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03-19-2015, 01:53 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: minneapolis, mn, usa
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| The last night with my baby My little Nutmeg has brought me so much love and joy the past 15 years, and now I must help her. I have an appointment for the vet to come to the house tomorrow at 3:30, and I am praying that I have the strength to do this. I feel that she just goes on living for me, without complaining, even though her quality of life has diminished so much. My baby is blind, deaf, has few teeth, back legs don't work well, is incontinent and has been in diapers for the past year, and is so confused. I kept telling myself that as long as she was eating she was fine.Writing this makes me realize how selfish I have been. If i can save her from one more day of pain, it's the most humane gift I can give her. It's so selfish to prolong her suffering to postpone my own, and I hate myself for that. If anyone out there could say a little prayer for us we would be so grateful to you. Nutmeg's Mom |
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03-19-2015, 03:59 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| (((HUGS)))) this is one of the hardest decision we have to make. We love our babies too much, but the time comes when we just we have to set them free. I went through the same thing, my girl was 17 y/o. Hold her in your arms, press her against your chest so she feels your warmth and love, whisper in her ear that she a good girl and set her free. It will be very hard but an act of love to end her pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers to give you the strength to do what's best for little nutmeg.(((HUGS)))
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
03-19-2015, 03:59 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA
Posts: 487
| Sorry for what you are going through... You have done all you can for her and her quality of life does not seem very good. I hope that you find peace in knowing that she won't be suffering any longer. |
03-19-2015, 04:41 AM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ USA
Posts: 492
| You are in my prayers. Know that you really are doing what is the most loving thing for your little one. It feels like its cruel, but when you can look at it later you will know in your heart it was best for her. Cherish the lovely memories you will always have. |
03-19-2015, 05:16 AM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Oh gosh, I'm so very sorry for what you're going through - you clearly love your baby so very much! It's so tough to let go, so so tough. You are doing the right thing in letting her go. Bless your heart, and take care, and know I'm thinking of you. (((HUGS)))
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° |
03-19-2015, 08:07 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: minneapolis, mn, usa
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| Thank you everyone. These last few hours are torture but I am cherishing every second I have left with my precious baby. I know in my head, absolutely, this is the right decision. Just wish this would travel from my head to my heart. She is so full of unconditional love and without doubt would continue on for me, but it's just not right or fair. I am praying to let go of my selfishness and think about her well-being, no matter how much it hurts. I never had any children, so she truly is my baby girl. My brother and best friend are coming over in a while to be with us,which I am grateful for. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. I am holding her close to my heart and in my heart,and whispering in her ear. |
03-19-2015, 09:53 AM | #8 | |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Leon, Iowa USA
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My heart and prayers are with you today ♥ | |
03-19-2015, 10:43 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York
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| I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.
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03-19-2015, 10:43 AM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I have tears in my eyes, when I read this. Be very thankfull yu
__________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 |
03-19-2015, 10:55 AM | #11 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Sorry somehow only part of what I wanted to say got posted. Be thankfull that you have the opportunity to love her in your own home until the end. It is dreadfull of course, but at least she is surrounded by you and the wonderfull smells of her home. I do not know if it makes the grief and loss easier. But really when we have to let go, nothing makes it easier for us, only easier for our beloveds! You will have close friends and family by you. I can't say of course how the rest of your day will be = I felt like I was moving through molasses - disconnected from the world around me. I was stunned in loss. Thankfully hubby was able to drive me home. While not too embarrassing, I had to go to the vets office for my Zoeys euthanasia - the walls are not soundproof although I was not thinking of that then - I sobbed uncontrollably - and then I had to go out into the waiting room, and everyone glanced at me with pain in their eyes = they were pretty sure what had gone on behind those closed doors. I had so wished to have euthanasia happen at home - but it could not be. Love her as I know you will do until the universe wraps her it its loving embrace. (((((deepest hugs to you )))))))
__________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018 |
03-19-2015, 11:32 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
Posts: 67,952
| I am here praying for you now (((HUGS)))
__________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog |
03-19-2015, 11:40 AM | #13 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan
Posts: 344
| I am so sorry. You are doing a hard thing. She knows you have been helping her and are helping her now. Bless you and hugs. |
03-19-2015, 04:57 PM | #14 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 9
| I said a prayer for you. I'm so sorry. |
03-19-2015, 05:18 PM | #15 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
Posts: 22,140
| I'm so sad and sorry for you tonight and I can feel your heartbreak. You are doing the right thing by ending your baby's suffering - one last kindness we get to offer our best friends. Who wants to see a helpless, innocent animal suffering and struggling - no one, least of all the one who loves her most. Most of us have been where you are today and feel to our core the pain you are coping with and will have to live with from now on. I'll be praying that family and friends gather 'round and support and help you through this agonizing time.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
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