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JERSEY BOY · 06-06-2010, 07:26 PM

Great News and Happy Birthday!

linz06 · 06-06-2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes! We let Layla lay in the grass, supervised, today. She didn't move for hours! I think she missed it! It was a beautiful day and we got some flowers planted outside, and now I'm slaving away at work for the night with Layla loudly snoring behind me! It's not the greatest way to spend a birthday, especially on a SUNDAY, but Layla's with me so I'll take it

Connie · 06-06-2010, 10:01 PM

I'm so glad to read that Layla is improving! I pray for a full recovery for that little sweetheart, and wish you a very Happy Birthday!

lisaly · 06-06-2010, 11:24 PM

I have followed this thread from the beginning. You and Scott are such wonderful parents for your little Layla. I keep hoping and praying that she gets well. Your demonstration of courage and love is an inspiration. I understand the love you feel for her. There is nothing I wouldn't have done to help my little baby girls, and they were always our life. Please give her an extra kiss from my husband and me.

Lisa and John

linz06 · 06-07-2010, 12:43 PM

Thank you!

We just got more great news from the vet! Layla walked on the treadmill for 8 minutes today... 5 minutes on her own! And when the treadmill was off, she still wandered around with all 4 legs going. Her vet wants us to try walking her in the bath tub and see if she'll use all 4 legs there too! She said Layla is the same with no deep pain sensation and the same reflexes, but she requested that we TRY to get a tail wag on video because both she and Layla's surgeon really want to see it. She was like "Like I said last week, Layla hasn't read the books!" So they're hopeful some healing might be happening, just not in the way the text books say it's supposed to come back

When I told Scott that, he told me she had a big tail wag this morning, 10 seconds! He forgot to tell me earlier but it happened when he was bringing her food.

Please keep the prayers coming! And pray that we can get a tail wag on video too! They are so few and far between that when they happen they catch us off guard, and usually don't last long enough to grab something to record it! I really want the vets to see it though.

BonBon · 06-07-2010, 12:47 PM

That really is wonderful news!

It sounds like you need to have a camera ready every time you take her food and treats. If the wag only lasts a few seconds you're gonna have to be faster than me to get it on film.

Still praying for her complete recovery.

Bonny

linz06 · 06-07-2010, 12:50 PM

I am wondering if we can set up a webcam with a recording function or something on her tail end every morning, so if it doesn't happen we can just erase it, but if it does, we'll have it! I'll have to ask Scott about that, he's the computer geek

yorkieusa · 06-07-2010, 01:15 PM

Hi Lindsey, I missed your birthday yesterday, so I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Also, I was so happy to read that she is walking on the treadmill and even kept walking afterward. How exciting!

I think Scott knows how to get those tail wags out of her!

linz06 · 06-07-2010, 01:22 PM

Thanks! I was at work until almost midnight

But I figured I deserved a couple of hours off this morning so I slept in while Scott took her to rehab

It makes me feel SO hopeful that they want to see it. Before it was just "It's probably just reflex, there's no feeling back yet" and it was kind of discouraging. But now that they are interested enough to want to see it, it really makes it feel like it CAN be something, and the specialists are willing to acknowledge that there might be more there than just a reflex movement!

yorkieusa · 06-07-2010, 07:54 PM

I am excited to see that she is improving. I'm certain your heart doesn't feel quite as heavy right now. I'll bet she did love to lay in the grass again. She would have to get bored with just a crate everyday, so I'm sure she felt like it was one of life's greatest pleasures!

Connie · 06-07-2010, 09:54 PM

I'm so glad to see that Layla is improving! Way to go, Layla! You're a trooper!

MOMOF5 · 06-08-2010, 01:35 AM

I am happy to read this!

AddieandMiaMom · 06-09-2010, 10:49 AM

Such wonderful news! Go Layla, go!

linz06 · 06-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Last night I worked late again, but I had my Layla bean snoring behind me the whole time

When I was feeling pretty stressed, I got on the floor in front of her crate and she woke up. I scratched her ears and went to kiss her face and her little tail wagged very slowly about 4 or 5 times. This morning, Scott had taken her downstairs and was trying hard to get a tail wag out of her! He had his camera perched on the edge of the kitchen counter, pointing down to her crate. When I looked closer, I saw he had positioned her perfectly to zoom right in on her cute little butt

We got an hour of video this morning, but no wags!

yorkieusa · 06-09-2010, 11:06 AM

I'm glad you at least got to see the wag!

You'll get it on video before long, I'm sure. They seem to be coming more frequently. Hugs and lots of smooches to Layla!

06-06-2010, 07:26 PM	#436
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	Great News and Happy Birthday! __________________ Laurie, Jersey Boy and Miss Brielle

06-06-2010, 09:14 PM	#437
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thanks for the birthday wishes! We let Layla lay in the grass, supervised, today. She didn't move for hours! I think she missed it! It was a beautiful day and we got some flowers planted outside, and now I'm slaving away at work for the night with Layla loudly snoring behind me! It's not the greatest way to spend a birthday, especially on a SUNDAY, but Layla's with me so I'll take it __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-06-2010, 10:01 PM	#438
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I'm so glad to read that Layla is improving! I pray for a full recovery for that little sweetheart, and wish you a very Happy Birthday! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

06-07-2010, 12:43 PM	#440
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thank you! We just got more great news from the vet! Layla walked on the treadmill for 8 minutes today... 5 minutes on her own! And when the treadmill was off, she still wandered around with all 4 legs going. Her vet wants us to try walking her in the bath tub and see if she'll use all 4 legs there too! She said Layla is the same with no deep pain sensation and the same reflexes, but she requested that we TRY to get a tail wag on video because both she and Layla's surgeon really want to see it. She was like "Like I said last week, Layla hasn't read the books!" So they're hopeful some healing might be happening, just not in the way the text books say it's supposed to come back When I told Scott that, he told me she had a big tail wag this morning, 10 seconds! He forgot to tell me earlier but it happened when he was bringing her food. Please keep the prayers coming! And pray that we can get a tail wag on video too! They are so few and far between that when they happen they catch us off guard, and usually don't last long enough to grab something to record it! I really want the vets to see it though. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-07-2010, 12:47 PM	#441
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	That really is wonderful news! It sounds like you need to have a camera ready every time you take her food and treats. If the wag only lasts a few seconds you're gonna have to be faster than me to get it on film. Still praying for her complete recovery. Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

06-06-2010, 11:24 PM	#439
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I have followed this thread from the beginning. You and Scott are such wonderful parents for your little Layla. I keep hoping and praying that she gets well. Your demonstration of courage and love is an inspiration. I understand the love you feel for her. There is nothing I wouldn't have done to help my little baby girls, and they were always our life. Please give her an extra kiss from my husband and me. Lisa and John

06-07-2010, 12:50 PM	#442
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I am wondering if we can set up a webcam with a recording function or something on her tail end every morning, so if it doesn't happen we can just erase it, but if it does, we'll have it! I'll have to ask Scott about that, he's the computer geek __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-07-2010, 01:15 PM	#443
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Hi Lindsey, I missed your birthday yesterday, so I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Also, I was so happy to read that she is walking on the treadmill and even kept walking afterward. How exciting! I think Scott knows how to get those tail wags out of her! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-07-2010, 01:22 PM	#444
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thanks! I was at work until almost midnight But I figured I deserved a couple of hours off this morning so I slept in while Scott took her to rehab It makes me feel SO hopeful that they want to see it. Before it was just "It's probably just reflex, there's no feeling back yet" and it was kind of discouraging. But now that they are interested enough to want to see it, it really makes it feel like it CAN be something, and the specialists are willing to acknowledge that there might be more there than just a reflex movement! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-07-2010, 07:54 PM	#445
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I am excited to see that she is improving. I'm certain your heart doesn't feel quite as heavy right now. I'll bet she did love to lay in the grass again. She would have to get bored with just a crate everyday, so I'm sure she felt like it was one of life's greatest pleasures! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#446
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I'm so glad to see that Layla is improving! Way to go, Layla! You're a trooper! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

06-08-2010, 01:35 AM	#447
MOMOF5 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SMITHFIELD,OHIO,USA Posts: 91	I am happy to read this!

06-09-2010, 10:49 AM	#448
AddieandMiaMom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 303	Such wonderful news! Go Layla, go! __________________ Mommy to Addie, Dany, Mia, and Pickles R.I.P Miss Mis (Missy) 06.25.08 - Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven if you weren't there to greet me.

06-09-2010, 10:55 AM	#449
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Last night I worked late again, but I had my Layla bean snoring behind me the whole time When I was feeling pretty stressed, I got on the floor in front of her crate and she woke up. I scratched her ears and went to kiss her face and her little tail wagged very slowly about 4 or 5 times. This morning, Scott had taken her downstairs and was trying hard to get a tail wag out of her! He had his camera perched on the edge of the kitchen counter, pointing down to her crate. When I looked closer, I saw he had positioned her perfectly to zoom right in on her cute little butt We got an hour of video this morning, but no wags! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

06-09-2010, 11:06 AM	#450
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm glad you at least got to see the wag! You'll get it on video before long, I'm sure. They seem to be coming more frequently. Hugs and lots of smooches to Layla! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel