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| | From:  B_e_l_i_ (Original Message) | Sent: 9/3/2005 6:15 AM |
My son was diagnosed when he was two, he's now six and going into grade one on Tuesday. Kindergarten was much easier because he was only gone for the morning. This year he will be at school all day. I am a nervous wreck! What his teacher will be like, (I've called the school and they said they won't know what class he's in until tuesday morning, so to just send him in that day and it will all be sorted out in the gymnasium,) I told them he's diabetic and I want to meet with the teacher and they still said I had to wait until tuesday and then talk to whoever it will be and then set up a date. I'm nervous about snacks and lunches. He's a good boy, he's smart and he is incharge of himself, but he's still only 6!!! I'm so worried about sending my baby to school. I know in a month I will look back at this and laugh at my nervousness, but I'm so torn up inside right now. I was wondering if there were any other parents who've sent their kids off to school with any wise words of comfort??!!!! Thanks for lenting me vent! Beli |
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I don't have any children myself. Heck, part of the reason I don't have any children is because I'm too much of a worrier and I know it, situations like this would drive me batty.  But I just wanted to let you know that this section of the board is often slow, so don't get discouraged, someone in the same situation will find this and post. In the meantime, you're probably right that you'll laugh about this in a month or so. It's hard to let go. I'm a type 1 myself, but I was 28 years old when I developed it. My mom will be retiring in 1-1/2 years and then my parents are planning to move from Minnesota to Florida, they have a house there already that was willed to them by my grandparents. I'm 35 years old now, and my mom is worried about leaving me "all alone" in Minnesota.  Over the years my mom has developed a habit of calling me each and every morning to make sure I'm alive, that I've made it through the night. I know she is really looking forward to moving to Florida, and I know she is also torn up about being so far away from me and unable to help if there's an emergency with the diabetes. I am encouraging her to move to Florida, because she can't "hold my hand" for my whole life, she needs to relax and enjoy her retirement. Anyway, long-winded today, sorry about that! Just wanted to let you know that I can understand how you're feeling, but it will be okay, you'll see. |
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Hi Beli,,,,,, I'm sorry I also am not a mother of a type1 but my sister is. If she hadn't just been through the hurricane I would call her up and have her answer your questions/fears. It is perfectly normal for EVERY mom of a first grader to be nervous,,,,, much less the mother of a diabetic child,,,, that just adds another layer to it. It is a shame you couldn't have meet his teacher ahead of time to see her and talk to her about your concerns. Like what time they will be having lunch ect. Every school system is different. I remember my sister being upset because Mark could not have his meter in class with him in LA at that time. He would have to go down to the nurse's station to get it. Don't know how your district is or even if N.O. is the same even,,,,,,,,, hopefully they will let him keep it with him or at the teacher's desk. Ask all the questions you want to Honey of the teacher and the principal. I'm sure they will let you put some emergency type of sugar source in the room where he is and perhaps he should carry some gluco tablets with him at recess, if he can tell when his sugars are dropping. Take deep breaths,,,,,,, he will be o.k.! Hugs, Cuddles/Kathy |
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I can't believe what I just read!!! You are sending your son to school on Tuesday and the school won't know what class he will be in until then.....that is about the dumbest thing I ever heard of. I taught in the elementary school for 35 years and we always had our class list before school started, parents were notified of what room and what teacher their child would have. In fact, in the spring the teachers of both grade levels, in your case it would be the Kdn. and 1st grade teachers plus the principal, counselor and other support personell, would meet with individual enrollment cards and divide these cards up between the next years teachers. The classes would be divided as well as could be equally between the sexes, various problems etc. We were notified before the first day of any medical problems before the children even reached our rooms, unless they enrolled the day of school. Sounds like really poor planning to me.....that must be like a zoo the first day doing all that. I can see your concern....I would be concerned too. I know I have not offered any comfort here but had to tell you what I thought of the situation. I am sure that your son's teacher will have questions also....she/he will be as nervous as you if this is a new situation she/he is facing. |
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Oh, boy, can I remember those days!! Evan was diagnosed in kindergarten (1/2 day), so when the full day schedule rolled around, I was terrified. Are you planning on going to school with him on the 1st day? If so, you would then be able to at least touch base with his new teacher. I would also carry a copy of "instructions" (or 504 plan) that could be handed to the teacher to read. This would include your son's symptoms of hyper/hypoglycemia, carb ratios, sliding scales, emergency info, etc. I also packed Evan's lunch for the first few weeks until I could get a grip on how he was doing and how everyone around him was handling him. That way I knew his exact carb count at lunch. The snack issue should be covered in the "instructions" paper (or 504 plan). Also stress to the teacher, as well as the administration, that your son has to have access to the nurse, water, and the restroom as needed. The 1st day of school is a busy one for the school nurse. Be sure to touch base with her and make a scheduled time that the two of you can sit down and have a discussion concerning his needs and your expectations. Also, be sure to leave a copy of the 504/instructions with her. It will be over before you know it.......deep breath and hang in there!!!! It will be ok.  |
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| | | From: bkiah | Sent: 9/4/2005 3:37 AM |
Beli, I can imagine how you feel. When I was dxed I was in high school but the school nurse knew I had Diabetes. Maybe you could talk to the nurse before your son starts school. I'm sure you'll be there the first day and will find out who his teacher will be. Living with D does bring about unexpected situations. |
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| | | From: kenw | Sent: 9/5/2005 4:19 PM |
My little boy was diagnosed at 3 and is starting in 2nd grade. My wife is a teacher at the middle school and is not the worrier of the family...I am! We met with the school nurse a week before school started and got things planned out as far as snack and schedules. Does your school have a nurse you could talk to? Other than that I will say that it does go ok and you will look back and laugh as you said, but I know how you're feeling now. Ken |
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Mermin..I know, all of my friends know what class their kids are in and who the teacher is, different schools mind you, but you'd think they'd have at least that figured out!! SoccerMom...not sure what the 504 Plan is, but I do have a lot of information to hand to the teacher. Thank you all for responding. I'm hoping that my hubby will be able to go into work later tomorrow so I can go in with out the younger two and just talk to the new teacher, maybe even the school nurse. Deep breaths, this too shall pass. Thanks again! Beli |
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Hi again Beli,,,,,, I know today is the first day of school,,,,,,, hope all goes well,,,, please come back and let us know if you aren't too tired. Here are some links for you that might be of some help! Hope they do,,,,, Hang in there and yep keep the chin up,,,,,,,, it is a new adventure! Hugs, Cuddles |
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Oh Cuddles!!!! Thank you so much for that link!! I don't have much time to go into it tonight, it's way to late! But I'm going to read it tomorrow, I put it into my favorites! Thank you thank you thank you!! First day of school was awful! The teacher that was assigned to him isn't sure wether she'll be staying or not, the regular teacher is on "leave" and 'should' be back by next week. I'm hoping for the lady on leave as the sub was awful! Scatterbrained and not a very strong person, if you know what I mean. The kids will rule her! I tried to talk to her and she was very jittery (granted, she was just thrown into this position and I'm sure didn't have much time to prepair) but at least she could have listened to me when I wanted to explain. Tomorrow I'm going in and asking to set up an appointment with her and the gym teacher. Thank you again for the link. And the caring thoughts and words! Beli |
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Glad the link was helpful Beli,,,,, and you are most welcome! The first week is over and I hope you are feeling better about things,,,,,,,, but from the sounds of it, it seems things are a little up in the air right now with the teacher situation! I hope you at least know what time he eats lunch and I think I would pack his for a bit till you see what the school has to offer. Great idea about talking to the gym teacher. Talk to all of them and keep us updated,,,,,,,,, k? I know it is a big change for your baby to be at school full day. My "baby" is about to move to another town and start her Career and Mom is not handling it so well,,,,,,,,, lol! Keep smiling, Cuddles |
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I don't blame you for being worried. Do you have a 504 plan? What state do you live in? There may be state laws in place that may help your son as well. From the response of the school, I don't think they realize the seriousness of a child with Type 1 D. There is a lot of resources at the American Diabetes Association as well as the Children With Diabetes Website. You really need to have a care plan in place for him so you can feel much safer, etc. (((HUGS))) |
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