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Fawkes has Lymphoma - Part 4
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Re: Fawkes has Lymphoma - Part 4
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09/02/08 01:24 PM
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That list is making ME hungry! Hehe. I could share a macoroni & cheese caserole sort of thing recipe with you, and a chicken dumplings recipe if you need it! ^^. He's GOT to eat something off that list. Maybe even try pancakes with blueberrys in them. I hope this helps him! Besides, some food with fats in it wouldnt be so bad..It could help maintain his weight, and maybe he'd stop losing some of it
Also...I'm not sure if Green tomatoes are on the safe suggie list or not (I feed BML, so I have avoided reading them all so I dont get confused ), but you can try fried green tomatoes.
Give Fawkes hugs for me! And, you desrve one too for being an awesome mommy ^_~
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Re: Fawkes has Lymphoma - Part 4
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Sorry you and your baby are going through all this!!! You are so dedicated to him it touches my heart!!! Now for my 2 cents... LOL I am an RN, as in a PEOPLE nurse, so you can take it or leave it. LOL First off, the sore on his neck is definately the surface of the tumor necrosing. He isn't bothering it bc it doesn't hurt. When tumor cells die off, they take the sensory nerves out too. No pain, so SM! That's a good thing! Plus, if the dying tissue internalizes, you will see pussy stuff and inflammation from the outside... ANOTHER PLUS! Cause then you will know to use an e-collar to keep him off of it and give antibiotics for infection. For several reasons, when you take prednisone, your blood sugar goes through the roof! Human diabetics with raised blood sugar get immensely thirsty... get it now??? I am definately a newbie to the glider scene, but my guess would be that you really need to watch his refined sugar intake to avoid hyperglycemia which can lead to poor wound healing and infection. Also, I read on another forum that Ensure and other types of liquid nutrition cause constipation in gliders. So I would definately watch the fluid intake and offer some canned pumpkin or pumpkin juice to counteract this. (Squeeze canned pumpkin through clean cotton or a coffee filter to get the juice 0 Blessing be with you in your trial of need Fawkes and family!!!!!
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Please pray for Fawkes today
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Last night, Fawkes started into a coughing fit that just would not stop. I got turned away from 3 emergency vets and ended up on the phone with Dr. Kate twice (the last time at 2am) trying to get him to breath. I finally got him calm enough that he could stop the coughing fits as long as he was completely sedentary, but if he tried to eat, drink or move at all, he would start coughing again. Thank goodness for his magnets, they really helped him calm down a bit. He is doing a little better this morning, he can move around a little without going into a fit. I left him with Kate this morning, he is in ICU on oxygen. She thinks that one of his lymph nodes is obstructing his airway. She is going to put on her thinking cap today to see what she can do for him. He didn't get his pred last night or this morning because of the coughing, so we're thinking that an injectable steroid may help, though it will take a couple days sto be effective. she also mentioned a couple other options, includiong a bronchial dialator and epi. I don't know what she is going to do yet, but if we can't get him comfortable today euthanasia is a very real possibility. I'm not ready for this... SUZ! I got the box today! THANK YOU! Those toys are sure to brighten Fawkes' spirits (I LUV the new one)! I put them in tonight & I already hear a little ding a ling a ling! I'll have to go peek & see who it is.... I did get the toys Suz, and I hear tinkling bells all night long... A thousand thank yous!
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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09/03/08 08:48 AM
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina,
You have Fawkes will be in my thoughts today. Praying for good news today.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina, praying very hard that they can find a way to get him comfortable today. Please keep us posted and know you both are surrounded in prayer and love.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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I forgot to mention - Dr. Kate said that the "weird scab thing" is necrosis, but not the tumor, just his skin. She said it's from the tumor growing faster than his blood supply can support. So, essentially, the skin is dying I guess?
I'll post again as soon as I hear from her.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina Keeping you and Fawkes in my prayers today.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina You know I am here if you need to talk, cry, shout or scream. So sorry you are having to go through this. As hard as it is, I know that you will keep Fawkes and his quality of life in the front of anything and everything else. Making the type of decision you may be dealt with today is not an easy one, it is the most selfless act one can do. Its always hard putting what is best for the animal in front of our own feelings when/if it comes time to help them stop the suffering. Just know that no matter what, you HAVE done everything you could do.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina, so sorry to see Fawkes is having problems. You guys are in my thoughts & prayers. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Hugs to you both.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Ah Gina, I will be praying for Fawkes even harder today. I know that if it comes down to it, you will make the best decision for him - I had to do it for Cricky and again for Pika. I know how very hard it is to do, but when you look in his eyes you will know if it's time or not I hope and pray that this is not his day, but know that no matter what - you have done your utmost for him and he knows how very much he is loved ~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't know how I missed that other post about receiving the toys I'm glad you got them though and that your gliders are enjoying them. I just love to hear tinkling bells all night long!
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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09/03/08 02:41 PM
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Ok, I just got off the phone with Dr. Kate:
Fawkes has been on oxygen all morning & is now breathing fine. She has turned off the oxygen to make sure he can breathe normally on regular air.
He had a shot of steroids this morning since he hasn't had the last couple doses of pred, and this way I don't have to try to give him any meds at all until Friday.
He took a carrot from her and then gave her the cold shoulder, we are taking this as a good sign. We will see how he does on regular air. If he can breathe on regular air without problem, I will take him home tonight. If he has difficulty, there is not much more we can do for him...
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Here's hoping he does well without the oxygen
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina, I'm so sorry for what is happening. My prayers are with both of you today, as they are every day. Whatever happens, he knows how much love you have for him, he feels it every day. Edit: I am so glad the oxygen helped and he is breathing better. I hope he gets to come home to you tonight.
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Sending prayers every second of the day Gina!
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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Gina, I can't stop crying, or tearing up, or sleep (I should be now, I work graveyards) because of this. I can "see" him choking, AND your anguish.... You know I had to euthanize Baby Boy-(William, Fox and Dana's joey)-he was in pain. "Agonal (AGONY) Breathing" they called it, and it wouldn't stop! Signing that order was the hardest thing I've ever done. His oldest son, Peek, followed him to the Bridge of the SAME THING. I don't know if you can 'hear' this like I can, but it might help... I will send you the link in PM for the video, but you have to promise to read what I write-to try and see this how I see it...close your eyes for the video or minimize the page-and see it how I mean it....if he hasn't improved and his cancer is choking him to death... (Little Wonders)-Small Hours- by Rob Thomas (Mournful Winds intertwined with music) Let it(HIM)go... Let it roll right off your shoulder... Don't you know? The HARDEST PART is over (His suffering and pain) Let it END Let your Clarity DEFINE you in the end... We will ONLY JUST remember HOW IT FEELS....(and it HURTS to let them GO!!!) Chorus: Our Lives are Made In THESE small hours THESE LITTLE WONDERS These TWISTS and TURNS of FATE (Cancer, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, etc....) TIME FALLS AWAY...(We don't think beyond our babies when they're with us, then it means NOTHING...ALL our experiences with them become part of US) But these small hours...(All our experiences with them) These small hours... STILL REMAIN(They are WITH US FOREVER in our memory and heart) (THEY WILL be with you FOREVER, and all the times you had with them) Let it Slide Let your Troubles fall behind you Let HIM shine 'Till you feel HIM all around you.... And WE don't mind (ALL OF GC) If it's US you need to turn to We'll get by.... It's the HEART THAT REALLY MATTERS IN THE END.... (Yours and HIS, NOTHING else)... Our Lives are Made In THESE small hours THESE LITTLE WONDERS These TWISTS and TURNS of FATE (Cancer, Pneumonia, Liver Failure, etc....) TIME FALLS AWAY(We don't think beyond our babies when they're with us, then it means NOTHING...ALL our experiences with them become part of US) But these small hours.... These small hours.... STILL REMAIN (THEY WILL be with you FOREVER, and all the times you had with them) All of my regret... (we ALL think "What didn't I do?" Will wash away somehow...(It WILL, turn to your friends!) But I Cannot FORGET (It HURTS to lose them!!) The way I feel right. now. (and you won't to some degree) In these small hours... These Little Wonders These TWISTS and TURNS of FATE Yeah, these twists and turns of Fate... TIME FALLS AWAY... Yeah, But these Small Hours... ..and These Small Hours... STILL REMAIN... OH they STILL remain.... THESE LITTLE WONDERS OH, THESE TWISTS AND TURNS OF FATE.. (Like my 8 Rainbow Babies) Time falls away.... But these small hours... These Little Wonders Still. Remain. GOD, GINA, you have SO MUCH SUPPORT HERE!! And he IS Clotho's uncle of sorts-and I remember when you called me when Precious died with the joey IP ... and it was too young! I am hurting with you at the "might happens"!
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Re: Please pray for Fawkes today
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PLEASE---Someone call me when we get an update? (my cell # is in my signature) I'll turn my phone up, but I've been up for a VERY long time now and I have to work tonight so I might not hear it.. I already commissioned my son to make glider dinners so I can get a little extra sleep and make it thru work. I only got 4 hours sleep yesterday. If I don't answer, I will when I get a message, so leave one...next internet access will be after 11 pm mountain time tonight ... Gina...I'm TRYING to get pics of Clotho (she HATES the camera--light in general, really, and I never told you about a health issue she has because you worry too much-I promise, I can handle her at home and it's not an issue--I just can't take her on a trip, like to the SGGA-you didn't even say hi, and I KNOW you were upset I didn't have her, it's okay and I wasn't offended, but really, know it was for her own good, literally-she IS happy here, and the vet says she's a HEALTHY 180 grams-not chubby she's a big girl, honest!) I learned with her after the Ohio SGGA. In addition, she's light sensitive a lot like Riker is, snd KNOWS what a camera flash does and runs...I am working on it. Call me if you need to-I'll be up by 8:30 to get ready for work...If I don't answer it's getting ready for or work related, but I WILL call back if you leave me a message (I don't have your new info! The last I have is the Pacific Coast!) Edit: Dear, I answered your PM, my # is in my signature and GC's emergency contacts....how is he?
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Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: UPDATE on Fawkes!!!
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Gina is on the phone with me right now... When she got to the vets office and went in the back to see Fawkes in his ICU area and there was a note on his unit: *Fawkes has been eating and playing all afternoon* He is breathing on his own, and his tumor has shrunk about 30% since his chemo treatment! She can not hear any type of breathing difficulties at all. He is eating and drinking on his own like a champ and holding everything down fine. Gina will be taking him back in to see Dr.Kate on Saturday with Zoe. As soon as she gets home and settled in she will get on here and post.
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Re: UPDATE!!!
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Thank You Peggy for the update! This is encouraging news..
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Re: UPDATE on Fawkes!!!
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That is a wonderful update! Thank you, Peggy, for letting us know.
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Re: UPDATE on Fawkes!!!
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Gina is on the phone with me right now... When she got to the vets office and went in the back to see Fawkes in his ICU area and there was a note on his unit: *Fawkes has been eating and playing all afternoon* He is breathing on his own, and his tumor has shrunk about 30% since his chemo treatment! She can not hear any type of breathing difficulties at all. He is eating and drinking on his own like a champ and holding everything down fine. Gina will be taking him back in to see Dr.Kate on Saturday with Zoe. As soon as she gets home and settled in she will get on here and post. I have been quietly (in anguish) following this and this is wonderful news. Pat
Pat You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.....Unknown Rest in Peace our little sweet friends that have crossed over the "Rainbow Bridge". I miss you Boo-Boo, Lucy, BJ, and Fivel
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