Please pray for my girl Lilly
 

As some of you know I just got my girl Lilly this past weekend. She had a heart murmur which I knew about. She went to see the vet this past Monday. He listened to her heart for about 5 minutes. I just knew something was wrong when he kept saying let me listen to it again.... then he said she has possible PDA and he didn't think she had much time left. Well when he told me that, I almost died..I just wanted to crawl in a corner and never come out. I've been crying for days but I also couldn't take no for a answer. I did some research over the net and then I came across this website http://www.tobyandelvis.com/id45.htm this person inspired me and then I realized she has a chance and I refuse to let her go. I looked at her and said Mommy is going to fight for you baby. I knew I was holding on to something and it was faith. She's not in my hands...she's in God's hands.
I got on the phone and spoke to a doctor at Penn University. We spoke for a long time over the phone and she told me that they can make her all better. I have to schedule an appt with the cardiologist tomorrow. Once they confirm its PDA she will have surgery. She's now 4 lbs 3 oz 7 mos old. The doctor also called me today and told me they just finished surgery on a baby her weight (same procedure)so her weight is not a problem. My fiancee has been so supportive. He told me he didn't want to see me cry anymore and although this will hurt our pockets for a little bit...we are still going to be blessed. It was also so cute when he got home from work today he picked her up and gave her a kiss and said "Mama we are going to make you better..you're not going anywhere" I wanted to cry but I didn't because I know he doesn't want to see me cry.

You guys are great and I know the lord is in charge but I wanted you all to keep my baby girl in your prayers.

God Bless You, Lilly and Your Family.

We are all here for you and let the prays begin...

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You are in my thoughts and prayers. You keep hanging on to that faith It works miracles. Oh and Lilly I hope everything works out great for you little punkin':animal-pa

awwww what a sad story!

I pray that Lilly will live a long and wonderful life! She is so blesses to have such wonderful parents!

Keep that faith! We are all rooting for you Lilly!

Hugs to you and kisses to Lilly from my Lillie! (and Baby to)

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Lilly! Of course she will be in our prayers. I am also inspired by your courage. Wow!

Now, if you don't mind....would you explain more about what PDA is? I don't want to appear ignorant, but I am.

Hugs from me and Gizmo!

I am so sorry about little Lilly, but you know about miracles and I will be praying for one for your sweet little girl...:)

Lilly, you and your fiance certainly have our prayers. Bless you for having the faith and determination to do everything possible for your little girl. It sounds like Lilly has a really good chance with the Dr. you spoke with. Please keep us posted.

patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

At birth, mammals must adapt from living in a fluid environment (the amniotic fluid) and acquiring oxygen through the mother's blood, to breathing air and acquiring oxygen through their own lungs. The ductus arteriosus is very important in the adaptation process. This is a small communicating blood vessel between the pulmonary artery (which carries blood to the lungs), and the aorta (which carries blood to the rest of the body). Before birth, most of the blood from the fetal heart bypasses the fetal lungs via the ductus arteriosus. The lungs gradually become functional fairly late in fetal development. At birth, the blood supply from the mother is of course cut off, the dog (or other mammal) begins breathing on its own, and blood flow through the ductus arteriosus decreases dramatically. Within a few days, the ductus closes off completely.

Where the ductus does not close, the dog is left with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The extent to which this affects the dog depends on the degree of patency, or opening, of the ductus.

Here is the website also if you want to take a look http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/ca...seases/PDA.htm

Sending prayers to you & lilly, may you have her with you for many many years to come,:lovewings

awww....I'm so sorry to hear this. Sounds like the Doctors will be able to fix the problem. Hugs to Lilly!

I'm just a bit curious....you just got her....did you have any idea she was ill? Not that it matters....I believe God knew you'd care for her.

Lilly
 

My thoughts,prayers and get well soon wishes going out to little Lilly.
Also prayers going out to you and your fiancee that you keep the faith during this trying time.


Jay

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All I knew was that she had a heart murmur. But when my vet checked her he found a continious heart murmur which is a sign of PDA.

I am SO glad that you didn't take no for an answer. God Bless you and Lilly and your fiance:love: Prayers going up right now for her to make a full recovery so she can have a wonderful, long life with you.

Timmy. Is this the little girl from Sylvan? I thought she only had a stage 1 murmer? :confused: I hope all works out. Elaine

Also without my sounding dumb. What is PDA? Best of luck. Elaine

Oh dear, sorry about the bad news. I'll be keeping your little one in my prayers!! She'll be just fine hun. Keep doing what you are doing: praying. :wrose:

Thank you for the information. Prayers and healing thoughts being sent out to your whole family. I know it's hard on everyone. What a wonderfully supportive fiance you have as well. Hold on to that one! :)

yes this is the girl from sylvan

Oh Lilly I'm so sorry to hear she has that wrong with her. :( But she has the best mama in the world to go beyond what the vet told you and get another opinion. A MUCH better opinion. :) I pray that this works out for Lilly and your family. :hands: Please keep us all informed we are pulling for Lilly's full recovery. :getwellso Lilly.

Prayers are on lilly's way .

Lilly is lucky to have such a determined mommy!! Prayers coming from Indy.

I am so sorry to hear about Lillie. I will keep her in my prayers. Have you talked to the breeder about helping with the surgery cost if necessary?

Sending healing thoughts to Lilly and what a wonderful family she has to help her through this surgery.

She will be ok as i met Becky who has toby and elvis and he made it :) She lives in california near us and i met her at the pet expo in orange county and she sold me a tshirt of my dexter and dd pic - she will help you :) It is nice to have people mentor you through a hard time - i wish u the best :) technology is amazing these days

I do hope your vet is mistaken and the University doctor will give you a better prognosis.

Even if you knew you were opening your heart and home to Lilly with her heart condition, it must have came as a huge shock at how serious your vet seems to think her condition is. I'm so sorry that you are made to worry so much more than you ever imagined.

Have you been in contact with Slyvan's vet and get Lilly's entire record from them? If you haven't, get all her records (lab tests too if there was any done) to help the new vet get a better picture of her health.

I will be praying that your vet is proven to have made an error in his diagnosis and that Lilly will have a long and happy life with you.

I'm so proud of you to be seeking a second opinion and at a University Veterinary School to boot! As others said medical technology in the veterinary field has taken leaps and bound in the last decade and Lilly will be under the best care you can provide for her.

Bless you both!

Your Lilly is so lucky to have a mama who cares that much about her who would go to the ends of the earth to make her better.
Good things will happen for you and your puppy I feel it

Praying for your baby...You must be so crazy with worry, but you're right...She's in God's hands now, and you just have to have faith.

Oh man...Iam sooo crying right now. I wish your baby the best!

Just seeing this thread...so sorry about Lilly!...I sincerely hope Lilly's condition is not quite as serious as your anticipating...Wishing you & Lilly the best....

If possible could you post a pic of Lilly so we can see your baby?

OMG I'm so sorry to hear this but it sounds like you're doing your very best to get her healthy and good for you !! I would be crying too but hope this all has a happy ending for Lilly.....You have all my thoughts and prayers and please keep us posted ok ?? The spy girls send lots of get well smoochies to you both...Hang in there !!