Thanks Hon,
I am taking her for retesting in a few days and I pray:hands: the blood levels will return to normal. This little girl is truly the light of my life, and I just want her to be happy and healthy.
Lauren:)

Note: I was SO happy to do the pics for you:D

Just checking in to see if Mango is doing alright...will keep you and she in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing and hoping all is well, and her test results come back all within normal limits next time. Hugs to you Lauren...and kisses for Mango...

Thanks Kathy,
I'm really concerned tonight. Part of her symptoms has been constipation. She made one tiny poop yesterday morning, and nothing since then. I am worried about some kind of obstruction. The Vet told me to add a half tsp of Corn Oil to her food, but it has not prompted her to go.
Lauren

Has she been eating the same amount of food? If she's eating okay, and her vomit doesn't consist of any food, just the yellow bile, foamy stuff...hmmmm, I'll say a prayer that she makes a good poop...and soon. Poor little Mango, being sick is no fun for either of you.

Have she poop yet? :confused: I hope she did:aimeeyork

Oh no Lauren! So Mango still isn't 100%?!?! Any sign of a good ol' poop yet ;) :p :D ?? (Only on YT would this NOT be a weird question :rolleyes: :eek: )!!

Any news Lauren? Any poops?:p Hoping for good news. Have you tried the pumplin? - it works for the runs and constipation - some sort of stabilizer.

Did Jack have a good trip to Australia? You must be so glad to have him back.
My Kevin goes to Botswana on Sunday for a week again:( I'm hoping to have Coffee sorted out before he goes.

Holding thumbs for Mango,
Hugs,

Lisa, Ha! Ha!I know - toooo funny....we're like Mommies with their toddlers, discussing bowel movements:D.
The Vet's suggestion of a half tsp of corn oil seems to have worked somewhat, although she is pooping out round little balls... too weird.
She does seem much better today, especially because Jack returned from Australia. He was there for a family function. He left Wednesday and came back this morning. Mango went totally beserk when she saw him - had zoomies galore:animal37, in between leaping on his head to give zillions of kisses, followed by another round of demented zoomies....too cute.
I just hope the excitement doesn't set off the vomiting again.

Have you and Matt finished the big move yet??
Hugs,
Lauren

Hi Sheilagh,
Jack's trip was great. Funny you should say Kevin is going to Botswana - in April of this year, Jack took his Dad on a Grand Safari tour; they went to Savuti, Muchenji (I'm sure I spelled those all wrong) and Chief's Camp. Have you heard of them? The pictures were so amazing. It was a wonderful experience for them, and definitely the last year his Dad could have done that, as he is really getting up there in years.

I wish you luck with your little Coffee today,
Lauren:D

P.S. I just noticed your expression -"holding thumbs" and had to giggle. I still use it all the time, but I hardly ever hear it in the USA.... for all you Yankees - it means "hoping for the absolute best outcome".....and that concludes our South African lesson for the day.

LOL! I can only imagine Mango's zoomies when Jack walked through that door! Now...were you zooming around just as much? We wouldn't want Jack to think Mango loved him more...:p :D !

Matt and I are officially staying at the new house now, but we're still getting stuff moved over from the old house (how come everything seems to multiply when it comes time to move it????). Matt and 2 guys from our fish store moved the fish tank on Saturday, and we only lost 1 fish, so that's a HUGE relief! Especially after seeing that they were all on their side and looking VERY bad when he put them back in the tank. We expected to lose ALL of them at that point, so we are counting our blessings on that one!! Matt is very sore (a 240-gallon tank is HEAVY...even minus the water), but we finally have some help on the way as we have 2 friends coming in this weekend to help us - 1 from San Francisco and 1 from San Diego. He and I already moved a lot of the big stuff with just the 2 of us, but it is a relief that he'll have some help with the rest of the heavy stuff, as a lot of it is just too much for me to be much good with. You should've seen us carrying out the huge king-sized mattress by ourselves. It must've been a sight! While they are bringing more stuff over, I will be working at the house to get the stuff put away that's already there. So...hopefully it will be done soon! And then you and Mango have to come over and check out Sukoshi's room in person!!!

Greta,
yep,one teeny weeny one that came out like little marbles.I just wish I could figure out what is causing this. Their little digestive systems are so sensitive.
Give your girls a smoosh for me,
Lauren:)

I have heard of those places, never been there myself, only been to Gabarone, Kevin goes to Botswana a lot on business, I only go with if it's a one or two night stay, hate leaving my babies behind. He travels all over Africa, lucky *&^$( I could go with more often as skinkid all grown up but now the furkids need their mama!

By the way, does "our" coffee taste the same as your coffee? Someone on here wants to know.
We were in the States 18 years ago and I can't really remember:confused: I'm sure it is the same. When last were you here.

Hugs,
Sheilagh.

I am the same - the skinkid is grown up and out the house, but now I hate leaving my babies when I go away.
The coffee here is wonderful, a bit stronger I think than the South African blends. Starbucks is my favorite, although my absolute best still is good old S.A. tea - nothing to beat that. Mom brings me bags and bags of "5 Roses" when she comes here; same with the chocolate - I can never get enough and hoard it when she brings some. Nobody is my house dares eat from my stash of lekker South African chocolates:p.
I haven't been back to S.A. for over 2 years. Last time I stayed in Johannesburg for a few days, and then went with my Mom to visit the cousins in Cape Town. I love it there; I still think it is the MOST beautiful place on earth. Argh! now you're making me miss my HomeLand even more.
Totsiens! Slaap goed;)
Lauren:D

YAY-Mango pooped!! hahahaha.;) :p

glad she's feeling more like herself..kisses, zoomies, and all!!:D

Hey there Lauren...I prayed for poop...how weird is that??? Tonight I'll pray for a normal poop, I guess I have to be very specific with the man upstairs.
Glad to hear hubby is home...and Mango was thrilled to see him...as were you, I'm sure. Did I read that right you have a hoard of chocolates? I've never had a South African chocolate...will you share, or must I come to your house and hunt them down myself? I'd love to meet you...what a wonderful reason to go to sunny California!!! It actually snowed here yesterday, and yes Winston and I were outside "playing" in it...woohoo...what fun!
Now come on Mango...poop for mommy!!! It'll make her very happy...and I just know you've got it in ya...literally