Best of times...Worst of times
(vague book ref)
I feel like I haven’t talked to you guys in forever. Maybe that’s because I haven’t or maybe its because of all that’s happened this week. I’m glad you all liked my little story of Parental Growing Pains vs. Teen Angst. The date didn’t happen due to inclement weather, but it could be on again for this weekend; I’ll let you know.
They’ve posted an update over at Mustang Mag and our very own Summer is up to 2nd Place in the voting. The polls are open for about two more weeks so we’ve got to push her over the top. No, not like that…get your mind out of the gutter. (ok, I was thinking the same thing; can’t help it, she HOT!...which is another reason to go vote!!!)
This week:
The weather here last weekend sucked with a capital S; cold wind, freezing rain; all the things I hate in regards to the weather. We stayed in all weekend, but the good thing is we got a lot of housework done.
MONDAY – I was sick. Sore, scratchy, swollen throat. Fever. Aches. I went to work, but I didn’t want to. Left early to go to the doctor. Got an antibiotic. Got fried chicken for dinner on the way home. Fed scraps to Diva Dog (4 yr old dachshund).
TUESDAY – Feeling much better, Diva Dog not acting right though…probably too many chicken scraps. It was Diva Daughter’s birthday. 11 years. It was TAKS or TASP or TEKS or whatever-the-state-mandated-test-is Day at school so she was testing all day. But that’s ok. We had flowers sent to her at school, (girls really like that for some reason). Took her out to dinner. No cake, got her favorite dessert instead. We’ll do cake this weekend when she has some friends and family over. Got home and Diva Dog acting worse. Moving very slow, not wanting to jump up on the couch like normal.
WEDNESDAY – Got up this morning and Diva Dog couldn’t use her back legs. Dachshunds are prone to back problems, especially if they do bad things like sitting on their hind legs to beg, or jumping off the back of the couch. She couldn’t walk at all, just pulled herself with her front legs. Called Vet immediately, doesn’t open until 8:30. Called another that opened at 7:00. Found out that afternoon that she did in fact have a herniated disk. Try steroids; check status the next morning. Possibility of surgery.
THURSDAY – Vet called about 11:30 (Honey has been panicking for 2 days now-Diva Dog is way higher on the totem pole than I am so Honey is really worried). Diva Dog not improving, needs surgery ASAP to prevent permanent paralysis. Hard to find a Vet Surgeon that could do emergency back surgery. Finally found one in North Dallas, about 1 ½ hours away, but we have to get her there within a couple of hours or they can’t do her today. I leave work to meet Honey at the Vet. Diva Daughter gets out of school early and comes too (she’s also been worrying/crying for two days). Get to Vet surgeon on time. They tell us that they can do the surgery, but there is no guarantee (surgeons have to say that), but that worries Honey even more. Do nothing and she’s paralyzed for life – have the surgery ($3000) and she has a 50/50 chance. Normally I wouldn’t even consider this, but Diva Dog is as much a part of the family as any dog I’ve ever had, and I already told you how Honey feels. And even if I could have her put down, how do I explain that to Diva Daughter? I know, I’m a big wimp, but that’s just the way it is. Surgery went well, took lamina and disk from three levels, spinal cord was bruised. Just wait and see now.
FRIDAY – Normally by now I’ve got well over 40 hours in, sometimes over 50 and pushing 60 hours for the week. Not this week. I probably won’t even get 40 this week, so I’ve spent today playing catch up.
Hopefully this weekend I’ll get to go around and visit some of you guys. Hope all is well with you.
Vaya con Dios mis Amigos,
Michael
I feel like I haven’t talked to you guys in forever. Maybe that’s because I haven’t or maybe its because of all that’s happened this week. I’m glad you all liked my little story of Parental Growing Pains vs. Teen Angst. The date didn’t happen due to inclement weather, but it could be on again for this weekend; I’ll let you know.
They’ve posted an update over at Mustang Mag and our very own Summer is up to 2nd Place in the voting. The polls are open for about two more weeks so we’ve got to push her over the top. No, not like that…get your mind out of the gutter. (ok, I was thinking the same thing; can’t help it, she HOT!...which is another reason to go vote!!!)
This week:
The weather here last weekend sucked with a capital S; cold wind, freezing rain; all the things I hate in regards to the weather. We stayed in all weekend, but the good thing is we got a lot of housework done.
MONDAY – I was sick. Sore, scratchy, swollen throat. Fever. Aches. I went to work, but I didn’t want to. Left early to go to the doctor. Got an antibiotic. Got fried chicken for dinner on the way home. Fed scraps to Diva Dog (4 yr old dachshund).
TUESDAY – Feeling much better, Diva Dog not acting right though…probably too many chicken scraps. It was Diva Daughter’s birthday. 11 years. It was TAKS or TASP or TEKS or whatever-the-state-mandated-test-is Day at school so she was testing all day. But that’s ok. We had flowers sent to her at school, (girls really like that for some reason). Took her out to dinner. No cake, got her favorite dessert instead. We’ll do cake this weekend when she has some friends and family over. Got home and Diva Dog acting worse. Moving very slow, not wanting to jump up on the couch like normal.
WEDNESDAY – Got up this morning and Diva Dog couldn’t use her back legs. Dachshunds are prone to back problems, especially if they do bad things like sitting on their hind legs to beg, or jumping off the back of the couch. She couldn’t walk at all, just pulled herself with her front legs. Called Vet immediately, doesn’t open until 8:30. Called another that opened at 7:00. Found out that afternoon that she did in fact have a herniated disk. Try steroids; check status the next morning. Possibility of surgery.
THURSDAY – Vet called about 11:30 (Honey has been panicking for 2 days now-Diva Dog is way higher on the totem pole than I am so Honey is really worried). Diva Dog not improving, needs surgery ASAP to prevent permanent paralysis. Hard to find a Vet Surgeon that could do emergency back surgery. Finally found one in North Dallas, about 1 ½ hours away, but we have to get her there within a couple of hours or they can’t do her today. I leave work to meet Honey at the Vet. Diva Daughter gets out of school early and comes too (she’s also been worrying/crying for two days). Get to Vet surgeon on time. They tell us that they can do the surgery, but there is no guarantee (surgeons have to say that), but that worries Honey even more. Do nothing and she’s paralyzed for life – have the surgery ($3000) and she has a 50/50 chance. Normally I wouldn’t even consider this, but Diva Dog is as much a part of the family as any dog I’ve ever had, and I already told you how Honey feels. And even if I could have her put down, how do I explain that to Diva Daughter? I know, I’m a big wimp, but that’s just the way it is. Surgery went well, took lamina and disk from three levels, spinal cord was bruised. Just wait and see now.
FRIDAY – Normally by now I’ve got well over 40 hours in, sometimes over 50 and pushing 60 hours for the week. Not this week. I probably won’t even get 40 this week, so I’ve spent today playing catch up.
Hopefully this weekend I’ll get to go around and visit some of you guys. Hope all is well with you.
Vaya con Dios mis Amigos,
Michael
posted by Michael at 2/24/2006 04:25:00 PM
8 Comments:
sweetie. The more important you are, the lower you are on the totem pole...
and the weather has been FABULOUS.
RAIN, RAIN and RAIN.
Ouch! that's a vet bill. Mine will be less than that if my cat has her kittens. That is something I'm not looking forward too, best wishes for the dog to recover. As for giving a dog chicken or any table srapes for the most part is not a good thing that and chocolate it will kill a dog in a matter of minutes. Hopefully her recovery will go smoothly.
S.R
Book reference - Tale of Two Cities by C. Dickens! (Finally got one of your vague references!)
Sorry to hear about your dog. I hope she heals quickly!
Happy Belated B-Day to Diva Daughter! :)
Hope your pup heals quickly! Add me to the list of those eager to hear about the first date.
It may take her a couple weeks or even a month to recover, which I'm sure the surgeon told you. You may want to ask the doctor about hydrotherapy. We did this for a patient after its back surgery and got the dog walking in about 10 days.
It's something you can do at home, with a bath tub full of water.
Oh, and #2!! Woohoo... Candyce is going down!!
Hope you're feeling better...
we've missed ya!
Velma-rain was nice, especially with all the fires we've had on this side of DFW, but not good for driving to N.Dallas/S.Carrollton.
SR-Vet bill is a big OUCH! Coincidentlly it is about what my tax return was.
o272-Correct on the book ref. Thanks for the sentiments for my two Divas.
JYB-Pup is doing better and the date did happen, sort of. I'll post about both asap.
Summer-Congrats on moving up to 2nd place. Yes, vet told us all that. We have a large corner tub in the master bath and Honey is looking forward to the hydrotherapy. She (all three of my women) are improving.
April-Thanks, feeling much better. Missed you too.
oh no i hope puppy is ok!
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