Type 1 Diabetes. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Asthma.

Nightstand Contents

1. Melatonin- To help me fall asleep.

2. Calcium + Vit D.

3. Prescription Birth Control- For PCOS.

4. Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)-To keep track on my blood sugar in real-time.

5. Water.

6. Prescription Synthroid- I count out 7 pills/week so I know I took it every morning, one hour before breakfast.

7. Photo- Of my great grandfather, and my mother when she was pregnant with me.

8. Probiotics.

9. Alarm Clock/Radio.

10. lamp.

11. Juicebox- In case a low blood sugar wakes me up overnight.

12. Powerstrip- To plug in all my devices.

13. 9 Books- Wild, by Cheryl Strayed.

Think Like A Pancreas, by Gary Scheiner.

The Diabetic Athlete's Handbook, by Sheri Colberg.

D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths.

Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief, by David Winston, and Steven Maimes.

Waking Up White, by Debby Irving.

Waste Free Kitchen, by Dana Gunders.

Calm: 50 Mindfulness Exercises to de-stress and unwind, by Dr. Arlene Unger.

14. Two Journals-Be True To Who You Are- Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You.

15. Museum of Fine Arts Pass.

15. Pamphlet- On depression.

16. Paperwork- Insurance.

17. Doctor's Questionnaire.

18. Insulin Pump.

19. Testing Kit.

20. Phone- For extra alarms in the morning.

21. 4 Books- The Little Book of Mindful Travel, by Tiddy Rowan.

Quicksand, by Malin Persson Giolito.

One Day At A time in Al-Anon.

In The Company of Women, by Grace Bonney.

22. Candles- For essential oil burner.

Athlete. Daughter. Activist. Sister. Advocate. Volunteer. Woman.