Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Feeling Better


This is my first time on the computer in two weeks and I wanted to thank you for your comments. And Jane, thanks for your card, I'm glad the book was good. Anyone who may want to copy the Say No to Word Verification gadget, please feel free. I want to spread the word and will be glad to get some help. Someone asked if I was going to write a review of The Pale King and right now I will be too busy. I haven't actually finished it or any of about 8 other books I tried to read while sick.

I'm just going to bore you a little bit with how awful the last two weeks have been. After my last post, I became really ill again with a fever, stomach upset and this terrible cough. Then my back went out from coughing, so a lot of pain again. I saw the doctor a week ago, that was the best I could do, just couldn't get out of bed any sooner. My hubby is also better, but neither of us is 100% yet. 


Then Saturday, I woke up to a huge dog mess all over the living room carpet. Samson sick to his stomach. Cleaned up, let him stay outside. Then we noticed he was throwing up blood. Hubby took him to the vet immediately, which was good. Nothing worse than sick dogs on a Sunday. Samson was diagnosed with pancreatitis -- don't know how to spell it and haven't looked it up yet. From what I understand he suffered from severe inflammation and needed intravenous liquids, antibiotics, anti acids, bland food. He spent the weekend at the vet, where he tore out three IVs and in general didn't think much of the experience. Vet said it was good we brought him in right away, often dogs with this don't make it because they are seen too late. 

 


Then last night, Soldier got the runs! We couldn't believe it, because he is never sick. After we stayed up most of the night with him, we left him outside in the dog run around two a.m. as there seemed to be no end to what was dribbling out of him. He didn't mind, so we finally got a few hours sleep. We have bland food from the vet and we're cooking rice right now.  Then we'll pick up some chicken to boil and cottage cheese and other bland stuff for the dogs. Who knows what's going on!



Hubby has to go to Los Angeles today and I'm worried because he really didn't get much sleep. But I thought I would end this sad tale with a rainbow from a year or so ago. There's something hopeful about a rainbow, I think. 

22 comments:

  1. So that's why you didn't answer my email! Sorry to hear things have been so bad. I hope your ENTIRE household feels better SOON!!! I love you all!!!!!!!

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  2. Hi Inger .. what a ghastly 2 weeks .. I hope the dogs get better too - and more importantly you both do too - and can heal and rest ..

    With many thoughts and the rainbow is just glorious isn't it .. cheers Hilary

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  3. Hi Inger,

    Sorry that you have been battling all sorts of illness. I hope everyone gets well soon.

    Poor Samson and Soldier, it can't be fun and it makes a person feel so helpless.

    I do love your rainbow!

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  4. oh, inger. i'm sorry you've been sick again! and you were SO lucky with Samson! i hope every one in your home gets better, soon!

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  5. It all sounds terrible! I hope all of you are on the mend. I hope there are no repercussions from any of the illnesses.

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  6. Hi Inger, uh...that sounds gruesome - hope that you all will feel better soon. Big hugs from Ireland!

    Eva

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  7. Sorry all of you are having such a miserable time! Nothing worse than feeling so crappy! Hope you are up to 100% really soon!

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  8. Hej! Va bra att du skrev, undrade just hur det var. VIlken otur att ni båda blev sjuka och även vovvarna. Bra att ni åkte till vetrinären för det kan gå illa när de får diarrée. Ta det lugnt nu och hoppas du mår bättre snart.

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  9. Wow, you two have really been sick and the dogs too. Hate to hear that. I had a sick dog last week but he is much better now. Hope everyone is much better soon.

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  10. Oh Inger, I am glad things are looking up for you all! They say 'things' can come in three's. There you've had three and now to move ahead!

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  11. I've been missing you and wondering if you were ill. I'm so sorry the dogs got sick before you had a chance to finish recovering. I hope every single one of you will feel great very, very soon.

    Love,
    Janie

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  12. What a horrible few weeks! This season of sickness will pass. I'll be praying for a full recovery for you, your hubby, Angel and Soldier and that things are back to normal for you all. Glad you are feeling some better though :-) I was a little worried...

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  13. Inger, Inger! Your whole family got hit! Hope you are all ok now...so sorry. Stay well and keep us posted!
    What a crazy year. I just had several weeks with a weird stomach.

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  14. Sounds like some bad germs are making their way throughout your whole household! I hope everyone gets better ASAP!

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  15. Oh no! That's terrible! Do you think it could be something in the water that made you all sick? Get well soon, all of you!

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  16. Good gosh what a turn of bad luck for you and the dogs. When things like that happen the vet always thinks they ate something that started it off. You must have had some bad flu bug then. Well I hope things are improving and you can get back up to speed again. Have you ever read that Evanovich series? I never tried them until lately and now I'm rather hooked. I didn't see the movie One for the Money but will.

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  17. Well, your past two weeks have really been less than worth remembering so I hope the next two get much, much better! Get well soon - the whole lot of you:)

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  18. How awful that your were both sick. No one to play the role of nurse.
    I do hope Samson is back home and doing better. Hope Soldier doesn't have the same thing.
    Please take care and hope all of you are 100% soon.

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  19. Goodness but you've 'been through the wars'! Thank goodness the household seems to be meandering towards full recovery.

    I managed to quickly get rid of the two word verification a while ago now (after your apt suggestion) It's such a relief when blogs get rid of it!

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  20. Thanks for your comments and well wishes. I'm a bit depressed about all this, poor Soldier is not doing well. Hubby is picking up some medicines from the vet this morning for him. I hope they will work since Soldier is impossible at the vet. Samson is much, much better. It was great to hear back from all of you, that cheered me up. For sure!

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  21. Dear Inger,
    I'm sorry to learn just how sick you have been. But once again I'm inspired by your devotion to the three dogs with whom you live. I'm so relieved that you took Samson to the vet right away and he was diagnosed and helped. And I wonder what is wrong with Soldier.
    They are so blessed to have you as their human just as you are blessed to have them as the soul of your home.

    Peace.....and take good care of yourself.

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  22. I love the picture of Samson on his back...must be feeling much better there.

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Thanks for leaving a comment.. ~~ Inger

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