No ill effects from the bug bait - I really think it must have been my non epi boy Blue who got into it.  the reason I think this? there was plastic left - Mason would have probably ate the plastic.

 

Recently I've noticed a lot of epi's losing their battles - its tough - and i notice it kind of happens in waves. Is it the moon, Is it solar storms, what is it... Its like work - even at work I notice waves of increased preemie births... curious - and i know there are a lot of theories out there..and one more probably won't make any difference and I'm sure others have already thought of it. ....oh well... keep up the research and keep up the faith we can fix this.

 

I've now seen a child have a seizure - and i knew what that mother was feeling - that scared helpless feeling and I knew what to say and how to help - well as much as I could. so you think ....things happen for a purpose... just wish sometimes they didn't. did I learn how to help mason so i could help this parent cope better? I dont know..but it felt good to be able to help in a small way.

 

 

well all is well - he still gets that spazy look and suck that duck toy - and I wonder if something else is going on in that head of his.

okay so it's a good thing I don't write much on this blog.... if I did that means we were still in the scary stage of canine epilepsy or like many I know that have to deal with seizures very often - we're the lucky ones.....

 

Tonight we came home from dinner at my parents to find little bits of plastic all over the kitchen floor - have no idea what it is..... did my research and realize one of them had gotten into some old bug bait - we had left the laundry door open (that won't happen again).  We don't know which dog and the fact Mason is prone to anything abnormal setting him off - I had a short burst of panic then did my reserach - they were acting fine so I knew I could breathe and find some answers. $60 to call the animal poison control line - so forget that - I went online for answers. Apparently the biggest concern was if they had ate the plastic. They did not but Dave is going to watch for constipation and abdominal pain just in case. Both dogs are over 70 pounds - that was definitely in our favor tonight.   So I gave them burnt toast (I had read that since we didn't have active charcol - and mashed potatoes - a bit of milk as well.  We'll have to watch them for toxic symptoms but so far so good. I also gave them rescue remedy - and so now they're pretty much zoned out. Mason woke up and gave me an evil look saying "I know you drugged me". I wish I had the camera for that one.

 

So it's been probably 2 hours and they're doing fine. The information online says it'll take 30 hours to get out of their bodies but so far so good. I'll be back online sooner than later if there is an issue but I don't expect it at this point.

 

all is well and so far seizure free since May (knock on wood). 

Well things have been going very well! Actually the last full moon I didn't even give him Pb at all - and he was fine. I think to the key to Mason's seizures is keeping him somewhat calm - calm as you can get for a husky!  But I had to get online today to share something funny. Since it's cooler, the boys are much more active and love to go on their walks. It was after 10 before we went out last night - we have to walk later and later since I have two little hooligans - and since I no longer have the weight advantage of these two they can drag me wherever they choose - it's best not to run into anyone else while walking!  So we're at the house and our neighbors have automatic sprinklers - Mason saw they were on and so they drag me to the neighbor's yard where Mason decides to stand over the sprinkler and let it spray his underside for a good few minutes - I was doubled over laughing cause I couldn't move him off the sprinkler to save my life!!! LOL okay so if you don't find that funny - I guess you had to be there to see how he was standing and that face! LOL  I bet that really cooled him off!  I normally wipe his paws, wash his face and wet his belly as soon as we get inside the house - but I didn't have to wash his belly last night!

 

He turns 5 years old this week - Friday! It's hard to imagine that my little boy is grown now.  I can honestly say I truly believe he has lost weight since starting the Solid Gold food and the green beans daily - He must feel better as well - he is more playful and loves to play when I get home - and runs a bit more in the yard with Blue - he sitll doesn't have the energy Blue has and gets wore out pretty fast - seems pretty typical for an epi from what I hear.  He is such a momma's boy!  The biggest issue right now is that Blue constantly licks Mason's face - Mason hates it - and bites him to stop and he just keeps licking and licking and licking - no matter how much we tell Blue to stop he just keeps going.  Not sure if I mentioned here on Mason's blog about Blue - the vet says he isn't the smartest dog in the pack and with his eyes not being totally focused - he acts pretty much on instinct and he is difficult to train due to that - so he acts then maybe listens....so training him has been pretty impossible - he does what he does - barks, sniffs, whatever - like I said Hooligan! But I love 'em both!

 

I finally ended up losing it with one of my neighbors the other night - he always lets his dogs run loose while he jogs the neighborhood - well both of his dogs were in my yard - on my porch and Blue went bonkers of course - so I yelled some not so nice things out the window.  I've printed out the leash law from the town's website and I do plan to put in in his door - hopefully I'll get by there soon.

 

Well I'm in clinic and our first patient is here so I better sign off for today. Hopefully I can keep this updated a bit more than I have - but it's now time to plan Halloween - yep having a party this year - and we'll see how it goes with the boys and lots of people....should be quite the blog the day after! LOL

 

until next time..... all is well...!

Well nothing new to tell...kind of. Mason was on the Pb while I was out at MB this weekend to enjoy the Hard Rock Park. The food begging I come back to is a bit of a pain though.  And to think last week he was just starting to calm down while eating again - he acutally walked away from his bowl the other day with food in it.... that hasn't happened since this all started.

 

The trip to the Hard Rock Park was awesome - check out the blog - they gave us special seating and I partied...I did miss my boys but I had the best time at that park yet! 

 

Check out www.hardrockparkblog.com/?p=692 for info on what a great time I had and see if you can find me in the pic! LOL

 

had a wonderful time!!!!!  Glad to be home to my boys too! Mason was so loving today too - I've had to many kisses i can't count 'em.  Next big event will be Halloween - hope to have a party at the house and that with the tricker treaters should be an interesting night with my epi!

 

So It's a full moon today. Mason started acting strange - what I consider not himself Thursday so we started giving him his low dose of Pb a day early than I had intended. Seems fine now but very very very active - Mason hasn't been this active in years it seems - but I love it. We had a wild night Thursday night considering neighborhood hooligans - well one of them was on our back porch - they must have assumed I live alone - wrong so I guess my husband scared the crap out of him when he caught him on our back porch (inside our fence).... lucky he didn't get shot.  No we didn't call the cops - hello - if you know the situation with the neighbor you know I don't trust the assholes - okay so not all of 'em are like that but..... he/they have ruined my trust in protection.  I wouldn't trust them with a dead animal much less my life.  I hate it when I get off topic like that - anyways we would have had to give Mason the extra Pb just due to the excitement of the night i guess. it's got my whole schedule off course now....

 

but back to my babies...

So apparently today on the k9 epilepsy list I got a fantastic link that shows space weather!!!  i guess it's spaceweather.com - and there is going to be a solar stream to hit earth on the 18th so it looks like i'llk keep my Mace on the Pb a couple of extra days just to be on the safe side. No matter what canine epilepsy is something that you continue to learn with - and questions - and research. I'm shocked at the information out there and the amount of stuff a vet doesn't tell you or prepare you for. It is really up to the owner to be the advocate and do the dirty work of finding info out. It's a shame to be honest - too bad vets aren't like regular doctors and have specialities...

 

And I can say this hundreds of times but i'm so happy we decided to go to the holistic vet. We've started paying attention to holistic care for us as well and it pays to ask questions and do the research - amazing stuff. There is a wonderful store in Arlington Village - Natural Goodness - they're so helpful and i highly recommend them.

 

so ..... keep a journal - watch the moon phases and now watch for space weather!  one more thing to follow - it's a never ending journey canine epilepsy - but the benefits of all the hard work at times can be very rewarding. Mason is more young at heart, playful and overall in better health than he has ever been. Blue besides now he seems to have caught Mason's allergies and ear issues - is doing much better with his hip - and is now jumping on our bed! I'm telling you the holistic way is the best way - he only takes certain vitamins a day and gets massages and now he jumps on the bed - WOW... amazing stuff.

 

For the owners who have to deal the the seizures so often and more severe than Mason - my heart and thoughts go out to each of you - I know how scary it can be and i worry constantly that my boy may get beat by the "beast" any day.... stay strong and know that your love and caring is all they ever want.

 

okay storm watcher of space going to work now. :)

 

 

Well we got back home to our babies  it seems as if they missed us - even if it was for one night :)

 

Mom had to give Mason some Pb just because we weren't home and of course she noticed the HUNGER - it can be so bad at times. I even caught the little wolf child in my purse this morning chewing on a empty  gum wrapper cause he thought it was food.  Needless to say they are both outside for a bit while I catch up on email and sort pictures.

 

Mason did get sick - too many beans or just plan missing his parents we won't know. We cut his dinner in half last night just to make sure it wasn't more serious and to watch him. he seems fine today - like I said before he was in the purse. Blue missed us and well maybe he just missed his dad - It was Dave's first time away since May. It was so nice to get away and not have to worry about the boys - we missed them and we talked about them constantly - just like having kids....but it was so NICE not to have to deal with everything.

 

I'm glad to be back with my boys though - now time to straighten up and get things taken care of around here - not much on the agenda todayfor a change - still need to exercise and go row and maybe go see our neighbor - I feel like I haven't seen her in ages and i miss her!

 

so all in all - the mini vacation was much much much needed and we enjoyed it and I'm so very thankful to my parents for watching out for my babies - sorry she didn't get much sleep - it was cooler here for a change and of course Mason wanted to be in or out - whatever fit his moodiness....

 

did i forget to tell you he can be moody? LOL

 

Sometimes it's just impossible to limit the excitement in our house!!

 

So here I sit worried that Blue is going to bust though the frong window. Mason - nope not concerned - he doesn't seem to have that prey instinct at all. I guess it's from him playing with a cat when he was a puppy.

 

So are you wondering what's up yet?

 

 

A BUNNY RABBIT!!!!

 

yep, a bunny is out the frong window and it's been a staring match for about 30 minutes - the darn thing is just sitting there - like nothing bothers it. Dave said he about walked on it the other day so I guess you can say the darn thing is now used to us?????? He is quite cute but so small and lean. there are rabbits everywhere in our neighborhood - which is kind of weird to be honest - but this little one seems to live here. I think we finally blocked it out of our garden so now it eats the flowers out front - which to be honest - that's fine with us.

 

So it continues - Blue is going crazy and wants to get it and Mason just sits there - so honestly - I think he'll be fine - it's Blue I need to worry about tonight  - that's new!

 

I had to share... :)  I just went to get the camera and I came back and yep you guessed it - it's gone. (thank goodness)

Grandmama plans to look after the boy this weekend. I think this will be the first time that Dave has spent time away from Mason since his seizure in May.  Both Gp's came over today to learn how to feed the boys - i'ts not easy anymore or just pouring food in a bowl.  And they can be so impatient waiting for their food bowl - well let me correct that - Mason can be impatient - just like his mom I guess. :)

 

So we plan to go for one night to see some friends  - I wish it could be two nights but that isn't fair for my parents to have to look after my boys. They're so good to them as it is  - I dont want to use them ya know.

 

I think it's going to be fine - I'll worry but not too much - at least it's cooling off. I just hope Mason doesn't beg the entire time we're gone - he is hard to say no too sometimes but he has to get that weight off. I think he has lost some pounds.

 

We're in the prcoess of trying to figure out what kind of flea/heartguard medicine  - and of course his vet has Wednesdays off. we've got a couple of weeks before we need to think about it since we make the time span in between last at least 40 days.  Mason does fine with it so far - but there is a new one out there that combines the two and I'm unsure of the details - dave was telling me about it.

 

So lots of things are going on lately - life has been busy and I haven't had much time to write what's up with Mason. Mason and Blue both are very bored bored bored boys.... it's been too hot to even walk them so you know that bored dogs are destructive dogs - well so far so good - but they don't get more than hour outside and they want inside - of course we let them in - they're spoilt and we're proud of it. Mason can't get hot anyways so we're all stuck insdie the house.  Heat seems to be a trigger for him in my opinion.

 

Blue is still loveable as ever. he jumped up on my princess bed last night - normally he waits until I lift him up - granted teh boy is tall but so is my bed. I was going to tell him no but I guess he didn't want to hear it.  Okay so I couldn't tell him to get down after he jumped up! To be honest - he is a good sleeping buddy - he laid down between us at our feet and we all slept - even through a bad storm that rolled through. See told you he was a good sleeping buddy - cause if you know Blue you know he is so scared of storms but I don't even think he woke up.

 

Working out is getting easier - I'm so very addicted to it now. The boys even know if I bring out the medical tape they know i'm about to leave. Granted I try to take them over with me maybe once per week. to give them a little excitement.

 

looking at the news - weather is cooling off - looks like maybe saturday night or sunday morning I should be able to walk the boys.

 

The dogs next door have been barking non stop for months now - odd at the moment I haven't heard them today. I normally can't even open my patio door without hearing what sounds like a kennel over there. So not sure if our emails to vanrack or the hoa board had anything to do with it. we'll see. I don't want to amek them mad - I have to share a lot line with them right?   Now as for the other neighbor across the street - we all know what I wish - well if you know me.

 

people just don't care anymore ....well that's not true. one neighbor picked up a husky and a collie yesterday - and came to our house cause they know i have a husky- there are only 3 in teh neighborhood so it was easy for me to know who it belonged to - I think it was wonderful they came to check if it was my Mason. that really means a lot. I should thank them in the newsgroup I do for our neighborhoods' HOA.

 

well one more work day to go then beachtime and seeing friends! I miss them - they moved away for better jobs - granted I don't blame them but I do miss them!

 

sounds like everyone in the house is settled down and sleeping - I know this cause I don't hear a squeaky toy.  Yes Mason is fascinated with squeaky toys.

 

all is well in Mason's home - tired/sleepy so we're headed off to sleep for the night.

 

so far so good - no seizures - and we're doing okay on the holistc diet, filtered water, and medicine when we need it.  good choice changing vets - best thing I was ever told to do.

 

Thanks for reading..... and caring about our boy!

Well sorry I haven't written much in the last week, but no news is always good news.  He was off the phenobarb about one or two days then we had hot weather and afternoon storms so he was back on a low dose at night - then stressors and the full moon so again last night he didn't get the Pb - and he was fine. He was a bit "fussy" with us all day not sure why.

 

Now the question remains since he is coming off the Pb will he continue to stay so hungry all the time without the medication? I"m slightly curious about that one.

 

I must admit he is acting more puppish at times wants to play every day - he may actually be losing weight. we need to get him on a scale soon - I'm very curious to see if he actually has.  His walks have been limited due to the heat and the fact I can't over do it with him - and I continue to wash his feet when we come in and I automatically wet him down and put him in front of a fan to cool him off - but I won't walk if it's over 80 outside - it's just too hot here with the humidity.

 

So all in all - things are going fine for my Mae Mae!

 

Not much else is going on worth typing here.  If you have questions or want to email - you can always email at smartdiva@suddenlik.net

 

 

 

OMG it's 1207 and it's an eventful day today!

 

Today Mason offically comes off the phenobarb!!! Am I nervous - YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY NERVOUS!

 

Joan gets married today in less than 12 hours!!!! I"m so excited for her! what a day what a day! 

 

got two other wedding gifts bought tonight - and next week me and Lisa take out our friend Jen for her's.  Busy lately!  Mason's mother in law (LOL) has a birthday Sunday too. So we're staying busy - and no economic turn down here with all these gifts..... geez.

 

well I'll have to update you on the Pb change

 

Right now everyone in the house is fast asleep - Mason actually had a run tonight and lasted longer than normal so things are looking good so far... scary but good.

 

well i better get some sleep so I can start my day early.

I got word today that my boy is defnitely missing me :( It's so sad you know! 

I do worry about him but he is in god care.  I hope his dadda plays with him in the floor..hint hint if you're reading this :)

 

So the Park is awesome  - Yes it is small but it's top notch - geared more to kids, young people. It's a bit odd riding coasters by myself but I don't mind all that much. the Zepplin kicked my butt. The fireworks show is worth the $ to see! I'm going to head back out tonight to see Sister Hazel - I dont' even mind not riding anything tonight - unless of course Maximum RPM is working - it wasn't yesterday :(

 

The beach was nice this morning - there are so many people here in Myrtle Beach!!! It's crazy here - no big surprise though right?

 

Relaxing during the hottest part of the day now - may go out and try to find some sandles for this weekend's wedding...the only thing I need.

 

okay not much to tell unless something happens - but so far so good with Mason - we'l find out later how he does with the neighborhood fireworks.

Well I'm spending my first day away from my epi boy :(

 

I've left him in the charge of my hubby - I know he'll be fine but it's not going to stop me from worrying. He probably doesn't realize yet that I'm not coming home yet- thinks i'm at work.

 

So as I enjoy the fun coasters at Hard Rock park in Myrlte Beach - my mind wanders frequently to my son. If he had another seizure after the one in may - I wouldn't be here but since he is doing so well it gave me the courage to leave - I feel I'm getting to comfortable though....like disaster is wating around the corner and I won't be prepared because i've become to content with him turning out okay....yet I know he'll never be the same or truly okay.

 

Tomorrow being the 4th with fireworks parties people - I'm worried about him even more.  He'll be fine I know this being his mother but that feeling of uneasiness never goes away - seizures have changed our lives forever.

 

But on to happy thoughts - the canopy - is no longer a redneck shelter it's up and looks great. Once I get back on my own computer at home I'll post a pick of how good it actually looks.  I'm enjoying the holiday in Myrlte but I'll be home before the weekend is finished - i can't stay too long away from my boys.

 

His walks are going great - lasting longer each time - i'm so proud of him - I haven't seen any weakness in his legs since he went to only a half of a pill a day. Granted tomorrow and saturday he is going to be taking just a wee bit more since I suspect he'l be a bit more stressed than normal.

 

so far all is well  but I'm missing my boy!

Well what a week! 

 

Well for Mason - not too much is new. He is now on a half of a pill in the evenings - which is only 30 instead of the normal 90 he was taking 2x per day. So far he is doing fantastic and appears to be doing so well. His ears are better to and i don't see a steady runny nose any more. Poor Blue he is now on raw meat, and solid gold - but something is getting to his ears now so I'll need to watch him. I hope he isn't allergic to the solid gold - granted if so there are cheaper natural foods out there.

 

So that's it for the boys... as for their mom - me me me - I got a new car!!! that was quite excting since I never had a really brand new one - then it went back today and i got a different one - it's a long story tht doesn't need repeating but you'll see it soon - but no boys allowed...they'll have to ride back in the expo or the stang.

 

so nothing new with Mason is a good thing....

 

me - i'm wiped and don't feel there is enough time in the day to get everything done.

 

all is well - just hot so no walk again tonight - chance of storms..... which i just got his PB in him so he should be fine.... if it gets real bad i'll give him some rescue remedy - that stuff makes them calm and sleepy.

Well nothing to report - it's a good feeling.  I finally wrote my neighbors a note explaining why I iddn't want their kids cutting through my yard - that it excites Blue which excites Mason and we dont need Mason excited very much.  so far so good!

 

other than that - Mason has shown no interest in the new car - and it's not a car he'll be in anyways - maybe cause it looks just like mom's? ??? who knows but they havne't cared.

 

Blue is still looking for bunnies - they're every where!

 

We're really fortunate tonight - our city had a e.coli alert for the water supply in Greenville - since we live outside the city we're on a different water system - thank goodness - I can't imagine buying that much water that my boys go through in a day. My parents will be bringing more home from Myrtle Beach since it's hard to come by around town.

 

so all is well and Mason will no longer be taking a morning pill tomorrow... so we'll see how it goes!  then he'll only be on a half at night...and i'm not sure how i'll be once i get him off entirely...worried i'm sure!

 

thanks for checking on him - I have a cute picture i need to upload - Mason is on the deck napping and Blue is standing guard over him! its too cute. i'll try to remember to put it up soon. I've just been so busy the last few days i can't remember anything!

so far okay with the heat and storms. Granted he stays in and sleeps most days.  We did have to wait til after 10 tonight to take a walk and he was all go for 10 minutes and lagging a bit behind after that. Typical lately but when needed to they'd drag me across peoples' yards. I just don't have the advantage anymore - they can pull me down now.

 

We got back to the house and I pretty much soaked them down with the washcloth after I washed their feet. So at the moment he is laying out on the deck. I'm going to check the weather and see if i can let him stay for a bit outside.

 

Dave plans to spray our trees tomorrow - grrr another story all together. So we'll be washing the boys feet constantly for a few days...oh well it is worth it to make sure Mason doesn't have a seizure.

 

Oh for those who are wondering the part for the canopy shipped today - the lady was so nice and even went to the warehouse to check for  me. Now US cellular on the other hand were complete asses! customer service sucks.  but anyways more of that later this isn't that kind of blog....i just get a bit irriated!

 

So at this point - same old same old and I never get tired of saying that. Of course I still jump at any out of the ordinary sound and I dobut that will ever change to be honest.

 

thanks for checking on the boy! And thanks to friends and coworkers who make a point of asking how my boy is doing. I finally wrote a letter to our neighbors - the ones that keep walking through our fences and let their dogs in to your yards - i was really nice and explained how I can't let that keep happening due to Mason's seizures. I was so mad the other day I put a no tresspassing sign in the yard - like it'll do any good but I can't call the cops without it there. since their dad is an excop he should know that!

 

okay bed time - it's late.

 

He picked up the pace last night on our walk! we got around here in 17 minutes rather than the 23 minutes.... okay for those of you who can probably do it in 5 this is a big thing for us!  He was tired of course when we got back and jumped up on the couch to rest. I took the hound for a good walk/jog and left the epi boy at home for another go around. Poor Blue doesn't get half the exercise he used to and he needed another lap. 

 

Mason woke with such energy today too - talking and fussing me out to get out of bed early. However, once that phenobarb gets into his system  - he becomes one sleepy child.  Right now he is hanging out on the deck under our redneck shelter....oh don't get me started. I should post a pic of that thing! Waiting on a piece from China my butt. The new piece to fix it so we can put up a decent top on this thing should be here in 2 weeks - yea they said that 2 weeks ago!!!!!

 

grrr - target and their online sales. never again!

 

as for an update on me for those that follow - i feel like i hit some type of plateu or something...it's driving me crazy. hopefully a bit of jogging and stability ball will get it going again - have to mix things up - my body gets to used to what i'm doing i guess. I still have so far i want to go with this weight loss thing.

 

So other than that - dad's retired AGAIN - 3rd time is the charm right? LOL I'm glad though and hopefully now he'll spend a lot of his free time in Myrtle - he loves that place. I can't wait to head that way for the 4th. I worry about leaving Mason with Dave - of course he can care for him but I'm the mommy and i just double check everything to make sure his meds are given, he is cool enough, had enough to eat etc...etc..etc. I know the calming exercises, his pressure points and when to give extra meds if needed.

 

yes I'm worried - but do I need to get away - definitely.  It'll be a big step even for me.

 SEE I TOLD YOU - REDNECK SHELTER!!!!!! It's suppose to look like this!  The middle bracket is bent and we're still waiting for the replacement piece!

 

Oh here is some of Mason after the phenobarb gets into his system. Granted they sleep during the days but he just gets so wiped out! And of course Blue, his protector. Isn't that just the sweetest thing - to know they fight over most things but he really does look out for his brother when he isn't feel well. I love that sweet Plott hound!

 

today we hit a milestone! one month seizure free!!! Mason continues to eat his surf and turf daily - Solid Gold Holistique, raw meat, and string beans or peas daily. He gets a piece of fat free cheese with his phenobarb - and the occasional dinner treat - no where near what he used to eat. We moved his meals to 9am and 5:30.  So I'll weigh him at the end of July and if he hasn't lost weight then we'll move his other meal up to 4pm since the vet said their metabolism ends around 4 or 5 daily.  So we'll see if that doesn't work I'll probalby request a thyroid test.

 

So the switch to Dr. Mclawhorn was a good decision! Highly recommend him.  Mason still has a high potential seizures but we try to manage daily and keep his threshold pretty high. We were worried a couple of times and I cooled him down - the other night he started walking 30 minutes pretty good - a bit easier than when we started. He still seems to have some right hind leg weakness and appears to have lost some word recognition and his behavior - well lets just say he is more of a wolf than he ever was. I get bit - never breaks the skin but he realizes it right away.... he is a bit more spontaneous - which maybe the seizures did happen in the frontal lobe - like humans effects impulse control and emotions - he can be a bit wild sometimes.... but he tires out within 1o to 15 minutes each time he has these burst of energy.

 

Overall, we're lucky to have him still and we're very fortunate that he has been seizure free for one solid month. Granted he eats better than I do and I still may have to take that second job to pay for his food.... and I still have to read my book.... and he has some good meds in case we need them. The phenobarb now is backed off to a full pill at night and a half in the morning... not even enough to do anything with his weight but you've got to wean 'em off phenobarbital. I still have to follow storms, heat, environmetnal things, moon phases, loud noises, stressors etc... maybe a bit more work than just giving him a pill twice a day but it's worth it to have my active child be himself rather than a zombie that couldn't even jump on the couch to take a nap.  Never thought I'd say it but i'm happy to see him jump up and go to sleep. 

 

I'm less worried and for the past week have slept pretty soundly - it just took 3 weeks to get to this point... still not many hours and yes I admit he is the last thing I think about as I turn in at night and the first thing I think about when I wake up. He is a lot more work now and a lot more expensive but he is my child and I would do it again - even with the times being tough here financially with the economy and gas prices /food prices etc.... I like knowing he is becoming healthier every day - it kind of effects all of us - i try to make sure there isn't a lot of toxic chemicals in our house - and really I think we've even cut down on the crap we put in our bodies - foods - more natural.

 

so there is always something good that comes out of something bad....at least I hope and have faith that there is!

 

all for now... i'm out for a girl's night out - dinner and the bookstore... hubby is left in charge for the evening :) oh don't worry when it hits 9pm for his medicine I'll be calling to make sure he gave it...  :)

i had almost finished a blog and my connect stopped - i moved to another room under the wireless...oh well... i'll do it later- for now - it's time to walk the boys so you may not get the update until tomorrow..sorry folks - and i had posted pics of the bridal shower for Joan too. :(

Well we went for a 30 minute walk tonight - normally we only do 20 since we started walking again. I soaked him down a bit before we left tonight - he was very tired and we went really really slow but he did very well. I really think he liked being able to walk his old block - the bigger one in the newer part of the neighborhood. He got to make his territory.

 

So he came in laid down beside his water and hasn't moved in more than 30 minutes. I washed his feet and soaked him down and put a fan on him - so I'm watching - it was 80 out there tonight....so I worry. I dont want him to get too hot or over do it and since this was the first time we did 30 minutes - I keep expecting him to have a seizure.

I somehow doubt I'll ever get over that feeling.

 

overall that he is doing amazing! Mom's right though he does favor that rear right leg so i guess he does have some permanent damage. if only i had known not to let him seize that long - nobody told us - i feel guilty yet happy that he is okay  - it could have been worse - so much worse.

 

he'll have a good day tomorrow. I doubt I have time to come back to blog until after my co-worker's bridal shower. Mason's aunt Lisa is coming over and helping me get ready for this thing - there is so much to do. I still have more shopping to do and since food is so expensive now- i'm still kind of shocked that the majority of my coworkers haven't helped with this... oh well I'd do it anyway.   what person doesn't love chocolate fondue right? :)

 

Oh update on Blue - he still hates taking his meds! We've had to get sneaky and hide his vitamins in raw meat - so far so good until he figures out that meat isn't supposed to crunch. :) He loves the massages - but after flipping through that new book the vet recommended - i was kind of doing it wrong.

okay I better get some sleep - a long day tomorrow. I still have to figure out where i'll be putting all this fresh food tomorrow - and I have to go get all the platters - i just hope this shower goes off without a issue.

 

almost a month without seizures!!!!! and we're down to a pill and half of Pb a day..... that was what he was taking twice - so it's been cut in half...getting there...one day at a time!