1/8 TAFFY-PMPS 44/recheck 48/+25 min 58/ +1 70/ SKIP shot/+2.5 112

[Taffysmama]

So, skipping shot??? He seems fine. I was gone all day, but left him a snack and my BF gave him a snack around 4:30pm....+8
I just got in prior to PMPS and now this.
I should go ahead and feed? BUt skip shop? Or???
Sorry, was a rushing around day, spreadsheet is not up to date AMPS was 290 and +4 = 184

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Have you given any HC gravy with karo or honey yet"?

 

[tiffmaxee]

Did you double check? Definitely skipping shot and a reduction of .25 earned.

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

I definitely would NOT SHOOT

 

[Taffysmama]

Did you double check? Definitely skipping shot and a reduction of .25 earned.

Yes double checked in opposite ear!

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Get another test in to be sure it was not a wonky test strip before you panic...let us know what it is

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Yikes Taffy!!

 

[Taffysmama]

Have you given any HC gravy with karo or honey yet"?

Yes, he just finished some gravy food.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Test again in 15-20 minutes to see if he's coming up. From the sticky on handling low preshots:

• When 40s occur at the end of the cycle, it can be beneficial to withhold food and test in 15-20 minutes to determine if kitty is on the rise or hasn’t reached nadir yet.
• If they are hanging in the 40s for a while, or if they are still dropping, it is ok to feed a tsp or two of LC and retest. This is very tricky. You want to avoid feeding too much while you’re waiting for them to go over 50, because you don’t want to artificially inflate the number with food.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Some regular LC should be enough to bring numbers up at the end of a cycle.
Feed and retest in 20 - 30 minutes.

Wendy's instructions are better!

 

[Taffysmama]

So, test again in 20 and what to expect for tonight? Why does such a low preshot happen?

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Don't overload him with honey and syrup, remember a little then test in 30 so it has time to bring him up! You know the drill!
And when you get the chance since you know you are skipping you might change that thread title so folks don't freak put at the 911!
Way to get a reduction Taffy!
Did you whisper to him you needed to get done sleep tonite or something??

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Cross posted sorry

 

[Taffysmama]

Test again in 15-20 minutes to see if he's coming up. From the sticky on handling low preshots:

Yes, I read that frequently!!! Gosh, this just caught me off guard, especially bcuz he had snacks today and was not low in the AM

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Let's not panic.
PLEASE SEE POST #9.

 

[Taffysmama]

Don't overload him with honey and syrup, remember a little then test in 30 so it has time to bring him up! You know the drill!
And when you get the chance since you know you are skipping you might change that thread title so folks don't freak put at the 911!
Way to get a reduction Taffy!
Did you whisper to him you needed to get done sleep tonite or something??

No, I didn't, I'm just trying a little...I'm not panicked. The "911" is deceptive, I just needed quick attention and advice, but I am not panicked.. I'll remove it now.

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

He does like to do those late dives as I recall from early on...

 

[Taffysmama]

Let's not panic.
PLEASE SEE POST #9.

No, not panicked at all.

 

[Taffysmama]

Test again in 15-20 minutes to see if he's coming up. From the sticky on handling low preshots:

Dang!! I fed. I didn't panic and load him up with honey and gravy, but I didn't wait.

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Maybe Taffy was just tryin' to tell you he wanted you to hang at home more with him today.
He breaks a bounce in style!!!!

 

[Taffysmama]

Let's not panic.
PLEASE SEE POST #9.

Aw, man. @Wendy&Neko I didn't see and read this fast enough. So many quick responses, thank you everyone! This is my lowest preshot, I think. I wasn't panicked, per se, just didn't know what was best. Now I know.

 

[Taffysmama]

Looks like we had an AMPS of 43 back in early December.

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Aw, man. @Wendy&Neko I didn't see and read this fast enough. So many quick responses, thank you everyone! This is my lowest preshot, I think. I wasn't panicked, per se, just didn't know what was best. Now I know.

It was a very specific situation tonight, congrats on the reduction!

 

[Taffysmama]

Okay, so 25 minute check was 58

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

All part of the learning process...don't beat yourself up

 

[Taffysmama]

He only had his LC with a tsp of gravy, but still I guess I inflated the number with food. Poo. BUT, Taffy is usually slower to respond to food when in low numbers, so I am betting that he was on his way up. Check again in 30.
But still def skip shot, right?

 

[Taffysmama]

All part of the learning process...don't beat yourself up

I know, thanks. I'm not. But just when I think I sort of know what I am doing, I guess wrong! I wasn't scared at all about the 44, just not experienced to know what was best to do.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Can you delay more and be on schedule tomorrow morning if AMPS is 12 hours later?

 

[Taffysmama]

Can you delay more and be on schedule tomorrow morning if AMPS is 12 hours later?

You mean if I do shoot? Yes, tomorrow I have time to be nearby.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

The bounce was breaking (count 6 cycles from the last low of 83 on 1/5). A breaking bounce can give the regular dose a little extra push. I think that's what you're seeing tonight.

But still def skip shot, right?

It's your call. If I needed sleep, I'd probably skip and then pick it up in the morning. If I were awake enough, I'd delay for a bit, shoot, and then be prepared to shoot 12 hours later. Like I said, your call.

Just my thoughts...

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I wasn't scared at all about the 44, just not experienced to know what was best to do.

That's OK - Taffy might just give you a chance to try this again.

 

[Taffysmama]

The bounce was breaking (count 6 cycles from the last low of 83 on 1/5). A breaking bounce can give the regular dose a little extra push. I think that's what you're seeing tonight.

It's your call. If I needed sleep, I'd probably skip and then pick it up in the morning. If I were awake enough, I'd delay for a bit, shoot, and then be prepared to shoot 12 hours later. Like I said, your call.

Just my thoughts...

lol, I always need sleep!!! But, I am feeling perky tonight. Would shooting a low number be "better" for Taffy and his pancreas?
I would go to 1.25, correct?

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Yes, he's earned a reduction to 1.25 units. You would have to wait, testing every 20-30 minutes, until you see his numbers start to climb, or the HC wears off, before shooting. Shooting would probably be a bit better for him, but not significantly so. He will recover, not matter what you choose.

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

lol, I always need sleep!!! But, I am feeling perky tonight. Would shooting a low number be "better" for Taffy and his pancreas?
I would go to 1.25, correct?

Since you've already hc'd and fed, you'd probably want to wait til Taffy reaches around 150 before shooting. Like Wendy said, it's not going to matter that much if you shoot tonight. If you skip, you'll get him back on track in no time.

 

[Taffysmama]

Ok, well if not a significant benefit, then perhaps I'll just skip. Thanks.

 

[Taffysmama]

+1 = 70

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Sleep usually wins the argument for me too. Good chance to gather some data.

 

[Barbara & Uncle (GA)]

Hey, if you're still up, you might be amused to know that Uncle broke his bounce tonight as well. Copycat!

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Well, that was an eye-opening PMPS! I think Taffy was telling you he's getting the hang of this thing!

Get some sleep tonight and be ready for future shenanigans.

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

Sleep well Julie

 

[Gill & George]

Congratulations on the reduction!!
Hope you enjoy a good night's sleep.

Yo taffy try dose shark hunting shenanigans again and youzz be wearing da watawings!
Deputy BFG