11/7 Elmo +10 68 +11 80 AMPS 93 +1 191
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carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
Beth, I'll post my advice here too so others can see and comment.
I see Elmo is keeping you on your toes. If he doesn't drop any more and you can monitor today, you should be able to shoot. Maybe feed him some MC for his meal. I'm heading to work. I'll try to check in today.
I see Elmo is keeping you on your toes. If he doesn't drop any more and you can monitor today, you should be able to shoot. Maybe feed him some MC for his meal. I'm heading to work. I'll try to check in today.
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
@MrWorfMen's Mom @Nan & Amber (GA) @carfurby @Red & Rover (GA) Thots on shot ....not feeding and will take another test before food in 30 minutes. Carla had suggested feeding MC for morning meal ...liking that idea ... I have a doctor appointment at + 5..... last small snack was at 5:30-6 ish( + 10)
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MrWorfMen's Mom
Member Since 2015
I see Elmo is on the roller coaster again. 
I think if he's steady or rising you can give him the 1u and feed him MC for his morning meal to give him that extra boost early. Then I'd get a +1 and see if he's up a bit or just holding.
I think if he's steady or rising you can give him the 1u and feed him MC for his morning meal to give him that extra boost early. Then I'd get a +1 and see if he's up a bit or just holding.
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
I will test right before his shot here in 15 minutes ... have MC 14 that he loves...he will be ever indebted to you snd Carla for that instructionI see Elmo is on the roller coaster again.
I think if he's steady or rising you can give him the 1u and feed him MC for his morning meal to give him that extra boost early. Then I'd get a +1 and see if he's up a bit or just holding.
MrWorfMen's Mom
Member Since 2015
For a pre-shot meal, I'd give him a few tsps. at least. I know he's not a big eater so with Elmo, letting him eat his fill is probably fine.
MrWorfMen's Mom
Member Since 2015
Sure. Since you have to go out at +5, carbing him up a tiny bit won't hurt.
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
Tina Marie (GA) and Jan
Member Since 2019
High low Elmo!! You be safe little buddy - you keep surprising me! Beth - hope all goes smoothly and you don't worry about your boy while taking care of yourself We will be watching
We will be watching
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
High low Elmo!! You be safe little buddy - you keep surprising me! Beth - hope all goes smoothly and you don't worry about your boy while taking care of yourself
Jan He sure is a case study for sure 
Back in the day he was called The Cat Who Smelled Lantus....was ready to switch fro vetsulin to Lantus and he went into remission without a drop 
Cheeky cat
MrWorfMen's Mom
Member Since 2015
LC is fine as long as he isn't dropping. If he's dropping, since you're going out, I think a little more MC might be a good idea.
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Beth Hope today will be smooth sailing today for Elmo and you
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
Diane. Thank you for checking on us Sending prayers for your day to be extra good and special 
Pamela & Amethyst
Member Since 2016
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
I hope Elmo keeps surfing safely. I'm glad he came up for you.
Diane Tyler's Mom GA
Member Since 2018
Same to you Beth
Olive & Paula
Member Since 2015
Is Elmo up to his tricks again.......
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
In a word... at this moment , Paula ...yes
..... Kel has termed Elmo's timing " Elmo o'clock"...
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
Sorry for the big bounce today. Elmo does like to keep you guessing.
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
Beth 73
Member Since 2016
@Bron and Sheba (GA) Hey,Bron Have an idea want to run past you as former bouncy kitty Momma Elmo is bouncing hard during day cycle cos is dipping low at night. My thot for tonight is to do what I did last night and that’s Test when he wakes me to eat but try feeding 14 MC at those feeds to hopefully slow the drop and maybe take a bite out of tomorrow AM possible bounce ??? Your thoughts born of experience with beautiful bouncy Sheba
Have an idea want to run past you as former bouncy kitty Momma Elmo is bouncing hard during day cycle cos is dipping low at night. My thot for tonight is to do what I did last night and that’s Test when he wakes me to eat but try feeding 14 MC at those feeds to hopefully slow the drop and maybe take a bite out of tomorrow AM possible bounce ??? Your thoughts born of experience with beautiful bouncy Sheba 
Bron and Sheba (GA)
Member Since 2015
What I found worked best for Sheba with the bouncing was to try and stop the drops. The best way to do this is to catch the drop before it happens. Once you have the first big drop in the cycle, it is probably too late.@Bron and Sheba (GA) Hey,Bron
Elmo needs to get used to low numbers again and until he does, he will keep bouncing.
What I did with Sheba when I was trying to stop the drops....and I couldn't do it all the time because it was very time consuming, but once I had started I tried to keep going with it. To try and get ahead of the drop I got a +1 …...if there was no food spike here, then it was most likely going to be an active cycle..and then get a +2 and evaluate.
If there was any sign of a drop I would feed her and depending on how much of a drop....I would vary the carbs. I tried to ease her down slowly with no more than 50 points an hour max.
Then hopefully the next cycle, the preshot would be a bit lower and do the same thing..test +1 etc. and keep doing that until all the numbers are hopefully lower.
At one point I managed to keep Sheba in greens for a fortnight before she broke out and bounced again.
Its worth a try....it may work. It will be a bit of trial and error at first You know what carbs work for Elmo. You don't want to stop the drop, just slow it down from the beginning so he has no excuse to bounce.