5 Year Mark

Today I had my 5 year check-up.  I'm CANCER FREE!  Yes, I had breast cancer...but breast cancer doesn't have me!

Calllie Vet Follow-Up

I took Callie to see her Vet yesterday to follow-up from her emergency vet visit.  Unfortunately, Callie has been diagnosed with Megacolon is still full of feces and had to stay the night.  She had an enema to flush out all the fecal matter. 

I had a good visit the the Vet regarding Callie's constipation issues.  Callie will now be on medication for the rest of her life to help with this condition.  I will take her Saturday morning to see if the medication is working and if Callie has anything backed up. 

Callie Cat

Callie the most expensive cat I've ever owned! Callie is now 12 1/2 years old.  I adopted her from our local Pet Smart in March 1999 after our 18 year old cat, Mike, passed away.  When I adopted her I didn't know she was SICK!  A few days after bringing her home she was taken to the vet because she wasn't feeling well.  She had a respiratory infection and also skin issues...ultimately the bill came to about $1000.  Then a couple of months later we adopted Simon from our neighbors.  Callie and Simon played together and one day, while playing, Callie's tail got cut by a fan.  Yes, you guessed it...back to the vet.  Callie had to have the end of her tail amputated (Another $200), and now she is known as "the short tailed cat". 

A few years ago, Callie ate some flowers.  I'm a floral designer and was doIng a wedding at my home and Callie decided she was going to eat some of the flowers (this is why I don't have plants or fresh flowers in my house).  The flower she ate (stock) is not toxic, but it caused her great discomfort (gas and vomiting) thus requiring a visit to the emergency vet. Needless to say, it cost about $300 for that visit.

Well, here we are again.  Callie needing medical attention.  Unfortunately, Callie suffers from constipation issues and well...you could say she's "full of it".  Back to the emergency vet we go.  Callie needs to have an enema and a follow up visit with her Vet to see what we can do to prevent this in the future. And yet again, $300 vet bill!

Lillian's Procedure



Sabrina wrote, "We are here for Lilys procedures. They loaded her up with LOTS of princess stickers. Wish us luck!"





Lily with nurse...Crista!





Nurse Crista gave Lily a Doll!



Lily all smiles in her hospital gown and hat!





Off we go in a wagon!

 Lillian playing after the procedure, just as if nothing happened!
What a trooper!!!

It's always scary taking your child to the hospital, even for the simplest of procedures.  It also can be quite overwhelming for a little child.  Thank heavens for Nurses like Crista that help children during times like these and for amazing mother's like Sabrina that know how to comfort and bring fun into everyday life...even if it is at the hospital!