5/6 Trixie AMBG 161 "+4" 90 PMBG 154 "+3.5" 104

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This morning's AMBG was a bit of a nail-biter, but she brought it all the way back down to green totally on her own, sans juice.

We had a similar start to yesterday....that is, somewhat crappy appy. She DID eat a bit on her own at first (which is a bit of forward progress), but no way no how was she taking ANY of her pill pocketed meds on her own. So, I had to "strongly encourage" the BP meds and cypro. One thing I learned about pill pockets...even if she won't take them on her own, they get nice and sticky when damp from her spit, which makes it easier to get the pill pocketed pill to STAY in her mouth until she takes a couple bites and swallows. I use just enough PP to cover the pills, and fortunately they are all teeny tiny. I didn't try the famotidine pills (she gets 5mg, so two 1/4 tablet pieces) until the cypro kicked in, and once that happened, she did take the pill pocketed pills off the spoon by herself. Dodged another medication bullet for 12 more hours...phew.

Her appy is quite good today...she's had a couple rounds on her own, and a couple rounds with beans nagging her. No doubt the cypro is helping us along, but she is eating.

I also got awesome pre-breffis snuggles. Last night, she ran the snuggle circuit...Zen, then me, then Frankie, then DH, then Noah, then Petey. I think she's trying to make up for lost time! She kept all of her snuggle stops short, but that's actually par for the course, except when she snuggles during the day with Zen....those snuggles usually run into hours.

I can tell she is still not 100%...and yes, part of me wonders if she ever will be 100% again. But, she is definitely still making baby steps, and I am doing my very very best to focus on that rather than the setbacks we have here and there.

I'm off today, so chores are on the list. I am also hoping to start making more condo visits...I just have been so consumed by this along with other stuff in life that it's been a challenge. But I always, always have my LL family in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a great day, LL!

Amy
 
Re: 5/6 Trixie AMBG 161 "+4" 90

It's great to see a better appetite and such good numbers without juice. Baby steps in the right direction. Feel even better, Trixie.
 
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Hi guys .. very nice numbers without any juice! I'm glad to hear trixie is making improvement and I think you have the right attitude to focus on the positive improvements and not the minor setbacks .. Have a great day guys!
 
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Those are some pretty numbers with no juice. I'm glad she ate, even with the nagging bean. It will take lots of time but she will get there. I know it doesn't feel like it right now. You are very lucky that Trixie will eat pill pockets. Tarragon will have nothing to do with them, so I get to shove pills down his throat twice a day. :roll: Have a great day Amy!
 
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Way to go Trixie - nicely done with the BG's. Now if only she would eat a little more enthusiastically. Sending vines to help out fuds and pill time.

Great news on the snuggle circuit - that sounds so cute. :-D :-D

I can so relate to you wondering about the 100%. With Neko and her acromegaly I've seen gradual changes and always wonder whether she'll get back to 100% or if what I'm seeing is the new normal.
 
Re: 5/6 Trixie AMBG 161 "+4" 90 PMBG 154

Another nailbiter of a BG tonight nailbite_smile ...we'll test in a few hours and see what's what. I wonder if this is the beginning of the end of our insulin-free run. I have no problem giving her insulin if she needs it, but her not needing it these past few weeks has been such a huge stress-reliever....one less thing to worry about. I'd love to keep it that was as long as possible....

Earlier, she didn't seem like she was comfortable....now, she does seem more relaxed. I can't decide if she needs a bit of bupe or not....I really, really, really wish they could talk. And maybe that's why her numbers are a bit higher today?????

I had some awesome snuggles with her this afternoon, too. She actually came upstairs to visit me while I dried my hair, then followed me back down and settled on my lap as I checked e-mail. She's so sweet...and so forgiving, considering all the crap we're throwing at her right now.
 
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Yay on the eating the pill pockets, eventually. I really wish my girls would eat them. Neither will, and Sasha is such a hard one to get meds into.

If Trixie is being that snuggly, and following you around like that, it sounds to me like she's feeling pretty well. As you say, focus on that. As long as you keep seeing little improvements, she's headed in the right direction. You've done such an awesome job through all this. Try to enjoy the fruits of your labors, especially the snuggles! :-D

The BGs make me go "hmmm", too, but as long as she comes back to green on her own, I say don't sweat it too much. She'll let you know if she needs some jus.

Sending appy vines for Trixie and relaxing vines for you!

ETA: Amy, I think we were posting on each others' condos at the same time! :razz:

When you had "group flare up" of FHV, how was it treated? Did all your kitties get anti-viral meds? Cinco's only symptoms are the signs the OV sees in his eyes, but Sasha's sneezing and sniffling make me suspect it for her.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm just following your example of being a loving, committed bean! :-D
 
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I'm glad she gave you some snuggles today. Baby steps are good. It's easy to focus on the negative. Focusing on the progress Trixie is making is good. I hope her appy continues to improve.
 
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Hi Amy,
Continue sending mega appy vines to Trixie.
I'm glad you and Trixie had some good snuggles. :-D
 
Not quite green, but back in the normal range. Please, please, please let us have a little more time to heal before we have to add insulin back into the mix....
 
Sending good thoughts about staying off the juice, at least for a while longer. Amy, things are getting better, but sometimes it just takes more time. Try not to worry (too much). You are doing a great job.

Ella & Rusty
 
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