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I am hoping to get some info from anyone who has used tandem, and hear what the process was like. Right now I haven’t even started with the pump and I’m already irked with the pump rep.
I’m trying to get a Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump, but my insurance only covers Omnipod insulin pump. I reached out to my endo asking about submitting an exception/appeal for coverage.
They got back to me after talking to a pump rep and said the rep told them “she’s never heard of an insurance not covering Tandem.” That already frustrated me because I know it’s not covered as I’ve spent hours reading my benefits and calling my insurance.
I let that go, but after about 2 weeks of hearing nothing, I reached out to the rep myself. She told me the prescription was sent to Edwards Health Care Services.
Now I’m confused.
Why would my prescription be sent to Edwards without anyone discussing my insurance coverage (or lack of coverage) with me first? I can’t afford to pay out of pocket, so I don’t understand what step this is in the process
For those of you who use Tandem or went through this process, does this sound right to you? Any advice is appreciated.

So, I am at my breaking point of burnout. I hate my job, dream waking up to go to work and I’m miserable the whole time I’m there. I need to find something else to do, but the job market is obviously not great. When I talk to others in the ECE field, they suggest either nannying, which doesn’t work for me. I have a few reasons behind this and have definitely weighed pros and cons, and it is not worth it. I also get suggestions to try ABA or RBT work, but to me this is the same level of stress for the same pay, and many places don’t pay you if clients cancel.

I guess I feel lost as to what to look for. The only place I am looking is indeed, and I can’t really find anything new there. It just keeps recommending other childcare positions. What are some other places to find jobs? What are some fields that I may be successful in? Any advice is appreciated.

I (28F) have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders since I was young. It used to control a lot of my life, but I’ve made real progress over the years. At this point, my biggest struggles are things like driving and crowded or overstimulating spaces. For example, I’ve taken classes for driving anxiety and I can drive now even though it still makes me feel physically sick, but I never even thought I could sit in a driver seat!

What’s been really difficult is my fiancé (32M)’s response to my struggles. He tends to be impatient or dismissive, and it makes me feel worse instead of supported.
For example, I’ve been pushing myself outside my comfort zone a lot for him. I try not to let my anxiety affect him, even when I’m struggling internally. But even if things don’t have any affect on him he still gets upset.

Recently, I went out on my lunch break during a stressful day and texted him jokingly that I ran into a client at the store, just one of those “of course this would happen today” moments. His response was basically that I’m “allowed to be in the same place as other people” and that I “always panic” when I see someone I know. I may feel anxious but I’d still say hi and handle the interaction if needed. It doesn’t actually change anything except how I feel internally.
He also makes comments about driving like, “it’s just a car” or “if you can’t go 2 over the speed limit, you shouldn’t be driving,” which feels really discouraging and makes me feel stupid, I’d like I shouldn’t even try.

Another example: a few years ago, I went to a concert with him that wasn’t my scene, but I was trying to be open and have a good time. It was a small, packed venue, and I got overwhelmed when things started getting pushy and rowdy. We had a good spot in the middle, but he kept pulling me closer to the front. I told him he could go ahead, but I was comfortable where I was. He got upset, stormed off, and ended up leaving the concert entirely before it even began.
I have told him, that kind of reaction makes it hard to keep trying new things, because it feels like even having anxiety, even if I’m managing it, isn’t acceptable.
I’ve worked really hard to get where I am, and I’m still improving. I’m just wondering if I am being too sensitive, or if it’s possible to make this any better. I’m in therapy and I am on medication, and I really am trying my best.

I am sad to say that I have hated my job recently. I used to love what I do but now I dread work. I am burnt out like many others at my center and in early childhood in general. I’m currently really pissed off by this ridiculous policy they have for us.

The policy states that we cannot have a second job while working here during the hours we are open. We need to be available to work any hours if needed and must prioritize our employment here. Right now I need a second job to make ends meet, and will be getting one during work hours. I am scheduled 7:30-4:30, but for almost the entire school year I have been staying 30-45 mins late daily. Many of us have.
They just tell us they can’t hire anyone.

If they cannot pay me enough to not need a second job I cannot believe they can claim that we can’t get a second job. Because I’m in an at will employment state apparently they can. We aren’t paid to be on call those hours so I can’t understand how they can legally require us to be free during those hours. Others leave and may have appointments etc. They just do not want us leaving for a second job.

I told my boss I’m doing so anyway and won’t be available after 4:45 going forward. I expect a lot of push back but I’ll push too. What are my rights here, and how can this legally be a rule? How much of our personal freedom can employers control?

Hey everyone,
I usually make things work but this time I genuinely don’t know if I can. I have been really struggling since January when my health insurance changed. My coverage is not great at all now, and I have a medical condition that is very expensive to manage. Due to this condition I also can’t drive, as I have had a few instances of syncope recently.

I rely on uber and Lyft to get to work. I am a full time employee and a college student. I get rides when I can but it isn’t always possible. I pay between $9 and $13 each way, and work M-F. I will be babysitting next weekend and the following, so that will help a bit, but until then or until I am paid again (5/15) I have $32 left.

I haven’t gotten groceries in about 2 weeks and am running out. I’m less concerned about the food than I am the transportation. I do not like to miss work or call out, and I don’t want to miss pay if I have to do so. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone,
I am currently in Omnipod (which I hate) and hoping to switch to Tandem soon. My doctor is working to get an exception to coverage through insurance since Omnipod is the only one covered. I want to hear what you love/don’t love about the TSlim so I have some ideas before actually making the switch. Thank you all!

Happy Teacher Appreciation week everyone! My school always does a great job at making us feel appreciated.

One thing I have noticed over the past few years though is my school (and others) providing parents with a weekly sheet of ideas on what to bring each day. I am curious about everyone’s opinions on this. For example, Monday would say bring, Tuesday self care item, Wednesday a gift card etc.

Personally this rubs me the wrong way. I feel like it’s telling parents that something is expected of them. Prior to this, parents were so giving and we always were spoiled. I’m not sure why this is something that schools are seeming to implement now, but I think it is so tacky.

Parents and ECE professionals, what are your thoughts on this?

I’m not really sure if this exactly counts as a vent, but I can’t stop having these thoughts. I was diagnosed with an ED my senior year, after struggling for years prior. I went to treatment, and spent a few years in and out of treatment centers and residential centers. I was discharged for the last time in 2018. My life has changed so much since then, and I haven’t had a serious or long term relapse since.

On the other hand, I haven’t never really stopped having disordered thoughts, and have always felt a longing for my eating disorder and treatment days.
Realistically these were the worst years of my life, but I am romanticizing and missing being sick, being in treatment, being surrounded by others who struggled like me.

I am now 28, work full time and am in school full time. This is probably the best I have been since treatment, but I am still miserable. I’m in a relationship that feels emotionally abusive. I feel trapped and alone. My job is stressful and doesn’t pay well. School is just one more task on top of it. I also have type one diabetes which is too much to get into, but it severely triggers my eating disorder and affects every part of my life, adding a ton of stress.

The more time goes on, the more I miss my ED. I look at pictures of the treatment centers I went to, read old journal entries and even recently requested my medical records from one of my old centers. What is wrong with me? Why do I wish I was still stuck in my ED? Why can I no longer engage in ED behaviors like I used to?! I feel crazy