Lawana
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My heart goes out to you and your dd. We went through this 2 years ago when dd was 9. How old is your dd?
In a nutshell, our experience was something like this. It consumed us at first. For about a month, it seemed like I thought of nothing else. Getting into any kind of a routine took about that long. It was very scary to have her life in our hands. Something was always changing- insulin ratios, attitudes. We were tired from getting up at 2 am to check blood sugar. But after a while it started to get easier- kind of like getting the hang of your first newborn. Even though there were times I just cried, Dd was a trouper. She never complained about the finger sticks or the shots. I would never have believed that I was capable of giving a shot, but I was.
It took time to acquire confidence that we could, in fact, handle this. And you can too, because you love your dd, you are her mother, and you will do whatever it takes. It will likely seem totally overwhelming at first, but don't be afaid to ask for the help you need. It does get easier, but it is an ongoing commitment.
Your family is in my prayers. Remember, you will get through this.
Lawana
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Ah shucks, it was nothin'. I'm so sew glad it worked for you. You really made my day! And chocolate gladly accepted!
Lawana
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About the bobbin: I looked at the bobbin diagram for the Singer 9410- the bobbin should be turning counterclockwise as you pull the bobbin thread with the bobbin in place. That's what I meant when I taked about bobbin direction.
I thought of something else that might help. Holding the tails of both top and bobbin threads as you start to sew might keep the rat's nests from starting in the first place. You might be doing that already.
Lawana
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Ahhhhh. Thanks. I've found out most of my stuff through trial and error, reading, and bits of advice over the years. And my MIL calls me down to fix her machine whenever it gets messed up, and so far, it's always been one of the things I mentioned.
Lawana
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Machines can be sew frustrating. Here are several things to do which might work.
-Clean out the bobbin area, making sure there are no bits of thread left in there.
-Put in a new needle. Make sure the flat side of the top part of the needle is facing the rear of the machine.
-Wind a new bobbin from a different spool of thread. Reread your manual to make absolutely sure which direction the thread should be unwinding from the bobbin and install.
-If you can identify the tension discs and they are accessible, use a folded, well worn dollar bill (it will have a very small amount of oil on it) and slide it between the discs.
-Put the tension back to the standard or usual setting.
-Rethread the top thread with different thread.
If you do all the above and it is still messing up, there may be something wrong with your machine.
Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.
Lawana
Help please! Dd in hospital diagnosed with diabetes ketoacidosis
in General Education Discussion Board
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About the Lantus: in the hospital the Lantus is generally administered cold- from the refrigerator. Room temperature Lantus is a little easier on the kiddo. You do not need to keep it in the fridge at home. Dd still has times when the shots hurt, even 2 years later. (Probably when a nerve is hit.) Is your dd doing her own shots? For some reason, when my dd gives herself the shot, even when it hurts, it's a little easier to deal with than when someone is doing it TO her.
My best to you and your dd. Please ask for the help you need.
Lawana