11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 177

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Amy&TrixieCat

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So yeah, I'm giving up on my "bad pen" theory...we'll raise her to 2.25U tonight. I'll try and get her in to the vet early next week for a check up and BW to see if there's any underlying cause to this loss of regulation. WCR: She's still happy, purry, snuggly, with a good appy and no LB issues. She did have the hiccups this morning, which I hadn't noticed her do since before diagnosis. Not sure if that's related to the high BGS as of late or coincidence or just me being super-sensitive to every little nuance...

Here's my stupid Q...and I think I know the answer, but I'm going to toss it out there anyway. Since it appears that the old pen was NOT bad after all, and it only has only been 19 days since I started using it, would it be the worst idea ever if I alternated between the pen I bought on Monday and the old pen for a while, as long as I keep track of time on the old pen?

I'm just sooooo tired of wasting insulin. Honestly, at this point in the dance, I think THAT is my biggest frustration - not having any way to test/confirm whether or not insulin is good or bad.

Have a great Wednesday, everyone. And to all the folks who are travelling for the holiday, be safe out there!

Amy
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 - Stupid Q, too!

Good morning Amy! Uh Oh Trixie! More juice for you sweet girl if you don't give your mom some action soon! She is even talking about a vetty visit. :shock:

I have no idea on the pen question. That is a good one though and I am interested to see what others say. The insulin is frustrating for me as well.

Trixie and Tarragon are hanging out on that pink floor way too much! Hope Trixie comes down for you and you have a wonderful day!!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 - Stupid Q, too!

Good Morning Amy,

I don't have a definitive answer either. Logic would say there is no reason not to use the old pen if you have proven to your satisfaction that the insulin is not the problem. I'll be interested to see what others say. I hope Trixie comes down and eases your mind.
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 - Stupid Q, too!

Hi Amy, Sorry I don't have a firm answer, but I agree with the others so far that if the pen seems good, why not use it? Good drop there at +2, so at least she got rid of the pink! Have a good day!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 - Stupid Q, too!

Hi guys .. I don't think your Q is stupid, but I just don't have an answer for it either .. sorry .. I am glad to see trixie back onto the yellow floor at +2 .. hoping it's a downward movement kinda day .. I won't be around for the Thanksgiving weekend, so have a great holiday!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 - Stupid Q, too!

I think you should put aside the new pen and use the old pen until it's used up or definitely goes bad. Insulin stays effective much longer than we give it credit for and I think the new pen will definitely be fine to use later after only two days use so far. With your run of "luck" these days, I think that would be the most prudent thing to do. I sure hope things start to go your way!!!!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 - Stupid Q, too!

I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't use the old pen. Just for comparison purposes, I might alternate a week at a time.
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 - Stupid Q, too!

Thank you so much, guys! It's a huge relief to know we can "salvage" at least some of the old insulin!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248

I've gone back to an old pen before with no problems. Hope Trixie is a-okay and she posts better numbers soon.
Have a lovely day
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253

Still running in flat yellow land. Took her up to 2.25U with this evening's shot....I've said it before, something has got to break through!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253

Awwww ((((Amy)))) I know how it feels to be let down by a bad pen theory......it sucks, and money down the drain. But I guess it's the easiest thing to rule out.

Trixie, please COME DOWN NOW!! Vetty visit in order for you otherwise!!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253

Hi Amy, good luck with the new dose for Trixie. I'm glad you're sticking with the old pen as it does get expensive, and I've also done the same thing thinking it was the insulin, when in fact, the old vial was still okay. Have a nice day tomorrow.
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249

The flatness is amazing...although, not really in a good way...
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249

I once used a pen for 44 days, until someone here reminded me it was that long :lol: !
I would use them both..So go for it!
Also, I found that when Moonie was flat yellow for a day, the next day she was blue & sometimes green the
next day. But ECID & hope the dose crease will work well for you--Hugs & Lub from us! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 1

BLUE!!! We have BLUE!!!

(OK, not getting TOO excited...it's only our first cycle on this dose...)
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 1

YAY BLUE!!! Hey, might as well enjoy the victories however small they may be!!!!!!!!!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 1

WOOOOTTTT!!!! An early Thanksgiving present!!! Now Go TRIXIE Go!!!

(((Amy)))...haven't posted much this week but still thinking of you. I hope all your babies are doing well now and that you'll start to see some lower numbers for Trixie.

Have a good evening...thinking of you.
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 1

Thank you Marjorie...I haven't been on all that much this week either. It's been one thing after another...if not a cat issue, a house or car issue (the latest is the dishwasher...had to buy a new one today. Yay.). I try to catch up during any teeny little breaks that I get - but they are few and far between!

Everyone seems OK. Zen is fully healed from his abscess. Frankie willingly eats her fuds with the miralax mixed in, but honestly I have yet to actually catch her in action...any time I hear her digging and go to check it out, she pops out of the litter box room! With 5 boxes, I have no way of figuring which she's been in - unless I get some sort of heat seeking device :lol: ! But, she's been very happy and playful and eating well. I get nervous when I see her approach any cat beds, but so far so good...

Now, we need to get these number back down where they belong!

Jaclyn - very true. A victory is a victory!!
 
Re: 11/23 Trixie AMPS 327 +2 248 +4 203 PMPS 253 +2 249 +4 1

Yay for blue!!!! Trixie & Tarragon played all the way down together today. So glad she gave you blue. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Amy!!
 
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