So, today is Friday which means it’s only 72 hours until we get the pump fitted and we are all very excited. William has been telling his friends and teachers at pre-school all about it and how he’s looking forward to fewer injections and more cake!
Over the last few weeks, we have been getting him used to his pump belt so that having to wear it 24/7 on Monday won’t come as a huge shock to the system.
Week one; no luck at all with him wearing the pump belt and he would only wear it on his head. Finally, with some encouragement and bribes (dextrose and fuzzy felts being kept in the belt) he agreed to wear it during the day. Not wanting to push our luck – we stuck with this for a week.
The second week; again no luck with him wearing it overnight; so further bribes this time came in the form telling him he could put some toy dinosaurs in it. He kept it on overnight and has yet to take it off. Win!
Yes, it does get in the way at times (especially when it comes to him going for a wee) and I think I will be ordering a spare soon (should any wee related accidents occur).
A big thank you to Tracey who runs Pumpalicious, the belt is brilliant and the Paw Patrol design makes it even better for him to wear. I’m sure we will be ordering many more to match his interests and TV shows as he grows up.
T1 Dad 
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