First hypo, really scared

I definitely will, going to be doing one in 30 minutes and I’ll do more from there either 30 minutes or an hour later depending on what he does.

Hes never had DKA, but he’s very private with peeing so using the meter was better for us than using sticks, LOL. He’s had some bouts in the 400s so I have just used it to keep an eye on ketone levels.

 

Whitney, I’m so proud of you. Hypo is always scary, but you’re getting through it. Just breathe. You have folks here to help.

 

Thank you so much, that means the world to me. This has been so terrifying and I really had a meltdown over the 42 especially. I’m so grateful to everyone for hanging with us all this time. I’m still really on edge but praying we won’t have any more drops.

 

I know it sounds crazy and I feel a bit loony right now for sure but I’m going to be super careful with this new vial, I checked and the first time I used it was Thursday night. He had the 188 the next morning which was great, but I’m wondering if it is somehow hitting him harder than his previous vial.

 

I know what you mean, I got weak in the legs the first time Tyler dropped low. You are doing a great job, just keep testing like you said. We are all here checking in ok

 

↑Deb She posted this about the new vial on page one


How old was the old bottle? and did it have floaties in it?
No it didn’t, I would say it was probably 3 or so months old. I think I opened the new vial. 2 days ago but didn’t think anything of it, first new vial since we’ve checked him

 

Nothing to be sorry about at all <3 I was already planning on it. I’m exhausted but too nervous not to, he is worth more than rest. His AM shot time is 7:30AM Central.

He just went and peed and pooped, conned my mom out of some treats, and is grooming himself a bit more now.

 

Guys... he’s back to 60 I am crushed. How on earth? What am I doing wrong? He has to be okay

 

Ok give him a teaspoon of LC and test again in 20 minutes,
You aren't doing anything wrong.
What time is it by you now

 

Just remember how today went. You have all the tools to get his BG up. We’ll just help you with what tool to use. It’ll be ok. Just remember small portions in case you have to go MC or HC.

 

It’s 11PM now, he did have his shot late (8:30) this morning which has messed up my counting too (plus my own dumb brain) but that means he should be at +14.5, right? How can he still drop now? I don’t understand at all what’s happening

 

About to test now, praying

 

I've had a dose of Prozinc last until +16 before so it's always possible, just a little rare. Hang in there!

 

You are right he's @14.5 now, did you test him yet

 

63, at least it didn’t drop :/

 

Elizabeth,

Me, Rebecca and Kel are having problems with this site everything is loading extra slow, how about you

 

Thank you so much, I just put this reading (63) as 14.5 and I will try to fix the math on everything else when we are definitely okay.

 

It’s super slow for me too, I thought it was my internet because storms are coming in

 

Whitney give him some Gravy from the HC food you have

 

Check him in 20 minutes again ok
If his little ears are getting sore do you have any Neosporin Ointment with Pain Relief
You can rub a thin layer on them, has to be the Ointment NOT the cream

 

I’m so sorry, I didn’t see about the gravy when you first posted. It seems to be loading better now at least. I’m testing him again in a few minutes and will do the gravy then unless he’s had a big jump (I can hope, I’m out of my mind with worry. Every time I check him now I’m scared to even look, ugh)

 

I don’t unfortunately have any pain relief neosporin I feel so awful testing him so much.

 

66, at least it’s a rise, I just wish it was more than 3pts at a time. But I can’t complain as long as we don’t drop anymore.

 

He ate some gravy after his check! Please, please work.

 

Jonas likes to surf!

 

Oh, I needed this he needs to retire from surfing immediately and take up something that doesn’t fray my nerves so badly.

 

Whitney, going to sign off for the night. Several folks are watching you and sweet Jonas. Good luck. You’ve got this and did very well for your first pajama party.

 

Thank you so, so much for all of your help. You have been a Godsend and I appreciate it so much. Have a great night, I am praying our pajama party won’t last much longer and he will keep trending upwards.

 

No worries at all. Ride the wake, Jonas, and let your mama rest.

 

Well he might surprise you and take up skyrocketing next!

Deb mentioned starting him at 1u tomorrow IF he is over 150.
Much as we don't like high numbers a bounce might be well-received after tonight.

 

Cute

 

I never thought I’d miss his purples and reds but I honestly really would welcome that bounce, that phrase that it’s better to be high for a day than low for a minute is suddenly that much more powerful for me. I would feel better with the 1U as long as he’s up enough, that’s a good idea.

 

Good night Rebecca

 

Sorry I didn't see my PMs earlier. I was out in the garden.
You are doing a great job @Whitney and Jonas keeping your little man safe.
It is quite normal for the numbers to wobble up and down a bit, that is why we check so often in this situation. But remember that while you are testing the BG you are in control.
If the numbers are ever really low and he wont eat, get some honey on your finger and rub it on his gums.
When feeding a cat to bring him up into higher numbers only give a teaspoon or two at most each time as we don't want to fill them up as it could go on for a while and we need the cat to eat.

So where are we up to now....is the last number +14.5 66?

 

Sometimes bounces are the only thing that lets us step out and buy groceries lol!
I think 1u is a good idea as well.

Night, Rebecca!

 

Hey Bron yes 66 was his last number.
He's been eating since @+5 this afternoon , HC, honey etc

 

That 66 was 20 minutes after 14.5... how do I note that? I’m not a math girl at all, that’s how I think I started messing up earlier when I was doing 3 checks an hour I’m about to do another check, praying for more of a rise.

 

What time was the 14.5 done approx so I can figure out what 20 minutes would be after that

 

73!!!!! That was 30 minutes after the 20 minute check so... right before 15.5?

 

It was about 11:15 PM

 

I wouldn’t feed any more if you have a 73. I’d test again in 30 mins to see if it’s holding.

 

I didn’t give him anything with that one, I’m so nervous but I’m crossing my fingers that he’s finally going to start consistently rising with no more surprise drops.

 

My finger hit 40 mins but meant 30 mins. I changed it. Not sure you saw the correction.

 

I didn’t, thank you for telling me <3 I feel good with 30 minutes, it gives him a bit longer nap time (I know he’s EXHAUSTED from today) while not being so long I could miss a drop... praying there are NO drops since he’s had 3 rising numbers in a row, even if they’re in little increments.

 

Everyone has done a great job helping you!
The prozinc should be wearing off by now. It is scary the first time with low numbers especially when they don't respond as quickly as your like.
You have had your baptism by fire!
This is why we are always banging on about having ones hypo box full and ready with test strips, HC food and honey or karo. If you are testing and have the hypo box up and ready you are in control.

 

I truly couldn’t be more grateful for everyone, you are all angels. I really thought I was going to fall apart when I got that 42, especially after so many hours of this. I feel so bad, I know he had to feel awful and he’s so exhausted now. I just hope that he will only keep going up, I never knew the Prozinc could affect him this long.

 

I'm all screwed up lol trying to figure this out lol
I think it should be
73@+12
60@+13
63@+13.5
66@+13.75
73@+14.5
Take a look at your SS does this seem right, it's hard for me to figure if the times are not in front of me

 

I’m screwed up trying to figure it out and I’ve been doing it in real time, LOL. I’m used to always checking him on the hour or at :30 past the hour and I’ve never had to test him so rapidly before, it’s made my head hurt.

 

And THANK YOU!!!! I updated his SS with these. We’ll be doing his next check in about 5 minutes.

 

They are close enough, all that matters is he's going up
We will be waiting for the next update
You and Jonas need a good sleep after this one
Put him in bed with you and cuddle

 

WE ARE UP TO 92!!!!!! Oh I started crying!!!! I’m so proud of him!!!

 

Thank the Lord !!! So the 73 and the 92 was without feeding correct
What time is it by you now so you can put in the @+ time lol

 

I would take a break now and test again in 1 hour to see he's still on the way up. He needs to have 2 hours without food and rising numbers.
Looks like he's earned a sleep.

 

Yes, that is correct. The last time I fed him was when he had the 66. It’s turning 1AM, so about 12:55 when I did that check. I put that as +15, is that right?

 

Oh good, I was hoping we could space the next test out a bit. We just lost power... of all the timing, omg. I pray it comes back ASAP.

 

Good enough lol , on your SS where you have the 92 put 92@+15 ok, when you get a chance doesn't have to be tonight where you have your age put in where you live or just central time
You are one hour behind me

 

You know what to do if we all lose contact.
If he drops lower you feed and test more often.
If he goes higher you can stretch out the testing times.

 

Whitney don't know if you saw I added to my reply on your SS put 92@+15 ok

 

I got it fixed!! Checking his sugar in the dark is going to be fun, lol. I can’t remember the last time we lost power so of course it would happen now. My phone is pretty charged up so I’m hoping I can stay on.

 

I hope the power comes back on, got a flashlight to check him with
I'll check back in an hour from now I'll be up, had 2 cups of coffee lol, so you will be checking around 2:20 your time right?
It will be 3:20 my time
Don't forget to put you are in central time on your profile ok

 

I think I did it right, is that where it should go? I’m going to be checking him right around 2 my time, it was a few minutes before 1 when we got the 92.

 

Perfect I'll check back in with you then

 

141!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hallelujah!!!! Great news
So its been 2 hours without food and rising numbers, right
I think you are safe now!
Up 42 points
I think you can call it a night

 

Yes I think you are safe now.
You must be tired. well done !
Have you decided on a morning dose.?

 

Gosh I am exhausted mentally and physically but so, so relieved he’s okay. That’s all that matters to me. Thank you so much everyone for helping us and staying with us.

I’m not sure about the morning yet, I’m looking forward to getting him back on track but I’m super leery now, too. I don’t know if I’ll do more than 2U unless he’s super super high which I know could happen. I guess I’ll see where his AMPS is and go from there.

 

Bron this is what Deb was thinking when she tagged us all in the conversation

I'm thinking MAYBE starting at 1U in the AM, if the BG levels at pre-shot are >150.

If not...........We wing it again @Bron and Sheba (GA)

 

Remember he will probably bounce tomorrow and the AM will be high, I don't know if you should do more than 2 units if he is super super high.
You don't go by the pre shot number, he will get back on track.
Let's see what it is tomorrow morning and take it from there.
Post what his number tomorrow morning ok
Well get a good sleep, good job Whitney ♥

 

I agree, post the preshot number in the morning and ask advice.

 

PLEASE start a new thread. 177 posts is far too long for anyone to want to read to figure out what to respond to! We try to keep threads under 50 posts.