danw 1,748 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I count my self very lucky to have 4 healthy children I don't believe I would have the strength of character to cope with a disabled child, a very good friend of mine has 2 disabled children and I feel very humble in his presence any worries/problems I have are made to seem trivial by comparison yet he has the ability to see through the disability and problems of his situation and see the best in everything a truly brave man with a view on life and inner fortitude I can only aspire to, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,470 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. Ive no real idea what to say just wanted to acknowledge your post and wish you/family the best you sound a good man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. can very young kids not get over diabetes if they deal with it properly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
123456 146 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I personally don't know what I would do or how I would deal with it but I would like to say that I have maximum respect for the parents that have the character to deal with the 'problems' on a day to day basis as part as normal life and don't allow it to affect them. People like you truelly are special characters and make you feel proud to be human Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. Ive no real idea what to say just wanted to acknowledge your post and wish you/family the best you sound a good man. Cheers mate . My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. can very young kids not get over diabetes if they deal with it properly? No, when they're young it's likely that they have Type 1 diabetes which means they have got a lifetime of injecting insulin to stabilise the glucose levels in the blood, because their pancreas has stopped working. Type 2 is what most over weight people end up with because their Pancreas cannot handle the work load it's having forced on it, and doesn't work as well as it should, which is treated with tablets. I've got mates who have got Type 1 Diabetes, two of them are going blind, and the one bloke I know is fully blind, he can only see shadows. The one of them had cancer as well in his bollocks but he got over it. It's because they haven't looked after themselves (on the beer mainly). If the glucose levels in the blood are always too high it leads to things like that happening, if it goes too low then they can end up in a coma and die if they aren't treated. My son is using 8 units of a slow release insulin (Lantus) that he has every 24 hours, then he has to have 1.5 units of fast acting insulin to every 10 grams of carbs he eats. So we've got to check everything he eats and weigh out any how carbs he's eating and work out how many units of insulin he needs for it. We're lucky in that he's very good with having his needles, he just gets on with it. With the Coeliac disease as well, He can't eat anything with any gluten in it, so it makes things a little more difficult for him. But as far as being cured, Nah there isn't a cure. Edited September 12, 2011 by Attack Fell Terrier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,531 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. Ive no real idea what to say just wanted to acknowledge your post and wish you/family the best you sound a good man. Cheers mate . My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. can very young kids not get over diabetes if they deal with it properly? No, when they're young it's likely that they have Type 1 diabetes which means they have got a lifetime of injecting insulin to stabilise the glucose levels in the blood, because their pancreas has stopped working. Type 2 is what most over weight people end up with because their Pancreas cannot handle the work load it's having forced on it, and doesn't work as well as it should, which is treated with tablets. I've got mates who have got Type 1 Diabetes, two of them are going blind, and the one bloke I know is fully blind, he can only see shadows. The one of them had cancer as well in his bollocks but he got over it. It's because they haven't looked after themselves (on the beer mainly). If the glucose levels in the blood are always too high it leads to things like that happening, if it goes too low then they can end up in a coma and die if they aren't treated. My son is using 8 units of a slow release insulin (Lantus) that he has every 24 hours, then he has to have 1.5 units of fast acting insulin to every 10 grams of carbs he eats. So we've got to check everything he eats and weigh out any how carbs he's eating and work out how many units of insulin he needs for it. We're lucky in that he's very good with having his needles, he just gets on with it. With the Coeliac disease as well, He can't eat anything with any gluten in it, so it makes things a little more difficult for him. But as far as being cured, Nah there isn't a cure. Mate I truly wish you and your son the best, you sound like a top Dad. , I've 3 kids and as with any parent they are my world, I'm lucky ( and thats all it is luck) that they're healthy. My brothers brother in law is mentally disabled ( he was starved of oxygen at birth) he's the same age as me but will never leave his mum and dad, untill they pass away and then the responsibility will fall to my brother and his wife. We are all massively protective of him and me and him share a close bond. He came on his brothers stag do to magaluf with us ( and his dad) had a few drinks and had a great time he's treated as one of the lads as much as we can, I've nothing but respect for people in these situations and the strength they show. There is no doubt a parents love is unconditional.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. Ive no real idea what to say just wanted to acknowledge your post and wish you/family the best you sound a good man. Cheers mate . My youngest son is Type 1 diabetic and has Coeliac disease. It might not seem like a big deal to some people who haven't go to deal with it because it's manageable, but knowing your kid has this f*cking curse to deal with for the rest of his life and what can happen if he doesn't lead a strict and healthy lifestyle is f*cking heartbreaking. I've already had to bury one son so I can only hope I don't have to deal with seeing another ones life ruined by health issues or (dare I say it) die before I do, due to any complications. I'm really lucky in that my youngest lad is a proper nice well mannered, well natured and intelligent young chap, who is doing me so proud at school and just how he has taken to the difficulties he's had to deal with early in his life, I really am proud of him. I do find it very difficult though and in all honesty I don't think I'd have the strength to deal with a severely disabled child. I'd probably hate myself for the rest of my life but honestly, I couldn't deal with the heartbreak. can very young kids not get over diabetes if they deal with it properly? No, when they're young it's likely that they have Type 1 diabetes which means they have got a lifetime of injecting insulin to stabilise the glucose levels in the blood, because their pancreas has stopped working. Type 2 is what most over weight people end up with because their Pancreas cannot handle the work load it's having forced on it, and doesn't work as well as it should, which is treated with tablets. I've got mates who have got Type 1 Diabetes, two of them are going blind, and the one bloke I know is fully blind, he can only see shadows. The one of them had cancer as well in his bollocks but he got over it. It's because they haven't looked after themselves (on the beer mainly). If the glucose levels in the blood are always too high it leads to things like that happening, if it goes too low then they can end up in a coma and die if they aren't treated. My son is using 8 units of a slow release insulin (Lantus) that he has every 24 hours, then he has to have 1.5 units of fast acting insulin to every 10 grams of carbs he eats. So we've got to check everything he eats and weigh out any how carbs he's eating and work out how many units of insulin he needs for it. We're lucky in that he's very good with having his needles, he just gets on with it. With the Coeliac disease as well, He can't eat anything with any gluten in it, so it makes things a little more difficult for him. But as far as being cured, Nah there isn't a cure. it was type 2 i was thinking of, women can get it when they're pregnant but then recover. things may get easier for him as medicine advances, I wish you and him all the best mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 If you and your bird\fella were expecting a baby and you were told the baby had downsyndrome or was going to be a dwarf\midget what would you do? threat the child te same as any other child ,love the child the same as any other your kids.Plenty of couples out there arent that lucky that they can have kids 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 some new found respect for some lads on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 some new found respect for some lads on here. judge iv a 9 year old son that thinks hes 18 lol,digs with me and hunts foxes with me hes the best in the world .Iv my 19 month old daughter annie who has cerebal palsey who i can gaurantee will be be the very same when she is older .I love the 2 of them the very same ,treat them the very same except i have to bring her to physio every week .The way i see it if you treat them different they will get a complex in later years that they are different and should be treated different Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 some new found respect for some lads on here. judge iv a 9 year old son that thinks hes 18 lol,digs with me and hunts foxes with me hes the best in the world .Iv my 19 month old daughter annie who has cerebal palsey who i can gaurantee will be be the very same when she is older .I love the 2 of them the very same ,treat them the very same except i have to bring her to physio every week .The way i see it if you treat them different they will get a complex in later years that they are different and should be treated different i dont have kids yet, got two nephews 9 and 4 the youngest one's slightly autistic(spelling) and he's getting reyt into the dogs loves coming out on walks, feeding them and making them give him is paw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 some new found respect for some lads on here. judge iv a 9 year old son that thinks hes 18 lol,digs with me and hunts foxes with me hes the best in the world .Iv my 19 month old daughter annie who has cerebal palsey who i can gaurantee will be be the very same when she is older .I love the 2 of them the very same ,treat them the very same except i have to bring her to physio every week .The way i see it if you treat them different they will get a complex in later years that they are different and should be treated different i dont have kids yet, got two nephews 9 and 4 the youngest one's slightly autistic(spelling) and he's getting reyt into the dogs loves coming out on walks, feeding them and making them give him is paw thats the shot judge getting him interested in dogs is a great thing .......or not judging by half the nit wits on here pal lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,261 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 some new found respect for some lads on here. judge iv a 9 year old son that thinks hes 18 lol,digs with me and hunts foxes with me hes the best in the world .Iv my 19 month old daughter annie who has cerebal palsey who i can gaurantee will be be the very same when she is older .I love the 2 of them the very same ,treat them the very same except i have to bring her to physio every week .The way i see it if you treat them different they will get a complex in later years that they are different and should be treated different Mate the physio can help!!! My grandma was told my mum would never walk that was in the 50's and she does, she was also told she'd never have children (she had three healthy boys) and they tried to force sterilise her but didn't count on the battleaxe which was my grandma. Obviously I don't know the extent of the cebal palsy in your daughter but never give up. today's techniques are far more advanced than then 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junior 267 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 im lucky enough to have been given a healthy brood,yet these thing where talked about during early pregnancy with my partner,came to the conclusion that if it did happen,they would be treated no different and would get all the love and care we had to give.End of the day our enjoyment would have created them there for its out duty as a parent to do all we can.i used to be quite nervous around disabled folk (giggle etc) due to being imature i guess untill i met my bosses son who has downs,what a f*****g star that lad is.i cant say how hard it can be at times but my respect to those who have disabled kids and take it in there everyday stride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I don't have any children but if I knew that I was about to and they had a terrible illness that would make there life a constant battle then I would seriously consider a termination. I have a cousin who daughter has downs and a good friend with a daughter with downs and it's a difficult lifestyle for them. There's some cruel people 'in' the world and if someone was to ridicule your child in the street because if there illness I think you may do time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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