[cheryl000]

I can't blame you for being angry. It's natural, you will go through all of the emotions and everyone is different in how long it takes place. You take all the time you need to. I always get really angry first, and then I cry my eyes out. Whenever I am sad I try my best to focus on all of the positive things in my life. It sounds like the most wonderful thing is the gift Maddie gave you when she passed. She gave you a true gift of love that few people get when a beloved pet passes. She gave you a piece of her that will live on. Cherish that little one, I wish you all of the luck in the world every day with her. I would be so thankful that you have her, she is truly precious, Maddie's little gift to you as she passed on to rainbow bridge she sent her to keep you and Monkey company.
I would understand it maybe if the vet thought you had experience before and then sent her home. But I don't understand why the vet didn't keep you there since she was already at the his office. It can't be good to be transporting her back and forth when she's in labor. So basically she never woke up after the general? I would be asking A LOT of questions.
I know that all of this will never get poor Maddie back. But this is your vet, who you trust your animal's lives with. I have heard some bad stories about vets, including one where paperwork was mixed up on 2 different dogs where one was put down when it was supposed to be spaded, I really hope that no negligence was involved with Maddie on the vet's part.
Please keep us updated everyday on how her little one is doing! Also let us know what you decide to name her!