KPassa
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I've been moving his shot time from 7 to 8 the last couple of days because 7 am is too early for me! I end up going back to bed again and then oversleep and end up late for work. :lol: Not sure how that's affected his numbers because I did it in 15-minute increases, which I've already done on numerous other days when he was being particularly difficult with his pre-shot testing, specifically his AMPS. In fact, we still have a constant struggle every morning with his AMPS, but at least now it's more a battle of wills than an all-out war like it used to be.
Michelangelo has so much energy that I can't even keep up with him. My brother helps out and plays with him for at least a half hour a day as well, but even still, it's not enough. He's a little spaz ball that wants to constantly play and I feel so bad when I'm trying to work and I can't entertain him. I have a feeling that his numbers would look better if he were getting the full amount exercise he so obviously needs. I've actually been thinking of getting another kitten and perhaps fostering an additional special needs cat (I don't think I have the time or money to be able to own two special needs cats). Does anyone have thoughts, suggestions, or advice about whether or not I should get another cat in the first place while already dealing with a diabetic kitten? Is there anything I need to be aware of or should think about?
I should have asked here first about the cost for a pet sitter. :lol: I have another week before my trip, but even then, I don't think I'd feel comfortable with making a choice on a pet sitter in such a short amount of time. Since I'm only going to be gone for one full day, I'd rather go to that trouble another time.
I work from home tomorrow so I'll be able to monitor him when I bump him up to 1.25. I was really liking the blues and greens we were seeing and am disappointed they didn't stick around for long. Yesterday, he weighed in at 7.8 and he's been eating a TON these last two days. :YMSIGH: Another growth spurt is coming.... I think that's really the most difficult part in all this: the continual ups-and-downs. He seems like he might be stabilizing on a dose, but then...NOPE. Time to increase again. At least now I'm not worried I'm slowly killing him because I can't get him properly regulated. ;-)
I've been moving his shot time from 7 to 8 the last couple of days because 7 am is too early for me! I end up going back to bed again and then oversleep and end up late for work. :lol: Not sure how that's affected his numbers because I did it in 15-minute increases, which I've already done on numerous other days when he was being particularly difficult with his pre-shot testing, specifically his AMPS. In fact, we still have a constant struggle every morning with his AMPS, but at least now it's more a battle of wills than an all-out war like it used to be.
Michelangelo has so much energy that I can't even keep up with him. My brother helps out and plays with him for at least a half hour a day as well, but even still, it's not enough. He's a little spaz ball that wants to constantly play and I feel so bad when I'm trying to work and I can't entertain him. I have a feeling that his numbers would look better if he were getting the full amount exercise he so obviously needs. I've actually been thinking of getting another kitten and perhaps fostering an additional special needs cat (I don't think I have the time or money to be able to own two special needs cats). Does anyone have thoughts, suggestions, or advice about whether or not I should get another cat in the first place while already dealing with a diabetic kitten? Is there anything I need to be aware of or should think about?
Wendy&Tiggy said:My pet sitter charges $25 for a 30min visit which includes testing, shooting, feeding, cleaning litter trays, and playtime etc. Maybe put a ? pet sitter in socal? in your title tomorrow and see if someone can recommend a sitter near you? Its a lot easier knowing a professional can do it! Mine did a great job when I was away getting married for two weeks.. every time she visited she sent an email with an update.. but in Canada she might be too far for youAsk your vet too for a recommendation.
Dose - maybe one more cycle and then try upping the dose to 1.25. He isnt getting a lot of greens and you are doing enough testing to catch him if he looks like he might drop too far. The logic is below - you look at his nadirs to adjust dose. Kinda use an average of them, taking into account bouncing and looking for trends. For the last few cycles on this dose he has had more nadirs under 200 than anything and I guess we were kinda waiting to see if any more greens would appear after the latest bounce before changing dose.
Problem is of course that Mikey is an unknown entity being a kitten. Its fantastic you are doing such a good job with measuring him!
I should have asked here first about the cost for a pet sitter. :lol: I have another week before my trip, but even then, I don't think I'd feel comfortable with making a choice on a pet sitter in such a short amount of time. Since I'm only going to be gone for one full day, I'd rather go to that trouble another time.
I work from home tomorrow so I'll be able to monitor him when I bump him up to 1.25. I was really liking the blues and greens we were seeing and am disappointed they didn't stick around for long. Yesterday, he weighed in at 7.8 and he's been eating a TON these last two days. :YMSIGH: Another growth spurt is coming.... I think that's really the most difficult part in all this: the continual ups-and-downs. He seems like he might be stabilizing on a dose, but then...NOPE. Time to increase again. At least now I'm not worried I'm slowly killing him because I can't get him properly regulated. ;-)
