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I've just cried in front of ds's teachers.

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Spidermama · 11/01/2006 14:31

I was sitting in a meeting room with his two teachers, a teaching assistant and the diabetic nurse who had come to explain to the teachers how they might be called upon to help ds in certain scenarios.

I was a bit wobbly from the outset, and midway through the meeting I had tears rolling down my cheeks.

They were very nice, but that made me worse.

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Enid · 11/01/2006 14:32

ah

I did this when talking about dd1s reading probs

I know it is so embarrassing but its really understandable

x Enid

lucy5 · 11/01/2006 14:32

AAhh, dont worry, you wont be the first or the last. I would have done exactly the same.

getbakainyourjimjams · 11/01/2006 14:33

god I've cried in front of all and sundry. They're used to it.

WigWamBam · 11/01/2006 14:35

I'd have been the same too. It's not been that long since ds was diagnosed; it's understandable that you should still be having wobbly moments.

heavenis · 11/01/2006 14:35

I think when you've been holding things together and had alot to deal with in a short space of time, these things tend to happen when you least want it to.
I'm sure many of us would have been the same in your situation. (((((hugs))))))

puddle · 11/01/2006 14:36

Poor you. I am sure they thought nothing on it - it's been a huge shock for your family and you're still learning to deal with it all.

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Spidermama · 11/01/2006 14:36

I just wish I could decide when to cry and do it so I can get it all out at a convenient time. It doesn't work like that though does it?

I bet there's some new age healer type out there who knows a good way of crying to order. I have a crying window and could fit in a ten minute sob just before the school run if only it would come.

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KBear · 11/01/2006 14:38

Spidermama - is it your DS that was diagnosed with diabetes very recently? If so, no wonder you're wobbly! You should have seen me at work the week after the Christmas my DS had a fit on Christmas Day - I couldn't speak to anyone without fear of blubbing and you've got more on your plate than me. It's your child, who wouldn't cry? I always used to say, don't be nice to me or I'll cry.

Perfectly understandable.

oliveoil · 11/01/2006 14:39

I always cry when people give my sympathy or are nice

WigWamBam · 11/01/2006 14:40

Crying's like that; you can't get it to come to order. Crying's not a bad thing, though - just let yourself cry when you need to and don't worry about it when you do it. One of these days you'll feel stronger about it all.

heavenis · 11/01/2006 14:40

Life would be much simpler if we could cry to order. In RL it happens when you least want it too.

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Spidermama · 11/01/2006 14:40

That's just how I felt Kbear. I didn't want them to be nice to me in case I lost it completely.

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Piffle · 11/01/2006 14:41

Awww Spidermama - Ive cried in front of so many people about dd, I'm sure there is tons more to come when she starts school
Consider it a rite of passage, you passed!
It is very scary dealing with hypothetical scenarios when it concerns your own baby
Bless you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

batters · 11/01/2006 14:51

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SueW · 11/01/2006 14:57

Don't worry. I've cried in front of DD's teachers (almost every teacher she's had since she got her problem), her headteacher and parents who have asked 'Is everything ok?" at the wrong moment.

Since November when we booked her operation (for next week) I've cried at least once a week at work (whenever I spot the dates for my time off to nurse her in the diary when booking other appointments) and in front of her piano teacher.

Goes with the territory.

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Spidermama · 11/01/2006 15:00

Aw Sue I'm so sorry. If I could give him my own pancreas I would do it in the blink of an eye. I'm sure you know exactly what I mean. x

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trefusis · 11/01/2006 15:13

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SueW · 11/01/2006 15:20

Indeed spidermama I would take on DD's condition in a heartbeat if it meant she could be 'normal' again.

sunnydelight · 11/01/2006 16:52

Virtual hugs spidermama - I've ended up in tears in front of teachers for a lot less! DS2's best mate was diagnosed diabetic when he was 6 and I know it took his mum time to get to grip with things (he's coeliac - sp? - as well which doesn't help). She gave me a booklet which I think she got from the diabetic association called "having a diabetic child to stay" which was really useful in giving me the information I needed to feel confident about having him here.

MaloryTowers · 11/01/2006 16:56

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Blu · 11/01/2006 17:00

oooh, it's all so raw when you have to talk about it, isn't it?
But if it's because they were being nice, it was safe and ok to cry.
I never do this, but I would if i were with you :

((( ))))

Hausfrau · 11/01/2006 17:27

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Kittypickle · 11/01/2006 17:43

I cried in a meeting with DD's teacher over her dyspraxia last year. And I can not tell you how much I envy people who are able to cry without going red and blotchy ! I'm quite sure I would have cried in your situation as well. How are you all getting on with blood sugars and insulin ?

Miaou · 11/01/2006 17:52

Aw Spidermama. It's a self-evident truth, obviously, but it will show them just how much you care. It's not a sign of weakness, far from it.

PollyLogos · 11/01/2006 18:48

Spidermama don't be hard on youself - its very early days yet. How is ds getting on are his levels stabilising?

Would you like me to ask my friend to contact you? If you would, let me know and I'll point her to this thread. Take care x