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BonBon · 11-16-2010, 11:09 AM

Lindsey, you can do this. You will do this. And Scott and Layla will do this. You guys are strong and so devoted to each other, and with all the hopes and prayers behind you, the eight weeks will be over before you know it. We're all here for you.

Bonny

yorkieusa · 11-16-2010, 11:40 AM

I know it will be hard for you all. You have done so well with her. I hate it that the holidays are coming up. That will make it more difficult for all of you, but I know that you'll work it out. I know you are feeling really sad right now, but there is nothing you can do but work through it. It's hard, I'm sure, to see her in pain and crated. We are all here for you when it gets rough.

linz06 · 11-16-2010, 02:06 PM

Thanks everyone. I thought Layla might be walking by Christmas. It's my favorite time of year and I thought that by Christmas, everything would be perfect.

I need all the prayers in the world for Layla to get better on rest alone. She has a 50% chance. If she starts worsening, she'll need surgery. We just can't afford another surgery. The neck is the worst place to have a disc problem because of the pain. We can't even let her eat her kibble because chewing hard food hurts. Barking hurts, yawning hurts. This is going to be harder than her last crate rest.

We always leave Layla's crate at my office but we need it 24/7 now. I couldn't walk in the office in tears earlier so we thought we'd improvise for tonight and she's just in her bed and not trying to leave. I brought the couch cushions on the floor for a bed beside her and napped for an hour or so. I woke up and honestly thought this was just a nightmare. I wish.

Scott is upstairs, very sick. On our way home he had to stop on the side of the highway to throw up. He is still getting sick here. I think I need some superhuman strength to take care of my family. I just feel numb.

boopster · 11-16-2010, 02:15 PM

I wish I could send you some strength right now - you sound so tired and discouraged. I think a lot of us know the highs when our pets are doing better and the depths when they have a setback.

Sending you all the good thoughts I can and prayers for Layla to recover quickly from this latest problem.

ladyjane · 11-16-2010, 02:37 PM

Oh, Lindsey, I am so sorry you are all going through this.

I will say prayers for all of you.

lisaly · 11-16-2010, 02:55 PM

My heart is breaking for you, Lindsay. I believe in Layla and the power of love that you and Scott share with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this journey with Layla. She is a fighter and such an inspiration. I know how painful it is to watch her like this, but you have remarkable strength and such devotion. I am praying for a miracle and for physical and emotional healing for your family.

yorkieusa · 11-16-2010, 05:02 PM

Lindsey,
You are really hurting right now, but you've got to try to keep it together. You are liable to make yourself sick, too. With both Scott and Layla sick, you have to take care of yourself. My heart really goes out to you right now and I wish I could help you out and give you some hugs!

Buster Brown · 11-16-2010, 05:14 PM

Lindsey, Layla, and Scott bless you all. I am so sorry to hear about about Layla's disc problems. I wish you all the best. You are a wonderful mom and what you and Scott are doing for Layla is incredible. I pray that you all find the strength to get through this difficult time. I hope Layla feels better and gets back to scooting and wagging. You all are in my prayers.

linz06 · 11-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Thanks everyone for your prayers. I know I need to be positive and that will come. I'm still just in shock.

Layla still didn't want to drink anything all day, so for her supper I put some canned food on a saucer, and then melted some chicken broth ice cubes (which we found out during her last crate rest she loves!) and extra water on her kibble so it got soft. I mixed that up with the canned food and she gobbled it up so fast! So she did get some hydration.

Poor Scott has still been throwing up this evening and he's already gone to bed for the night. I know I will need to go to bed soon too if I am going to be at work tomorrow.

yorkieusa · 11-16-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by linz06

Thanks everyone for your prayers. I know I need to be positive and that will come. I'm still just in shock.

Layla still didn't want to drink anything all day, so for her supper I put some canned food on a saucer, and then melted some chicken broth ice cubes (which we found out during her last crate rest she loves!) and extra water on her kibble so it got soft. I mixed that up with the canned food and she gobbled it up so fast! So she did get some hydration.

Poor Scott has still been throwing up this evening and he's already gone to bed for the night. I know I will need to go to bed soon too if I am going to be at work tomorrow.

Of course, you're in shock. Just don't want you to get sick, too. Hugs!

Lizzie07 · 11-16-2010, 06:47 PM

I was at my vet's office when I read your message about Layla and thought I was going to burst into tears. I am so sorry. I will be praying that Layla recovers with only the crate rest.

You certainly have every reason to feel depressed. But from following this thread since I joined YT, I know you will bounce back. You and Scott have been amazing, very strong and tenacious when it comes to helping your little baby. I have faith that you will get through this little set back. Hang in there!

Buster Brown · 11-16-2010, 08:27 PM

Lindsey my Buster just had LP surgery and my holistic vet suggested velvet deer antler to help the healing process. She suggested this brand. He has been using it for only a few days and is in the 3rd week of recovery and doing really well. I do not know if it will help Layla but I hope it might. Here is info from their web site.
SUPERflex Pet Formulais a natural blend of NATRAflex velvet antler powder and American ginseng root specially formulated to soothe & rebuild sore joints, strengthen bones & hips, revive playfulness, and enhance mobility in dogs and cats. SUPERflex comes in chewable tablets with a natural flavor that your pet will love. It is recommended by veterinarians and holistic animal care providers for both younger sporting dogs, as well as older dogs and cats suffering from osteoarthritis and other joint/hip deterioration. >> View SUPERflex testimonials >> View research about health benefits of velvet antler

BonBon · 11-17-2010, 05:33 AM

Lindsey, I just wanted to stop in and send some love and hugs. How's Scott feeling this morning? Hope you're taking care of yourself.

Is Layla in a brace or body cast to help keep her neck from moving? I've heard that can really help. Do you go back in for check ups before the 8 weeks is over, or does the doctor want to wait until then and see how she's doing?

celstu1 · 11-17-2010, 06:22 AM

ooohhh awwww Linz!

My heart is broken for your family. I am in shock right now along with you. Ive come to LOVE this little girl and you & Scott and love reading updates on her progress. This is heartbreaking.

HOWEVER, I know you guys can pull together and do this..... You have all the prayers in the world here by those who have followed your story. Layla is loved and looked down upon by many. This sure is a trying time in your life, but I do believe there is always a reason for these things. (although you wonder what the heck the reason could possibly be)

(((HUGS)))

lexi43 · 11-17-2010, 06:47 AM

Hi Lindsey I've been following your postings through Layla's whole ordeal and although I don't post much, I just want to let you Scott, and Layla that you are in my prayers. It's alot to go through I know but as somebody says there are no problems in the world only solutions. You and Scott have to be strong for Layla because she really needs you now. Zach, Zoe, Chloe and Cleo will also be praying for Layla. I told them about her.

11-16-2010, 11:09 AM	#826
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Lindsey, you can do this. You will do this. And Scott and Layla will do this. You guys are strong and so devoted to each other, and with all the hopes and prayers behind you, the eight weeks will be over before you know it. We're all here for you. 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

11-16-2010, 11:40 AM	#827
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I know it will be hard for you all. You have done so well with her. I hate it that the holidays are coming up. That will make it more difficult for all of you, but I know that you'll work it out. I know you are feeling really sad right now, but there is nothing you can do but work through it. It's hard, I'm sure, to see her in pain and crated. We are all here for you when it gets rough. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-16-2010, 02:06 PM	#828
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thanks everyone. I thought Layla might be walking by Christmas. It's my favorite time of year and I thought that by Christmas, everything would be perfect. I need all the prayers in the world for Layla to get better on rest alone. She has a 50% chance. If she starts worsening, she'll need surgery. We just can't afford another surgery. The neck is the worst place to have a disc problem because of the pain. We can't even let her eat her kibble because chewing hard food hurts. Barking hurts, yawning hurts. This is going to be harder than her last crate rest. We always leave Layla's crate at my office but we need it 24/7 now. I couldn't walk in the office in tears earlier so we thought we'd improvise for tonight and she's just in her bed and not trying to leave. I brought the couch cushions on the floor for a bed beside her and napped for an hour or so. I woke up and honestly thought this was just a nightmare. I wish. Scott is upstairs, very sick. On our way home he had to stop on the side of the highway to throw up. He is still getting sick here. I think I need some superhuman strength to take care of my family. I just feel numb. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

11-16-2010, 02:37 PM	#830
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Oh, Lindsey, I am so sorry you are all going through this. I will say prayers for all of you. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-16-2010, 05:02 PM	#832
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Lindsey, You are really hurting right now, but you've got to try to keep it together. You are liable to make yourself sick, too. With both Scott and Layla sick, you have to take care of yourself. My heart really goes out to you right now and I wish I could help you out and give you some hugs! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-16-2010, 02:15 PM	#829
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	I wish I could send you some strength right now - you sound so tired and discouraged. I think a lot of us know the highs when our pets are doing better and the depths when they have a setback. Sending you all the good thoughts I can and prayers for Layla to recover quickly from this latest problem.

11-16-2010, 02:55 PM	#831
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	My heart is breaking for you, Lindsay. I believe in Layla and the power of love that you and Scott share with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this journey with Layla. She is a fighter and such an inspiration. I know how painful it is to watch her like this, but you have remarkable strength and such devotion. I am praying for a miracle and for physical and emotional healing for your family.

11-16-2010, 05:14 PM	#833
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Lindsey, Layla, and Scott bless you all. I am so sorry to hear about about Layla's disc problems. I wish you all the best. You are a wonderful mom and what you and Scott are doing for Layla is incredible. I pray that you all find the strength to get through this difficult time. I hope Layla feels better and gets back to scooting and wagging. You all are in my prayers.

11-16-2010, 06:09 PM	#834
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thanks everyone for your prayers. I know I need to be positive and that will come. I'm still just in shock. Layla still didn't want to drink anything all day, so for her supper I put some canned food on a saucer, and then melted some chicken broth ice cubes (which we found out during her last crate rest she loves!) and extra water on her kibble so it got soft. I mixed that up with the canned food and she gobbled it up so fast! So she did get some hydration. Poor Scott has still been throwing up this evening and he's already gone to bed for the night. I know I will need to go to bed soon too if I am going to be at work tomorrow. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

11-16-2010, 06:47 PM	#836
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	I was at my vet's office when I read your message about Layla and thought I was going to burst into tears. I am so sorry. I will be praying that Layla recovers with only the crate rest. You certainly have every reason to feel depressed. But from following this thread since I joined YT, I know you will bounce back. You and Scott have been amazing, very strong and tenacious when it comes to helping your little baby. I have faith that you will get through this little set back. Hang in there! __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

11-16-2010, 08:27 PM	#837
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Lindsey my Buster just had LP surgery and my holistic vet suggested velvet deer antler to help the healing process. She suggested this brand. He has been using it for only a few days and is in the 3rd week of recovery and doing really well. I do not know if it will help Layla but I hope it might. Here is info from their web site. SUPERflex Pet Formulais a natural blend of NATRAflex velvet antler powder and American ginseng root specially formulated to soothe & rebuild sore joints, strengthen bones & hips, revive playfulness, and enhance mobility in dogs and cats. SUPERflex comes in chewable tablets with a natural flavor that your pet will love. It is recommended by veterinarians and holistic animal care providers for both younger sporting dogs, as well as older dogs and cats suffering from osteoarthritis and other joint/hip deterioration. *>> View SUPERflex testimonials* *>> View research about health benefits of velvet antler*

11-17-2010, 05:33 AM	#838
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Lindsey, I just wanted to stop in and send some love and hugs. How's Scott feeling this morning? Hope you're taking care of yourself. Is Layla in a brace or body cast to help keep her neck from moving? I've heard that can really help. Do you go back in for check ups before the 8 weeks is over, or does the doctor want to wait until then and see how she's doing? __________________ 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

11-17-2010, 06:22 AM	#839
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	ooohhh awwww Linz! My heart is broken for your family. I am in shock right now along with you. Ive come to LOVE this little girl and you & Scott and love reading updates on her progress. This is heartbreaking. HOWEVER, I know you guys can pull together and do this..... You have all the prayers in the world here by those who have followed your story. Layla is loved and looked down upon by many. This sure is a trying time in your life, but I do believe there is always a reason for these things. (although you wonder what the heck the reason could possibly be) (((HUGS))) __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

11-17-2010, 06:47 AM	#840
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	Hi Lindsey I've been following your postings through Layla's whole ordeal and although I don't post much, I just want to let you Scott, and Layla that you are in my prayers. It's alot to go through I know but as somebody says there are no problems in the world only solutions. You and Scott have to be strong for Layla because she really needs you now. Zach, Zoe, Chloe and Cleo will also be praying for Layla. I told them about her.