7/18 Max AMPS 212 +3 370 +6 315 +8 168 +11 110 PMPS 96 +2 140 +3 99 +4 69

Max & Lori

Max & Lori

Member Since 2021
I backed out of helping with summer camp this week because Max was having so many reductions at once and I was fearful about leaving him. Now he decides to go back into these higher numbers. I am so frustrated with this right now. I will get over it but I miss my life outside of this. I love Max so much but it has been a sacrifice for sure. I hope he is okay. Vet visit this week for labs and wellness checkup. Sorry for the venting.
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It's okay. This is a good place to vent, Lori, because so many people here understand what you are going through and are "simpatico." This is probably just a temporary bounce today. I'm sorry about the summer camp. It's always hard to know what things to agree to do when you have a diabetic cat, although sometimes if it's something really important to you (something you really want to do, I mean) then you can make accommodations. Sometime you might consider doing this for your mental health! And if it really looks like Max is staying high for the day then get outdoors (it's probably hot there though... it is here.) I was out very early this morning before sun was up and I won't be going outside much at all anymore until evening. I'm staying in the AC! I cannot wait for October.
 
Suzanne & Darcy said:
It's okay. This is a good place to vent, Lori, because so many people here understand what you are going through and are "simpatico." This is probably just a temporary bounce today. I'm sorry about the summer camp. It's always hard to know what things to agree to do when you have a diabetic cat, although sometimes if it's something really important to you (something you really want to do, I mean) then you can make accommodations. Sometime you might consider doing this for your mental health! And if it really looks like Max is staying high for the day then get outdoors (it's probably hot there though... it is here.) I was out very early this morning before sun was up and I won't be going outside much at all anymore until evening. I'm staying in the AC! I cannot wait for October.
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Thank you. I know there are a lot of good people here. That’s why I stick with y’all. I do get outside early and water flowers and walk. It’s very humid and hot here too so I don’t stay out all day. The things I miss are things like the summer camp, beach, and just getting away. I do go out for a few hours here and there but I don’t have anyone who can take care of Max for an extended period of time, because he is so complex. He really is. The summer camp would have taken up a lot of time so I just didn’t think it was a good idea. My daughter in law is doing it. The other thing is, when I do have to alter plans because of Max, I feel like some people don’t understand why I’m so involved with my cat. They just don’t understand the work it takes to care for a pet that you love. Anyway, I’m okay. Just having one of those days.
 
Max & Lori said:
just getting away.
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We only went away to places where we could take Darcy -- or our other cats sometimes, too -- just got back from a trip to the mountains last week and we took our cat, Ginger, and two foster kittens with us... not that I am recommending kittens!! They had a blast though.

We went to Florida once (visiting with family who have dogs) and got an Air B&B and brought our cat Julius with us. The owner of that place was a pretty famous veterinarian who has written a book.

I wouldn't trust anybody to take care of Max either! I know a lot of our camping people here (RVers, take their cats along with them.)

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when I do have to alter plans because of Max, I feel like some people don’t understand why I’m so involved with my cat. They just don’t understand the work it takes to care for a pet that you love.
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Oh, they DO NOT understand! First you have the people who just don't understand that kind of devotion to a pet (especially a CAT! what? it's just a cat, right?) :rolleyes: Then other people, even if they have cats and love them, just don't have any clue what it's like to manage feline diabetes.... let alone a cat as complicated as Max. This is just something we all have to live with. Family, in particular, can be the worst, since they think they have the right to comment on your lifestyle! :facepalm: I know this. You don't see me commenting on my family's dogs, do you? Or horses? No.

Big hugs to you. Its just "one of those days."
 
You are so right!

We’ve taken Max in the RV three times and he was terrible! Meowing constantly and tearing things up. He just goes crazy. That was before he had diabetes, so we just stopped taking him. Hates the car too. He might just have to start getting used to it though cause momma’s got to go somewhere soon! Hope you had a nice trip to the mountains. I love the mountains too. I’ve just always been a beach girl. Something about the ocean is so peaceful. Have a great day and thanks for the chat!:bighug:
 
A couple comments. First, you need to be able to have a life. Many a time I took a "temporary reduction" so Neko would be safe and I could do something I wanted to do. With acros, you don't need to be so committed to keeping them in green all the time, as it's not about healing pancreases. You don't want to leave them in high numbers for a long time either, but there can be a happy medium, especially for a shorter period of time. A reduction also gives you a buffer against SRT action.

You might want to give Max a test drive in the RV or car again now. Neko used to loathe the car, complaining about a 10 minute drive. After going to Colorado, a 3 day drive each way, she learned to tolerate it and became a much better rider. I did Feliway spray in the carrier and Rescue Remedy drops the morning of, and that seemed to help.

I agree with you on the ocean. I live 5 minutes away from it. Something so calming about being on it.

PS: AM dose missing on the SS this morning.;)
 
Thanks Wendy for your comments. I do have several hobbies and activities that I enjoy at home, but lately I’ve been finding the need to get away for a few days. We live about 2 hours from the ocean and we like to go to the Outer Banks of NC. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen the movie” Nights in Rodanthe” with Richard Gere and Diane Lane but the house that they used in the movie is only a short walk away from where we stay. Beautiful place. We usually go several times a year, but not lately. It’s so peaceful and I would love to go now. I will try Max again on a longer trip soon. He absolutely hates it but you’re right he would get used to it. I think my problem is that I was so happy we had him staying in blue and green and he wasn’t bouncing so long that I finally felt like all of my hard work had paid off. I know he will never be OTJ. I just want to see him feeling good in these low numbers again. I think I was just disappointed and also having a pity party about things I have missed. I know I can do better taking care of me and I will.
 
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Alright, he’s going back to 6 units tomorrow. Here we are at bedtime again and he’s doing what he does. He will probably bounce and be high all day because that’s just how it is. Gave him HC just now.
 
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