 Sherrie Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:44:54 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1868 Shelby’s 1st yr had 8 suitemates in the dorm and I gave them each a pupublication for college roommates.They only guarantee housing for Freshman (lack of Boston space). Yr 2 was an apt with 2 roommates from *heck*. She’s wisely decided to become an RA and her experience with first-hand knowing D had gotten her the position. I had a bit of a hard time ‘letting go’, but I feel she’s now ‘got it’. There’ll always be that D-mom pang of wanting to still take of her, but her experiences one at a time have prepared her so enough to make me proud! Though Moira, you’ve gotten me through some trials and tribulations, too!

]]> By: Moira http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1865 Moira Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:43:53 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1865 Yeah we just never thought of it. now they ONLY thing they will do is place her — but not with anyone she knows, which she does not want in her senior year. And yep, as you said, not retroactive. Live and learn — I’m glad you pointed this out so others can know!

]]> By: Sara http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1862 Sara Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:15:17 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1862 Did Lauren have housing in her accommodation plan? For any parent of a curent college student or future college student, consider making sure that priority in the housing selection process is included in the plan. If priority class selection is a reasonable accommodation (to make sure classes do not interfere with eating plans) than why can’t priority class selection be included to make sure that the best housing circumstance for the student are obtained? It is important to do this before you have a problem, accommodations are not retroactive.

]]> By: Tim Brand http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1861 Tim Brand Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:37:08 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1861 Wow, what a post. I have about 13 years until the girls leave for college. Their only a year apart in school. Great point, don’t do something because of D. I’ve fallen short a few times. Thanks for sharing and heloing us all.

]]> By: Dolores http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1860 Dolores Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:46:33 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1860 It’s always the firsts! Those always FREAK me out … and it really seems the firsts go on and on … always dreamed by the time my son was in college we would past those … but life really is more complicated (and exciting) then just that … the firsts go on and on …

You’re such an inspiration … Rock On!

]]> By: Moira http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1859 Moira Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:40:38 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1859 awesome! and I LOVE the sugar supply. OMg I totally do the same thing.

]]> By: Sally P http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1858 Sally P Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:34:47 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1858 I’m so glad you and many other capable D-moms are blazing the trail of independence before me. I’m taking notes all the time for the upcoming years! Just this morning I put Hailey on a bus with 7-12th graders for a full day choir festival trip a couple hours away & said “have fun!” A few other moms asked “you’re NOT going with her?” Nope. Not this time. She’ll be fine. (Of course she has enough sugar in her backpack for the whole choir to go down with hypoglycemia, but I digress…). Time for this Mom to learn to let go, just a little…

]]> By: Moira http://www.despitediabetes.com/first-last-and-security-the-one-where-i-freak-out-and-forget-my-own-mantra/#comment-1856 Moira Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:18:49 +0000 http://despitediabetes.com/?p=934#comment-1856 WHEN she chooses to go. And you’ll be fine because you are rock star mom and you love her!

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