Noon time Katey Update

[thoreau]

Okay - just off the phone with the vet - She's raising her head and looking around. Which is really promising. He described her as "a little better" than when he first saw her yesterday. He's going to keep the fluids going all day - then inject fluids under the skin - and send her home with me overnight. I can't have any food out at the house - or water - because that will start her pancreas working and cause vomiting. Then he wants me back at the vet tomorrow morning - for more fluids - and we could perhaps start her on food and water on Thursday. The struggle tonight will be that she'll be home - but with a catheter in her arm - so I'll have to keep a very close watch on her - even at night - to make sure she doesn't try to remove it.

The doc has stopped calling the situation "dangerous" - which makes me feel a lot better about Miss Kate's prognosis. But it's making me crazy - with the cost of all of it (I'm a girl on a strict budget) the vet visit yesterday and the night in the ER was very expensive. I know it's all worth it - because he's starting to talk like Miss Kate can make a recovery.

on top of all this today - the new countertops went in at the apartment - so I have boxes of kitchen stuff all over my apartment - and I had to call and get out of jury duty this morning at the Superior Courthouse - and will have to do so again in the morning. I'm also on the phone fighting with DMV because the car tabs I paid for - STILLLLL have not arrived in the mail. I couldn't make up the last 24 hours if I tried. LOL! oivey!

so - I'll go by and pick up Miss Kate at 730 tonight and bring her home for the night. and then take her back into the vet at 10:30 in the morning. and try not to let all this stress make me spontaneously combust.

Comments

[macduff131.livejournal.com]

this sounds promising...i'm so glad! still sending happy thoughts your way...

[prisoncitybear.livejournal.com]

B R E A T H E!


Breathe!


Clear your head so you can take good care of her.

You're in my thoughts.
T

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

yeah - that's an important thing. It's lots easier to type about than talk about all this. and I just need to kick in some deep breaths and remember my meditations and just keep steady.

Thanks T

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

AAHH!! Good news.

breath deeply pal!!

HUGZ

[pagerbear.livejournal.com]

**more healing Pager puppy rays**

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

rays received and REVELED IN - thank you boys!

[hereticsoul.livejournal.com]

I'm keeping both you and Miss Katey in my prayers, Robert. If this were Lola, I'd be utterly beside myself. Hang in there.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

the real difference in this news is that he's not suggesting it's terminal any longer. which just changes the whole mindset! one day at a time.

[whatuttercrap.livejournal.com]

This is great news!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

it is sounding at least optomistic - yesterday there was lots of talk of what to do if the overnight treatment didn't work. Thank goodness it did!

[tinman11201.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear it, you're still being held in light until Katey is all better!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

that energy is really felt on this end - thank you!

[throbbin.livejournal.com]

Congrats on some good news after a really long day for you. I'm still sending healing pup-power to Katey and hugs to you.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

it will feel so good to have her back home....

[beg1n.livejournal.com]

How did I miss all this?? Good to hear Miss Katey is getting better. I'm sure time will be good to her. I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Thanks - today's news is really promising - regardless of how hard it is to see her hurting and uncomfortable.

[joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com]

Robert - Aside from her inherent fabulousness, Miss Kate has been your touchstone of constancy and unconditional love through some pretty turbulent times. Will hope that this means you and she can enjoy some more (loving and less-turbulent) years together.

When writing this I decided I didn't know even approximately Miss Kate's age (although she would probably say "timeless" ;-)). How old is she ... and what's the typical life expentancy for her breed. I do know little dogs tend to be longer-lived. :)

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Miss Kate will celebrate her 8th birthday on Monday. Your comment has me in tears. this is so damn hard. but I'm working best as I can to make sure Katey gets better. She's a border terrier schnauzer mix - and I could expect she'd live to 12 or 13 or so. She is my sidekick - and I'll do anything to get her better. but I'm also a big boy - and know that if she were in an irreversible situation - I wouldn't want her in pain or discomfort. I'm hoping with the doc's help - I can get her back up on all fours ASAP!

[ptownnyc.livejournal.com]

*fingers crossed*

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Thanks - she means the world to me!

[cuyahogarvr.livejournal.com]

As has been said before - BREATHE!
Take it one step at a tip and BREATHE!
Don't sweat the little stuff and ..... BREATHE!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

indeed. thanks love.

[kenwoodville.livejournal.com]

That sounds like good news. Best wishes go out to both of you...

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I think it is real good, promising news. thanks!

[airporter.livejournal.com]

All you can do is what you're doing now - one step at a time, solving each issue as it arrives and coping as best you can. May all, especially the lovely Miss Kate, turn out well.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[eric-mathgeek.livejournal.com]

*hugs* thinking good thoughts for you. Having gone from 2 cats to none in the last couple of years -- and the "to none" not even two months ago -- I understand what you're going through.

*more hugs*

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I am optimistic after talking to the vet - that although a slow road - Miss Kate will be recovering. thanks Eric!

[malamute-daddy.livejournal.com]

Glad to here things are more promising. I only have had the pleasure of her company once but that was great. She is a sweet girl. My thoughts are with you both.

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Know that the Bright Lady watches over you, and shines Her healing Light on both of you.

Much huggage.

[excessor.livejournal.com]

Yay for even small improvements! I hope her health continues on an upward swing.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

amen to that!

[quirkstreet.livejournal.com]

I'm glad things are looking better, sweetie. As for the last 24 hours, yeah. You couldn't make it up. And yet look at how strong you are. ;-)

[mrh745i.livejournal.com]

Hunter, Emily and I will continue to think positive thoughts for both Miss Kate and you!

[madknits.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear things are looking good.
Still sending good thoughts Katie's way.
Yours, too.

[bear-left.livejournal.com]

As they all said, 1) yay! 2) breathe!

xoxo

[bootglove.livejournal.com]

I'm glad Miss Kate is doing better, I know you will be too once she is back to her normal self! *BIGBEARHUGS* to you * & special super fast healing & well being rays heading to Miss Kate as well!!

[djmadadam.livejournal.com]

[briarhill.livejournal.com]

Glad Miss Kate is doing better. Hang in there! Just think - soon, you'll have your kitchen all organized and looking great and a bouncy Kate all over the place.