Josie & Ripley (GA)
Member Since 2012
Due to work, I haven't been able to test as often as I would like. But I've been trying to do a nightly +6/+7 test, trying to catch any possible below 50 numbers.
It's been about 1 1/2 months since diagnosis, and I've experienced so many emotions: fear, sadness, overwhelmed, determination, frustration, and even resentment. I'm learning something new every day, either about FD, about my cat, or even about myself.
Right now I'm out of the initial phase "Poor Ripley" and into "Poor Me." It's hitting me that this is quite an adjustment in my life, that my schedule now revolves around her dose schedule, that I have to make plans (and sacrifices!) based on her needs. And for who-knows how long. Now, I'm not saying that the alternative is even an option -- not for me nor her. She seems to be doing ok. She doesn't have her former-self energy, but she also isn't acting ill. And aside from the ear-pricking, she's living a pretty darn good life (sleeps on a heating pad, eats many treats, eats wet food, etc.). So when I find myself wallowing in Poor Me Land, I need to try to find the positives:
1. I've learned about something completely new (even though my cat chose the new educational course for me).
2. I've "met" many amazing and inspiring people via FDMB, people who truly CARE and GET IT.
3. I have a week-long break from work coming up -- many opportunities for planned AND random tests.
4. Spreadsheets. Totally new in my world. And fun to use.
5. My DH is becoming gradually more involved with the testing, and very recently, with dosing. (And he is naturally more calm than I am, which I'm certain Ripley can sense. Me also.)
6. Acceptance, living in the moment, deep breaths, trust in myself -- need I say more?
It's been about 1 1/2 months since diagnosis, and I've experienced so many emotions: fear, sadness, overwhelmed, determination, frustration, and even resentment. I'm learning something new every day, either about FD, about my cat, or even about myself.
Right now I'm out of the initial phase "Poor Ripley" and into "Poor Me." It's hitting me that this is quite an adjustment in my life, that my schedule now revolves around her dose schedule, that I have to make plans (and sacrifices!) based on her needs. And for who-knows how long. Now, I'm not saying that the alternative is even an option -- not for me nor her. She seems to be doing ok. She doesn't have her former-self energy, but she also isn't acting ill. And aside from the ear-pricking, she's living a pretty darn good life (sleeps on a heating pad, eats many treats, eats wet food, etc.). So when I find myself wallowing in Poor Me Land, I need to try to find the positives:
1. I've learned about something completely new (even though my cat chose the new educational course for me).
2. I've "met" many amazing and inspiring people via FDMB, people who truly CARE and GET IT.
3. I have a week-long break from work coming up -- many opportunities for planned AND random tests.
4. Spreadsheets. Totally new in my world. And fun to use.
5. My DH is becoming gradually more involved with the testing, and very recently, with dosing. (And he is naturally more calm than I am, which I'm certain Ripley can sense. Me also.)
6. Acceptance, living in the moment, deep breaths, trust in myself -- need I say more?
