Happy birthday, my love!
November 25 is my husband’s birthday, and this year we decided to take the whole day off just to be together. Nothing fancy or over the top. Just us, spending time and catching up on the things that actually matter. Most of the day was already set aside for his checkups anyway. He was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and since I’m pregnant, we figured it’s the best time for both of us to start eating healthier and paying closer attention to our health.
He was in the ICU at the end of October because of DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis). We were not aware of his condition. One day I just noticed his sudden weight-loss. He was lethargic so weak, I rushed him to the ER. DKA happens when the body doesn’t have enough insulin, so it starts breaking down fat too fast, and the blood becomes acidic. It’s serious and can turn dangerous really quickly if it’s not caught early. Prevention and early diagnosis really do make a world of difference, I thank God we caught it before it was too late.
Before his appointments with the ophthalmologist and internist, we grabbed lunch at Wok n Roll. I told him it was my treat and he could pick anywhere he wanted, and of course he chose something simple and affordable. Very him!
At the eye clinic, after some tests, the doctor told us his vision is now completely back to normal. When he first came in during the DKA episode, his eyesight got so bad that he couldn’t even read his phone. He was prescribed a +3.00 reading glasses at the time. It was such a relief that after a month all is good nos. The doctor recommended blue-light coated lenses for work, so after the appointment we went straight to the optical shop and I got him a really nice pair. They’ll take about three weeks to arrive. That’s Cayman for you; everything has to be special ordered and imported, even lenses!
The next appointment was with the internist. I showed the him all the readings from the glucometer in the past 25 days (yes, I have a whole log), and he was pleased. He even told us we could stop the insulin injections and just continue with the pills. My husband and I was so relieved.
Because it was his birthday, before we went home I told him he could pick one thing he really wanted. He chose the new AirPods Pro, so we grabbed a pair and you should’ve seen how happy he looked! We had some light snack at the Filipino bobba place in town called Mix & Match in a Box before heading home.
Today wasn’t extravagant or busy or picture-perfect. It was simple and quiet, and honestly that’s all we’ve ever wanted for days like this. Spending time together has always been the best gift in my life.
Happy birthday, my dear husband. I’m grateful for you, for us, and for our little family that’s growing in ways we used to only talk about. I love you! 😘
