Lucas aka Bubba, son of Caroline aka Princess Caroline, we adopted as a pair from our local humane society. Caroline was 7 or 8 when we got them and Lucas was 5. Caroline was Mommas cat. It not that she was mean, its just she knew who she didn't like. (which was pretty much everybody but Momma and Lucas). We lost Caroline a little over 2 years ago and when she got sick she went very quickly and on her own terms.
Where Caroline was Mommas, Lucas was pretty much the house cat. When Caroline died he really attached to me. He was my Bubba. he slept next to me every night and most days when I wasn't feeling well..
We had noticed that Lucas was losing weight for several weeks, maybe a little over a month. He was still eating and drinking and doing everything else he was supposed to. We asked the vet before taking him in if we should be worried, but he said it was probably due to some changes in his environment. (I moved some furniture around in my room)
After continuing to watch Lucas he was still losing weight and seemed to be hiding most of the day. When I finally was able to take Lucas to see our amazing vet (see link below), Lucas had lost seven pounds since his last visit which was less than a year ago. The vet ran a blood test and discovered that Lucas was in Kidney failure.. He gave him lots of fluids in the office and said to load him up at home as much as possible.
Let me just say Lucas wasn't having all this. He continued to get weaker and the overload of fluids seemed to be making him feel worse. I had originally taken him in on a Wednesday and by Friday we had to make the decision to put Lucas to sleep. The vet agreed and even though he wasn't in pain, the vet said that Lucas was just not feeling well and that's not a good quality of life.
Even though it is one of the hardest things to do to put an animal to sleep. I would never want to see one suffer because I couldn't take the loss. Lucas is now buried right next to his Momma and I believe they are watching down on us every day along with the other babies of ours that have passed.
RIP Lucas 7-20-2012
Gainesway Small Animal Clinic http://gaineswaysmallanimalclinic.com/
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
It's been a while
So it's been 3 months since my last post. For a daily blog. I'm doing great (lol). You would think I as super busy and had no time to write down my thoughts, so not the case.
In my last post I was explaining how much pain I had been in from my endometriosis. My pain spells usually last anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I have been in constant pain since May. I have had days where the pain has not been as bad, but I am in horrible pain most of the time.
Thank God for my general doctor who tries to help manage the pain, as the ER refuses to treat chronic pain patients in our state any longer. I will put a link below the regarding the Pill Mill Bill. The only reason I would go to the ER is if the pain would get out of control, but now that is not even an option. Also not having any insurance has been a problem. My regular GYN discharged me as a patient because I was unable to pay a $127 bill. Good thing is that my general doctor has a program for people who don't have insurance and I get 100% coverage when I see her. I am now seeing a new GYN and they are wanting to do another surgery but even with patient assistance it is going to cost $400, so that is being put on hold.
There has been a lot happen since April 5 this year and I plan to share that even if I am the only that reads it.But I am not going to share all in one post.
Most recently Daddy was in the hospital for 5 days with kidney failure and a severe infection. He was just released yesterday with a PICC line in.This is so that he can go the doctor everyday to have IV antibiotics. So far they have him off work until next Tuesday and that could change.
He had not been feeling well for about a week, but it got worse starting last Monday. I took him to the doc and she started a few new meds and took him off work. Starting Tuesday he was completely out it. Slurred speech, dizzy, stumbling when he was walking, and very argumentative, and a lot of confusion. I called the doctor back and she thought he could either be having a stroke or medication reaction and to take him to the ER right away. His blood pressure was 77/35 and continued to drop. After lots of testing they realized that his kidney function is extremely elevated and was in failure. He does have an infection in his body that they are giving him 4 or 5 different antibiotics for. After 2 bags of fluids in the ER he seemed to be a lot more aware of where he was and what was going on. He doesn't really remember Tuesday or Wednesday of last week. He sees the infectious disease md on Wednesday and his regular md on Friday and continues with daily IV antibiotics.
Until next time...
Link to Pill Mill Bill http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20120813/NEWS0103/308130009/Pill-mill-bill-affecting-legitimate-patients-doctors-say?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
In my last post I was explaining how much pain I had been in from my endometriosis. My pain spells usually last anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I have been in constant pain since May. I have had days where the pain has not been as bad, but I am in horrible pain most of the time.
Thank God for my general doctor who tries to help manage the pain, as the ER refuses to treat chronic pain patients in our state any longer. I will put a link below the regarding the Pill Mill Bill. The only reason I would go to the ER is if the pain would get out of control, but now that is not even an option. Also not having any insurance has been a problem. My regular GYN discharged me as a patient because I was unable to pay a $127 bill. Good thing is that my general doctor has a program for people who don't have insurance and I get 100% coverage when I see her. I am now seeing a new GYN and they are wanting to do another surgery but even with patient assistance it is going to cost $400, so that is being put on hold.
There has been a lot happen since April 5 this year and I plan to share that even if I am the only that reads it.But I am not going to share all in one post.
Most recently Daddy was in the hospital for 5 days with kidney failure and a severe infection. He was just released yesterday with a PICC line in.This is so that he can go the doctor everyday to have IV antibiotics. So far they have him off work until next Tuesday and that could change.
He had not been feeling well for about a week, but it got worse starting last Monday. I took him to the doc and she started a few new meds and took him off work. Starting Tuesday he was completely out it. Slurred speech, dizzy, stumbling when he was walking, and very argumentative, and a lot of confusion. I called the doctor back and she thought he could either be having a stroke or medication reaction and to take him to the ER right away. His blood pressure was 77/35 and continued to drop. After lots of testing they realized that his kidney function is extremely elevated and was in failure. He does have an infection in his body that they are giving him 4 or 5 different antibiotics for. After 2 bags of fluids in the ER he seemed to be a lot more aware of where he was and what was going on. He doesn't really remember Tuesday or Wednesday of last week. He sees the infectious disease md on Wednesday and his regular md on Friday and continues with daily IV antibiotics.
Until next time...
Link to Pill Mill Bill http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20120813/NEWS0103/308130009/Pill-mill-bill-affecting-legitimate-patients-doctors-say?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
It's a small world...and I don't mean the song
I am constantly saying that it is a small world. It amazing me that I live in the second biggest city in the state and I still manage to meet people (strangers) who know people I know or have known, family, or friends.The lady who does my eyebrows grew up in the same neighborhood, in the same part of a little itty-bitty town in Hazard, KY that my mom did. They talked forever about the same things that they knew about and how she grew up just around the corner. Crazy, huh.
These instances happen every day and I have a current one where I am needing to pray extremely hard. It just amazes me that you can meet a complete group of strangers and they probably know several people in your in life and are casually, already in twined in your life.
I am also praying that my Endometriosis pain at least lowers soon. I have been in extremely bad pain for about a week now and it is to the point that it is very hard to get out of the bed. I went to the ER on Sunday to make sure that it wasn't anything else (thought maybe kidney infection), but all test came back find and they said that it was my Endometriosis. I think it would be ok if it was just the usual stomach cramps but I have been having extremely bad back and hip pain too. Praying that the pain starts to ease soon. I actually do have things that I need to get done.
These instances happen every day and I have a current one where I am needing to pray extremely hard. It just amazes me that you can meet a complete group of strangers and they probably know several people in your in life and are casually, already in twined in your life.
I am also praying that my Endometriosis pain at least lowers soon. I have been in extremely bad pain for about a week now and it is to the point that it is very hard to get out of the bed. I went to the ER on Sunday to make sure that it wasn't anything else (thought maybe kidney infection), but all test came back find and they said that it was my Endometriosis. I think it would be ok if it was just the usual stomach cramps but I have been having extremely bad back and hip pain too. Praying that the pain starts to ease soon. I actually do have things that I need to get done.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Just a thought
Philippians 4:6-7
New International Version (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
(In)courage
I know that it has been a while and I will be back soon to talk about what's been going on and what will be happening with me. For now I want to share something that has been a positive in my life in the last week. I started reading a book called "Your Already Amazing" by Holley Gerth, which led me to her website. In browsing her website I was linked to a website that she co-founded called (in)courage. (I will put the link to both below)
Come to find our they had this amazing event coming up in a week where one day you got to sit at home in your p.j.'s and watch a video from and then the second day you go and meet with a group of people (most of these groups knew who each other were). I was so inspired by this book that I decided that I would like to be apart of this "community" and signed up. (got a cute t-shirt too)
So today I go to a church that I have never been to before, to meet women that I have never met before, to talk about something that I don't usually talk about that much. My faith and my "community". Through a turn of events we ended up going to one of these amazing women's house to meet and made our own day of it. These women knew each other through church and inner circles, but welcomed me like I was an old friend.
This is the beginning of a new path for me and I hope to share it with everyone.
http://www.incourage.me/
http://www.holleygerth.com/
Come to find our they had this amazing event coming up in a week where one day you got to sit at home in your p.j.'s and watch a video from and then the second day you go and meet with a group of people (most of these groups knew who each other were). I was so inspired by this book that I decided that I would like to be apart of this "community" and signed up. (got a cute t-shirt too)
So today I go to a church that I have never been to before, to meet women that I have never met before, to talk about something that I don't usually talk about that much. My faith and my "community". Through a turn of events we ended up going to one of these amazing women's house to meet and made our own day of it. These women knew each other through church and inner circles, but welcomed me like I was an old friend.
This is the beginning of a new path for me and I hope to share it with everyone.
http://www.incourage.me/
http://www.holleygerth.com/
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I've been lazy
Not really, but it is better than giving everything away in a title. I know that my blog title says "Daily" but I have had a little bit of trouble with that. Some days I'm just not inspired, others I just don't feel good and don't open the computer once, and some days I am really just lazy.
So what have I been up to you ask... Well I have been in the process of redecorating my bedroom and that has been one heck of a process. In my last post I stated that I feel just taking out the trash and did all kinds of damage. Well not even a week later, I feel again in the driveway and sprained both ankles and pulled muscles all the way up my left leg. I finally quit with the crutches today because my armpits were hurting. I spent a couple of days on the couch after this, mostly because I had already thrown my mattress on the curb. By Sunday I had painted my Nanny's bed that I grew up with (yes I went back to a twin bed, need the space) and got a new mattress. So excited to sleep in my own bed again. Now the feat is that I am going to fall out of the bed because it is so up (I have to jump to get up in it).
I have so much more to do with the bedroom. I am going to stencil on a couple of canvas', I am painting my dresser and stencil the same design on it (garage sale find), and lots of organizing. Can't wait to see it all pulled together. I will post a picture when I am finally done. For now I am just happy to have a bed. I know its not going to get done this week.
Tomorrow we have a vet appointment for our new dog Max. I will post his video at the bottom. He was the local news pet of the day. This is the second time we have got the pet of the day. I swear Max is Bella's Daddy. Anyway, he goes to the vet tomorrow afternoon and then we are going to see Etta May at Comedy Off Broadway. Going with Mom, Mama, my Aunts (Jenny and Nancy), and my Great Aunt (Jemmy Faye) and then we are going out to dinner. This should be a good time.
Thursday Max is going to the Groomer probably to be shaved. He is probably about 5 pounds of fur and most of it is matted or has something in it. Can't even see his eyes right now. I am going to cut that fur down before we go to the vet. He has an appointment that afternoon and then I have an appointment at 3 to have a bone graft (spelling) where I had a tooth pulled last summer and it is causing me some major pain. They are also going to shave down a piece of bone that is poking through the gum. Just thinking about it makes me ill. It really sucks because I can't take anything before I go to calm be done because I passed out before on the laughing gas because I was a little to relaxed. I hate needles. I really hate needles in my mouth and I really hate stitches in my mouth.
I almost forgot about going to get my hair cut yesterday. For once I am happy with my hair color, which will not last long. I am actually letting my hair grow out to so I just got a trim, but I wanted to change it up so I had the girl cut the big bangs that are really popular right now. I have had to people ask me if I am the same person and another guessing. I will get pics tomorrow and more reactions. There is also a family event this weekend so I will get pics then too.
Max's Video debut: http://www.lex18.com/videoplayer/?video_id=23994&categories=56%2C256
So what have I been up to you ask... Well I have been in the process of redecorating my bedroom and that has been one heck of a process. In my last post I stated that I feel just taking out the trash and did all kinds of damage. Well not even a week later, I feel again in the driveway and sprained both ankles and pulled muscles all the way up my left leg. I finally quit with the crutches today because my armpits were hurting. I spent a couple of days on the couch after this, mostly because I had already thrown my mattress on the curb. By Sunday I had painted my Nanny's bed that I grew up with (yes I went back to a twin bed, need the space) and got a new mattress. So excited to sleep in my own bed again. Now the feat is that I am going to fall out of the bed because it is so up (I have to jump to get up in it).
I have so much more to do with the bedroom. I am going to stencil on a couple of canvas', I am painting my dresser and stencil the same design on it (garage sale find), and lots of organizing. Can't wait to see it all pulled together. I will post a picture when I am finally done. For now I am just happy to have a bed. I know its not going to get done this week.
Tomorrow we have a vet appointment for our new dog Max. I will post his video at the bottom. He was the local news pet of the day. This is the second time we have got the pet of the day. I swear Max is Bella's Daddy. Anyway, he goes to the vet tomorrow afternoon and then we are going to see Etta May at Comedy Off Broadway. Going with Mom, Mama, my Aunts (Jenny and Nancy), and my Great Aunt (Jemmy Faye) and then we are going out to dinner. This should be a good time.
Thursday Max is going to the Groomer probably to be shaved. He is probably about 5 pounds of fur and most of it is matted or has something in it. Can't even see his eyes right now. I am going to cut that fur down before we go to the vet. He has an appointment that afternoon and then I have an appointment at 3 to have a bone graft (spelling) where I had a tooth pulled last summer and it is causing me some major pain. They are also going to shave down a piece of bone that is poking through the gum. Just thinking about it makes me ill. It really sucks because I can't take anything before I go to calm be done because I passed out before on the laughing gas because I was a little to relaxed. I hate needles. I really hate needles in my mouth and I really hate stitches in my mouth.
I almost forgot about going to get my hair cut yesterday. For once I am happy with my hair color, which will not last long. I am actually letting my hair grow out to so I just got a trim, but I wanted to change it up so I had the girl cut the big bangs that are really popular right now. I have had to people ask me if I am the same person and another guessing. I will get pics tomorrow and more reactions. There is also a family event this weekend so I will get pics then too.
Max's Video debut: http://www.lex18.com/videoplayer/?video_id=23994&categories=56%2C256
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Clumsy Day
Today I was going about my day, trying to actually get my room ready for the "redo" and walking through the house and next thing I know I was flying through the air. I actually landed on the $80 litter box and broke it with my fat butt. I am literally bruised from head to toe on my right side.
If you know me and my family you know that we are a very clumsy bunch. I was well pass due for a good fall. Everyone else has had one recently so I figure it was my time. I had the my arm checked out because it was hurting so bad. Nothing broke. Sprained ankle too. Doesn't hurt compared to the top half of my body. Supposed to keep everything elevated and rested. Gonna try that tonight and tomorrow and get back to getting the bedroom redone on Monday. Wish me luck!!
If you know me and my family you know that we are a very clumsy bunch. I was well pass due for a good fall. Everyone else has had one recently so I figure it was my time. I had the my arm checked out because it was hurting so bad. Nothing broke. Sprained ankle too. Doesn't hurt compared to the top half of my body. Supposed to keep everything elevated and rested. Gonna try that tonight and tomorrow and get back to getting the bedroom redone on Monday. Wish me luck!!
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