Walk me through hometesting for Phoebe , please phase 3"

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that's great - Eric. When she's on Young Again, her number may get even better
Are you thinking about raising her insulin a little? Maybe Rachel or Sue can weigh in
 
Carol & Murphy said:
that's great - Eric. When she's on Young Again, her number may get even better
Are you thinking about raising her insulin a little? Maybe Rachel or Sue can weigh in
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I want to see how she does on the YA first before l change her doses. Also it'll be hard too monitor her for the next few days. Is that bad?
 
I would suggest waiting to change the insulin until you know how the YA affects her. I'm a proponent of changing one thing at a time to make sure no super low numbers show up suddenly. Plus, that way y ou know for sure how the food affects her. :)
 
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I would suggest waiting to change the insulin until you know how the YA affects her. I'm a proponent of changing one thing at a time to make sure no super low numbers show up suddenly. Plus, that way y ou know for sure how the food affects her. :)
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I know last week when l got the samples she really enjoyed them. But I've heard and read that it's better to gradually introduce them to YA. I made a 60/40 mix of YA for her evening meal and she's fine with it. So soon she'll be 100% YA.
 
You're getting there. No blacks for 6 days, and some good yellows. If you can't monitor, it is good to err on the side of caution.
 
Yep, for their digestion it's best to introduce new foods slowly. I'm guessing she will still need an increase, but hopefully the YA will bring her numbers down further so the insulin can do it's thing more effectively!
 
We'll see how the new food sits for awhile. Those numbers are not horrible. And if you stand back from the spreadsheet, there is a lot of yellow in the recent week, versus the pink and red from previous weeks.
 
Hi Eric! Love seeing a yellow pre-shot and so glad that she likes the YA. I am hopefully that she is going to come down more after she is completely off the other dry food which might even be now?
 
Looking a lot better! Will you have a day coming up soon that you can get some test in more around nadir so you can see how low the dose is taking Phoebe? Also, is Phoebe on YA completely yet?
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Looking a lot better! Will you have a day coming up soon that you can get some test in more around nadir so you can see how low the dose is taking Phoebe? Also, is Phoebe on YA completely yet?
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Phoebe and Bobo went on YA completely as of yesterday. Also I'll be getting more numbers in today but this weekend I'll do more around the clock checks. Her poor ears.
 
EricH. said:
Phoebe and Bobo went on YA completely as of yesterday. Also I'll be getting more numbers in today but this weekend I'll do more around the clock checks. Her poor ears.
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I know about the poor ears.......look at Bubba's SS prior to his OTJ trial. Do you use Neosporin with pain reliever? That does help when they get to chewed up looking to help heal and to take away any discomfort.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I know about the poor ears.......look at Bubba's SS prior to his OTJ trial. Do you use Neosporin with pain reliever? That does help when they get to chewed up looking to help heal and to take away any discomfort.
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No neosporin. Her ears are fine. I just feel bad poking her that's all. She's really good about it!
 
That is awesome! Since it is lower than the PMPS, can you get a +2 to see where this cycle will go as the +2 being lower than the PMPS indicates that it could be an active cycle. ;)
 
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Awww...Phoebe's feeling great! Thanks to all of you guys!!!
 
EricH. said:
Bobbie did you mean a +4 since l already got a +2 which was 188.
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Eric, I am sorry, I misread that 188 as a +2. :banghead: Never mind. Just get a test before you go to bed just to have peace of mind before you go to bed and for data sakes. I love the picture you just posted!!!!
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I just looked at the SS and the 188 is under the +2. Is it a +4 or +2?
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188 was at +2. Her PMPS was taken at 530pm central. +2 was at 730pm. I plan on getting +4 or +5 reading before bedtime. Thanks for liking the picture of Phoebe! Thank you for helping me keep her around so l could take that picture! Means alot!
 
Eric - we are all SO thrilled about Phoebe -
Look at that - she's on Young Again, getting blue readings - what a long way she's come since July 4th -only 5 weeks ago
She is one gorgeous little girl!!
 
Carol & Murphy said:
Eric - we are all SO thrilled about Phoebe -
Look at that - she's on Young Again, getting blue readings - what a long way she's come since July 4th -only 5 weeks ago
She is one gorgeous little girl!!
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Thank you Carol & Murphy! It started July 2nd and you and Sharon have been there since then! I was a mess that Saturday! That Holiday Weekend to be exact! And you two got me through it! From the syringe feedings too now! I can't believe how much I've learned from everyone that's helped us. I'll always remain vigilant to Phoebe. Thank you! :bighug::rb_icon:
 
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Eric - clearly the Young again is working - you haven't seen numbers like these before - what do you think about getting another test in tonight - also maybe you should post her amps tomorrow before you shoot as it may be lower than you are used to
 
Carol & Murphy said:
Eric - clearly the Young again is working - you haven't seen numbers like these before - what do you think about getting another test in tonight - also maybe you should post her amps tomorrow before you shoot as it may be lower than you are used to
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What's the lowest l can shoot at again?
 
Try to start a new post early in the AM maybe Rachel will be on. How much will you be able to monitor tomorrow? It's possible she will bounce into higher numbers because she's not used to these numbers. How does she feel?
 
Sharon's right - I forgot about bouncing
What we are saying is not to be surprised if her amps is either lower or higher than what you are used to
I'm going to bed, but please get another test in tonight just to make sure she isn't dropping too low (with the new Young Again- her numbers will be changing)
 
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