10/18 Ivy Amps 400, +4.35 85, +6 148, +9 393, Pmps 400, +3 312 Libre

[Staci & Ivy]

10/12/26
Amps 400 Libre

Good morning from bounce land and outer space.
Ivy took a rocket ship first thing this morning after an overnight lower cycle. And yesterday a.m. was a lower cycle. We are on day four of an increase. It took her until day three to show me some action.
Coming back down now

She’s definitely been peeing and drinking more lately. So many things going on between the higher T4, from her hyperthyroidism, kidneys, glucose. Oy.

We go to the vet for some lab work this coming Wednesday morning to see if we can figure out what’s going on. A thyroid panel will be sent to MSU (so that will take some time between shipping it and then having them run it and get the results. I’m sure it’ll be at least a week until I hear back)

I’m still hassling with the nutritionist who had to change her recipe in August
I just noticed the recipe has a slightly elevated iodine content and is using a multivitamin that has iodine in it.
We had to switch to a new Balance It completer (since the Balance It completer we had been using for the past several years was discontinued).

My gut tells me that the diet had something to do with the increase in T4 last month.
The nutritionist is looking for a different completer to see if that would help us and I asked her if there’s a way we can use a vitamin that will accomplish what is needed without the iodine added.
As if I have any idea what I’m talking about, I’m relying on a professional to guide me instead of the other way around

It’s always something.

Hope everyone has a safe surf and a calm Sunday.
Ivy waits patiently “fur” breakfast

 

[Karolina & Nestle]

I'm happy to see Ivy decided to come down from outer space and is (hopefully) heading back towards the beach.
We'll be thinking of you and Ivy this coming week and we hope the vet visit goes well.
Sending lots of PAWsitive vibes and healing vines as well.
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[Britta and Regs]

Ivy looks adorable as always, and a bit hungry
I can only imagine how frustrating it must be trying to figure everything out, especially when you have to question the very professionals you're relying on for guidance.
But at least it's good to see that Ivy came back down during the day. I really hope Wednesday's bloodwork gives you some answers and that things settle down for sweet Ivy soon, we will keep all fingers crossed

 

[Connie & Parker & Moonie]

What a beautiful princess! I’m glad sweet and spicy Ivy decided to come back to Earth and hopefully she’s coming back towards the beach! That was a big drop this morning so I hope she stays steady here surfing

Hopefully Wednesday’s lab work will provide some insight. I’m sorry you’re dealing with all this with her nutrition - it’s very frustrating and nerve wracking when you have to second guess and guide the professionals. You’re such a wonderful advocate for Ivy

Hope you’re enjoying the rest of your Sunday!

 

[Mary & Jude]

Patient little princess I'm so glad to see she broke that bounce this cycle--good work, Ivy. Sending you all the good luck vibes for the vet visit this week, Staci. You do such a great job managing a really complicated kitty!

 

[Clarice & Mami Cat]

My gut tells me

Dear Staci, I know exactly what you mean.
We know our cats so well - sometimes we just have a feeling that there’s something others may have missed that needs to be taken into account.

I just noticed the recipe has a slightly elevated iodine content and is using a multivitamin that has iodine in it

I hope you figure this out and that the nutritionist makes whatever adjustments are needed

Wishing Ivy and you a good and peaceful evening

 

[JoM]

Are you feeding raw? Theres a couple raw feeding groups I know of on Facebook. Raw Feeding for IBD Cats and Cats Completely Raw And Proud (Cat CRAP) They could help you with feeding questions. Especially the CRAP group. They are UK based and everyone makes their own food. That group isnt for the faint of heart.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Are you feeding raw? Theres a couple raw feeding groups I know of on Facebook. Raw Feeding for IBD Cats and Cats Completely Raw And Proud (Cat CRAP) They could help you with feeding questions. Especially the CRAP group. They are UK based and everyone makes their own food. That group isnt for the faint of heart.

No I cook her recipe. Not raw. I’ve hear some of the groups are very strict if you do to do what they mandate.
Is this the case since both groups are for raw diets?
Thanks Jo

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Dear Staci, I know exactly what you mean.
We know our cats so well - sometimes we just have a feeling that there’s something others may have missed that needs to be taken into account.


I hope you figure this out and that the nutritionist makes whatever adjustments are needed

Wishing Ivy and you a good and peaceful evening

Thank you Clarice. You’re right. We just have to keep asking a million questions.
It’s why I barely sleep, since I’m always trying to figure out another problem and find a solution
I hope you and Mami Cat also have a calm night

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I'm happy to see Ivy decided to come down from outer space and is (hopefully) heading back towards the beach.
We'll be thinking of you and Ivy this coming week and we hope the vet visit goes well.
Sending lots of PAWsitive vibes and healing vines as well.
️️️️️️️️

️️️️️️️️

Well it was a short lived drop. She then went right back to again
We appreciate the good wishes and vines
I hope you had a nice weekend away and the boys are doing great at home

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Ivy looks adorable as always, and a bit hungry
I can only imagine how frustrating it must be trying to figure everything out, especially when you have to question the very professionals you're relying on for guidance.
But at least it's good to see that Ivy came back down during the day. I really hope Wednesday's bloodwork gives you some answers and that things settle down for sweet Ivy soon, we will keep all fingers crossed

Exactly, Britta. I want to have faith in those that I count on for experience. And I don’t want to have to second guess everything.
We appreciate your good wishes and send them back to you and Regs

 

[Staci & Ivy]

What a beautiful princess! I’m glad sweet and spicy Ivy decided to come back to Earth and hopefully she’s coming back towards the beach! That was a big drop this morning so I hope she stays steady here surfing

Hopefully Wednesday’s lab work will provide some insight. I’m sorry you’re dealing with all this with her nutrition - it’s very frustrating and nerve wracking when you have to second guess and guide the professionals. You’re such a wonderful advocate for Ivy

Hope you’re enjoying the rest of your Sunday!

Thank you Connie, we appreciate your support
She did have a bit of a dive earlier then ran right back up again.
Wrong way sweet girl! Her compass is broken today
I hope you and all if your kitties are enjoying a nice Sunday too

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Patient little princess I'm so glad to see she broke that bounce this cycle--good work, Ivy. Sending you all the good luck vibes for the vet visit this week, Staci. You do such a great job managing a really complicated kitty!

Thanks Mary, that’s very sweet. We appreciate your support and kind words
Sending you and your kitties lots of purrs and hugs for a nice night

 

[JoM]

No I cook her recipe. Not raw. I’ve hear some of the groups are very strict if you do to do what they mandate.
Is this the case since both groups are for raw diets?
Thanks Jo

Raw Feeding for IBD cats will talk about cooked as well. The owner of the group is the one that created EZ Complete. Laurie Douds Goldstein And you can use that with either raw or cooked meat.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Raw Feeding for IBD cats will talk about cooked as well. The owner of the group is the one that created EZ Complete. Laurie Douds Goldstein And you can use that with either raw or cooked meat.

I can’t figure out their website yet. I’ve poked around and I’m overwhelmed.
Plus I’m used to having several carb recipes formulated so I know what to feed her when she needs more carbs.
I don’t know how I would accomplish that with their site and product.

 

[Clarice & Mami Cat]

Thank you Clarice. You’re right. We just have to keep asking a million questions.
It’s why I barely sleep, since I’m always trying to figure out another problem and find a solution
I hope you and Mami Cat also have a calm night

Staci... I see... indeed.

You've mentioned before you have an autoimune condition. Please try to sleep you can think about all that during the day easier said than done, I know...
But let your mind and body rest of all that, too. otherwise it is just too much. Your mind and soul need a break to rest and recharge too

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Staci... I see... indeed.

You've mentioned before you have an autoimune condition. Please try to sleep you can think about all that during the day easier said than done, I know...
But let your mind and body rest of all that, too. otherwise it is just too much. Your mind and soul need a break to rest and recharge too

I know. It’s so hard to shut off the brain when so many heavy things weigh on me.

Alas you are right. I do need sleep very much.
And I try very hard to be disciplined and get in bed as soon as she’s had her last snack of the night (in bed by around 9:45 pm).
But there are nights like last night I got 4 hours of sleep as I was up with her surfing low giving snacks to keep the Libre alive

Thank you for your sweet support

 

[JoM]

I can’t figure out their website yet. I’ve poked around and I’m overwhelmed.
Plus I’m used to having several carb recipes formulated so I know what to feed her when she needs more carbs.
I don’t know how I would accomplish that with their site and product.

It does sound a bit complicated. I dont know if they could help or not. I usually just post and see what kind of responses I get if I need any info from a Facebook group. Then maybe they can direct you to whatever they have available to look at in their group. Being so specific with the carb content has to be tough tho.

 

[Seth&Bell]

Wow, quite the bouncy cat! What a sweet picture

 

[Staci & Ivy]

It does sound a bit complicated. I dont know if they could help or not. I usually just post and see what kind of responses I get if I need any info from a Facebook group. Then maybe they can direct you to whatever they have available to look at in their group. Being so specific with the carb content has to be tough tho.

Yeah, it’s complicated. Welcome to my life. Thanks for the good ideas Jo

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Wow, quite the bouncy cat! What a sweet picture

Thanks Seth, she is bouncy

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Love the picture. I hope Wednesday's lab work visit goes well and you get some answers.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Love the picture. I hope Wednesday's lab work visit goes well and you get some answers.

Thanks Carla