Mine has gone up!

I was down to 6.9 on MDI, but since going on the pump - I've managed to make it go back up to 8.3 (blah).
Kudos to you kid on bringing your A1C down. You already know it's high, but now you're moving in the right direction - THAT'S GOOD! Don't let the low numbers of what doctors want and what other people's are discourage you. I would agree to check your BG often, and you can even "guestimate" what your next A1C would be. Click on the "tools" page to see the A1C to BG / BG to A1C converter. It might give you SOME idea what your next A1C might be.
Good luck kido!