Bellas new journey #4

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Bellasmom

Bellasmom

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bella doing awesome this am, his BG is getting lower and lower each morning with the new lantus, we are on day 6 and I can tell he feels so much better, he’s more lively, plays more and he is eating perfect. I am thrilled with the lantus and I think he is as well. Oh yeah, oh my gosh, I did my very first ever ear test this morning, but I pricked us both lol it went through his ear and got me lol and i didn’t push the strip all the way in in case I didn’t get blood or enough so I would waste it, but ended up wasting it anyway cause the drop of blood popped up I put on strip while it was just laying in their lol so wasted it anyway. I’m gonna crochet me a small cotton egg or baby sock , fill it with rice so I don’t get stuck lol
 
I don’t know if it helps but I always put a little neosporin pain relief on Baby’s ears. I think she expects it now! Every so often she flinches a bit but usually doesn’t even act like I’ve done anything. She still makes pitiful crying sounds when I grab her for testing. I poke myself weekly!
 
Yes, have a tube of Neosporin with pain relief on hand. I don't use it often but it's good to have in case. I also wrap a piece of tissue around the front and back of Teasel's ear and hold it firmly for 15 seconds or so after the poke. That stops the bleeding and prevents bruising. Occasionally a poke will hurt a tiny bit but he forgives me. ;)
 
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Lol rice mouse, just untie his tail and you can pour out rice and wash lol
 
That’s a great rice sock! You’re a fantastic crocheter, wish I knew how to do that. I’ve always wanted to learn. Nice that you donate too.. sweet! You’re fast!
As Kris said I hold a tissue with a little pressure on the poke spot. Someone said it keeps the ear from bruising.
 
WOW super talented Bellasmom - checkout how to become a reseller on Amazon - seriously!!!

Also Bella has been doing so well I’ve been watching spreadsheet and stuff but the most rewarding thing is almost watching them act like a kitten again all that energy! PLAYING again... it just warms my heart!

Congratulations Bella is doing so well on new insulin!
 
Magic Johnson said:
WOW super talented Bellasmom - checkout how to become a reseller on Amazon - seriously!!!

Also Bella has been doing so well I’ve been watching spreadsheet and stuff but the most rewarding thing is almost watching them act like a kitten again all that energy! PLAYING again... it just warms my heart!

Congratulations Bella is doing so well on new insulin!
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Thanks magic
 
Just SLAP me for bragging this am, pmps is 308:woot:, so is it right to say maybe a bounce from the blues yesterday and not to get excited over “the number”
 
Hi Bellasmom,

Great news about Bella!

I'm so impressed about your Rice mouse! Think about what Magic said ,seriously! If you could sell them on Amazon you might be able to eventually quit your job &
work out of your home! The market for Pets is Huge. People LOVE their animals & Love to buy them Toys . You are so good & fast at making them I really think you should pursue it.
Opportunity is knocking! Don't let it pass you by!
 
JoyBee said:
Kris, I just looked at Teasel's sheet. I'd be very Happy if I get Ravan's numbers looking like that!
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I’m quite happy with how he’s doing but it hasn’t been easy. It’s taken two years and three different insulins to get him here. It’s not ideal by Tight Regulation standards but it fits my criterion of keeping him safe and me sane. I’ve done a lot of testing (more in the earlier days) and know his patterns inside out and backwards. Anything I do dose wise that’s a bit off the beaten path is based on intimate knowledge of his history, responses, etc. He’s very bouncy and erratic in his reactions and I’ve learned to expect the unexpected.
 
Bellasmom said:
Kris, think we will increase on sun? Just wondered what your thoughts are
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Yes, my guess is tomorrow’s curve will tell you an increase is needed. You’ll go up to 0.75 u. Definitely get a +2 test because he might surprise you even though the depot will take a few cycles to fill to the new dose’s level. There can also be a cycle or two of higher or weird numbers after a dose is changed. It’s referred to as “new dose wonkiness” (NDW) here on FDMB.
 
Bellasmom said:
I will have to practice with water for .75, hard for these old eyes to see it lol
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You can do it! I have a pair of drugstore readers in a higher power than I need and I sit at my desk with the bright desk lamp on. I find it easier to see the syringe marks with a bright light behind it.
 
Where do most people get their needles, I need to order some and I can’t remember where I got,them with everything going on
 
Kris & Teasel said:
You can do it! I have a pair of drugstore readers in a higher power than I need and I sit at my desk with the bright desk lamp on. I find it easier to see the syringe marks with a bright light behind it.
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SureComfort U-100 Insulin Syringes 30G 1/2cc 5/16" 100/bx
by: Sure Comfort
Are these ok?
 
Bellasmom said:
SureComfort U-100 Insulin Syringes 30G 1/2cc 5/16" 100/bx
by: Sure Comfort
Are these ok?
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Syringes that are a smaller capacity of 1/3 cc will be easier on the eyes because the marks will be a little further apart. I’ve read on here that Walmart has these U100 syringes in that capacity, gauge and needle length with half unit marks but the pharmacy staff often don’t know they do. Many order online from adwdiabetes.com too.
 
Becky & Baby Girl Kitty said:
Yes Walmart’s has 1/2 marks... I wear bi focal lenses so it’s pretty easy to see. Plus the 31 gauge is a smaller needle which I like.1.75 is just the space between the 2 marks. Easy
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Becky, the ones u have Wal-Mart had but they don't have half I'm those, I even made sure with pharmacist, but they have some that did, thanks, just wanted to make sure u did know I'm case u needed halfs
 
Bellasmom said:
Becky, the ones u have Wal-Mart had but they don't have half I'm those, I even made sure with pharmacist, but they have some that did, thanks, just wanted to make sure u did know I'm case u needed halfs
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The 292 this AM and 348 just now are in the +/- 20% ball park that's allowed for meters. Curve day tomorrow! :smuggrin:
 
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