I understand most of you believe I should have left Lyla at the vet. I can understand why, and if a friend told me the same things about her baby I would urge her to do the same.
BUT....
#1 I didn't have confidence in this vet, I thought he was dead wrong (and he was).
#2 I knew that leaving her there would cause her even MORE stress than her little body was already under, delaying her recovery.
#3 Lyla was well-hydrated; her skin turgor was good, mucus membranes were moist, she was drinking water well and urinating a good amount every 1-2 hours.
#4 I was constantly monitoring Lyla's behavior, vital signs, and intake/output, just as I would one of my tiny patients (some of whom are tinier than Lyla!). I was with her every minute, and I would have quickly picked up on any changes, and there was always the option of going back to the vet if necessary.
I hope no one here thinks I made the decision to bring Lyla home lightly. I love for her more than I have words to express, and I would have been devastated to lose her. I truly thought it was what was best for her, and under these unusual circumstances that I could do better for her than they could. Lucky for us both, my instincts were right.
