Hi guys,
Sorry I've haven't updated. Been a little distracted with everything going on. Well, my daughter is feeling better finally. She has been back in school regularly and last Thursday and Friday she made it in ON TIME. I don't think her first period teacher has seen her since MARCH. Well, that class is being dropped anyway. No sense in even trying to pass that one. Anyway, her finals start this Thursday. I am hoping and praying she has caught up enough to pass them. She still has a lot of 4th quarter work to pass in. We are hoping she gets enough done to pass and graduate. Walking on eggshells around here lately and it's been extremely stressful. She went to Senior Prom Friday and looked so beautiful. She flew solo. There were quite a few single ladies this year! Good for them! Some of them have finally figured out they don't need a boyfriend and can stand alone!
On to Dino... Well, she's not doing well.
She isn't breaking out with any new sores, the ones she has don't seem to be getting worse however, now she is breathing funny and both of her eyes are still infected. She hasn't been eating. I've been syringe feeding her but she's lost over 40 grams since last months vet visit. Today her stool was loose/runny. I'm wondering if this is a sign that her body can't do this anymore. Depending on what the vet says Wednesday, I think a hard decision is going to have to be made. Her quality of life is nil right now. The "Voice of Reason" spoke to me today and I didn't cry. I think that's a sign too, that maybe "it's time". What I want is for her to be better and healthy but, what's happening is she is deteriorating before my eyes... rapidly. She was only off the meds for 2 weeks and BAM, it came back full on. I don't want to start loading her already weak system up with all kinds of medicines again. If she has an RI, that's gonna mean antibiotics/probiotics/continued syring feedings. She can't see right now. The ointment isn't working. It probably hurts like hell. She is suffering. I am contributing to her suffering if I keep going. It's just not fair to Dino. I talked to my son about it, he feels the same. He understands. He sees her suffering too. And then he said to me, "Didn't Spike die right around your birthday too?" Yes, she did, 3 years ago, May 29th. I buried her on my birthday. Weird. Typing this, I just realized that Dino's appointment is on Spike's anniversary. :? So, appointment Wednesday. I will be sure to update you. I know you guys love Dino too... I won't keep you waiting, I promise. Her appointment is at 4:30.