Brendan's Pump is here!

Brendan got his Cozmore pump in the mail today! Wow! We are so excited. He has decided to wait 2 weeks until school is out before starting the process, and we are supporting this decision. We are hopeful that this pump is going to make such a difference in his life. Make him feel more like a normal child again. Prevent him from multiple daily shots (he will only need one every 3 days). The pump will give him small amounts of insulin all day long instead of big shots of insulin three or four times a day. It will give him insulin for his food slowly over a period of time that he chooses instead of all at once, forcing him to eat quickly or within a certain period. This particular pump has a meter built in, so although he will have to poke his finger to check still, the pump will know his number and calculate his insulin needs. Our plan is to have him completely self sufficient before school starts in the fall. This will prevent him from having to go to the office to test, to take insulin for special snacks in class, before lunch, etc... The pump will also allow him more flexibility with what he eats and when he does so. I know that this pump is not a cure or does not allow him a normal life, but at least he will feel less like he stands out and less like he is different, we hope. We also truly believe that this pump is going to be healthier for him and that it will help him keep his numbers more closely regulated and in range. Something that is critical to his long term health.

To all of you have been supportive in many ways to this venture, thank you so much! Your continued support through this time is so appreciated. We wouldn't make it without the support you provide.