The Parents Big Book of Favorite Things

8/1/11 ~ UPDATE:

I was able to deliver the Parents Book to the Endo in March and the Medical Team there had to review the book with a fine-tooth comb to be certain everything was medically sound.  I felt like I was handing the Endo my BABY!  It was a happy day and I had a great sense of accomplishment.  

With regards to having other Pumpernickle dolls in the waiting room, it's not possible due to hospital regulations on keeping toys clean from germs.  However, I was happy to see more Diabetic books for parents and kids in the waiting room and our Endo ordered the new Disney book on Coco for the kids within the practice!  

Here are some photos:

Big sister, EL loving on Pumpy.  We had to order another Monkey for big sis, named, Petunia!

EA in her school room with Pumpy and a science project

Finished Parents Book!

The Pumpy page, so parents everywhere can get their own Pumpy!  :)

March 2011
I've been reading and researching Type 1 (articles, resources, etc.) a great deal these past few weeks.  Friday it all gelled in my mind and I have made a proposal to EA's Endo office.  I am proposing a great big book of D-Parents Favorite things that I will compile should the Dr. agree, giving waiting parents access to a wide variety of articles, resources, and all things D related.  I am also proposing the purchase of D-books for kids & teens to be used in the Waiting Room along with stuffed animals that have diabetic equipment.  EA thought it would be very cool to have another Pumpy to play with in the waiting room.  I am proposing welcome packets for newly diagnosed parents and carb counting computer games on the computers in the waiting room.

I meet with the Endo this Weds. and hope to hear what she thinks of my big plans.  My hope is that it would allow parents access to things that will help their children cope with the disease better.  I am also hoping for a good A1C from EA's labs!  Stay tuned...