Hi everyone!
Well, we've made it through the longggggggggg weekend with little Natalie... she is off of the oxygen and is now just inside her "bubble" with the vaporizer.
It's been restless days and completely sleepless nights and Natalie is still gasping to get enough air into her tiny lungs.
We're not out of the woods yet, but I feel like the antibiotics are beginning to go to work for her.
She's been so week.... but today... she FINALLY was able to sit up on her own!! She looks just awful, but she's fighting so hard!! This afternoon we even got a little "yap" out of her!
Keeping her hydrated and fed has been still a tough issue... and I thank you for the tip below.... I did mix up a little batch last night and have been feeding it to her via syringe throughout the night and she's taken some today as well.
I want to thank you all once more for continuing to send up prayers for our girl.... you haven't given up - and neither has she!!

I am so glad that Natalie is doing better! She is such a pretty little girl! Please keep us posted! :)

Look at that sweet little one. Prayer's coming that Natalie continues to
improve and be well. She's so tiny!

Still praying for Natalie! Hope she continues to improve.:thumbup: to you for taking such good care of her.

One step forward
 

I'm so glad to hear that little Natalie is doing better. Every little step forward is a good sign. You are doing such a good job taking care of her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and her.

Glad to hear she's doing better. :hands: :hands:

Update?
 

Hi Dena,

I have been thinking about Baby Natlie, how is she doing today? I hope all is well, we hadn't heard anything in a couple of days. Still keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers.

Oh, I hope precious Natalie is doing better. She is beautiful.

Glad to hear Natalie is improving. She's got a lot of spunk in her tiny, little body and is adorable:) . Keep fighting, sweet baby girl. Sending prayers to help her make it thru.

Oh my, such a tiny baby. She is precious. Sending warm healing thoughts your way...

Hi Everyone!!

We are SO thankful for all of the good thoughts and prayers sent up for our baby Natalie!!

I'm sorry it's been a while since posting but caring for this little one along with the rest of our crew has kept me constantly on my toes!!

I am so excited to say that it looks like Natalie is on her way to a full recovery!!!! She's still quite congested but it seems like it's coming up out of her lungs and is now into her tiny little nose, giving her quite a big girl sniffle but a far less threatening situation!! She is so full of spirit and gives the most incredible fight, you'd think she was a 90 lb pitbull!!!

She still looks a bit frail.... and has lost a couple of ounces... from 25 ounces, down to just 22 ounces right now... but she started eating a bit on her own last night (just meats, she won't take anything else) and she'll drink water on her own with no vomiting.... I've taken her outside a couple of times today for some fresh air and she's wanted to get down and potty..... so YAY!!! We're getting there!!

She's still on the meds of course, but has been off of the oxygen now for a few days and no longer needs the vaporizer continuously... which thrills the both of us, since she is now able to snuggle down with Mama in the bed where she belongs!!

Her ears still have a bit of a blue tinge to them, but she's clearly breathing better and has started moving around a little more, so both the lack of oxygen and blood circulation issues are less troublesome.............. it's a good day!!

We've taken the whole "sock sweater" idea (that I was SO enthralled with last week, haha!) and were able to fashion, a little "bodysuit" that serves not only as a warmer, but a decongestant as well.... we took two of the smallest socks we could find around the house, sewed them together after securing the neck and leg holes - - then we just took a little bit of white rice, (like those little microwavable rice filled heat packs) and secured a nice full layer to the inside of the "suit" with a tule type fabric so the rice couldn't move all around or gather in one spot.... added a wide "lip" inside to stick in a thin layer of mint leaves and put the whole thing together!!

We're able to pop the suit in the microwave for a few seconds and slip it on over Natalie's head and it gives her about an hour's worth of perfect warmth at a time, surrounding her little chest and along with the mint, (which we can easily remove and replentish as needed) serves as a wonderful decongestant without having to keep her confined to her "bubble" with the vaporizer or oxygen. It works beautifully and allows her to wander around, for good blood circulation!

We're not ready to get so brave as to venture into the bath just yet... even though she DESPERATELY needs one!!! - - but I think in a couple of days, she'll be strong enough to start getting back to our normal routine!

Here she is today in her "medsuit" - - still not fancy, but MUCH happier!!

She's sleeping now, so I think I have some time to catch up on some reading... I see TONS of new posts I've yet to read!!!

Thanks once more to ALL of you!!

:hands: :hands: :hands: :hands:

Good morning sweet Natalie. Lucy and I are so happy to hear you are feeling better! :)

Way to go, Natalie!:cheer:

I'm so glad to hear Baby Natalie is doing so much better. Still sending prayers your way.

Baby Natalie is so precious:love:! Prayers going up for her full recovery:hands:

The med suit you made her is so clever, way to GO!!!!:thumbup:

I am so happy to hear she is doing better. She is a little doll.

So glad to hear that Natalie is feeling better. I will keep the prayers going her way to a full and fast recovery... :)

aww She definitely looks 110% better.So glad to hear shes doing good.Keep us posted until sweet natalie is fully recovered.:woof:

Awww.....Natalie looks SO much better than the last photo you posted! She is so precious! Little girl, you get well soon so you can fit into that new party dress you got not too long ago! Prayers for a very swift recovery and no sickness or injury ever again!

Ahhhh...precious little one, Natalie you are an inspiration...keep up the fight and spirit. I will keep up the thoughts and prayers. Get well soon baby girl, we are wishing and hoping for a full and total recovery. Magnificent job on the sock/med suit...brilliant!!!

I'm so glad she is doing better. She is so precious looking. You are a good mom :)

Oh Natalie! You are beautiful and precious!! I am so glad that you are doing better. Woof! -Gizmo :love: :luvu:

Oh I want to hug her (gently) so BAD!!!!!!!!!!! Stay well, Baby!!

Ahhhh sweety Iam so happy you are better, your mommy really spoils you;) I dont blame her, you are so stinking cute;) ;)

Natalie, You are one very cute, sweet, and loved little girl. Not only by your mommy but all of us Yorkie lovers here on YT. My boy Winston thinks you are all it...he sends lots of puppy kisses...and you don't have to share them with anybody else...they're all for you. Keep on getting better and fatter, you're doing a great job, you've been through so much in your tiny life. I will keep the prayers coming, we all want you well...so you can really run and play like a Yorkie should. Hugs to your mommy for all she does for you...Get well quick...okay?

Oh, Natalie, you precious precious little girl! We're all so glad to hear that you are feeling better and getting healthier! You gave us all quite a scare and your poor Mama! I bet she's so happy right now, you could ask for the moon and I bet she'd go get it for you, LOL;) . I think you look beautiful in your sister's sweater and Max sends you lots of doggie kisses and says to keep taking your medicine like a big girl and you'll be back to normal in no time! Keep on eating so you get big and strong too! And don't feel too badly; Max is in severe need of a bath too, but his Mom is being lazy today so he's going to wait til tomorrow (and he's very happy about that, LOL!). Keep up the good work, sweet girl!

Miss Natalie, you are such a pretty girl and I'm SO happy that you are getting betters:kiss: Your Momma loves you a whole bunch, and guess what?! Everyone here at YT does too;)

Keep taking your medicine, baby!

I hope she grows stronger with each passing day.She sure is a little darling.so precious!