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Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I may have missed this, but have you tried Nutrical?

She takes Nutri-cal on a regular basis...

Sharonandtink · 11-09-2007, 12:15 AM

I am so sorry to hear this about baby Natalie. After all the joy and excitement these last couple days have brought. She is truely a little angel and she is putting up a good fight. I hope and pray that you find someone who is a giving and loving of your time as you are. Keep your chin up. Things will get better.

Sending Prayers from Alaska,
Sharon

Do you do the tube feeding (down into her stomach) or just by surange? I know that I had to tube feed Yoda for a while to get him to eat and it was a great way to get it into their tummy with little chance of asperating them if done right.

yorkiekist · 11-09-2007, 12:15 AM

Good, at least she is getting some calories to deep her strength up. She is so tiny and cute. I am so sad that she has this problem. Prayers are coming your way.

WidsMom · 11-09-2007, 02:42 AM

Just thinking of little Natalie this morning.

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WidsMom

Just thinking of little Natalie this morning.

Thanks for checking on her.... it's 5am and she, nor I - have been to sleep yet.... it's been a long night.... I think we're about to settle in for a few hours if we can...

Thanks once again to everyone and please keep those precious pleas to God's ears up and coming!!

Enjoy a beautiful day all

LuvMySissy · 11-09-2007, 05:13 AM

I am so sorry Natalie isn't well yet. I was really hoping the good news of the past week would continue to bring more. I hope the vet school will have some answers and treatment for you. The only payment option I know of is Care Choices, but I do know you need to apply quickly with as much detail as you know and they turn down lots. Praying for little Natalie (and you).

Betty'sMom · 11-09-2007, 05:21 AM

Oh, my precious baby girl. I am praying that you get well. xoxo

ryorkies · 11-09-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Thanks for checking on her....
Thanks once again to everyone and please keep those precious pleas to God's ears up and coming!!

Enjoy a beautiful day all

What a wonderful, caring person you must be to have the worries that you do, but you do not forget to wish everyone a beautiful day.
Thank you.
God truly has picked a very kind and caring mother to care for baby Natalie.
Just put your trust in God and he surely will take care of you both

dexterandalana · 11-09-2007, 05:59 AM

so many ups and downs in your life right now... dexter and i are thinking of you and little natalie and wishing her a fast and easy recovery.

nvnvgirl · 11-09-2007, 06:50 AM

Ugh! Well, hopefully they'll be able to treat her medically with the Lasix and probably Digoxin for her heart. They really do work wonders and I know several dogs that are on them. Poor baby. I'll keep you both in my prayers!

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Right now they're saying that they aren't even sure she ever had an infection... that IF the enlarged heart is a congenital problem, it has just worsened as she got older and now because it is so enlarged, it is pushing on her trachia (sp?) causing her to cough.... of course the fluid around her heart and in her lungs, gives the appearance of congestion - - and with the wheezing and snuffles.... all offered itself as a common "cold" or at worst, the pneumonia - - which they had previously diagnosed her with.
But now since the chest x-ray... they say it "explains a lot of things" ... like why the oxygen therapy, dry cool vaporizer, warm mist humidifier, and medications did not heal her....
I think at this point, the antibiotics are more for my sake then hers.... but they call it the "cat hurt" approach.... they may not help her, but they can't hurt her - - at least we're doing SOMETHING in wait of the ultrasound.
They said the lasix is what's going to save her at this point.... getting the fluid out of there is the most important step.

................................ I'm just numb................................

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 07:39 AM

Oh my gosh!! Does this Science prescription a/d stuff not have any GLUCOSE in it???? <<shaking>> I am about to lose my mind!!!

Well, we slept for a couple of hours.... and I'm GLAD it was only a couple of hours because if I'd have slept any longer, I don't even want to think about what I'd have found!!!

At 2am I gave Natalie 12cc's of slightly diluted a/d and 6cc's of water - all via the syringe.

At 4:30 am - - the same...... she had urinated several times due to the lasix so at 5am I gave her another 12cc's of water along with a good dose of nutri-cal.

I laid her down in her bassinet in my room at 5:30 am - - - fell asleep - - and awoke at 8am to find her completely limp - warm - and unable to lift her head..... I picked her up and she went stiff - - then relaxed.... scared me to death................ she was hypoglycemic........... even after all I'd given her prior to laying her down!!!!

It took 6cc's of immediate karo syrup and 6cc's of water to get her to where she could lift her head and sit half way up.

An hour and a half later - - another 6cc's of glucose water.... and she is stabalized and trying to rest... but having coughing fits every 10 minutes or so.............

Good Morning Everyone!!! <<sleepy sigh>>

saphire · 11-09-2007, 08:12 AM

Dena, just checking in to see how things are going. OMG she sure know how to give you grey hairs! I have been thinking of you all day - 6pm here now.

Still praying really hard

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 08:26 AM

I just got off the phone with Texas A&M - - - they say that they have no openings for appointments until after Thanksgiving, but that they could see Natalie at any time through the ER Services on referral from her private veterinarian.
With the 14 hour round trip to College Station, TX - the office visit, complete cardiac workup and the additional fee for "routing" through the ER Services, we're looking at around 1500.00 just for her very first visit in search of a definitive diagnosis of her condition.... of course they cannot give me any type of "ballpark" figure beyond that.
I feel SO guilty for pulling money from everywhere, that we didn't have to begin with, in order to bring Gracie home.... not expecting Natalie to become so ill again................. but she pranced right into my heart the moment I saw her!
The first thing my sister said was "send that dog back so you can pay to take care of Natalie!!"..... OMG!!!
My room mate's father scolded us for not having Natalie "put down" - saying that "no one needs that kind of financial burden"............ OMGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
What is WRONG with people???????
Yes, okay.... we were in a car accident back in March that totaled my vechicle - - and no, other than disability income and child support, there isn't a lot to go on.............. but how can they possibly expect someone to make those kinds of choices with their BABIES??????????
Sandy did say that she would always buy Gracie back if at any time it "didn't work out"..... but it's "working out" beautifully with her... she is SO happy here.....
I'm at a loss right now.............. sorry for the rant......

Peaceful day to all.......

Tissy · 11-09-2007, 08:31 AM

Do you still have the recipe to help with hypo? Maybe it would be better?

dexterandalana · 11-09-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

My room mate's father scolded us for not having Natalie "put down" - saying that "no one needs that kind of financial burden"............ OMGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
What is WRONG with people???????
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that makes me so sad for you! how can people even think these sort of things??? my cat Tommy swallowed a toy which got lodged in his intestines and needed surgery to remove it. EVERYONE in my family and all my friends told me to put him down!! i was just out of school at the time and didnt have any money to pay for the $1600 vet bill, but there is no way i could put him down! my sister finally agreed to put it on her credit card.

anyway, I think all of us YTers should come up with some sort of fund raiser for little Natalie. maybe an auction or sale for those of us that make and sell dog clothes and goods?? all proceeds go to natalie? anyone else have any sort of suggestions or think this could work? or everone donates even $1 or $2...if all of us did it, it would go a long way....lets try to do our best for this little sweet girl...

11-09-2007, 12:15 AM	#32
Sharonandtink Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174	I am so sorry to hear this about baby Natalie. After all the joy and excitement these last couple days have brought. She is truely a little angel and she is putting up a good fight. I hope and pray that you find someone who is a giving and loving of your time as you are. Keep your chin up. Things will get better. Sending Prayers from Alaska, Sharon Do you do the tube feeding (down into her stomach) or just by surange? I know that I had to tube feed Yoda for a while to get him to eat and it was a great way to get it into their tummy with little chance of asperating them if done right. __________________ Sharon Paul RIP:Tinkerbell- Sept 1, 2004-Apr 23, 2008 Delilah Please Strive To Be A Positive Poster!!! Last edited by Sharonandtink; 11-09-2007 at 12:17 AM.

11-09-2007, 02:42 AM	#34
WidsMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 277	Just thinking of little Natalie this morning. __________________ Mom of Haley and Pim!

11-09-2007, 05:13 AM	#36
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I am so sorry Natalie isn't well yet. I was really hoping the good news of the past week would continue to bring more. I hope the vet school will have some answers and treatment for you. The only payment option I know of is Care Choices, but I do know you need to apply quickly with as much detail as you know and they turn down lots. Praying for little Natalie (and you). __________________ Sissy & Angel

11-09-2007, 05:21 AM	#37
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Oh, my precious baby girl. I am praying that you get well. xoxo __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

11-09-2007, 05:59 AM	#39
dexterandalana Dreamin' of Dexter Donating YT Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: toronto, Canada Posts: 1,612	so many ups and downs in your life right now... dexter and i are thinking of you and little natalie and wishing her a fast and easy recovery. __________________ Alana - Proud mommy to Dexter & Peppermint Dexter's Ruff Life on: You Tube Facebook Twitter Blogger

11-09-2007, 12:15 AM	#33
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	Good, at least she is getting some calories to deep her strength up. She is so tiny and cute. I am so sad that she has this problem. Prayers are coming your way.

11-09-2007, 07:39 AM	#41
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	Oh my gosh!! Does this Science prescription a/d stuff not have any GLUCOSE in it???? <<shaking>> I am about to lose my mind!!! Well, we slept for a couple of hours.... and I'm GLAD it was only a couple of hours because if I'd have slept any longer, I don't even want to think about what I'd have found!!! At 2am I gave Natalie 12cc's of slightly diluted a/d and 6cc's of water - all via the syringe. At 4:30 am - - the same...... she had urinated several times due to the lasix so at 5am I gave her another 12cc's of water along with a good dose of nutri-cal. I laid her down in her bassinet in my room at 5:30 am - - - fell asleep - - and awoke at 8am to find her completely limp - warm - and unable to lift her head..... I picked her up and she went stiff - - then relaxed.... scared me to death................ she was hypoglycemic........... even after all I'd given her prior to laying her down!!!! It took 6cc's of immediate karo syrup and 6cc's of water to get her to where she could lift her head and sit half way up. An hour and a half later - - another 6cc's of glucose water.... and she is stabalized and trying to rest... but having coughing fits every 10 minutes or so............. Good Morning Everyone!!! <<sleepy sigh>> __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!

11-09-2007, 08:12 AM	#42
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Dena, just checking in to see how things are going. OMG she sure know how to give you grey hairs! I have been thinking of you all day - 6pm here now. Still praying really hard __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

11-09-2007, 08:26 AM	#43
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	*WARNING* EXTREME RANT * (sorry) I just got off the phone with Texas A&M - - - they say that they have no openings for appointments until after Thanksgiving, but that they could see Natalie at any time through the ER Services on referral from her private veterinarian. With the 14 hour round trip to College Station, TX - the office visit, complete cardiac workup and the additional fee for "routing" through the ER Services, we're looking at around 1500.00 just for her very first visit in search of a definitive diagnosis of her condition.... of course they cannot give me any type of "ballpark" figure beyond that. I feel SO guilty for pulling money from everywhere, that we didn't have to begin with, in order to bring Gracie home.... not expecting Natalie to become so ill again................. but she pranced right into my heart the moment I saw her! The first thing my sister said was "send that dog back so you can pay to take care of Natalie!!"..... OMG!!! My room mate's father scolded us for not having Natalie "put down" - saying that "no one needs that kind of financial burden"............ OMGGGGGG!!!!!!!! What is WRONG with people??????? Yes, okay.... we were in a car accident back in March that totaled my vechicle - - and no, other than disability income and child support, there isn't a lot to go on.............. but how can they possibly expect someone to make those kinds of choices with their BABIES?????????? Sandy did say that she would always buy Gracie back if at any time it "didn't work out"..... but it's "working out" beautifully with her... she is SO happy here..... I'm at a loss right now.............. sorry for the rant...... Peaceful day to all....... __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!**

11-09-2007, 08:31 AM	#44
Tissy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 387	Do you still have the recipe to help with hypo? Maybe it would be better? __________________ Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.