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Mom2BabyNatalie · 10-20-2007, 07:43 AM

THANK YOU everyone, for your warm wishes and prayers!!
Natalie is doing better this morning and is out of intensive care and off of the oxygen.
We've just brought her home and her tests look pretty good but are conclusive of bacterial pneumonia - - - which the doctor suspects may be secondary to aspiration of megaesophagus, given her refusal to eat solid foods - but that is not yet confirmed and she will be re-checked on Monday to follow up.
Another suspected cause of the pneumonia could be related to the distemper / influenza (5-way) vaccination that she received a couple of days ago.
Regardless of the cause, the symptoms are hopefully now under control and I currently have Natalie in her draped bassinet with the vaporizer - which is providing her some relief. Her little ears are still blue but her breathing is not as shallow or distressed.
The Dr. has her on two antibiotics and regular syringe feedings - so I pray for a restful day for my little one.... it's been a long night!
Thank you all once more..... your words, kindness and prayers are appreciated more than you know!
Keep them coming!! I'll update you on our angel as changes arise!

God bless - -

Judy in Waco · 10-20-2007, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the update. I'm so glad she's doing better.

crb · 10-20-2007, 08:27 AM

So sorry to hear about your precious little Natalie...I will keep her in my prayers tonight.

RMKC · 10-20-2007, 08:32 AM

ooooh, i am praying for your precious tiny baby, and hope she feels better soon !

autumn star · 10-20-2007, 08:43 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Natalie. We will keep her in our thoughts!!!

babychanel · 10-20-2007, 10:38 AM

Im so glad to hear she is doing better.I will continue to pray for her fast recuperation!

littlewhip · 10-20-2007, 10:39 AM

So glad she is better, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

irishmamma78 · 10-20-2007, 10:43 AM

so glad shes feeling better keep us updated

EmrldShdwQueen · 10-20-2007, 10:44 AM

Oh I'm so glad she's doing better...I hope she continues to improve. Poor little baby, I know it must be scary for her, and for you! Our prayers are with you!

saphire · 10-20-2007, 11:30 AM

Prayers coming your way.

I hope she continues to improve.

Mom2BabyNatalie · 10-20-2007, 11:34 AM

I want to thank everyone again, for the continued thoughts and prayers...
This has got to be THE most terrible feeling in the world.... having to sit by and watch your baby (whether 2-legged or four) when she is SO sick, and be completely helpless to heal her.

We are back at home once more - after Natalie's ability to breathe worsened yet again. This time, we're home with a tiny make-shift oxygen tent setup brought out by our veterinarian and Natalie will remain enclosed in her "bubble" 'round the clock for at least the next 24 hours.
She's refusing liquids and of course there is now the risk of dehydration, so I have to syringe feed her fluid (which I'm TERRIFIED she will asperate on and add to the problems in her lungs!!).... drop by drop, it's going in... and she's keeping it down... so thank GOD for that!!
As far as eating - she never eats anything but boiled chicken on her own anyway as she's just an EXTREMELY picky girl.... so as I've mentioned before, I syringe (force) feed her baby foods when she's not interested in eating on her own. Today of course, she won't touch her chicken - but her stomach seems to be tolerating the soft foods I've given her, so we're okay in that aspect.
You don't know how calming it is to just be able to come here and know that you all are out there somewhere sending up prayers to strengthen our baby.
The house is quiet... it's just the dogs and I .... the kids are off to their dad's for the fall break.... my room mate is out with her family from out of town.... and it's true what they say.... "silence is deafening"...
I know that SO many little ones face far more desperate medical situations than this every day... and I can't even imagine how I'd handle such things... but this... this, for most dogs - would be "an easy fix".... so it's hard to even consider the reality that we could actually lose our baby from something so common...
She may be small.... but she's a FIGHTER!!! So I know we'll get through this just fine!

And look..................... she's FINALLY fallen asleep!!! The first time in HOURS!!!

Will update later......... thanks, thanks, thanks to everyone!!!

nvnvgirl · 10-20-2007, 12:43 PM

Oh, my goodness! How absolutely terrifying this must be for you! I'm so sorry, and I will keep you and Natalie in my prayers. It's just incredible what can happen!! I wish I could be there and give you both a great big hug! But my prayers will have to do....bless you both, and my Baby Natalie improve each minute that goes by!!!!

Tissy · 10-20-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

As far as eating - she never eats anything but boiled chicken on her own anyway as she's just an EXTREMELY picky girl.... so as I've mentioned before, I syringe (force) feed her baby foods when she's not interested in eating on her own. Today of course, she won't touch her chicken - but her stomach seems to be tolerating the soft foods I've given her, so we're okay in that aspect.

Don't want to add to your worry but be careful of the dreaded hypoglycemia. This is a formula from someone here that I have copied so I will always have it handy.....my baby slipped into a coma and scared the #%@ outta me!

1/2 cup half and half (someone else suggested using goat milk)
1/2 cup baby rice cereal
1 jar meat baby food, anything but turkey
1 tsp. karo or pancake syrup

Mix together and add a little water if it's too thick for the syringe. Give approximately 2-4 cc's every hour (depending on size), then when the pup is doing better, you can increase the amount and decrease the frequency. After a day or two of this, as long as they are eating this on their own, gradually add softened kibble or canned food and slowly decrease the baby mixture until they are eating the food. Should take a week or so to do the change, to avoid upsetting their tummy.

wemple2 · 10-20-2007, 09:15 PM

We will keep your precious little girl in our thoughts and prayers, wish her well and wish you the strength to endure...please keep us updated, hugs...

YorkieShadow · 10-20-2007, 09:17 PM

Im just now seeing this thread, Im so glad she is feeling a little better. keeping her in my Thoughts and prayers.

10-20-2007, 07:43 AM	#16
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	THANK YOU everyone, for your warm wishes and prayers!! Natalie is doing better this morning and is out of intensive care and off of the oxygen. We've just brought her home and her tests look pretty good but are conclusive of bacterial pneumonia - - - which the doctor suspects may be secondary to aspiration of megaesophagus, given her refusal to eat solid foods - but that is not yet confirmed and she will be re-checked on Monday to follow up. Another suspected cause of the pneumonia could be related to the distemper / influenza (5-way) vaccination that she received a couple of days ago. Regardless of the cause, the symptoms are hopefully now under control and I currently have Natalie in her draped bassinet with the vaporizer - which is providing her some relief. Her little ears are still blue but her breathing is not as shallow or distressed. The Dr. has her on two antibiotics and regular syringe feedings - so I pray for a restful day for my little one.... it's been a long night! Thank you all once more..... your words, kindness and prayers are appreciated more than you know! Keep them coming!! I'll update you on our angel as changes arise! God bless - - __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!!

10-20-2007, 08:21 AM	#17
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thanks for the update. I'm so glad she's doing better. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

10-20-2007, 08:32 AM	#19
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	ooooh, i am praying for your precious tiny baby, and hope she feels better soon ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

10-20-2007, 10:39 AM	#22
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	So glad she is better, you are in my thoughts and prayers. __________________

10-20-2007, 10:43 AM	#23
irishmamma78 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 281 Blog Entries: 1	so glad shes feeling better keep us updated __________________ Megan Mommy to my sweet Scarlett Oriana and her new main man Skyler

10-20-2007, 08:27 AM	#18
crb Luvin' 6 Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bryan/College Station, TX Posts: 1,606	So sorry to hear about your precious little Natalie...I will keep her in my prayers tonight.

10-20-2007, 08:43 AM	#20
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	I am so sorry to hear about Natalie. We will keep her in our thoughts!!!

10-20-2007, 10:38 AM	#21
babychanel Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: miami florida Posts: 266	Im so glad to hear she is doing better.I will continue to pray for her fast recuperation!

10-20-2007, 10:44 AM	#24
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	Oh I'm so glad she's doing better...I hope she continues to improve. Poor little baby, I know it must be scary for her, and for you! Our prayers are with you!

10-20-2007, 11:30 AM	#25
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Prayers coming your way. I hope she continues to improve. __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

10-20-2007, 12:43 PM	#27
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	Oh, my goodness! How absolutely terrifying this must be for you! I'm so sorry, and I will keep you and Natalie in my prayers. It's just incredible what can happen!! I wish I could be there and give you both a great big hug! But my prayers will have to do....bless you both, and my Baby Natalie improve each minute that goes by!!!! __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

10-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#29
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	We will keep your precious little girl in our thoughts and prayers, wish her well and wish you the strength to endure...please keep us updated, hugs... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

10-20-2007, 09:17 PM	#30
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Im just now seeing this thread, Im so glad she is feeling a little better. keeping her in my Thoughts and prayers.