Gabrielle Freeman<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
I push and twist the needle tip onto the pen designed for children;<\/p>\n
the sharp punctures the rubber membrane of the small glass vial.<\/p>\n
I pierce my daughter\u2019s thigh, fatty enough for insulin.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Aurora was three. Potty-trained but wetting the bed, asking for water again<\/p>\n
and again. When the newly diagnosed is a child —<\/p>\n
I push and twist the needle tip onto the pen designed for children —<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
JDRF sends a stuffed bear named Rufus, his fatty parts evident<\/p>\n
in colorful felt patches. At the ER, the glucose meter read, simply, high.<\/p>\n
I pierce my daughter\u2019s arm, fatty enough for insulin.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Aurora in her white Elmo panties, IV strapped down tight. Bruised skin<\/p>\n
from nurses stabbing, from mommy forcing her to stay immobile.<\/p>\n
I push and twist the needle tip onto the pen designed for children.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cThat hurt mommy.\u201d I fight the urge to defend<\/p>\n
myself. \u201cI\u2019m sorry baby.\u201d Insulin allows my girl to live another little while.<\/p>\n
I pierce my daughter\u2019s belly, fatty enough for insulin.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The vial, the pen. Invisible ink written<\/p>\n
into her blood. Temporarily reconciled.<\/p>\n
I push and twist the needle tip onto the pen designed for children.<\/p>\n
I pierce my daughter\u2019s thigh, fatty enough for insulin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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