OT, why I am quiet

Hey all, I try to read the forum when I can but wanted to let everyone know why I haven't been around for the last few days.   I don't know how many of you are pet lovers but as I don't have children (other than my teenage foster son) my pets ARE my children.  My avatar (picture) is a picture of my best girl, Hopper.  She is my girl, we pull carts together, she was my walking buddy, my best friend, and constant companion.  If there was something I wanted to do, Hopper was beside me doing it.   Well, she hasn't felt well this last week so on Friday, DH took her to my wonderful vet.  He is almost 99% sure she has lymphoma...this is very hard for me.  She is declining fast and we had hoped to start her on chemo today.  BUT..the pathologist could not confirm 100% from her biopsy that it is lymphoma so today they took an entire lymph node to send to the lab.  HOPEFULLY by Friday, we will have the diagnosis and can start chemo.  She is having trouble eating, is loosing weight (8 pounds in about week and half), is in pain, can't jump on the couch anymore, has trouble with steps, etc...  This is the same girl that three weeks ago was walking 3 miles with me, pulled small children in carts (and occassionally my DH) and was extremely athletic.   This weekend has been extremely heartbreaking and tearful and what I REALLY want to do is go get a big cup of ice cream from Dairy Queen.  Thankfully DH and foster son are not letting me.   so, keep her in your thoughts, hopefully she will be able to start chemo soon.   Jennifer

so so sorry about your baby. Our furbabies can cause us as much pain as other babies can. I feel for you and will pray for Hopper.  

I'm so sorry Jennifer!  I'll be praying.  Traci

Jennifer, I too don't have children and consider my two puppies my babies they are so special.  I know how it feels to worry about your baby it is heartbreaking when you know they aren't being themselves and there is something wrong with them.  I pray that your baby pulls through this.  I will keep her in my prayers.  Keep us posted and let us know how she is doing. Bev~

(((Jennifer))) (((Hopper))) I will call you soon.

Hi Jennifer, I have 5 skin kids but my 3 furbabies are my babies too.  I will be praying for Hopper and all of you.  These babies are close to our hearts and I sure do understand.  Our part Golden and part Shepherd is my girl and she is nearly 12.  I know what you mean about her being your girl.  Please let us know how Hopper is doing. Lori

Jennifer, I too have been there.  My baby has been gone for three years and I still miss her.  the poor thing was so sick.  I understand the need for a DQ too.  My thoughts are with you. Tina

Wanted to do a quick thank you for all the warm thoughts.  We are still waiting on the results from the pathologist which will hopefully be in tomorrow.  She is holding steady and I think the pain med is helping her.   Keep all the warm thoughts coming and when I know something I will update everyone.  I purchased some, either low or sugar free, ice cream last night and had just a litte...it helped that emtional eating desire and wasn't as bad as DQ!   Jennifer

oh wow i am so sorry :( i have 3 dogs myself..and had to put down 2 dogs in the past...i love my dogs so much they are a huge part of my family.... I'll keep your baby in my thoughts.