And Into the Pool the Pump Went..........It Survived!

Hi everyone! And so it goes that with a pool goes extra care to see that it (the pump) doesn't end up in the pool. Water resistant does NOT mean waterproof. However water resistance is much better than no water resistance at all. Today while Mommy was working and Daddy was getting ready to get into the pool with the kids...........Daddy got a phonecall and told the kids to go ahead and get in while he stood there and so they did. And Joshua got in pump and all. We changed his "site" to the back side of him and so it literally was out of "sight" and out of mind. Attached to him all the time it becomes ONE with the body. So much that you forget to unhook the very small but expensive pumping action maching. And it amazingly survived. It did not drown. So for those that want to know what type of pump that was it was a Mini Medtronic, and we don't suggest anyone try this at home to see if your pump will survive too. God was simply on our side today and decided to give us a break so thank the good Lord we do not need to replace a pump.
Joshua had his last soccer game yesterday and he started with a low 73. Not too incredibly low however it was soccer where he runs up and down the field and he has never started off with that kind of number. He was always a bit high,which we intentionally cause becasue he runs it off . What I think I want to focus on today with the post is to find out who knows the best way to balance numbers when the kids play sports. Who out there can give me their experience and tell me what they do. I am interested in knowing so I can enjoy the sport and manage it from the sides with a little confidence rather than fear. So my goal is to find out how to manage those numbers from the sidelines whether it's just with gatorade or are you combining food with that as well. I know some of you do protein with carbs. But with the pump are you unhooking, and still doing carbs every 30 minutes. Or do you manage it all through the pump with no extra carbs? So if you can post what you know.......post it.
The JDRF walk is coming up soon in Cincinatti. Walk for a Cure!! They will eventually find one. And if it takes a long time.........these young kids keep getting smarter and smarter. Eventually someone will come up with something. Where there is a will there is a way.
For today however simply have a good diabetes day. Share your experiences with me........make eachother stronger.
Have a good diabetes day!! Sully