Going camping for a wk...getting nervous...Can't let go..

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We are getting ready to go on our annual family camping trip in 2wks. Been training a neighbor girl (16) to test and give shots. She is going to stay at our house and test and shoot cooper and take care of rest of animals(except our doggie, annie, which always comes with us). I do trust her and she is doing good, but i'm starting to get nervous about leaving him. I think it just comes down to letting go of the control and trusting in others. SHe is young, but doing good. But the worst thing that could happen is that she could give too much and he could hypo and die without me here. I know a lot of you have gone on vacation and left your kitties in good hands, but how do you let go??? I know that i have the best circumstances for him and will have someone around most of the time, its just the "what if" that bothers me. I know i have to let go sometime and this is the most ideal time to do this. Why am i having such a hard time with it all? Have any of you felt this way. Have i gone crazy?

Lori
 
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No hon, you haven't gone crazy. I wasn't away from Bob a single night, so I haven't been in your shoes. What I do know is the sense of bonding between the caregiver and the kitty, and how much stronger that is now for you, no matter how much you loved him before diabetes. Are you going to be in phone contact? Can she post here if any questions come up? Can she update his SS? Copper is going to be fine.
Another thing. This girl is just 16? Think of the sense of accomplishment that she is going to feel a week later when you get home? How much has being able to manage this dance meant to you Lori? Doesn't it make you feel like you've really done something awesome? Think how much more that sense of accomplishment would be if you were just 16! This will be huge for her.
So, yeah, let go just a little bit. Reconnect with your family and with nature. Make some great memories.
It's all going to be good.
Hugs,
Carl
 
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Well, said, Carl. Lori - it would be a good idea if you could help her get set up here so she can post and get assistance/feedback. Even is she can't update Copper's SS, it'll help her to have extra eyes looking out for him and help you to have all the data in one place so you can update when you get home.

I keep wishing I had a nanny-cam in my house...but, I want one to see what Hershey and Oreo are up to while I'm gone! :lol: Of course, sometimes ignorance is bliss!!

We're never really in control, Lori, you know that. It's kind of like when I sent my kids on mission trips to other countries. I had to remind myself that I can't protect them here or there. So, I prayed over them and sent them off. It may not be easy for you to leave Copper, but you need this time with your family, too.

I hope y'all have lots of fun!!!!!

Hugs and Prayers -

Libby (& Hershey, too!)
 
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Lori, I feel you! I'm still not sure I can leave Poopy in another's care...but I have a cat who shows anger at others so it's not quite the same. If Poopy was as laid back as Copper, trust me, I would have taken the opportunity to step back, catch a breath, regroup, what ever you want to call it. Don't get me wrong, I love Poopy with all my heart. I'd never want to do anything to harm him. It sounds like you have the perfect set up for Copper's care.

As Sue always says, and I find it invaluable, breathe! :-D
 
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HI lori - good advice from all, as usual. And I concur 100%. You deserve some time away, and you've got someone responsible to look after him - and even STAY with him. That's REALLY great!!! Lucky you to have someone like that you can rely on. Go, try to relax, enjoy and know that we're all here if she needs us (or if you just want some extra eyes looking in on her!!!) ;-)
 
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Thanks for the encourgement all!!!! It really helps to know i haven't gone too crazy in all this. That is a good idea to get her connected with this group. She is very intelligent and i know she can figure out how to post very easy. I will show her how to do the SS too! I didn't want to overwhelm her at first. She has given 3 shots so far and has done perfect. The last one, i didn't even say anything and just watched. She did really good. I have a preset syringe filled with colored water for her to compare by if needed. However, cooper is up and down from day to day. Somedays i have to give him less and other days more. But, i think she can do it with confidence. She did say the other day that she was thinking about being a vet and this experience has really helped encourage her in that direction. So i have to remember it's a learning process for all involved. Thanks Carl, for helping me see this too!

Yes, i know that i'm really not in control of it all, but i sure would feel just awful and never forgive myself is something bad were to happen when not in my care. We will be 4hrs away and limited cell contact. I told her i would try to get to an area around 8:30pm when she is testing to give her input. But, if she has you all too, that would be another encouragement to her and me. too I will get her to introduce herself this week when she comes over.

THANKS so much for all your input. I don't know what i would do without you all in my life and copper's. THANK YOU! I'm so blessed!!!!!

lori
 
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:smile: Lori, that blessing goes both ways.

Carl
 
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Keep in mind you can always have her shoot a lower dose than you usually do for a given ps level. I do this with mom, since she hasn't gotten comfortable with testing. I have her shoot a lower dose than I would. Cass runs a little higher, but there's less chance of a problem occurring.

It's hard to go off and leave them, but you need the down time, too. I think Cass enjoys not getting poked as often when I'm gone.
 
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