These are my “field notes” from the chaos of real life — the victories, the failures, the meltdowns, the miracles. Tiny glimpses into what life on hard mode really looks like.
Pneumonia, Inhalers, and the Mother’s Day That Wasn’t
When your Type 1 diabetic kid gets pneumonia, nothing is simple. Between high blood sugars, no appetite, and new meds, this week has been pure chaos. Just in time for Mother’s Day.
Weekly Win: Rohan gained five pounds!
Rohan hit a big milestone—he finally broke 50 pounds! Despite appetite struggles from ADHD meds and ARFID, he’s gaining weight and thriving, thanks (maybe) soccer and a new medication regimen that seems to be working.
The Mystery of the Invisible Breakfast
He said he didn’t eat—but his blood sugar told a different story. With ARFID and Type 1, it’s not about food limits. It’s about trust, insulin, and how one quiet lie can turn into a medical emergency.
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Expert Level Chaos: Parenting Edition 