MrZ
Member Since 2013
Good morning LL 
Just want to say how much I admire Mama and Papa beans out there doing the dance all by themselves without the help of a spouse/boyfriend/family member. I get so fatigued at times from the lack of sleep, even with a DH who gives me a break occasionally. I can’t even imagine how difficult this dance would be with no relief. I am truly in awe of those of you who are handling this all by yourselves – RESPECT.
Well, now that I’m trying to get back on a non-holiday season work schedule, my DH and I are splitting the T/F/S responsibilities. I get the AM. He the PM. Well, as I posted yesterday, the PM cycle two days ago was a bit out of the ordinary. That night Zeke stayed pretty much flat through +4 and then was on the rise thereafter. Well, a similar PM cycle occurred again yesterday. Zeke’s BG did dip a little into the green but by +4.5 he was on his way back up. Then by AMPS today, he had spiked to 223 (the highest BG in over a week, and highest PSBG in nearly two). So, I’m wondering, “What the heck is going on?”. “Is this a failed reduction?” Compared notes with my DH and it may be that he’s shorting Zeke just a tad on the shot at night. I showed him on an empty syringe what I measure so hopefully the two of us will be more consistent. Sure hope so. These rising BGs are making me nervous. I’ve tried the calipers but really can't quite get comfortable with using them for dose consistency. We’ll just keep our fingers crossed that we’re now both on the same page.
I would however want to get your opinion as to whether or not the current reduction looks like it might not be taking. I am having (or is it choosing?) to micro manage his meals in order to get his BGs down a bit and keep him surfing. Before I was mostly feeding him 7%, now I'm mixing it up based on his BGs. So, I’m just tossing this out for now so that you can keep an eye out for a rising trend and let me know if you think I may need to tweak the dose a bit. Perhaps I might also consider discontinuing the 7%. Thoughts?
BTW – I didn’t like the 223 AMPS so I have changed the carb content of his meals this morning in hopes of getting him to green for a surf. He’s already dropped 92 mg/dL at +2 (he’s at 131). Just wondering, am I better off not having him drop this much (to avoid a possible bounce later) and just have him surf blue or guiding him with food to green? I know I’ve asked this before but I can’t help myself – I gotta ask again. It’s just that I’m obsessed with green when it’s so within reach and he’s this close to it. Thoughts?
Well, hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
Zeke's Yesterday
Just want to say how much I admire Mama and Papa beans out there doing the dance all by themselves without the help of a spouse/boyfriend/family member. I get so fatigued at times from the lack of sleep, even with a DH who gives me a break occasionally. I can’t even imagine how difficult this dance would be with no relief. I am truly in awe of those of you who are handling this all by yourselves – RESPECT.
Well, now that I’m trying to get back on a non-holiday season work schedule, my DH and I are splitting the T/F/S responsibilities. I get the AM. He the PM. Well, as I posted yesterday, the PM cycle two days ago was a bit out of the ordinary. That night Zeke stayed pretty much flat through +4 and then was on the rise thereafter. Well, a similar PM cycle occurred again yesterday. Zeke’s BG did dip a little into the green but by +4.5 he was on his way back up. Then by AMPS today, he had spiked to 223 (the highest BG in over a week, and highest PSBG in nearly two). So, I’m wondering, “What the heck is going on?”. “Is this a failed reduction?” Compared notes with my DH and it may be that he’s shorting Zeke just a tad on the shot at night. I showed him on an empty syringe what I measure so hopefully the two of us will be more consistent. Sure hope so. These rising BGs are making me nervous. I’ve tried the calipers but really can't quite get comfortable with using them for dose consistency. We’ll just keep our fingers crossed that we’re now both on the same page.
I would however want to get your opinion as to whether or not the current reduction looks like it might not be taking. I am having (or is it choosing?) to micro manage his meals in order to get his BGs down a bit and keep him surfing. Before I was mostly feeding him 7%, now I'm mixing it up based on his BGs. So, I’m just tossing this out for now so that you can keep an eye out for a rising trend and let me know if you think I may need to tweak the dose a bit. Perhaps I might also consider discontinuing the 7%. Thoughts?
BTW – I didn’t like the 223 AMPS so I have changed the carb content of his meals this morning in hopes of getting him to green for a surf. He’s already dropped 92 mg/dL at +2 (he’s at 131). Just wondering, am I better off not having him drop this much (to avoid a possible bounce later) and just have him surf blue or guiding him with food to green? I know I’ve asked this before but I can’t help myself – I gotta ask again. It’s just that I’m obsessed with green when it’s so within reach and he’s this close to it. Thoughts?
Well, hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
Zeke's Yesterday
Have a great day guys!
Hopefully you guys can figure out the fuds and consistant dosing. I know we all talk about green, but blues are really good healing numbers too :razz: . It's so great that he feels awesome!!! 
