sweetiepie9":qhrcaowo said:Checked the list from http://www.beautifuldragons.com to see what veggies & fruit are best for her & get the babyfood that goes with it. Remember there's not alot in a babyfood dish, so a syringe or two isn't a huge amount of any of them, so you can give her different ones every day to see what she really likes. Give her the squash daily, anyway, as it's the one that's on the list for daily eating & it's good for her. I always have babyfood squash & babyfood chicken w/veg, just in cast I run out of bugs or they don't eat for whatever reason, they'll always eat babyfood!
I know it can get overwhelming taking care of a special needs dragon like Lexi, but just take a breath, cry if you feel like it (that releases good endorphins & helps you feel better) and carry on. You ARE doing a great job with her. The difference in her in the first week was, well, miraculous, like bringing her back to life, so you can't start picking on yourself because you forgot to give her something or because the butters didn't digest properly. You're going to be experimenting with her, anyway, to see what works & what doesn't. It sounds as if all is well internally (amazing, but true) so it's just to get her strength up more than it is (which is another amazing thing). So just pat yourself on your back or get your fiance to give you more hugs & snuggle Lexi & Blue alot to make yourself feel better. Glad you had that cry, it's stressful! No doubt about it!
Take care,
Deb
P.S. I've decided to give that extra bottle of calcium to my dragonsitter Jake, as he's run out. I hope that ok with you. He took care of my 5 dragons & gecko for the 3 days I was away last weekend & spends time with them every day I'm at work. I hope that doesn't mess up your supply. If you need it, let me know...honestly.
mommisgurl":10g8tlwf said:I know exactly how you feel Em..and just like Deb said,post as often as you'd like! I love to come on here and see all the new posts and updates..it seriously makes my day
She is most definately a miracle dragon...looking back and seeing all your progress,where you've come from,and where your going with her,makes me very happy..as well as be inspired! This whole experience has made me see that I'd love to become a sort of...dragon rescue basecamp xD Once I can get a place, I'll make a whole room dedicated to that..
And it's all because of YOU and LEXI..Within all the stresses,ups and downs everyday,all the money...you've done more than just take in this beautiful girl and make her all better again..you have enlightened us all as to what it means to be selfless and to help those who can't help themselves
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason..you were ment to find Lexi,be afraid as to how much you could help her,decide to take her in reguardless,go through all these different processes to try to get her well again,try all these new things,ask all these questions..as well as being ment to see her flourish and grow..just live life like a beardie should..everything has happend for a reasonLexi is very blessed to have you..even if she had to go through 4 years of no care to do it...
Reptar has had the phoenix worms,and lovesssss them. I had a problem with him when I first got him that he wasn't digesting all his worms either, and I would see atleast 4 in his poop..had me very worried! But now that I gave him some time to grow a bit,I havn't seen one in a whileJust don't lose hope!
And your not making any kind of mistakes..your Learning! You have to do it one way or the other..and this is how! She loves you all the more nonetheless..so don't be hard on yourself at all. We are all here to help you!
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