Operation: Stop the itch

3.5 years ago, Niya was born. She was cut out (c-section). Niya took a lot of things away from me during her stay in my belly. I wouldn’t change anything! Niya is my blessing.

I lost all of my baby weight. I’ve come
to terms that my stretch marks will not go away. I understand sit-ups, crunches or ab work outs will not rid me of stretch marks…*sigh* but for some odd reason my stretch marks started itching. Why? I don’t know. Do I scratch them?!?! Heck no! I don’t want to create more. I need to find a remedy to take the itch away.

My theory–sweat! They didn’t start itching until I started working out. Heck what do I know, I’m not a Dermatologist?!?! I’m just a woman, who happens to be a diabetic, mother and wife…who wants these dog on stretch marks to stop itching. *sigh*

Can someone…ANYONE, Help me?!?! I know there has to be a woman or man who can help me. Please I’ll try just about “anything”.

Be Blessed
Cherise
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Please excuse any grammatical error’s:)

Still here

Yesterday, I started working on my first homework assignment. I am now a part time college student; along with everything else I have on my plate.

I’m going to continue blogging:) I enjoy it too much to stop. I’m trying to stay cool and calm! I’m actually a little nervous, but I’ll be ok–just have to break the ice, get use to studying again and writing papers.

Be Blessed
Cherise
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Cherise, I have a personal question

I am “scheduled” to leave work at 4:00 pm everyday, do I leave at 4 pm everyday? No. I usually get the bulk of my “STAT” calls around 3:00 pm. Not a problem. I take care of the call and then go home. Today, I recieved a call from “V”. Her voice didn’t sound happy, it had a really serious tone–not normal. Our coversation went as followed-

V- “Hey, Chica! It’s me V.”

Me- “Hey, what’s up?”

V- “I have a personal question to ask you. Is it ok for me to ask?”

Me- “Sure, go ahead.”

V- “Do you have diabetes?”

Me- “Yes. Why what’s up?”

V- “I rec’d the e-mail you sent. I clicked on the link.”

Me-”The link to my blog?”

V- “yes! Omg. Cherise, you have to take care of yourself.”

I stopped her in the middle of her sentence..”I take excellent care of myself. You don’t have to worry about me. If you have any questions about diabetes please feel free to ask. I am open and honest.”

She went on to say they Dr.M and Dr. S are starting to go to seminars about diabetes and trying to learn healthy and more efficent ways to help their patients take care of/control their diabetes. I told her about TCOYD and a few other things both Doc’s might want to look into. The last question I asked her was “Does your office have a diabetic support group?” She said “Not yet.” I couldn’t believe their office didn’t have a support group. I told her o let me know when they get a support group going and I would be more than happy to attend.

I wanted to volunteer to help start a support group for their office but I need to figure out how to do it without crossing the line of business and “personal”.

If you all have an idea’s on how I can approach “V” about the diabetic support group without crossing lines, please let me know.

Be Blessed

Cherise
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Finally

I am offically a part time college student, again. I haven’t attended college in almost 4 years. I tried going when I was pregnant; it didn’t work! Pregnant and school=no go for me.
I’m excited and a little nervous at the sametime. I’ll get it figured out, too blessed too be stressed.

Watch out world! I am one closer to accomplishing my goal!
Happy, Happy! Joy, Joy!!! I’ll keep you all posted!

Be Blessed
Cherise
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That’s what insulin is for…

I took my daughter to Red Robin for dinner on Friday night.  It was extremely crowded, we sat next to a couple and their 3 teenage kids.  We chatted a little bit.  We laughed a little bit.  We talked about the Army.  OK, I still don’t know these people.  The teenage girl asked me if I wanted a blueberry lemonade (see below).

 

 I declined.  The teenage girl looked at me with a weird face.  I said “I am a diabetic.  I can’t have that drink!” She said, “That’s what insulin is for.” Well excuse me! I am sorry but I do not want to drink something that is full of sugar. She looked at me with a strange look on her face.  Her mom said, “I have a nice who is a diabetic. She is on a high fiber diet.”  I told her that was awesome and walked away. Teenagers say stupid things sometimes…Gosh, I can’t believe I use to be one.

Be Blessed