9/8 Garland AMPS 232 +4 288 PMPS 395

What a day so far. Sorry I havent been online this morning. YESTERDAY

So Garland had a good number this morning, then I go and mess it up w a mostly fur shot ohmygod_smile She flinched and swatted me when I poked her (which she NEVER does) and it startled me so much I flinched, and the needle came out for the last half of the shot. ohmygod_smile -->> Did the 2.75 bc her numbers were lower than they had been. Doing the 3.0 tonight as suggested though

And It may be time for a good uplifting pep talk for me guys. I am feeling annoyed yesterday and today with the tube feeds. I feel like my life revolves around them. sigh....Examples: I had to make my kids leave the zoo early yesterday bc I had to come home and tube feed her. Then this morning I had to decline an invite to a wedding next weekend bc its out of town and I wouldnt have had anyone to take care of her.The whole annoyance and mess of the entire process, clean up. Its just stuff like that, and is building up over the last month... Its totally worth it in the end, I know that. But Im just feeling a little down today. It will pass, Im sure LOL

Some good news, shes gaining weight. Shes up about 3 oz. :smile:

Have a fabulous Thursday everyone !

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Violet,
I've been wondering how that kind of stuff hasn't already gotten to you. You're one amazing lady. There are LOTS AND LOTS of people watching everything you've done and done more for THEIR cats because of it. You're not just saving Garland's life, you're saving other cats too....given the same situation, I'm not sure if I could have done everything you've done and keep doing. I read your daily updates to cure a negative mood. I joined just a couple of weeks or so before you first posted so have held my breath, cried, danced and prayed every step of the way. I've watched each video with tears of joy running down my face AND pride in 'knowing' YOU, her bean....

BIG HUGE Hugs Lady,

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You are allowed to feel discouraged. I promise you in the following years and you look at her you will still feel amazement and awww and think every time how worth it it was. Every lost wink of sleep and tear shed. I was grateful with Maverick and every single day I had with him was a gift. Two and a half years of cuddles and purrs and meows and belly kisses. We tube fed for ten weeks. I would have done it for 50 weeks if I meant more time with him. I lost him way too early due to a clot. Tube feeding is draining - emotionally and physically but it won't be permanent. Just tell her you love her and she is worth it. And have a glass of wine.

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My heart goes out to you Violet and you are allowed to vent. You have done an absolutely amazing job with Garland and have sacrificed a lot to do it. You will look back on this and realize that you did everything you could possibly do and that Garland appreciated it. We've all been there, though not to the extent you are. Just know I am thinking about you and hope you are able to do something, however small it may be, for yourself.

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Thank you! I needed a few uplifting words today I just hated having to call my friend to tell her I coudnt make it to the wedding. But its all worth it in the end

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Violet - You truly are an amazing bean. We've all felt discouraged and frustrated at times...and most of us haven't been through an ounce of what you've been through! Aside from all that you've done for Garland herself, also remember what an incredible lesson in compassion and caring you are demonstrating to your kids. They will be amazing people because of all that they've learned from you and Garland.

Have a wonderful evening!

Amy

Hello!
It's been a rough month for you, no doubt about it. Thanks to your perseverance Garland is getting better every day.
After all is said and done, you won't regret the sacrifices you made in order for Garland to regain her health and her life.
Chin up!

Oh Violet....I so know where you are with this. We had to tube feed a kitty for 5 months...he had liver cancer. He had a peg tube. I was so exhausted at one point that I was taking a bandage off him and accidentally cut his tube so then only a small amount of it protruded out of his side. What you have done is daunting for a person who only has the kitty to deal with. Add in FD, two children, a spouse, a life.....you have done so incredibly phenomenal and the fact that you have been WILLING to do it....amazing. What true, pure love you have for her. I'm only saying that because I think that alot of people, once they have children, tend to put the kitty on the backburner and if the kitty gets sick....well, there's a "shot" for that. Sad but true. But not you. You are my hero.

Sweet Violet,
you are my hero and I don't think I am alone .... go back to your first posts, so afraid and very fearful what to do. You took all that panic and look what you did!! you saved Garlands life, yes you did!! but do you know the best part? (well not the best of course there is Garland

Over 4,000 people have read those posts and I would imagine among them were people who were/are dealing with their own fears .... and what did they learn?? that anything you put your heart and soul into, can have a wonderful outcome.

So you didn't just do this for Garland (although that is the important part) you ended up doing this for all of us who have been privileged enough to follow your heroic journey. I for one felt your pain and anguish every step of the way .... I often think of you and your prideful struggle, you have been an inspiration!!! and not just to me!

So go ahead and dump!! you deserve it! but what I would like you to do when you get a moment :lol: is go back and read some of your beginning posts, I think it will make you feel better .... you are truly amazing.

And bookmark this post when you need a boost. You and Garland are my heroes also. It is a good description of how I feel when I read your updates. Even heroes get the blues