Lily had a bad night, she needs YT prayers please
 

Lily was going soooo good, but she had a bad night last night. I was up the entire night with her, and I finally got her comfortable, and then this afternoon she started having a hard time again. She was doing alot of crying out in her sleep. At first, she was just kind of whining, but then she was crying more and more. I finally did figure out why though! She was a little constipated. I think maybe the wet dog food mixed with formula is a little too much for her right now, even though I also add water and make sure it's very thin. I called her vet and asked if it would be okay to give her very thin rice cereal, and he said that would be fine. He said I can also dilute low sodium/fat free chicken broth and see if she will take that. So, I've been giving her the chicken broth first in a syringe because I know how important it is for her to have fluid. She really seems to like it alot, and she has been able to go to the bathroom now, so she's comfortable again. Thank God!:)

She scares me so bad when she cries like that. The only thing I could do was rock her gently and talk to her. She loves it when we talk to her, and she likes to be rocked. I even hummed to her, and she would whimper when I would stop lol. She's being really playful again and just so much better. I feel so bad for Jake when she cries because he seems so worried and a little scared.

I'm ashamed to admit that I had a little meltdown today when my hubby called from work to check on her. I just couldn't stop crying, I was upset, worried and scared. I try not to let Lily know how worried I get because I don't want her to possibly pick up on it. My hubby gave me a little pep talk and told me everything will be fine, I just needed some rest. So, I got a little nap when he came home, and I am feeling better. My daughter is staying with us tonight to get up with her so that I can sleep. I'm not sure if I'll be able to sleep while she's getting up with Lily though because I like to make sure she's okay. I think going without sleep all week and also trying to heal from whiplash is beginning to take its toll, but I just have to keep remembering that it's one day at a time for sweet baby Lily. I love her so much, I just get so scared that I will lose her. I'm sooooo attached to her. I know I have to stay strong for her. I would do anything in the world for her, and I'd give anything if she could be healthy.

Please keep her in your prayers, I know how wonderful those YT prayers are. I would appreciate it so much.

AWWWW
Bless you and your Baby Lily.... many prayers going out to you and your family!
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Lily is in my prayers. I hope she has a better night. Get some rest while your daughter is helping. She will wake you if she needs you. Everyone has meltdowns when under stress like you are, nothing to be ashamed about.
Jessica

AAWW sweety...my prayers are with you and Lily. I know exactly how you feel because I do the same with my Lilly. You Lily is a fighter and she has the best mommy ever. Just remember that she's in the best hands which is God's hand. Prayer is powerful and while I'm praying for mine and losing sleep for mine I'll be prayer for your girl and for you too because I know what you are feeling. Its so hard not get get attached to these little babies...especially the extra special ones.

Sending lots of hugs for you. Please try to get some rest as you need to be there for her.

Oh, I just saw this post and feel so bad that Lily had a bad night and I feel bad for you also. I dont know how you do it because I would be having many breakdowns, you have nothing to be ashamed of. What you are doing for Liliy is amazing and I am sure that when you rock her, she feels so loved and taken care of. Get some rest and I hope Lily bounces back and is doing better soon.

Awwww, your post brought tears to my eyes. I know how hard it is and how much we love our little ones. She's in the best hands - yours. And she's a little fighter!!! I feel positive that she's going to do well and thrive :)

Sending prayers for you and little Lily. Take care and try to get some rest.

Huge prayers headed your way....please give Lily a hug from us and get some rest tonight. Things always look better after we've gotten some rest. Sleep well.....

awwww I'm praying for Lily! I hope it doesn't happen again and that she is fine. She is so tiny. Bless her little heart

Just seeing this post....and sending Prayers your way for both Lili, you and your family...

Just seeing this post....and sending Prayers your way for both Lili, you and your family...

Aw, so sorry for you and for Lily! You both need a little boost.:) I'll add you both to my prayer list for strength and stamina.

Hugs and good thoughts for you.

Oh Selina and sweet Lily! I will pray very hard for you both tonight! I am so so sorry that sweet Lily had a bad night.

Selina, Lily is a fighter and she knows how much you and your husband and Jake love her. Having you as her mommy is the best thing for her. I know you are taking the best care of her and our prayers are with you all!

Sending Prayers to you and your family. Gets some rest tonight.:snore: :dogzzz: :dogzzz:

I feel so bad for little Lily and you!
 

I want you to know that you are doing such a great job with little baby Lily, you also have to take care of yourself so you can take care of her.

I am sure she feels all your Love, and that is what is keeping her going, just hang in there and know you both are in my prayers.

I did not see where it said how old little baby Lily is, she sounds like maybe 4 weeks or less. How old is she? Also how long have you been hand feeding her? I know you must be so exausted, I pray that you get some quality rest while your daughter is there, and that the baby Lily will thrive with all your wonderful care, love, and support.............

Thank you Donna, that means so much to me. Lily is 6 weeks old but due to the Hydrocephalus, she is more like 2-3 weeks old in development. I have had her since July 3rd, a little over a week. I work full time in the evenings so that makes it harder. I'm so fortunate that my husband and I work different shifts so he is with her in the evenings, and I am home all day. He's very good with her, I'm so lucky to have such a caring husband. Lily is very strong and is a fighter, and she has been eating very well. Her weight went from 13 oz to 1 lb. in the first 5 days, which made me so happy. I have not weighed her since last weekend, but I am going to do that next time I feed her. I do believe she has gained more because she looks a little bigger. I get sooooo excited when I see her gain weight. I've been trying to resist the urge to weigh her often because I'm afraid if she doesn't gain, I'll get discouraged. I decided to weigh her once a week because I feel I'll see more progress that way. She's one very sweet little girl, that's for sure.:)

Same here. Sending positive thoughts your way.:love-hug3

Just hang in there, she will be fine. Just give her that mommy love you give her and she will be fine. Keep positive thoughts.

Our love goes out to lily and you, so sorry to here she has had a bad nite I know how you are feeling and how much she means to you all
she is in our prayers keep us posted on how she is doing :animal-pa

You're doing a fabulous job with Lily. It must get exhausting watching over her and an occasional "melt-down" is perfectly normal on your end. Get some rest and keep doing what you are doing and Lily will thrive. Big hugs....

You took on such a job with Lily-----I don't think I could do it, so don't feel bad about your little melt down, you are human and have taken on a huge task and responsibility.

Take care.:)

You're doing just great with Lily - I don't know what else you could possibly do ...I'm sorry she had such a bad night....:(

She's SO sweet looking and I really hope as she grows and gets stronger she starts to feel better. Hang in there and don't doubt she knows you love her. You can't ask for more than that. ALL THE BEST and keep up the good work

Kisses to little Lily.....She's so lucky to have you and your husband

I'm so sorry to hear about your Lily....
your caring,compassion,dedication,commitment & love for her for her shows...I sincerely hope she gets better...don't ever feel bad for having occasional moments of grief, your perfectly entitled...go & have a good cry, refocus, re energize & give Lily kisses....:)

How is Lily doing this morning? I hope she is better and I hope you were able to get some sleep last night.

Salina, I just read the post. How is Lily now? How did she do for your daughter?

Dont feel bad about getting a bit hysterical....I am sure its a combination of no sleep, emotions, and flat out scared crapless. You will learn Lily's whimpers and whines soon and know when is pain or just simply her making sounds...WHen Diggy was hypo, omg every little sound he made I thought SEIZURE, when he did have them he made some really weird sounds not whimpers but like he had a popcorn huck on the roof of his mouth...so when he chews his bully or slaps his mouth at all I PANIC. Your not alone and please dont feel silly or like your over reacting...you would not be the wonderful mom you are if you didnt feel an array of emotion you do. Remember I am here and you have my cell #, leave a message if I dont answer as I have on vibrate alot cuz of work....I will call right back. Man I wish I was closer....I know just having someone sit with you makes all the difference in the world. Thats all I wanted was someone to talk to thru Diggys ordeals, anything to just not feel that isolated panic. I am glad your family is helping as they told you they would in the beginning.


I have said this to myself a million times when helping Diggy.....I think I was going at it thinking I could fix him....I couldn't but I did realize I could help him and hold him, and never let him feel alone.

God Grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change
courage to change
the things I can
and wisdom to
know the difference.

Take care. I'm always here.

That part where you said she would wimper when you stopped humming just broke my little heart. She seems to be such a doll, and I know you are doing all you can for her. I hope she's doing better today!

i hope Lily is beetter this morning. I have been praying for her and your family.

She sounds sooooooooo adorable, are you bottle feeding her or tube feeding her. And after every feeding I am sure you are stimulating her with a cotton ball and mineral oil to make sure she pees and poops. You can tell a lot by the color of her poop, and wheather it is runny, or solid. Also her the color of her urin, also what does she weigh, I am sure you know how many cc's she needs and make sure she is getting plenty of food, and is kept very warm.

Sorry for all the questions but I have bottoled raised a lot of babies, and also have tube fed them. I am also sure your vet gave you how much she should be eating and what she should be eating. If you have any questions on anything you are welcome to PM me and I will give you my phone number, so if you need any help or support maybe I can help you over the phone. Just know I am here for you if you need anything I could help you with over the phone. My prayers are for both of you. Also did she get her mom's first milk, and is she in with the rest of the puppies and her mother or have you seperated her? You need to weigh her every day, as it depends on how much she weighs as to how much you need to feed her. You also need to make a chart for her, that has the date, her weight, how many cc's she drank, and if she pee'd or pooped. Weighing her once a week will not work, as you will not know how much to increase her milk. Also what are you feeding her. I want to do everything I can to help you keep you little baby alive, however she does need to be on a schedule. So please PM me or I will just PM you and send my phone number, and let me know about what you have been doing. Also let me know how much she weighs. Thanks!!!

Max and I are hoping that both you and Lily had a better night last night, and I hope Lily is doing better today. It sounds like you're doing a fabulous job with her! Bless you both!

Update
 

Lily had a good night and has had a good day today. She hasn't cried and is playful when she's awake. She's eating really well and hasn't been constipated. I feel more hopeful today, but I have to remember that it's day-to-day with her. That's the hard part.

I want to thank you all so much for your kind words, prayers and support. It means alot to me and helps to know that Lily has alot of people pulling for her and praying for her. When I cuddle her, she gives me kisses and cuddles into my neck. She's so sweet, I love her so much.

Thank you again.:)

Wow, you have given me alot of very helpful information. Thank you so much!! I got your PM, and I will try to give you a call sometime this weekend if that's okay.

I don't know if you realize that Lily has Hydrocephalus. I will go into more detail when we talk. Thank you again.