Lindsey...I have been catching up and it was wonderful to see Layla doing her exercises.....what a wonderful little girl. She just seems so happy and is lucky to have you as her mommy!!

I hope Layla had a great weekend. You and Scott, too.:D

Thank you :) Scott went to the lake for a guy's weekend, so Layla and I had girlie time at home! We had a terrible thunderstorm on Friday night and it lasted for hours! Layla has never been scared of storms but she was crying like crazy. I let her come on the bed with me and she immediately got quiet. I had my arm around her and woke up hours later and put her back in her crate. Not another peep. The same thing on Saturday night, I let her sleep with me for an hour, and she was quiet. Last night when Scott came home, she still cried. She was crying for hours. I finally got up and brought her into bed, and she was immediately quiet and still. After an hour I put her back in her crate. I think we need to go to bed an hour earlier so Layla can get in bed and calm down before moving to her crate. I know it's babying her but she always used to sleep with us, and I really can't stand the crying :(

Yesterday I had to run into the city for some groceries, and I was gone for about 2 hours total. I thought I'd leave Layla in her bed on the kitchen floor. When I got home, her bed was around the corner and she wasn't in it :( She wanted on the couch I guess, because she was 10 feet away in the living room, on part of a blanket pulled down from the couch. I put her on the couch and did some exercises with her. She has never tried to leave the couch before, just cries for us to let her down. Well, she thought I was leaving her again when I left the room for a minute, and she had jumped down and dragged herself to find me :eek: Scared the CRAP out of me! Luckily, she didn't seem hurt, she can still stand, and she will NEVER be left unattended again!

As obscrued as it may be, escpecially in the panic of the moment, I think this is indicative of her feeling better, more herself, less guarded. This was always my most frightening stage with Belle in her recoveries. Deep breaths...much easier said than done I know. Layla, take it easy on your mommy...she wants you to heal but don't give her a heart attack in doing so. Belly rubs and kisses to Layla.


And Lindsey, reading about her progress, watching her videos...the dedication and commitment all of you have is truly inspiring! Tell Scott not to forget about NJ and Belle when he rents that RV. ;)

We definitely wouldn't forget!

Last night I went to bed early and snuggled with Layla in bed for awhile. When Scott came to bed, he moved her to her crate and she was quiet all night. I think we have the best of both worlds now. She can relax on the bed until she's good and tired and then she's safe in her crate for the night. No more crying!

Oh yeah, we are starting something new with Layla now. We've decided to stop the laser treatments since they didn't seem to be doing much, and I felt that the clinic was kind of gouging me for money... $30 for 5 minutes of trying to express her bladder?! My vet would do that for free for my information and the comfort of my dog! It just isn't worth it to me.

After some suggestions I read up on methylcobalamin, a B12 vitamin that targets nerves. I asked the rehab vet about it last night, and as usual, she stated that there isn't much research, no actual PROOF that it helps nerves, etc. BUT she said they do give shots to animals that are deficient, and although Layla is not deficient, she would give her small shots during acupuncture if that's what I want to try. It wouldn't be a full dose, but it would be a little something. Please cross your fingers that it might help her regain some feeling or best of all, bladder control!

I'm sure it's hard for her to not be able to sleep in bed anymore. She's trying hard to get well for mommie and daddy. I really look forward to reading about the exploits and progress of Layla. Thank you for sharing her with us!:)

Yes, Lindsey I agree. If I were in your shoes I'd try the b-12 too. hopefully it will help with bladder control. You're doing a great job with little layla she's such a trooper and is staying such a sweeetie pie through all she's been through.
Keep up the great work, we'll keep up the prayers!

I hope that the B12 helps! She must be feeling better if she jumped from the couch to find you ... such a sweetie!! Sorry she gave you such a heart attack. Hugs to you all :animal-pa

I just came across this thread. I hope she continues to progress.

I am sitting here, bawling. Layla's vet does not think she will regain nerve function at this point. I knew it could happen this way and I'm prepared for it but I just knew it might happen in my own heart but still kept hope for more... so when someone, a professional, tells me that it's not very likely anymore, it just felt like a kick in the stomach. It hurts. I'm a mess.

I just read through this whole thread- miracles happen- don't loose faith- doctors aren't always right- it seems to me Little Layla is a fighter- I know this has been so hard for you but please don't give up hope because of what one or even 2 doctors say. You, Scott and Layla are in my prayers

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. I am much better today. Nothing has changed, she's still the same little girl. I'm still her mommy. That's all that matters.

I agree. Don't give up and try and stay positive. Medical miracles happen every day and most times doctors aren't sure why, but I think it is because of people like you and Scott that continue to exhaust every possible treatment to get Layla better. It must be terribly frustrating at times but just remember you are in our prayers everyday and although sometimes you feel like you and Scott are in this alone...your not:)

God bless you both and I hope you have a better day today.