10/25 Sunny AMPS 299, +2.5 189, +3.5 62, +4.5 49, +5 60

Holly and Sunny Bear

Holly and Sunny Bear

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Sunny's being a rascal this morning - getting into everything and tried biting all of his testing supplies and syringe this morning:cat: Naughty boy! I forgot this is what he was like when he was a much younger boy. He must be feeling golden.:D That makes me happy.
 
He used to start acting so diferent as he was getting lower (like in the 60s) - he would be ravenous and very vocal -- but lately he just acts like himself when he's getting lower....which spooks me. Just have to keep a very close eye.
 
You did not overreact. You have to be careful. You cannot afford to let them drop below 50 especially if he throws up. I would always fed high carb if Susie ever dropped below 50. I'd fed medium carb in the 50s. I wouldn't let up on the testing just yet. Look at Sunny's nadir on 10/22. It was at +9. I should not even be advising you as I am not an experienced member. If you ever get panicky please put a "?" in front of your title. I will not always be online on this site since I lost Susie and you need some good help. For now, I would get a +4 and if it is higher than the 60 then maybe you can hold off on another test until +6. Just remember one thing that I wish I had learned earlier in Susie's journey. It is exciting to see the mid level greens but the lower you go the higher you are probably going to bounce (and it is dangerous anyway). If I had to do it all over again, I would have tried to keep Susie between 70 and 99 just to stop the bouncing and keep her in safe numbers.
 
Summer and Susie (GA) said:
Give him some honey or Karo, Holly.
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Don't worry Summer I'm not going to let him go lower. He's at 50 now and I gave some more hc. I'm testing very often. I'm glad he earned his reduction today but I know what you mean. I'd love to never let him get this low but I also don't want him to be on this dose forever. I'll make sure he's coming up. Just trying not to overdo it like I've done in the past which makes him either barf or skyrocket, or both. Trying to be more delicate in how much I feed him to bring him up (to avoid the barfing). I have karo ready if he needs it.
 
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Summer and Susie (GA) said:
Okay. Sounds like you have a good handle on this Holly. You do know how to tag some experts if you ever need advice - don't you?
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Yes thank you Summer I now how to get their attention fast. I've had to do it a few times in the past. Thank you for holding my hand through this one today!:bighug: He's at 60 now and I'm not letting up on testing until I know he's totally out of the woods. Sunny sends you a snuggle:cat:
 
I know :( They're not with us long enough. And whenever I lose one of my babies it haunts me for a long time. I know your heart is still hurting from losing Susie:( It takes a long time to heal. Do you have other fur babies? I always say I'm not getting any more pets because it hurts too bad to lose them, but I'm down at the shelter 10 days later saying "I'll take that one -- and that one -- and that one" I think it's the best way to help your heart along.:bighug: That's how I got Sunny and his sister Alma - they were my healing helpers when I lost my sweet Mimi 5 years ago. She still lives in my heart -- and I can't wait to see her and all my other babies in Heaven one day - and we'll be together forever.
 
Hshray said:
Congrats on the reduction! Now don’t bounce to the moon Sunny!!
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Thanks Hilary! Yes -- now for the bounce. Hope it's not a crazy one and clears quick -- and hope he holds the reduction this time! I'm wondering if I should shoot through the bounce (with the same dose one more time while he's riding high) like I did 2 reductions ago -- i think it helps him hold the reduction a little better. I didn't do it last time.
 
Holly and Sunny Bear said:
I know :( They're not with us long enough. And whenever I lose one of my babies it haunts me for a long time. I know your heart is still hurting from losing Susie:( It takes a long time to heal. Do you have other fur babies? I always say I'm not getting any more pets because it hurts too bad to lose them, but I'm down at the shelter 10 days later saying "I'll take that one -- and that one -- and that one" I think it's the best way to help your heart along.:bighug: That's how I got Sunny and his sister Alma - they were my healing helpers when I lost my sweet Mimi 5 years ago. She still lives in my heart -- and I can't wait to see her and all my other babies in Heaven one day - and we'll be together forever.
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Yes, I have two dogs at home and an African Gray but my heart never wants to be without a cat. I never say I will not get another. In fact, I am usually down at the shelter within a few days of a loss. Not this time. I think I got a little burnt out on the diabetes drama and then the absolute heartbreak of Susie's suffering and passing after so much effort to keep her safe. I just need a little time. After two really sick cats I am a little "gun shy" now. I don't want anymore kitties to suffer like my last two did. I am giving myself some time this time.
 
Holly and Sunny Bear said:
Thanks Hilary! Yes -- now for the bounce. Hope it's not a crazy one and clears quick -- and hope he holds the reduction this time! I'm wondering if I should shoot through the bounce (with the same dose one more time while he's riding high) like I did 2 reductions ago -- i think it helps him hold the reduction a little better. I didn't do it last time.
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Don't risk it. Take the reduction tonight.
 
Congrats on the reduction. If he’s pink tonight you have the option of shooting through the bounce. If you want to you can shoot the 2.25 one more time tonight and reduce in the morning. If he’s not bouncing I would reduce tonight.
 
Hshray said:
Low pinks…not too bad for going under 50 today! He usually goes higher when he drops that low…progress!
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I'm really surprised! I thought we'd see red tonight for sure. His body's finally getting more used to these drops. Your advice last time really helped today. Thank you!
 
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