29/03/2026
On the 16th March, our lives were turned upside down. In the middle of client projects, new ones about to start, our own projects moving forward & with our 2nd baby arriving in just 5 weeks.
Winnie (our 2.5 yr old) was admitted to hospital after we noticed symptoms & she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Like so many people, we knew absolutely nothing about this silent condition and overnight it felt like we had to literally become doctors & learn everything there is to know to keep her well. From administering multiple injections a day to constant blood monitoring to carb counting every thing she eats, the constant stress of whether we’ve given her too much/little insulin and the kitchen turning into a fully fledged chemist, the list goes on😅
After 5 days in hospital, we came home and have been navigating this new 24/7 way of life which, if I’m honest, has completely knocked us sideways. Two weeks in, we’re slowly finding our feet (although no 2 days are the same) and it’s already taught us so much. We’ve already learnt to have more patience, perspective and a much deeper appreciation for the small things in life❤️
Through it all, Winnie has been nothing short of incredible. So brave and innocent. She absolutely loves her new little “superhero stamp” on her arm and proudly shows it off to everyone, including the dog, multiple times a day🤣
I don’t usually share much of our personal life here but this felt important and it also explains why we’ve been a little quieter than usual. We’re still very much here, working away, adjusting to a slightly different routine (with an extra pair of little hands helping us👧🏼)
If anyone has experience with T1D, I’d genuinely love to connect. It can feel like a bit of a lonely world at the start and we’re so grateful for the support of our family & friends. We couldn’t have got through these first weeks without them🙏🏻
Here’s to a new chapter with our little superhero and very soon becoming a family of four🧑🧑🧒🧒
Safe to say after the last couple of weeks, giving birth and having a newborn feels like it might be the easy part🤣❤️ Newborn sleep deprivation has nothing on T1D sleep deprivation, I assure you🤣
Liam Widdop
