what a night.....

Tallia went to bed last night close to 300...so you know how that goes.....set the alarm for several checks.....all seemed well until she woke in the morning and her site was not attached....how would that happen???? no idea. 362 showing ketones...I hate starting the day like that...it sets the stage. Then all day chasing numbers & checking ketones....forcing her to drink to clean out her system......diabetes never sleeps and neither do we. I am tired of this disease.

Mommy, What is Diabetes? Author Irene & Madison Mallano

 

    Mommy, What is Diabetes? click the image above to link to Irene's site and BUY the book and check out their site lots of great and useful and information. 

where would we be without it.......

Tallygears' NEW Tummietote Leg Band

 I was asked to design a legband for the prom....after several designs we think we found what works. Tally tested for me and says it works well. It has 2 velcroed pockets on the front of the band to hold insulin pump, Dexcom or cellphone. There are also 2 additional slip in pockets on the back that could carry smaller items or if necessary could carry a small test kit.

Introducing the Tummietote Leg Band.

Keeping your devices hidden under dress or skirt or pants.

Adjustable length velcroed straps attached to grasping clips.

Grasping clips...to hold the Tummietote Leg Band securely.

Super soft fabric.

A good alternative to carrying devices while wearing a dress or skirt or pants.

Design is made to carry tech devices on the front of the leg.

2 velcroed pockets to hold your insulin pump, Dexcom, cellphone, Ipod. 2 additional non velcroed pockets, for essentials, cash, credit cards....candy (sugar) or you could even carry a small blood test kit in a pinch.

Made with the same design as the Tummietote belt.

adjustable length strap with one inch waist strap to secure the legband in place or clip to bottom of underwear.

Tummietote Leg Band- heavy duty 'grabbing' clips so no chance of slipping off the fabric. Will hold several devices. @ velcroed pockets and 2 slip in pockets.

I will be adding to the website soon. If you are interested before that please send me an email at tallygear@aol.com or visit our site at http://www.tallygear.com/

Have a great day.

The Diabetes Mine 2011 Design Challenge

It was only by chance that we made it under the wire. I submitted the Tummietote Belt by Tallygear. It was either a written submission or a video. I chose the video...it was done quickly so please forgive the minor mistakes. I am very excited about even just submitting an entry. I have followed Diabetes Mine blog with Amy for several years, and have gotten alot of information that I use in the daily care of my daughterTallia.

here is the video...



Remember submissions need to be submitted by tonight at 11:59pm....I can't wait to see some of the great ideas.....I always say so many ideas but, so little time.

Have a great day.

Donna Annese
Tallygear.com

the future...




                                        

                                                  Matty and Tal in Menemsha at Larsons







My husband Matty and I used to look to the future to always see what was next.... now we find we take one day at a time because......

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Carbs Galore....

Tally enjoying her favorite raspberry square at Mocha Motts.

Can you guess the carbs?

& a 16 oz. hot chocolate.....whew.

she is not letting that hot chocolate go....

Mocha Motts is on Main Street in Vineyard Haven

on the beautiful island of Marthas Vineyard.

Do you think she enjoyed it?

All signs (the crumbs on her lips) point to yes.

This is one of Tals' favorite spots, my sisters have a place up the road

and when we get out here we make the walk to town every morning.

It is a peaceful place to be...almost like you can breath again.

Enjoy the day.

I love you tally bug
xoxo, mama.

please consider donating to:
www.jdrf.org 
to find out how you can help.

...........its time to find a cure.

T-Gear will be adding several new products in the coming weeks.....please check back soon. www.tallygear.com

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Tallygear Button

I have been working on a button for a little bit now...Its taking longer than planned as life is so extremely busy right now...but, I think I may have all worked out by Monday. I can't wait it should be pretty cool.

JustGive.org add this widget to your blog or website...it could help save a childs life.

please see JustGive widget on top left of this home page, click on add this widget , copy code and paste to your website or blog.

Thank you. Donna Annese - Tallygear.

tally being tally....silly kid.

Tallia with an arm site and her NEW Favorite tummietote...cool neon swirls.

isn't she a beauty.....shes' my little bug.

I love her so much.

Thank you to Laura at HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

Thursday, April 7, 2011


Tallygear - Sugar Bolus - LFAC

It probably seems by the title of this blog that I am going to be covering a lot of ground but in actuality it all ties together quite nicely.

So, this week Heather from Sweet to the Soul is hosting a kick ass Sugar Bolus and giving away a Tummietote by Tallygear. GO. CHECK. IT. OUT. NOW.

Tallygear happens to be one of my very favorite diabetes items. Nate has 2 tummietote belts (skulls and geckos cause he's a bad a$$) and last week we ordered and received his new most favorite belt ever . . . a BATMAN zipper waste pack. Holy smokes Batman -- Nate totally adores his new belt. Donna also made Nate a zipper arm pack with the left over Batman material. LOVE. IT.

I tried to get a picture of him wearing it but it is almost impossible to get him to stand still and pose. I got a video of him wearing it but I'm posting that later when I post my 1st VLOG. :)

Cute - right?

I also ordered a few things for me! I've really been wanting a tummietote to wear when I run or just when I am chasing kids. I LOVE IT. I decided to order the Tallygear 'Blue Circle' Tummietote Belt for the Candy Hearts LIFE FOR A CHILD Collection.

Please check out the entire collection of LFAC products here!

So, here I am wearing my awesome Tummietote . . . and I am no REYNA so this is as close as you are ever going to get to seeing my abs. :)

There's also a shameless plug for my brother's gym in that photo too. :)

Wait - I'm almost done. Donna also sent me a matching headband and lots of goodies for the girls.

So, go sign up for Heather's Sugar Bolus, if you don't win head over to Donna's store and buy yourself a tummietote and then check out Wendy's other LFAC products because they are totally amazing and supporting a truly wonderful cause.

Whhhoooooaaaa . . . I almost forgot. I have to show you this super cute armband that Donna made for my iPod when I run.

Dang - I wish I had 1/2 her talent. She's amazing!! Thank you, Donna for your awesomeness!

That is all.

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added the newest fabric for the KIDS Cotton Colllection

Hello Kitty

Butterflies

Curious George

All Star

Sesame Street

Trains, Planes, Cars

LOVE

Puppies

Spring Garden

the KIDS cotton COLLECTION Sport Belt

The NEW KIDS Cotton Collection 'Sport' Belt

fabric designs include

CARS

TOY STORY

BATMAN

SUPERMAN

and we will be adding several more to include

HELLO KITTY

CURIOUS GEORGE

ALL STAR

BUTTERFLIES

LOVE

PUPPIES

SAFARI

SESAME STREET

TRAINS,PLANES, & CARS

here is the design it has 2 six inch pockets with a 1" black web belt with buckle

1 or 2 clear view pliable vinyl window can be added to view 1 or 2 tech devices

belt designs/setup vary due to fabric cuts..

the belt may differ some depending on how the belt lays out.

I have been testing the CARS belt to carry my cellphone at work...

and it is bringing alot of interest as I AM NOW A GROWN UP.

...LIFE IS FUN.

www.tallygear.com



hug cupong...tal is a phoenetic speller...

I always tell Tal its not how big the gift it truly is the thoughfulness that counts to her Mama....for a gift at Christmas she made me 6 hug coupons...I love Tallys' hugs and she knows that....Last night I was very tired and she must have seen that...she handed me the coupon and I smiled and I got a great big long hug I told her she was carrying me at that point and she held on just a bit little longer...she knew she was giving me her strengtht...she is truly a wonderful and thoughtful little girl.....who I love beyond words.

I had to snap a pic and share it......she loves to create.

my sisters and me....

this is a picture of my sister Lynney along with myself  and my twin sister Deb on the right...I am in the middle.

Its funny how close she and I are being identical twins...it has been alot of fun for the last 30 or so years (hehe)....we both have autoimmune thyroid (graves) disease....probably connected to Tallys' Type 1 diagnosis.

Debra is Tallys godmother and has been there everyday since Tallys' diagnosis....it has been a long road we are creeping up on our fourth year since diagnosis. It has taken its toll on all of us...It has aged both of us greatly. No matter how you try to fight it its a tiring disease on mind and body.

Have a peaceful day.