Myndi-UPDATE-9/17-Friday-#119

[Louie and me]

Having just been through something very similar I can truly say I know how you feel. It is really really difficult and stressful. On the positive side, I went through several episodes where I thought Louie was at his end and yet he bounced back and was his happy self for a while. I used to call him the come back kid! So hang in there and make the most of every day - Myndi may well be arround for a long time yet.

[Queen of Poop]

I hope the meds help Myndi and quickly. The sucralfate is a miracle. I had Sasha on it for a long time because her pain meds upset her tummy. How awfully scary and stressful the whole ordeal was for you. Which knowing how IBS works has probably got you in knots and feeling just awful. I hope you both have a relaxing, restful day and are able to feel better. Hugs for you both. Prayers continue.

[Asiel]

Boy does this update take a load off my shoulders. So glad you finally got to see the vet. Believe me when I say I know what you are going through, and I know what it can do to you so please get something to eat and try to relax. I hope those meds will have Myndi bouncing back in no time. So sorry this has to happen to you when you have a full plate as it is. But I sure am glad the family will be home, not the greatest of time for you to be alone right now.
I'm sure your son will understand about the birthday gifts. I'll keep praying that Myndi will be her old self, she seemed to be showing improvement even before the vet visit so I hope its a good sign.....no wonder we get grey hair...

[Daisy and Delilah]

{{{{{More Hugs}}}}}

[Medusa]

Candles for Myndi and you:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=11045258

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=11045247

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=11045263

[Karen]

Prayers still on the way! For Myndi, and Sparky and you, too!

[pomtzu]

First - I want to thank each and every one of you for your concerns, positive thoughts, prayers, candles and hugs that you have sent out for Myndi (and me as well.)

She is doing reasonably well under the circumstances, and compared to the way she was on Friday. Her appetite is great, so that's a big plus in her favor, and she is eating 3-4 meals each day. This a.m. around 5:30 she had a good sized early breakfast, and around 10:30 she had brunch consisting of steak and eggs and polished that off too. Yup - steak and eggs - filet mignon flavored dog food with a scrambled egg mixed in. Of course poor little Sparky is totally confused and not digging this new routine at all. It's like "Hey Mom - why does she get to eat so often - and I only get my one meal??? Not fair - we are supposed to share equally around here. What's goin' on???" So I give him a little treat to pacify him and so that he won't feel left out.

Myndi was absolutely elated when the crew got home last night from vacation, and was following everyone around (in her wobbly way), and trying to get in the middle of it as she always does. Did my heart good to see her happy. She was probably getting sick of just boring old me being around. Today she has been up and around much more than in the past few days.

I'm cautiously optimistic but cannot allow myself to become too relaxed now. Her age is not in her favor for a full recovery, and I know that I could lose her at any time. Her vet has always been up front with me about everything, and has never tried to paint a rosy picture or sugar coat an issue - she always lets me know what's on both sides of the coin. When Myn was diagnosed with the heart murmur 2 or 3 years ago, she told me that Myn could live for many more years with it, or I could lose her in an instant. As it is, there has been no change at all with that issue. Myn is one tough, strong and spunky little cookie, and I'm hoping those qualities will help pull her thru this crisis.

Now I need to stop beating myself up over the warning signs that I missed. I was just so sick: - I saw them, but they just didn't register as a serious problem. But that's done and nothing can change the past, so I just need to look ahead now, and put my energies into helping my little Spazz Muffin get well, if indeed it is meant to be.

Just thought of something strange. I've only heard her bark once this past week. Normally she is very mouthy and always has to be heard - it earned her one of her many nicknames - "The Mouth". If she couldn't find anything to bark at, she has a very vivid imagination to help her along. My son said she is getting a wee bit senile!

Again - thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the support you have shown. And please, keep those PT prayers coming.



ETA: 4:20 p.m.
I'm, sitting here laughing at myself, amazed that I can now be enthusiastic over the color of dog poop. It's no longer black, or even really dark brown - just the normal average color that it should be. A good sign?? - I hope so. She just produced it after her 3rd full size meal of the day! Fingers. toes, and paws crossed..........