4/15/19 AMPS 464, +2 HIGH, +5 HIGH / PMPS 466, +2 265, +3 182, +4 175, +5 200

Re: Ketone strips - A few times when Ming was high, I'd get a weird colour that didn't match anything on the box. I duped it up as Ming almost having trace amounts. Testing on yourself is a great idea that I also hadn't thought about!

But if it's negative, it should pretty much look exactly like the ones that haven't been used.

CassandraCatface said:
Oh no is it one of those nights? :eek: I'm about to crash so hard.
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Hang in there. I'm sorry you're going through this. We've all been there and it sure is tough. Get naps in between if you can.
 
@Crista & Ming thanks, more encouragement for me to try it! Needed and appreciated. :)

Chris & China (GA) said:
I hope not but that's a pretty big drop for so early in the cycle
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^^^exactly what I was afraid of. Why is this happening?
I really have to sleep more than an hour or two at a time. Someday. I need a crash. Sigh. So if her numbers are up it means what? Same means what? Down means what? I know its not that simple but....??????
 
One question on the ketostix. How old is the container? Most of them are only good for a certain number of months. Testing against yourself should at least let you know what negative is.
 
CassandraCatface said:
If this is anything like 4/13 PM maybe she'll surf the blue?
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Hope so …..I know you have to be dead tired, but I hope it makes you feel a little better when I tell you that you're doing a magnificent job taking care of Alice.

If you have some of the 14%, you could give her a little and hopefully slow her down a little so you aren't up all night again
 
Okay will do. Testing frequency? When will a test give me indication that I can crash? I'm starting to work into a decent amount of pain/inflammation. I'm just worried I'll crack too soon. :'(
 
CassandraCatface said:
I'm just worried I'll crack too soon. :'(
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You won't.....We sugarcat mama's are a lot tougher than you think....but I totally understand how tired you must be.

CassandraCatface said:
Testing frequency? When will a test give me indication that I can crash?
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Get a +4......hopefully she'll stop dropping and you can get a +5 and call it a night.....Would be nice for you to get 6-7 hours of sleep tonight
 
She is hungry, eating, purring and otherwise communicating, weak but standing and willing to exert herself. Friendly.
I just want to cuddle her in bed but herpes cat Majyk is there. :(
 
I have to get off the computer for tonight but I've asked @Crista & Ming to keep an eye on you.

I know you'll do whatever you need to for Alice....You're an all-star sugarcat mama!

If you have to, you can always abort the cycle, feed a bunch of high carb food and once you're sure she's heading up and staying there (usually at least 2 cycles of rising numbers) call it a night
 
I’d do one more test at +5 as Chris suggested. Although judging from Alice’s past cycles, she’s been her lowest at +5. These blue numbers are safe though and nice :)

How are you feeling?
 
I've noticed so far too +5 seems to be about being where she drops most. Which if she stabilizes out like that, I'd be fine with! Alright one more I can do. Beyond that.... The problem is it takes me a long time to fall asleep and if I accidentally get less tired then I won't be able to nap at all. It's absurd. I am feeling... Cracked. But determined. So let's keep going! Onwards. She got a little more gravy and some 4% with water. Turned off her light. Hoping she will nap for a bit too.

Is this how it always is?
 
I think if Alice's next number is lower but still reasonable, I'd be okay to sleep and put down some food for her to munch on. Have you fed anything after doing Alice's +4 test?

It won't always be like this but there will be nights where you have to stay up/get up to test frequently. Once you know Alice's routine, you'll feel more confident and in control and even though you may need to get up every hour/half hour, not feeling crazy and without all the anxiety helps lol!

What is your shooting schedule right now? I used to do 8 am/pm but now I do 6 am/pm. I'd rather get up early to shoot and have more time before bed to test. My +5 is 11 pm so it worked really well for me when Ming's nadir was at +5 on Lantus.
 
I have to crash or I'm going to get sick and this looks like my best opportunity. I fed more and if I do wake up for some reason she's the first thought and first thing every time. Thanks all for the support for the day. We are grateful.
 
The bounces into high numbers drive us crazy in one way and the bounce breaking can be trying on the nerves as well. The good thing is that the quicker a kitty is clearing the bounce, the more the cat is getting used spending time in lower numbers.

I know this is hard on you right now. It does get easier the more you get a feel for Alice's patterns. Just keep in mind that cats are inherently unpredictable. As soon as you think you can figure her out, she'll throw you a curve. She's a cat. It's her job.
 
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