2/6 Rocket AM/PM BG=no test/venting a little

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Rocket & his Mom

Rocket & his Mom

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hi all,
please continue to pray for us...it's been a rough few days...i have to make sure i bring the food to him on the clock otherwise he does not even bother getting up to eat...sometimes he eats well other times not so...

i didn't test him this morning....i will probably test him tonight and see where he is at...

i am to call the neuro vet tomorrow to give an update on the tremors...since he is on the bupe he seems ok with the tremors but as the bupe wears off the tremors start again...so i don't know what to make of it all...i will tell the neuro vet though to start Rocket on a low dose of pred as he is super sensitive with meds...and since once started i can't stop it cold turkey i want to make sure he doesn't have bad side effects...i'm getting nervous but i know it's the last attempt at treatment....i cry all the time...at the drop of a hat....

keep us in your thoughts and prayers....don't forget us....

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Re: 2/6 Rocket AM BG=no test

We could never forget you! More prayers and vines coming, as they are every day. I hope the pred does some good. Thinking of you ((((Claudia)))) ((((Rocket))))
 
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My prayers are still with you and Rocket. I'm glad you're going to try the pred. I have seen pred do wonders on two of our old droolers, giving us a lot more quality time. I think its worth a try. I know what you're going through with getting Rocket to eat. I don't think Blackie would eat at all if I didn't take him to his food on a regular basis. You are always in my thoughts. :YMHUG:
 
after much consideration i decided not to test him for his pm bg....

i myself have had a hard afternoon...venting is the only way i know how to let it all out....

i went out with DH for brunch to meet the in-laws as it was my mother in law's bday....i really didn't want to go though i love all my in-laws....they looked at me as though they had seen a ghost...since last time i saw them was xmas time....and yes i have lost a touch over 30 lbs since....so understandable they would look at me funny....so they asked questions about Rocket (i've only spoken to her on the phone so they sort of know) but upon answering i got all teary eyed and hard to contain the tears...and all i got was "he is 17 y/o at one point you have to let him go"

in the state of mind i am lately telling me how old he is makes no difference...why do people concentrate on a number? i concentrate on the love and companionship of Rocket...so afterwards they were all going back to my brother in law's place for cake...to which i declined and i drove home...i kindly excused myself and DH went with them (which was fine with me i wanted to be alone)....i cried all the way home....

i know everyone worries about me...i guess DH says my mom has spoken to my mother in law....i know i know...they're concerned...about me....but it is hard to see that when i'm in such despair...

i almost had a panic attack while being home...i'm afraid of what this week will bring for me...

i'm really trying to be positive...but it's oh so very very hard....

i have managed to get Rocket to eat a full can (throughout the day) of the Hi-Tor Neo (kidney food but low in carb)....he is not even interested in his favourite ones...i weighed him as well and he is 7.08 kgs....at the clinic on Wed last week he was 7 kgs...and i totally forgot to weigh him at home....so he is holding it...

once he starts the pred i have to weigh him every day....i have read the complications that the pred brings about...CHF is one of them...so i have to be careful he does not retain fluids....

so in anticipation of more lack of sleep that awaits me this coming week i will try my very best to sleep some tonight...i promise...i will try

sorry for venting....and for those of you that may judge me...please keep in mind that i have not had to deal with a loss of a love one....yes my grandparents are gone (except my paternal grandmother who i do not know as she lives in another country...i have only met her once in my lifetime)....paternal grandfather died with i was 5 and maternal grandmother died when i was 10...my maternal grandfather died before i was even born....so i'm sorry if i'm putting too much stock into Rocket's latest illnesses....he's been with me my entire adult life...

thank you for listening...i'm overwhelmed...
 
There are two things - your mental/physical wellness and Rockets. Your DH is doing a great job getting you out of the house. This is probably helping Rocket.

I learned when Maverick got sick, people in my real life are not like people on these forums. We share that deep love of our animals. Like Children. People who don't think like we do can't really empathize. You can fake it with these people. Or change the subject.

Big hugs.
 
You can't put too much stock into unconditional love, Claudia...and that's what our furkids give us.
we rarely find it in our human relationships...i know exactly how you feel, and i applaud you for it.

I only wish i could be more help to you and your precious boy.
 
This is where it is at for me too -
mybuddybinks said:
You can't put too much stock into unconditional love, Claudia...and that's what our furkids give us. we rarely find it in our human relationships...i know exactly how you feel, and i applaud you for it.

I only wish i could be more help to you and your precious boy.
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as do I.

You will always be in my thoughts - every day.
 
Claudia, anytime you want to vent, you know that you can always do it here and no one will judge you. We are here to support you and we truly understand the love you have for Rocket is very special. Your in-laws, I'm sure, mean well but what they said to you wasn't what you wanted or needed to hear right now. I certainly understand why you just wanted to go home and be by yourself. I hope you will be able to get a little rest tonight because this coming week may be emotionally and physically exhausting. We will all be here for you this week so please update as much as you can. And vent all you want. That is what we are here for -- to listen and to be by your side.
 
Claudia, it beaks my heart to see you going through this. I have no words that can make you feel better.
Please know that we totally understand your love and devotion to Rocket.
I'm so sorry you're in so much pain.
You can come here and vent, and no one will judge you.
 
I check your condo daily but don't post as often as I should. Please know you and Rocket could not be forgotten. I think all of us understand your love and total devotion to doing what's best for Rocket. We're sending good thoughts for you and Rocket... every day! Please remember that in order to be your best for Rocket, you need to also take care of you.
 
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: Those are for you.
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: Those are for Rocket.

Claudia, we continue to send prayers and positive thoughts to Rocket and you. Please try to get some sleep tonight. Rocket needs you to be positive and rested. He is a very brave kitty. You are his loving mamabean. I am so hoping that the pred will help him.

Ella & Rusty
 
Claudia, no way will anyone here not be thinking of you, and sending loving support and healing thoughts.

Not everyone understands our connection to our kitties, but we do, and we are here for you.

I hope you will take care of yourself, if only to help you continue to help Rocket. The stress on caregivers is enormous. Eat and sleep. Breathe. And vent.

(((((Claudia and Rocket)))))
 
HOW could I or ANYONE on here forget about you and Rocket..truly as you can see you are in ALL our thoughts and prayers! and you are in the most amazing place ever to be able to vent...we have all been there in some way or another our babies ARE our kid..or we wouldn't be here... vent away, and in the meantime I hope all of our prayers and thoughts are making their way to you and Rocket because at this trying time, all of us would love to be able to come by and give you a hug, snuggle your sweet precious Rocket and share a tea and some silence or conversation, whatever it is that you may need....we are family, i know it, i have seen it....feel our love, our thoughts and our being next to you! hang in there Claudia, and give sweet Rocket all of our love!!! and yes...your family IS concerned about you, but may not quite "get" it.... hope you get some rest tonite...
 
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