Selket
Been there - done that
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2000
We took our 26 mo old son to the dr. last Weds and he was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Fortunately we caught it early and his only symptoms were drinking and urinating more. He came home from the hospital Fri. night and we are slowly learning how to keep the diabetes in control. We're still very sad but we're hoping for a good outcome. The learning curve is quite steep.
I was told about the childrenwithdiabetes.com website and I noticed there that they have a conference called Friends For Life every other year held at WDW at the CSR. It comes back there next summer 2005 and we were thinking of going to WDW this summer but perhaps we will postpone our trip and wait until next year so we can go to the conference which is for the kids and their families. I have a couple of questions:
1) Has anyone been to this conference? Any thoughts? Looking at the one being held this yr. in California it looks like a wonderful resource for the parents and for kids (especially as they get older). Should I make reservations at CSR now since it is held just after the 4th of July 2005?
2) Anyone try vacationing at WDW with a diabetic toddler or young child? Any special challenges or would you not recommend it? We also have a 6 yr old - both children would be older by then of course (3 yrs old and 7 yrs old). Will the babysitting services like Kids Nite Out watch diabetic children? (not that I can imagine leaving him at this point!!!!)
Some of you might remember that I asked about getting William a GAC back for our Aug. trip last year because he couldn't yet walk or stand at 20 months when we were there (for stroller as a wheelchair). We didn't use the GAC often but it was certainly welcome when we needed it. I certainly appreciate all the help I received here back then. Any info you want to send my way is appreciated!
Carol
I was told about the childrenwithdiabetes.com website and I noticed there that they have a conference called Friends For Life every other year held at WDW at the CSR. It comes back there next summer 2005 and we were thinking of going to WDW this summer but perhaps we will postpone our trip and wait until next year so we can go to the conference which is for the kids and their families. I have a couple of questions:
1) Has anyone been to this conference? Any thoughts? Looking at the one being held this yr. in California it looks like a wonderful resource for the parents and for kids (especially as they get older). Should I make reservations at CSR now since it is held just after the 4th of July 2005?
2) Anyone try vacationing at WDW with a diabetic toddler or young child? Any special challenges or would you not recommend it? We also have a 6 yr old - both children would be older by then of course (3 yrs old and 7 yrs old). Will the babysitting services like Kids Nite Out watch diabetic children? (not that I can imagine leaving him at this point!!!!)
Some of you might remember that I asked about getting William a GAC back for our Aug. trip last year because he couldn't yet walk or stand at 20 months when we were there (for stroller as a wheelchair). We didn't use the GAC often but it was certainly welcome when we needed it. I certainly appreciate all the help I received here back then. Any info you want to send my way is appreciated!
Carol