9/22 Ivy Amps 109, +3.25 87, +6 112, +9.5 91, Pmps 157, +3 53 Libre

[Staci & Ivy]

9/21/24
Amps 109 Libre

Nice start today After a decent day yesterday. We saw blue, green and yellow on the Libre.

Of course, just as I was getting ready to go out to dinner and give her her shot and meal she dropped lower and she was lower for a few hours.

At the last minute, I changed our plans and stayed very close to home when we went out. I’ve been trying to get to a restaurant that’s about 25 minutes away and every time we are booked there she goes lower so I canceled. Obviously she doesn’t want me to go there?

This kitty controls so much, does she read my calendar? I don’t really know how she does it.
Every other night when I’m home…. she stays higher. It’s interesting how intuitive she is

Today marks 2 years since we began this FD journey and giving insulin

Hope everyone has a safe day

 

[Heike & BInie]

Hi Staci,

oh...I am sorry you had to cancel yesterday. I hope the other restaurant was nice as well! Seems like they really know. I was about to leave the house in 20 minutes and Binie was just at 74 on the Libre. Thank god my friend is very relaxed and we agreed to meet an hour later.

Wow, two years insulin! What a trip! A lot of people say it gets easier over time. Is it like that for you? I was browsing through Ivys ss some time ago and her numbers improved so much! Such a good job Staci! Ivy can be so super happy to have you as her mum!

Hope you have a relaxed sunday!

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi Staci,

oh...I am sorry you had to cancel yesterday. I hope the other restaurant was nice as well! Seems like they really know. I was about to leave the house in 20 minutes and Binie was just at 74 on the Libre. Thank god my friend is very relaxed and we agreed to meet an hour later.

Wow, two years insulin! What a trip! A lot of people say it gets easier over time. Is it like that for you? I was browsing through Ivys ss some time ago and her numbers improved so much! Such a good job Staci! Ivy can be so super happy to have you as her mum!

Hope you have a relaxed sunday!

Hi Heike, i’m sorry you had to delay your plans and I hope you were able to get out today. It’s so hard to plan around these unpredictable kitties.

I’ve gotten used to having to pivot my plans around Ivy since I really don’t have a choice. Of course it’s always easier when it’s just us and there’s nobody else involved. Last night we weren’t meeting anybody so it didn’t really matter if we changed our plans at the last minute. That’s always less stressful for me.

Of course today we’re supposed to go visit someone who’s sick so we can lend some moral support and Ivy is trending low this morning. So we’ll see where she is in a few hours

Yes, it’s certainly been a long 2 year journey. In some ways it’s gotten easier because I know now how out of my control most of this situation is. I’ve had to learn how to work around that and I’ve had to accept it since there’s no option.

I look back at a time that we had a trip planned with our friends and that was six months after Ivy‘s diagnosis. And I stupidly thought sure, we will be able to take this trip. I have six months to get everything under control. Ha ha ha.
I lined up a Pet Sitter to come and give her shots And figured my son would be home to feed her and put her meds in her food and that would be just fine.
Ha ha ha
Well we didn’t take that trip and we also canceled a trip to Italy three months later once I came to realize there was no way I could leave.
Now I don’t bother planning anything because I realize I can’t go anywhere. So it’s just my reality and that’s that.

I think you have to wrap your brain around what’s going on since in the beginning you have no idea what your path is going to be. But someone just beginning the journey can’t know that.

Some cats get into remission very quickly, some cats get regulated and some cats…. It’s a wild ride.

Thank you for your support. It means so much to me. We can only do the best that we can. And as you know, I would do anything for Ivy. Just like I know you would do the same for Binie.

Hope you are having a wonderful day

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Nice start today. I hope Ivy keeps surfing safely. Our kitties have the worst timing. Ivy is lucky to have you take care of her for two years.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Nice start today. I hope Ivy keeps surfing safely. Our kitties have the worst timing. Ivy is lucky to have you take care of her for two years.

Thank you, Carla. Very kind of you to say. But we love them!

 

[Mikanmama (Mikan GA)]

Yes, it’s certainly been a long 2 year journey. In some ways it’s gotten easier because I know now how out of my control most of this situation is. I’ve had to learn how to work around that and I’ve had to accept it since there’s no option.

I look back at a time that we had a trip planned with our friends and that was six months after Ivy‘s diagnosis. And I stupidly thought sure, we will be able to take this trip. I have six months to get everything under control. Ha ha ha.
I lined up a Pet Sitter to come and give her shots And figured my son would be home to feed her and put her meds in her food and that would be just fine.
Ha ha ha
Well we didn’t take that trip and we also canceled a trip to Italy three months later once I came to realize there was no way I could leave.
Now I don’t bother planning anything because I realize I can’t go anywhere. So it’s just my reality and that’s that.

Hi Staci,
I can totally relate to this. The last trip I took was in 2022, a few months before Mikan's Dx. Since then, I haven't been outside of the county
If Mikan can be more stable and predictable, I could probably arrange something to have her looked after, but for now, I'm not comfortable doing that.
Ce la vie!

"Happy" 2 year anniversary (not sure "happy" is the word, but I can't thinking of any other....).
You are an amazing mom to Ivy. Your love for her and determination to provide the best care is so inspiring, Staci.
Thanks for sharing your story.

Hope Ivy surfs safely today and you get to enjoy the day!

 

[Heike & BInie]

Hi Staci,
thanks for the insights! I can relate so much. When we started treatment I told people ,that I have to watch her and stay home "for a few days", until we found the right dose. Of course I thought, we would keep this dose then forever. Tomorrow we are nine month in this.

I feel you found a perfect system for everything and I am always impressed, how organized you are and how careful you plan everything. And I admire how you accept this unpredictable situation. I am still struggling from time to time. I hope Ivy becomes a bit more predictable the next month so you can relax bit by bit and gain a bit more freedom again you can enjoy without worries.

And Italy is not running away. I send you a hug and a kiss for sweet Ivy!

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi Staci,
I can totally relate to this. The last trip I took was in 2022, a few months before Mikan's Dx. Since then, I haven't been outside of the county
If Mikan can be more stable and predictable, I could probably arrange something to have her looked after, but for now, I'm not comfortable doing that.
Ce la vie!

"Happy" 2 year anniversary (not sure "happy" is the word, but I can't thinking of any other....).
You are an amazing mom to Ivy. Your love for her and determination to provide the best care is so inspiring, Staci.
Thanks for sharing your story.

Hope Ivy surfs safely today and you get to enjoy the day!

Thanks, Kit. I know what you mean. I can’t exactly call it a happy 2nd anniversary. I sure wish we didn’t have this situation going on. Mostly for her. It’s a lot on any cat. But very tough for her since she hates to be handled. Especially by anyone other than me. So I feel for her.

I hope you can get Mikan regulated so maybe you can leave the county. Even briefly.

Thank you for your daily support on this journey we are taking together

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi Staci,
thanks for the insights! I can relate so much. When we started treatment I told people ,that I have to watch her and stay home "for a few days", until we found the right dose. Of course I thought, we would keep this dose then forever. Tomorrow we are nine month in this.

I feel you found a perfect system for everything and I am always impressed, how organized you are and how careful you plan everything. And I admire how you accept this unpredictable situation. I am still struggling from time to time. I hope Ivy becomes a bit more predictable the next month so you can relax bit by bit and gain a bit more freedom again you can enjoy without worries.

And Italy is not running away. I send you a hug and a kiss for sweet Ivy!

Hi Heike,
Yes, we all thought we could get everything in a nice neat package quickly. Nope.
Thank you for the vote of confidence. I really appreciate it. Even though I doubt myself daily. Am I doing everything I can and am I making that best decisions???
Self doubt is tough.
I think you are handling things beautifully for Binie also. You are very careful and measured. And your research into so many areas and options impresses me daily. So kudos to you!!

I hope we can all get to a point of self confidence and the ability to have a bit of a life outside of our 4 walls, while keeping our precious kitties safe.

I do admit I miss the travel. That’s hard for me to need to stay home. But it’s what I need to do. And Ivy is most important to me so she comes first.
You’re right. Italy will be waiting for me one day. Just not now

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Hi Staci, Ivy's having a nice cycle today, I hope you were able to go and visit your friend that is sick.
Ivy just wants you to stay home with her , you are not allowed to go out
I hope she has a nice cycle tonight

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi Staci, Ivy's having a nice cycle today, I hope you were able to go and visit your friend that is sick.
Ivy just wants you to stay home with her , you are not allowed to go out
I hope she has a nice cycle tonight

Yep. She wants her Mommy all to herself
We did visit our friend. Luckily I could watch her on the Libre and she was ok.
I hope you are feeling well, Diane! Thanks for checking on us

I hope the PT is going great

 

[Alicia & Kit cat (GA)]

It looks like Ivy saw some decent numbers today. I hope she behaves tonight so you can get some sleep!