6/19 Mr Tinkles

[Laurie and Mr Tinkles]

Wacky #s last night, high ps#, nice +7, but lower +11....hmmm, seen this before. I ran out of test strips, so I fed, then went for strips. Got back at +14 381. :YMSIGH: Shot 2.0u, even though I had planned to decrease AM dose to skinny 2.0u. My gut tells me that was a mistake, but we'll see.

 

[Joanna & Bix (GA)]

Hmmmm, not 100% sure what's up, but my 1st thought is that the skinny 2u was a hair too high last night, I'd probably pull back to 1.8-ish on the next shot. I think the full 2u is fine this AM, since the shot was at +14 you will have lost overlap most likely, so the #s on this cycle may be on the higher side anyway.

Hope today goes great!!!

 

[Laurie and Mr Tinkles]

My gut tells me that those #s last night were a result of changing dose, just a curveball to be ignored. I've seen it before, and holding steady smoothed things out. That's why I think a skinny 2u was the way to go. Increasing back to 2u will probably just cause more wacky #s. Oh well, we'll see. :mrgreen:

 

[Hope and Aria]

You shot late, so the raise back to a full 2 might still be fine. Are you using U100's or U40's. If you're not using the U100's, I highly recommend the switch when reducing dosage. You can reduce by such a small amount and be sure you're giving the same amount each time.

 

[Laurie and Mr Tinkles]

I switched to the u100 syringes almost 2 weeks ago. They are much better for small dose adjustments, shorter needles for less fur shots and smaller gauge needles for more comfortable injections! :smile:

I'm really annoyed with myself for running out of test strips. I was rushing to get his shot in ASAP so i didn't consider the dose as carefully as I normally do....I hope I didn't goof up his progress. :-x

 

[Hope and Aria]

Sweetie, you are doing more for Mr Tinkles than most pet owners (other than our fabulous group here) usually do. We've all run out of something at one time or another. I remember pulling the last strip out of my Relion box and then screwing up the test royally and going to 2 Walmarts to find strips. The reason I stuck with the Ultima over the Micro (and it's itsy bitsy blood drop) was because I can order those online and they deliver quickly. And even then, I've ended up having to run out to multiple stores. ohmygod_smile Just one of those things.

He looks like he's doing well. I think the 1.8 was a good move and I've got my fingers crossed for some happy #'s

 

[Laurie and Mr Tinkles]

Thanks Hope, I appreciate the support. I know you're right, I just hate the thought of a setback at this point! It's funny that you said you screwed up the test with your last strip, when I pulled it out of the box, I had a moment of panic, thinking "Now, don't screw this up, make sure you get enough blood...." :lol:

The 2.0u was definitely too high. On the bright side, it looks like the fat 1.8u was better, but still a little high. Looks like he needs another micro-step down. :smile: It seems like he's still on track, whew.