[Mybabe4me]

Hi Ken,
Glad to see you back. I am very happy to hear that Emma is doing good. Just remember my warning if she does have AAI treat her like a china doll. Because that is exactly what she is like right now.
I see you found some info on AAI. Now I will warn you some doctors would rather do an MRI then the xrays to diagnosed AAI. I know the differance in expense is unbelievable, but that choice would have to be up to you. Babybear's first xray the day he broke his neck did not show any breaks. When I took him for his second opinion the Vet did a digital xray and that is what showed the break and internal decappitation. The only thing with the xray is they have to manipulate their little necks and this can cause more damage. They have to be sedated to have the MRI done or the xray done. But the differance in price is 200 for xrays and 1500 to 2000 for MRI. Like I said a big thing to think over. MRI will give more details than the xrays that is a big plus.
Please what ever you do don't let Emma run and jump. The slightest jolt can break that neck like nothing at all. Again this is where the china doll comes in to play treat her like a world famous china doll so delicate. Lorriane is right if you do not have to go through what we have that would be super great. Both Lorriane and I have had our pups stop breathing and both of our hubbys gave our babies mouth to mouth to the vets office. Surgery is great to correct this. I am sure that Lorriane would agree with me if we both knew ahead of time that our babies had this problem we would have had it corrected. Some people choose not to do to cost involved. These babies I pray for everyday. These pups that do not have surgery done are usually put on complete crate rest with a neck brace on to make the scare tissue heal and that is what is used for support. (I do not agree with this method) I believe if you have the power to have the surgery done do it. IT might save your baby's life. Remember all Babybear did was jump off my lap which he did so many times in his life and now his life is changed forever.
Well, I need to go and get Babybear's diaper changed and get him ready for bed. Sorry it took me so long to respond I am on vacation this week and I do not get to the computer very often. I will try and check back later on how Emma is doing. Keep your chin up Ken and please if you can get the diagnoses for sure. You might want to check with a neurologist they know more in the field of AAI. Regular vets do not know a whole lot about it. Heck my own vet told me that I know more about the congenital defect then he does and he went to school for it.lol So keep that baby safe which I know you will. Have a good night. Keeping Emma in my prayers