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Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharonandtink

She is a sweetheart and she loves you so much. You are doing everything that you can for her. Have you heard back from the University Doctors yet? I feel for you and your sleepless nights. You need to get some rest for a little bit and see if someone else will keep an eye out for her.

Sending tons of hugs, kisses and healing prayers.

Sharon

I haven't been more than 3 feet away from her since yesterday afternoon... and don't want to be............... the last time I went to sleep for 3 hours I almost lost her!!! No no nooooo way.....
She has an appointment on Tuesday @ OSU and the doctor she's seeing was SUPPOSED to have contacted me back so I'd know what to expect in the way of what procedures they will likely need to do based on her current symptoms and records our local vet faxed over....ballpark figure as far as preliminary expenses, etc..... but I haven't heard anything yet and it's after 4pm.... <<grrrrr>> I've called 3 times.....

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cassius

I just read this whole heartbreaking thread and I hope Natalie recovers from this ordeal. Have you called any yorkie rescue groups I don't know if they could help financially or what but it may be worth a try

Hadn't even thought of that.... but I can't imagine that if it's not one of their own rescues in their care, they could possibly provide funding..... far too many furbabies under the care of rescues to provide for as it is...... something good will happen............ we'll find a way!!

Thank you for the suggestion though! <<smooch>>

LunasMomma · 11-09-2007, 02:14 PM

Prayers continuing for Baby Natalie

Though she may be ill, she is one LUCKY girl to have such a loving, dedicated Mommy

I'm so sorry that you are going through this

laurenr · 11-09-2007, 02:18 PM

Dena, have you read the thread that Wylie'sMom posted about nutrition? I think she could help you with a low sodium diet. It is so great that you have an appointment by this coming tuesday, and I know you want to do everything you can to keep her strength up until then.
With the Lasix, perhaps you should ask your Vet exactly how much fluid Nat should be getting while she is on it. If, for example, he says 8 ozs. per 24 hours - you could pour that amount into a measuring cup, and dole it out from there. That way you could keep track of the exact of amount of water she is getting. This would avoid over stressing her system with too much fluid intake. Also, another thought I had - Lasix can cause potassium levels to go out of whack and I do know that potassium regulates the heart beat. In Nat's case, I am sure this factor is very, very important. Can she have banana if you break it into tiny pieces, because it helps to increase potassium levels?

Make a list of questions for your Vet. You are so stressed out, that when you phone him, I am sure you forget so many things. I know that happens to me during stressful periods.

Please know that I am thinking of you all the time. If your beautiful little girl is not ready to give up yet, then neither should you. If your Vet feels it is hopeless and she is suffering, trust me, he will tell you. Until then you fight the good fight Girl; I and all of us here are right behind you.
Hugs,
Lauren

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Hadn't even thought of that.... but I can't imagine that if it's not one of their own rescues in their care, they could possibly provide funding..... far too many furbabies under the care of rescues to provide for as it is...... something good will happen............ we'll find a way!!

Thank you for the suggestion though! <<smooch>>

oops..... meant "COULDN'T" possibly provide funding.....

nvnvgirl · 11-09-2007, 02:41 PM

Dena~ I know this will probably make me sound either obsessed or completely insane, but is Natalie getting up at all to pee? It doesn't sound as if she is. What I was thinking is that maybe you could do what I used to do with the babies that had heart surgery. We had a gram scale, and would put a diaper on it to weigh the diaper when it was dry (we knew how much they weighed since we did it all the time, but you have to start from scratch). Then, we'd diaper the baby and when the diaper was wet, we'd remove it, weigh it and what it weighed (minus the amount of the diaper dry) was how many cc's of urine they put out. Maybe you could put a diaper under Natalie and measure her output and the dr. could better determine how much fluid she should take in each day. I'm sure with the way she's breathing too, she's losing fluid that way too.
I'm so sad over this situation, i'm just trying to think of anyway I can to help her get better. Her picture today is so sweet and beautiful. Tell her how much we're all praying and hoping the best for her! My dh is going to see me crying again and make me get off the computer

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Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by laurenr

Dena, have you read the thread that Wylie'sMom posted about nutrition? I think she could help you with a low sodium diet. It is so great that you have an appointment by this coming tuesday, and I know you want to do everything you can to keep her strength up until then.
With the Lasix, perhaps you should ask your Vet exactly how much fluid Nat should be getting while she is on it. If, for example, he says 8 ozs. per 24 hours - you could pour that amount into a measuring cup, and dole it out from there. That way you could keep track of the exact of amount of water she is getting. This would avoid over stressing her system with too much fluid intake. Also, another thought I had - Lasix can cause potassium levels to go out of whack and I do know that potassium regulates the heart beat. In Nat's case, I am sure this factor is very, very important. Can she have banana if you break it into tiny pieces, because it helps to increase potassium levels?

Make a list of questions for your Vet. You are so stressed out, that when you phone him, I am sure you forget so many things. I know that happens to me during stressful periods.

Please know that I am thinking of you all the time. If your beautiful little girl is not ready to give up yet, then neither should you. If your Vet feels it is hopeless and she is suffering, trust me, he will tell you. Until then you fight the good fight Girl; I and all of us here are right behind you.
Hugs,
Lauren

Yes, I did read that thread and made lots of notes....
Okay.... called the doc..... (I can't think... ugh!) How many ounces in a quarter cup??? <sigh> - - - and dang it....... I didn't take your tip on writing a list of questions and just got off the phone with her AGAIN.....

OMG - (sheesh) - - I was going to ask, "water or pedialite" - I have both.

As for bananas... she won't take ANYTHING on her own, so it has to fit through the syringe.... I do have onhand some Gerber banana juice w/ yogurt.... the sodium is not too high - - - - especially if I dilute it a bit...

What do you think?

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Dena~ I know this will probably make me sound either obsessed or completely insane, but is Natalie getting up at all to pee? It doesn't sound as if she is. What I was thinking is that maybe you could do what I used to do with the babies that had heart surgery. We had a gram scale, and would put a diaper on it to weigh the diaper when it was dry (we knew how much they weighed since we did it all the time, but you have to start from scratch). Then, we'd diaper the baby and when the diaper was wet, we'd remove it, weigh it and what it weighed (minus the amount of the diaper dry) was how many cc's of urine they put out. Maybe you could put a diaper under Natalie and measure her output and the dr. could better determine how much fluid she should take in each day. I'm sure with the way she's breathing too, she's losing fluid that way too.
I'm so sad over this situation, i'm just trying to think of anyway I can to help her get better. Her picture today is so sweet and beautiful. Tell her how much we're all praying and hoping the best for her! My dh is going to see me crying again and make me get off the computer

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Awwwwww, don't cry.... <<hugs>> I've done enough of that in the past 24 hours for all of us!!!
She's not really getting up on her own to pee.... but she's not peeing while laying down either..... every 20 minutes or so, I go over, pick her up and hold her up on her wee pad.... she pees almost every time....
If I had a gram scale, I could just weigh the wee pad, no?
I only have a mail scale.... ounces.... would that easily compute?

Sharonandtink · 11-09-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

Yes, I did read that thread and made lots of notes....
Okay.... called the doc..... (I can't think... ugh!) How many ounces in a quarter cup??? <sigh> - - - and dang it....... I didn't take your tip on writing a list of questions and just got off the phone with her AGAIN.....

OMG - (sheesh) - - I was going to ask, "water or pedialite" - I have both.

As for bananas... she won't take ANYTHING on her own, so it has to fit through the syringe.... I do have onhand some Gerber banana juice w/ yogurt.... the sodium is not too high - - - - especially if I dilute it a bit...

What do you think?

2 oz in a 1/4 of a cup. I wish that I knew the other answers but I don't sorry.

Sharonandtink · 11-09-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

If I had a gram scale, I could just weigh the wee pad, no?
I only have a mail scale.... ounces.... would that easily compute?

I think that would work perfectly. Are you going to do ounces or grams?

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharonandtink

I think that would work perfectly. Are you going to do ounces or grams?

It will have to be ounces since that's all my scale reads.... the pad itself weighs just 1/8 of an oz.... I put a fresh one down, marked the time, will jot down input and see how it works.... thank you!

Mom2BabyNatalie · 11-09-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharonandtink

2 oz in a 1/4 of a cup. I wish that I knew the other answers but I don't sorry.

Awwwwww, that helps though!! I'm exhausted and evidently having a blonde moment!! Thank you

2 oz sure doesn't seem like much.... but that's what the doc said as far as fluid input in a 24 hour period..... wow.... so yep.... AGAIN, my fault.... since I'm certain I've been giving her TWICE that..... ugh!!

WidsMom · 11-09-2007, 03:38 PM

That little face is still on my mind. Y'know, Wid could use some clothing and a hairbow or two(for when he actually HAS hair!)...I wouldn't mind seeing a "Notions for Natalie" auction go up! Widdles definitely needs some stuff....

laurenr · 11-09-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WidsMom

That little face is still on my mind. Y'know, Wid could use some clothing and a hairbow or two(for when he actually HAS hair!)...I wouldn't mind seeing a "Notions for Natalie" auction go up! Widdles definitely needs some stuff....

:thum bup:

Mitzis Mom · 11-09-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WidsMom

That little face is still on my mind. Y'know, Wid could use some clothing and a hairbow or two(for when he actually HAS hair!)...I wouldn't mind seeing a "Notions for Natalie" auction go up! Widdles definitely needs some stuff....

I just thought of doing exactly that and I also offer a human sweatshirt with a Yorkie embroidery on it and all the money is going to baby Natalie...

11-09-2007, 02:14 PM	#93
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Prayers continuing for Baby Natalie Though she may be ill, she is one LUCKY girl to have such a loving, dedicated Mommy I'm so sorry that you are going through this __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

11-09-2007, 02:18 PM	#94
laurenr Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,161	Dena, have you read the thread that Wylie'sMom posted about nutrition? I think she could help you with a low sodium diet. It is so great that you have an appointment by this coming tuesday, and I know you want to do everything you can to keep her strength up until then. With the Lasix, perhaps you should ask your Vet exactly how much fluid Nat should be getting while she is on it. If, for example, he says 8 ozs. per 24 hours - you could pour that amount into a measuring cup, and dole it out from there. That way you could keep track of the exact of amount of water she is getting. This would avoid over stressing her system with too much fluid intake. Also, another thought I had - Lasix can cause potassium levels to go out of whack and I do know that potassium regulates the heart beat. In Nat's case, I am sure this factor is very, very important. Can she have banana if you break it into tiny pieces, because it helps to increase potassium levels? Make a list of questions for your Vet. You are so stressed out, that when you phone him, I am sure you forget so many things. I know that happens to me during stressful periods. Please know that I am thinking of you all the time. If your beautiful little girl is not ready to give up yet, then neither should you. If your Vet feels it is hopeless and she is suffering, trust me, he will tell you. Until then you fight the good fight Girl; I and all of us here are right behind you. Hugs, Lauren __________________ Besotted Mama to Magical Mango and Granny Spanky & li'l Zsa Zsa- their Yorkie paw-prints cover my heart. Last edited by laurenr; 11-09-2007 at 02:21 PM.

11-09-2007, 02:41 PM	#96
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	Dena~ I know this will probably make me sound either obsessed or completely insane, but is Natalie getting up at all to pee? It doesn't sound as if she is. What I was thinking is that maybe you could do what I used to do with the babies that had heart surgery. We had a gram scale, and would put a diaper on it to weigh the diaper when it was dry (we knew how much they weighed since we did it all the time, but you have to start from scratch). Then, we'd diaper the baby and when the diaper was wet, we'd remove it, weigh it and what it weighed (minus the amount of the diaper dry) was how many cc's of urine they put out. Maybe you could put a diaper under Natalie and measure her output and the dr. could better determine how much fluid she should take in each day. I'm sure with the way she's breathing too, she's losing fluid that way too. I'm so sad over this situation, i'm just trying to think of anyway I can to help her get better. Her picture today is so sweet and beautiful. Tell her how much we're all praying and hoping the best for her! My dh is going to see me crying again and make me get off the computer . __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

11-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#103
WidsMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 277	Natalie That little face is still on my mind. Y'know, Wid could use some clothing and a hairbow or two(for when he actually HAS hair!)...I wouldn't mind seeing a *"Notions for Natalie"* auction go up! Widdles definitely needs some stuff.... __________________ Mom of Haley and Pim!