Grandma passed away last Thursday, August 19th. It was as if she just went to sleep after her birthday party. At least she didn't suffer.
Harley hasn't been doing too well either. The crazy thing is that she has accidents too.
Now, I just found out that Peyton, Jenny Wallace's daughter, passed away today (exactly 1 week after Grandma). How sad. She was only 4 years old. I know that Grandma will be watching over her. I'm sure she's feeding her! LOL
The sad thing is that deaths usually come in three's. I'm hoping that it won't be Harley next. I know that sounds selfish because how can you stand losing your mother or your daughter! Yet, Harley is all that I have. She's my crazy girl!
Did I mention that Grandma's funeral was extremely expensive? It was only one morning, and the price didn't include the casket. I told my family that they should be thankful if I just die while I'm in Mexico!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Harley vs. Grandma
I fear that I'm going to lose Harley and Grandma in the same year. It's so stressful. I feel like I might have a breakdown soon.
Grandma turns 90 tomorrow and Harley will be 15 in September, which is around 105 in dog years! They both have dementia and a lot of similar ailments.
It's sad, but they are definitely not the same as they used to be. It's almost like I don't really know them anymore. You still love them, but they are not really there.
Grandma turns 90 tomorrow and Harley will be 15 in September, which is around 105 in dog years! They both have dementia and a lot of similar ailments.
It's sad, but they are definitely not the same as they used to be. It's almost like I don't really know them anymore. You still love them, but they are not really there.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Update on Harley
Harley does not have great nights, which means that I don't either. She was sleeping so well this morning though. I had to sneak out of bed so I wouldn't disturb her.
I'm trying to keep her from going up and down the stairs as much as possible, but she wants to follow me everywhere. Even in her condition, she won't just relax.
I washed her bed again and put the cover back on, but ti's sort of lumpy now. I think I will have to go to Costco and get her a new one.
She was struggling a lot today and I contacted one of the wheel chair companies, who never contacted me back. My parents are against the wheel chair idea, but what other option do I have? I would try anything!
Harley took out one of her toys from her basket. She still has some spunk left.
Funny thing is my mom was watching the movie Pure Country tonight with George Strait. That's the reason why I named Harley Harley (after the girl in that movie).
The dogs followed me downstairs to go to bed, and Daisy started to get Harley going and was chasing her. I had to quickly put an end to that. Poor Harley sometimes forgets her limitations. I'm not sure if it's because she has Dementia.
I'm trying to keep her from going up and down the stairs as much as possible, but she wants to follow me everywhere. Even in her condition, she won't just relax.
I washed her bed again and put the cover back on, but ti's sort of lumpy now. I think I will have to go to Costco and get her a new one.
She was struggling a lot today and I contacted one of the wheel chair companies, who never contacted me back. My parents are against the wheel chair idea, but what other option do I have? I would try anything!
Harley took out one of her toys from her basket. She still has some spunk left.
Funny thing is my mom was watching the movie Pure Country tonight with George Strait. That's the reason why I named Harley Harley (after the girl in that movie).
The dogs followed me downstairs to go to bed, and Daisy started to get Harley going and was chasing her. I had to quickly put an end to that. Poor Harley sometimes forgets her limitations. I'm not sure if it's because she has Dementia.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hip Replacement for Dogs
If there was such a thing, Harley would definitely need it. However, who could afford it? I can't even afford health insurance for myself!
Harley's one rear leg is hardly being used. She sort of drags it around. It's sooooo sad. I am going to call around tomorrow regarding some wheelchair options. I can't see putting her to sleep just because she can't get around so well using her rear legs. If she has something to help her, she'll be fine. Her front legs are strong.
Sometimes I think that I'm the worst mom because I can't let her go, but at the same time, she's still too spunky to let go. That's more like murder to me. I definitely see myself becoming one of those weird people who would keep the dead person around even after they've passed. I'll probably be walking a dead dog on a leash or something! Just don't see how I'm going to do it.
I'm stressed to the max because my Grandma is 90 and her health is failing, my sister's family is messed up, my mom is always sick, work is very stressful, and I can't lose my best friend!
Harley's one rear leg is hardly being used. She sort of drags it around. It's sooooo sad. I am going to call around tomorrow regarding some wheelchair options. I can't see putting her to sleep just because she can't get around so well using her rear legs. If she has something to help her, she'll be fine. Her front legs are strong.
Sometimes I think that I'm the worst mom because I can't let her go, but at the same time, she's still too spunky to let go. That's more like murder to me. I definitely see myself becoming one of those weird people who would keep the dead person around even after they've passed. I'll probably be walking a dead dog on a leash or something! Just don't see how I'm going to do it.
I'm stressed to the max because my Grandma is 90 and her health is failing, my sister's family is messed up, my mom is always sick, work is very stressful, and I can't lose my best friend!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Guess I'm being a little too optimistic. I wish there was a miracle for Harley's hips. Her 15th birthday is creeping up and she's really having difficulty walking due to the Arthritis in her rear hips.
I took Harley to the Vet to see if anything could be done to help Harley. She absolutely freaked out! While I was checking in, she started pooping all over. While we were waiting in the waiting room, she tried to turn around and run out the glass window (takes after her mother....I've walked into a couple of glass doors myself!). Then, in the examining room, she pee'd all over! Her teeth were chattering too. It was as if she thought I was going to put her to sleep. With all of those signs, I knew she wasn't quite ready.
Dr. Bob gave her a Steroid shot on Saturday and he prescribed two new medications. Harley seemed to be feeling much better Saturday during the day, but Saturday evening was not so good.
Saturday night was a struggle. Poor Harley had issues breathing and getting comfortable.
I spent most of Sunday at home, and Harley followed me everywhere. Dr. Bob was amazed that she still does the stairs. I told him that she does multiple times per day!
Sunday night was really awful. I thought that she was going to give up on me! I cried myself to sleep watching her struggle. She couldn't breathe and she pee'd in my bed twice. Once was all over me. She kept wanting to lean against me too....poor thing! I'm not sure why she seems to get worse at nighttime. She sleeps during the day in the entry on her pillow and is fine. Not sure if it's because she gets some medication before bed. I did decide not to give her the one hip medication because it seems to have had a negative impact on her. I will continue to give her the glucosomine.
I took Harley to the Vet to see if anything could be done to help Harley. She absolutely freaked out! While I was checking in, she started pooping all over. While we were waiting in the waiting room, she tried to turn around and run out the glass window (takes after her mother....I've walked into a couple of glass doors myself!). Then, in the examining room, she pee'd all over! Her teeth were chattering too. It was as if she thought I was going to put her to sleep. With all of those signs, I knew she wasn't quite ready.
Dr. Bob gave her a Steroid shot on Saturday and he prescribed two new medications. Harley seemed to be feeling much better Saturday during the day, but Saturday evening was not so good.
Saturday night was a struggle. Poor Harley had issues breathing and getting comfortable.
I spent most of Sunday at home, and Harley followed me everywhere. Dr. Bob was amazed that she still does the stairs. I told him that she does multiple times per day!
Sunday night was really awful. I thought that she was going to give up on me! I cried myself to sleep watching her struggle. She couldn't breathe and she pee'd in my bed twice. Once was all over me. She kept wanting to lean against me too....poor thing! I'm not sure why she seems to get worse at nighttime. She sleeps during the day in the entry on her pillow and is fine. Not sure if it's because she gets some medication before bed. I did decide not to give her the one hip medication because it seems to have had a negative impact on her. I will continue to give her the glucosomine.
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