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I don't know if I would call it being better, but she isn't having as much difficulty breathing. She is still shaking a lot. I've been trying my best, but she doesn't want to eat that much at all. I am trying different things and she pushes those off, too. The Nutri-Cal is a blessing since she takes that.
She has 3 medicines to take: prednisone (syrup w/ syringe), lasix (pill), and diltiazem (pill). They are all to be taken at 8pm each day. The lasix can be taken an additional time at 8am, but that is PRN - meaning it only has to be taken if needed.
The lasix is to help with her trouble breathing since it gets excess fluids out of the system. The problem is that she has to urinate all the time because of it. I'm going through towels like you wouldn't believe. I ended up pulling out some fleece I had sitting aside waiting for a project to cut into blankies until I can wash the dirty towels or buy a few at the Goodwill. *shrugs*
We took a nap together for about 3 hours (on/off) today. She justed layed beside me and that is so unlike her. But I made sure to curl up next/around her so that she knew I was there. And tucked her in with the top sheet and blanket I was using. Even Bella napped with us at Mahwah's feet above the covers.
I have Mahwah laying across my chest onto my shoulder now, but earlier I had her on the couch. I heard a noise and saw the dog - figured she knocked something over. But then I noticed the fleece that was on Mahwah was moved. She actually tried to climb off the couch for the first time, but when she got to the edge she fell and landed into the stuffed animals in the cubes next to the end table. Before that she urinated a lot on the couch. I'm not mad or annoyed because I know she can't control it. It's not that bad either since it is pretty much clear since the majority of what she is taking in is water (by syringe).
Dave's been a help with her, too. *hugs* I'm thankful that he is understanding with my crying at the drop of a hat over the past 2 days. *smiles* Like I am doing again now! *doh* *tries at a smile*
Night everyone.
She has 3 medicines to take: prednisone (syrup w/ syringe), lasix (pill), and diltiazem (pill). They are all to be taken at 8pm each day. The lasix can be taken an additional time at 8am, but that is PRN - meaning it only has to be taken if needed.
The lasix is to help with her trouble breathing since it gets excess fluids out of the system. The problem is that she has to urinate all the time because of it. I'm going through towels like you wouldn't believe. I ended up pulling out some fleece I had sitting aside waiting for a project to cut into blankies until I can wash the dirty towels or buy a few at the Goodwill. *shrugs*
We took a nap together for about 3 hours (on/off) today. She justed layed beside me and that is so unlike her. But I made sure to curl up next/around her so that she knew I was there. And tucked her in with the top sheet and blanket I was using. Even Bella napped with us at Mahwah's feet above the covers.
I have Mahwah laying across my chest onto my shoulder now, but earlier I had her on the couch. I heard a noise and saw the dog - figured she knocked something over. But then I noticed the fleece that was on Mahwah was moved. She actually tried to climb off the couch for the first time, but when she got to the edge she fell and landed into the stuffed animals in the cubes next to the end table. Before that she urinated a lot on the couch. I'm not mad or annoyed because I know she can't control it. It's not that bad either since it is pretty much clear since the majority of what she is taking in is water (by syringe).
Dave's been a help with her, too. *hugs* I'm thankful that he is understanding with my crying at the drop of a hat over the past 2 days. *smiles* Like I am doing again now! *doh* *tries at a smile*
Night everyone.