11/11 Coco AMPS 373 PMPS 335

[win&coco]

11/09 Coco AMPS 325 +6 308 PMPS 362

Yesterday was really not good so I didn't post, I had many failed pokes and he was in the 414 zone for AMPS. I know I have to be patient but I get pretty frustrated easily right now because I haven't be able to test as much as I would like after this dosis change.
I feel awful because I feel like he hates me, mostly after the whole curve thing. Like I wish I could tell him I'm not doing it to hurt him.

The only good news I have is that they took the stitches out yesterday and he needs like two days more with the cone before going back to his usual routine.

 

[Connie & Parker & Moonie]

Sorry to hear that yesterday was so tough, Win. We all have those days... but I promise with time they get a lot less frequent

When I used to have a lot of failed pokes, I'd give myself a limit - mine was 3 - because beyond that I could feel myself panicking. And then if I hit the limit, I'd force myself to take a 5 minute break, where Moonie got pets and treats and I could decompress. And then I'd try again only when I felt calm.

In the beginning it's expected that there will be failed attempts and that's ok. His ears will learn to bleed better over time and your technique will get better . And I'm sure Coco knows deep down that you're doing this for him. I really do think that they know. And a few minutes of discomfort doesn't cancel out the years of love and care and trust you've built together - or even the rest of the day where you spend time together doing non-diabetes things.

I'm glad to hear his stitches are out! And I hope Coco's recovery continues to go smoothly!

 

[win&coco]

Sorry to hear that yesterday was so tough, Win. We all have those days... but I promise with time they get a lot less frequent

When I used to have a lot of failed pokes, I'd give myself a limit - mine was 3 - because beyond that I could feel myself panicking. And then if I hit the limit, I'd force myself to take a 5 minute break, where Moonie got pets and treats and I could decompress. And then I'd try again only when I felt calm.

In the beginning it's expected that there will be failed attempts and that's ok. His ears will learn to bleed better over time and your technique will get better . And I'm sure Coco knows deep down that you're doing this for him. I really do think that they know. And a few minutes of discomfort doesn't cancel out the years of love and care and trust you've built together - or even the rest of the day where you spend time together doing non-diabetes things.

I'm glad to hear his stitches are out! And I hope Coco's recovery continues to go smoothly!

Yeah I have a 3 pokes limit too but once I hit that treshold I don't want to try again in that same day. I just feel bad for him and I can't be wasting my dad's supplies with so many attempts.
Thank you, he does seems like his old self, he played with my hands too so he definitely feels 100% better. I'm just worried he doesn't associate his "snacks" after a poke as something positive anymore.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

11/09 Coco AMPS 325 +6 308 PMPS 362

Yesterday was really not good so I didn't post, I had many failed pokes and he was in the 414 zone for AMPS. I know I have to be patient but I get pretty frustrated easily right now because I haven't be able to test as much as I would like after this dosis change.
I feel awful because I feel like he hates me, mostly after the whole curve thing. Like I wish I could tell him I'm not doing it to hurt him.

The only good news I have is that they took the stitches out yesterday and he needs like two days more with the cone before going back to his usual routine.

I’m so glad his stitched came out. He must feel much better being healed.

He doesn’t hate you. He loves you. It’s so hard since we feel badly having to poke them.

I try to remind myself I do the hard things I have to do to keep my girl as healthy as I can.
Sending you both. Lots of good wishes Win

 

[Connie & Parker & Moonie]

Yeah I have a 3 pokes limit too but once I hit that treshold I don't want to try again in that same day. I just feel bad for him and I can't be wasting my dad's supplies with so many attempts.
Thank you, he does seems like his old self, he played with my hands too so he definitely feels 100% better. I'm just worried he doesn't associate his "snacks" after a poke as something positive anymore.

I agree with Staci 100p. Your boy loves you and he’s very lucky to have you . I hope tomorrow is a better day. It does get easier over time.

 

[win&coco]

I’m so glad his stitched came out. He must feel much better being healed.

He doesn’t hate you. He loves you. It’s so hard since we feel badly having to poke them.

I try to remind myself I do the hard things I have to do to keep my girl as healthy as I can.
Sending you both. Lots of good wishes Win

Yeah it is hard, I do feel bad but I know it's for his own health. Thank you

I agree with Staci 100p. Your boy loves you and he’s very lucky to have you . I hope tomorrow is a better day. It does get easier over time.

Thank you, I hope so too

 

[Carina and Shelly]

11/09 Coco AMPS 325 +6 308 PMPS 362

Yesterday was really not good so I didn't post, I had many failed pokes and he was in the 414 zone for AMPS. I know I have to be patient but I get pretty frustrated easily right now because I haven't be able to test as much as I would like after this dosis change.
I feel awful because I feel like he hates me, mostly after the whole curve thing. Like I wish I could tell him I'm not doing it to hurt him.

The only good news I have is that they took the stitches out yesterday and he needs like two days more with the cone before going back to his usual routine.

When I was struggling with manual testing Wendy inquired about what gauge lancet I was using. Sure enough I was using “superfine” (31?) She suggested I try larger lancets. Ours are 26 gauge and they work so much better than the superfine ones we had been using. Not sure what gauge you are using, but wanted to share this insight just in case

 

[win&coco]

When I was struggling with manual testing Wendy inquired about what gauge lancet I was using. Sure enough I was using “superfine” (31?) She suggested I try larger lancets. Ours are 26 gauge and they work so much better than the superfine ones we had been using. Not sure what gauge you are using, but wanted to share this insight just in case

I did check and ours is 30, the device doesn't "allow" to put other lancets. I will have to see if I can actually test manually with those lancets
Thank you for the tip, I'll see what to do

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I did check and ours is 30, the device doesn't "allow" to put other lancets. I will have to see if I can actually test manually with those lancets
Thank you for the tip, I'll see what to do

I like to free hand poke (no lancet device). If you try that you can use any size you like.