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Diabetic to Dietetics
For the love of Vespa
August 27, 2012
Uncategorized
Seven years ago, when I first saw that pastel pink Vespa (a princess in her own right) in the display window of a shop downtown, I was instantly in love.…
The loo chronicles
August 26, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
Okay, so I know I’m carrying around a rather rotund belly these days and that navigating life is expected to be somewhat of a tighter squeeze – I know that!…
The silver diaversary
August 23, 2012
Diabetes
Twenty five years. Wow. That’s most definitely worthy of a Tiffany’s bracelet, don’t you think … say, one that looks like this 😀 I still remember it as though it…
Because I can
August 20, 2012
Diabetes
When I walked into that studio I had fear in my eyes and trepidation in my heart. Sure I’ve posed for thousands of photos in my 34 years and, with…
Going public
August 16, 2012
Diabetes
A question that would have horrified me 15-20 years ago actually had me quite appreciative to answer today. It started with a trip to the Service Canada office this morning,…
Hollywood knows best
August 15, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
So, you know this whole breathing during childbirth thing. Well, apparently, it’s a pretty big deal. Apparently, you can’t just walk in and figure you’re good to go even though…
UPDATE: Don’t you dare quit on me
August 14, 2012
Diabetes
With regards to yesterday’s post, I first want to thank everyone for the comments, messages and encouragements sent my way. And second, I want to make it clear that in…
The big ‘C’
August 13, 2012
Diabetes
I’m not Brittany, and I’m not Christina. I’ve run marathons, half marathons, countless other races. I’ve ridden up the demanding hills of Horseshoe Bay on my bike, and twice in…
34 weeks: Ye olde crawdad
August 8, 2012
Diabetes
First they called me fat and now they’re telling me I might have an old crawdad for a placenta. Seriously, what gives? I thought placentas were scary before, but that’s…
Ask and you shall receive…
August 7, 2012
Pregnancy in Diabetes
I had an absolutely fantastic day yesterday. I didn’t run a super fast race, didn’t get a lingering hug from Andy Schleck, didn’t become a chemistry genius, or get a…
I win! I win! I win!
August 2, 2012
Diabetes
Back in the day, I used to be real good at winning things: an ugly bike helmet, a jar full of vintage buttons, concert tickets, a year’s supply of natural…
