Originally Posted by dianethomas (Post 2178281)

Wow and my goodness! I have been gone all day, and have just read through the last few pages of posts.
I have to say that Dena has a much better handle on what Emma needs than I had with Zaccheus' needs. I was just using trial and error. It wasn't until he was eight weeks old and through most of the difficult stuff that I researched online and found info about his condition.
I spent many hours and days wondering if what I was doing to keep him alive was best for him. If you read our story you will get that. But from this side of the road, I can't imagine doing less than I did. I'm sure Breny feels the same way. Saving the life of a cleft puppy is completely worth it.
And PS, did you all know that they dock tails and remove dew claws with no anesthesia? That is no worse than the pain Emma has been through with her oral surgeries. The only concern I have ever had about doing oral surgery on Zacchie has nothing to do with how much pain he would be in. It had everything to do with whether it would be successful, and if it would have to be repeated.
The choice I have made is different from the one Dena has made, but she is doing what she feels is best for the little one entrusted to her care. That's all any of us can do.
And she's doing a darn good job of it!

Originally Posted by andibaby (Post 2178384)

And she moves and wiggles alot!!! This is so neat. CAN you tell I am loving it? OH MY!!!!!!! She is all over the place......:D

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 2178856)

I just checked on Baby Emma and she seems to be full and content. How much does she weigh today?

Originally Posted by Lou (Post 2178894)

Dena,
You are my hero! I am still praying for you and Emma.

I just wanted to mention that my niece was born with multiple birth defects among which was a hair lip and full cleft palette (both hard and soft). When we heard about all of the things that were wrong our first thoughts were "I hope she doesn't make it." That is hard to admit now but it is what it is. BUT, personally speaking, the first time I laid eyes on that baby and held her my heart was taken and there was nothing I wouldn't do for her. A lot of the time it meant staying up all night in hospitals following one of many many surgeries. It meant special feeding and my brother and sister-in-law needed all the help they could get.
Kim turned out to be a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life to nursing and taking care of children with birth defects. She died in a car accident at the age of 23 leaving several thousand friends to grieve. In her short life she touched many people.


So, little Emma is doing the same thing in her own way. She is touching many of us and bringing us to tears with her strength and will to live. When you criticize Dena you are hurting all of us along with her so stop and think before you post. Dena sees the value of this little life and is fighting to save her. And Emma will be a tribute to what unconditional love can do. Her special story will inspire others to succeed. Dena will inspire others to care and keep trying. She has already taught us much about self sacrifice.

Originally Posted by Lou (Post 2178894)

Dena,
You are my hero! I am still praying for you and Emma.

I just wanted to mention that my niece was born with multiple birth defects among which was a hair lip and full cleft palette (both hard and soft). When we heard about all of the things that were wrong our first thoughts were "I hope she doesn't make it." That is hard to admit now but it is what it is. BUT, personally speaking, the first time I laid eyes on that baby and held her my heart was taken and there was nothing I wouldn't do for her. A lot of the time it meant staying up all night in hospitals following one of many many surgeries. It meant special feeding and my brother and sister-in-law needed all the help they could get.
Kim turned out to be a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life to nursing and taking care of children with birth defects. She died in a car accident at the age of 23 leaving several thousand friends to grieve. In her short life she touched many people.

Originally Posted by Lou (Post 2178894)

Dena,
You are my hero! I am still praying for you and Emma.

I just wanted to mention that my niece was born with multiple birth defects among which was a hair lip and full cleft palette (both hard and soft). When we heard about all of the things that were wrong our first thoughts were "I hope she doesn't make it." That is hard to admit now but it is what it is. BUT, personally speaking, the first time I laid eyes on that baby and held her my heart was taken and there was nothing I wouldn't do for her. A lot of the time it meant staying up all night in hospitals following one of many many surgeries. It meant special feeding and my brother and sister-in-law needed all the help they could get.
Kim turned out to be a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life to nursing and taking care of children with birth defects. She died in a car accident at the age of 23 leaving several thousand friends to grieve. In her short life she touched many people.

So, little Emma is doing the same thing in her own way. She is touching many of us and bringing us to tears with her strength and will to live. When you criticize Dena you are hurting all of us along with her so stop and think before you post. Dena sees the value of this little life and is fighting to save her. And Emma will be a tribute to what unconditional love can do. Her special story will inspire others to succeed. Dena will inspire others to care and keep trying. She has already taught us much about self sacrifice.

Originally Posted by Beabble (Post 2179017)

Pstt... In case you don't know, there's a new movie of Baby Emma that Dena made, it's on her my space page in her blog under the title "New Movie." It's absolutely beautiful!!

Originally Posted by Breny (Post 2179051)

No Emma updates????

Originally Posted by spankita (Post 2179042)

dena, you are doing fantastic..such a good person and emma is thriving because of it! thank you for being you!!! how do you get on the myspace of yours to see this new movie? love keeping up with this post and watching her on livefeed...gosh sure wish there were more people like you that has this capability to help these little ones and give them a chance of a good life!! keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Beabble (Post 2179017)

Pstt... In case you don't know, there's a new movie of Baby Emma that Dena made, it's on her my space page in her blog under the title "New Movie." It's absolutely beautiful!!

Originally Posted by luvmyYorkieJack (Post 2179171)

Dena,

I have not posted on here yet but I just wanted to let you know what a remarkable person you are. I FINALLY got onto the live feed of Emma to watch her. Unfortunatly she is asle........ OH WAIT SHE MOVED!!!!! She is just getting so big. I love reading the posts on here. Your post yesterday (the first one, the big post) brought me to tears. It was just so touching and really put into perspective what you sacrafice every day to help Emma. But I have to admit that I love the song I Will Not Be Moved. After I heard the chorus, I immediately thought of this song as Emma's theme song. She is very lucky to have you. Keep up the great work. I am excited to see how this all turns out (and for the best)! I know little Emma will survive this. She is such a little trooper! Good luck and keep up posted. I love reading your posts the most.

Brit

Oh and by the way, I will have the blankets out to you soon. Jack makes it so difficult to finish them. I am constantly running around after him to make sure he isn't having accidents. I wish he would take a nap so I can finish them.