Courtney and Kismet
Member Since 2012
Good Afternoon, LL!
DH let me sleep in this morning and tested, shot, and fed all by himself! This is the first time he's done this routine entirely on his own. I am so proud of him, and so grateful, too.
Every night before we go to sleep, we each say three good things that happened to us that day. It may seem silly, but I find that it helps to reflect on something positive right before I go to sleep. It's a particularly great exercise on days where nothing seems to go right; I have a tendency to lay awake at night mulling over the events of my day and worrying about things that went wrong, or making myself anxious over the ever growing list of things I need to do, etc., so this helps me focus on the positive and find something to be grateful for every day.
Last night, one of DH's items was his bonding experiencing with Kismet over testing. He said he has always loved Kismet dearly and like a child, but he fell deeply in love with him yesterday. He did two tests (+5 and +6) and had some trouble with the meter and poking. He said it took about 5 pokes each time, and about 4 strips total. He was amazed at how patient Kismet was -- how he just sat still and purred and made no attempt to escape. No crying, protesting, or squirming... just total cooperation and trust in DH. He also said that when he had to pack up to leave to head for campus just after +6, he felt this strong desire to stay home with him, and was anxious through his entire class to get back home.
I think I fell more in love with DH (Dan) last night. I can't quite express how my heart swelled with love at that moment, and it was certainly a peaceful sleep that ensued after. Last September when Kismet was diagnosed, DH wanted nothing to do with testing. Not that he didn't support me, but he didn't feel comfortable or capable of doing it, so it's been a real breakthrough for him this time around. For those of you who have partners who help you with your kitties, I hope you are as deeply grateful as I am. It makes the burden of caring for a diabetic so much easier, and I truly feel our little family is closer than ever now. For those of you who don't have partners who help out, there is hope.
After Kismet went OTJ, I think DH was profoundly touched and amazed. He gives me credit for "saving our cat's life" and is in love with FDMB and LL for helping and supporting us. He is as determined as I am now to get Kismet regulated and healthy, and more importantly, willing and able to help in the process. Anyway, just thought I'd share this story with you all since you are part of our lives, and all the advice, support, and love that you give so generously is really the reason why we're able to give our boy a good life and a fighting chance against this disease. Thank you, for all that you are and all that you do.
Yesterday 2/20
AMPS 106
+2--- 92
+5--- 79
+6--- 105
PMPS 104
+2--- 129
Today 2/21
AMPS 158
+3--- 103
+6--- 112
PMPS 142
+2--- 161
+4--- 147
DH let me sleep in this morning and tested, shot, and fed all by himself! This is the first time he's done this routine entirely on his own. I am so proud of him, and so grateful, too.
Every night before we go to sleep, we each say three good things that happened to us that day. It may seem silly, but I find that it helps to reflect on something positive right before I go to sleep. It's a particularly great exercise on days where nothing seems to go right; I have a tendency to lay awake at night mulling over the events of my day and worrying about things that went wrong, or making myself anxious over the ever growing list of things I need to do, etc., so this helps me focus on the positive and find something to be grateful for every day.
Last night, one of DH's items was his bonding experiencing with Kismet over testing. He said he has always loved Kismet dearly and like a child, but he fell deeply in love with him yesterday. He did two tests (+5 and +6) and had some trouble with the meter and poking. He said it took about 5 pokes each time, and about 4 strips total. He was amazed at how patient Kismet was -- how he just sat still and purred and made no attempt to escape. No crying, protesting, or squirming... just total cooperation and trust in DH. He also said that when he had to pack up to leave to head for campus just after +6, he felt this strong desire to stay home with him, and was anxious through his entire class to get back home.
I think I fell more in love with DH (Dan) last night. I can't quite express how my heart swelled with love at that moment, and it was certainly a peaceful sleep that ensued after. Last September when Kismet was diagnosed, DH wanted nothing to do with testing. Not that he didn't support me, but he didn't feel comfortable or capable of doing it, so it's been a real breakthrough for him this time around. For those of you who have partners who help you with your kitties, I hope you are as deeply grateful as I am. It makes the burden of caring for a diabetic so much easier, and I truly feel our little family is closer than ever now. For those of you who don't have partners who help out, there is hope.
After Kismet went OTJ, I think DH was profoundly touched and amazed. He gives me credit for "saving our cat's life" and is in love with FDMB and LL for helping and supporting us. He is as determined as I am now to get Kismet regulated and healthy, and more importantly, willing and able to help in the process. Anyway, just thought I'd share this story with you all since you are part of our lives, and all the advice, support, and love that you give so generously is really the reason why we're able to give our boy a good life and a fighting chance against this disease. Thank you, for all that you are and all that you do.
Yesterday 2/20
AMPS 106
+2--- 92
+5--- 79
+6--- 105
PMPS 104
+2--- 129
Today 2/21
AMPS 158
+3--- 103
+6--- 112
PMPS 142
+2--- 161
+4--- 147
