Better to play it safe if you are unable to monitor. I wouldn't say it is a failure. Need to let the depot build following TR at least 6 cycles, sometimes even longer. IMHO You should see some low numbers soon if not then consider an increase. I wonder if the FF food is affecting the numbers? With Fritz and some other kitties they are sensitive to carbs. With Fritz the only time I give him LC FF is when his numbers are dropping that is how sensitive he is to FF (Carbs). You might want to experiment.
Hope you see a better cycle today