1/8 Baby PMPS 298 +2 250 +4 211 +6 281 +9 252

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Just thought this might be easier to see for you. It can be overwhelming. You are doing great. Keep up the good work and your spirits. If you need help, just ask.
 
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Nicole - Webber's PM shot is at 8:30. I am going to test them and see where he is. But I am pretty sure he will get a shot tonight. I am glad that you are going to eat!!

Now we are going to be staring at our kitties :lol:

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Welcome to Lantus, Nicole. You learned alot yesterday. I saw your thread last night and wanted to encourage you but didn't want to clutter your thread. Great job!!!
 
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::peekin in:: Is it safe? :mrgreen: HOLY MOLY what a day you had yesterday! I was watching from the sidelines...there sure was alotta traffic up in here! Nice to see things level off. You, my friend, were a ROCK! Well done and what great help!
Dontcha love it here?

Welcome! Can't wait to see what Baby does tonight.

BTW, Punk is on .5 and she's currently at 70, but she's been here a long time and will maintain a nice, flattish curve. So yes, a .5 does quite nicely :mrgreen:
 
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Staring at our kitties for sure :)
I would like to spot check now..but will wait for the 2 hour point.

**Quick Question & will sound dumb... but just want to understand. When I see people say "You will not really notice Lantus bringing the #s down for awhile...how come when we spot check, we do see #s come down?

Happy to hear Punk is on the same dose too :mrgreen:
 
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I totally know where you're coming from re: your vet not calling you. My vet sent me a bill for the cremation of my rabbit that was still sitting in their freezer--and this after not returning my THREE phone calls asking for necropsy results. Not to mention that I never approved a necropsy (or a cremation for that matter) because I had planned to have both done elsewhere. The other thing I wanted to comment on was the fact that your vet never demonstrated how to load the syringe to the decided upon amount. As much as my vets bug me, at least they had me show them on my cat (w/saline) how to do the draw up and administer the injection.

Also, can you clarify something for me--I thought scruff injections were a no-no, unless one intentionally wanted to minimize the effect of the insulin (which, in your case, was a good thing).

I hope you're enjoying a well deserved glass of wine (or 3) with your dinner.
 
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Nicole & furbaby family said:
Staring at our kitties for sure :)
I would like to spot check now..but will wait for the 2 hour point.

**Quick Question & will sound dumb... but just want to understand. When I see people say "You will not really notice Lantus bringing the #s down for awhile...how come when we spot check, we do see #s come down?

Happy to hear Punk is on the same dose too :mrgreen:
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When a kitty drops that low and the BG rebounds, in many cases it can hover up there in the higher numbers for a while before it gets back to a 'normal' level, we just don't know what 'normal' is yet for Baby . Again, using Punk as my reference, in the beginning, when she bounced, she'd stay high-ish for up to 48 hours. So when we say "you will not notice lantus bringing the #s down for a while" we, at least, I mean... that although the numbers may drop somewhat, it may take a little more time to see what the real dose will do, hopefully keep Baby in upper greens and lower blues. Once you collect your data, you'll have a better idea how Baby responds to the Lantus. It's really too soon to tell what kind of a bouncer Baby is. :)
 
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Karen, wow..how insensitive Vets can be. I never received a call, there is no explanation or excuse for that. Period. However, in their defense - when I was considering Insulin..I went in to see how to give an injection, but after our conversation - I left agreeing with them that Insulin was not needed. So, I kind of just did this on my own after reading FDMB. I cannot blame that one on them...

As far as where I have given my shots - I just looked online at the appropriate places to inject on a cat, the scruff is givng me results - but if we are not to shoot there, then something else to learn for me...

Everything is well here, except I am very tired..but want to spot check thru the evening & then see where we are this weekend, before returning to my work week Monday.
 
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Nicole - I think that if you get alot of testing done over the weekend you should feel good being at work next week. Way to go---250 :RAHCAT
 
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Paige, that is what I was thinking too! I am going to do every few hours tonight probably & then maybe +3 tomorrow & +4 on Sunday... try to see what we are at..so on Monday we should know a ball frame of where we are.

How about you..if you give your PM shot tonight..do you plan on spot checking?
 
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Yes I am going to get a +4 or 5 reading. This last time I went through 3 syringes trying to get the right dose. 0.5U is really hard to get :-D
 
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It is hard to get & wild that just that small dose can do something!! I want to relax & test Baby only in a few hours & again in the morning..but after yesterday...am paranoid still. Just want to know what normal will look like..in terms of my day/night.... you appear to be there already!! Great job Mom!
 
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this slow, steady drop is much nicer for now. I would get a before bed check (we call it BBC) but unless that number surprises us, you can probably get some sleep tonight.
 
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That's a lovely, slow decrease.

I tend to get a +2 check with Gabby. Gabby has developed a well-deserved reputation for being a bit dramatic. Her +2 often gives me a sense of what the cycle will be like. Usually, I will test again at +4. Tonight, given that she had a good sized drop by +2, I'll test in an hour. I'd encourage you, when you have time and energy, to start looking at other people's SSs. You will get a sense of how and when they test. I'm admittedly a testaholic but I have a great deal of data which has helped me and the others here who are helping me, understand how Gabby responds to insulin and make dosing decisions accordingly. Every cat is different (ECID) so it is important to have data to make those decisions.
 
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Thanks.. I do plan to get a +4 here shortly & a +6, hopefully will get to bed & up for a +9. Atleast this helps me know (based on her #s) if I can get to the gym tomorrow & start to recognize that I need to get out & take care of me too... based on the #s, we will go from there. She is absolutely my priority right now & I know you all agree about your furbabies too.
 
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Very playful (as always) tonight..... had some snacks between the last reading (Halo freeze Dried Chicken) & was eating a can of Wellness Core Chicken when I took this BG.

So... is this what "normal" feels like, after baptism by fire :?:

Am off to take a shower & test again +6, go to bed & get up to test again +9
I admit I am a bit obsessive..but after yesterday..want no low low changes.

How does this look this evening? Low & slow like suggested? I sure hope so....
Baby & I continue to have gratitude towards each & everyone of you. Sister Sadi wonders what the fuss is all about, but she says "meow" too :)
 
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Normal. I bet that word is really looking beautiful to you tonight! Nice numbers, nothing scary here, no train wreck - move along now - nothing to see. :lol:
 
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Normal most definitely sounds BEAUTIFUL to me : )
Thank you again for such a great screen shot of accurate dosage...was a world of help.
 
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Oh goody!! You have some good sleepus numbers this evening.. :-D

So glad that Baby is doing well.. give her a scritch from us!
 
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You're very welcome. Don't forget to get some sleepy-bye. Good for you and good for Baby. (Hey that sounds like a commercial or something... heehee.)
 
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Yikes, was not expecting the 281, but will help me get 3 hours of sleep until we test +9
 
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Catch that sleepus when you can..Yellow is good-Nice steady numbers here--For just starting out, this is fine--Go slow, be consistant & patient(oh you did that last nite :-D ) and it will all come together--You both are doing great (i'm the cheerleader of LL) :RAHCAT
Rooting for you both! Hugs & ni ni!
 
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