Why is it always easier to interpret somebody else's s/s?! Looks like you had an overnight bounce on 7/28. OK, I take it back...I can't figure out yours either. After the bounce, what - some settling (if that's even a thing)? In any case it feels like you're getting closer to the right dose and lucky for you the nadir doesn't seem to be jumping (Minnie did that to me a few weeks ago, such a shock to see a lime at +3!).
Ugh, the ear piercing. I think I've done it so often that sometimes the lancet goes straight through a permanent gap, no blood. Minnie had a follow-up today and the vet said she's looking much better, including her ears "you must not be testing so often" - to which I said, "I'm getting better at testing"! It's still hit or miss but I'm better at trying to milk for blood before going straight in with double-puncture. She is doing ok, thanks for asking. This whole thing is so hard, no day is perfect - either low BG = feed/test/action, high BG = worry about ketones and how soon before can increase dose, lemons = worry because nothing is happening!

Maybe time for some mindfulness. Minnie doesn't mind, she just naps.
Enjoy the break. 13 cycles on this dose...I can't advise but I'm with you, I'd be thinking about an increase too. What's your next increase, 0.5u then 1u increases once you're on 10? Not sure if I'd do tonight (hoping for overnight NDW cycle) or tomorrow ('hoping' for action during the AM cycle). Roll of the dice, as far as I can see but maybe someone with expertise can advise?!
@Marina & Chico is BRILLIANT at s/s analysis