Poppy

[Atemas]

I understand what you are going through @MellowYellow. Six years ago I lost my mum and Sky our black Labrador within a month of each other - it was incredibly difficult as I was also taking a young granddaughter to school and back daily involving a lot of driving. It is exhausting and I really feel for you. You are in my thoughts. Take care of yourself

 

[Granca]

I’m so sorry, Karen. You must feel very torn at such a difficult time. Look after yourself too.

 

[Candy]

So sorry you're going through this sad and difficult time, Karen. Sending love and .You're in my thoughts.

 

[Naya]

So sorry to hear how challenging things are at the minute Karen. I hope Poppy has another ‘burst’ of eating and wanting to go for walks x

 

[MellowYellow]

What a difficult time you are having @MellowYellow and mentally and physically tiring for you. If Poppy is drinking a lot I wonder whether she has diabetes, you could take a urine sample to the vet, or perhaps her kidneys are failing? Would the vet come to the house if it is so stressful for Poppy to go to the surgery? When I first had Flicka and she was a nervous wreck, I had to get the vet out just for a worm pill, they wouldn't prescribe unless they had seen her! Worth a try xx

A recent blood test showed that all her organs are in good working order. I think she just likes to drink because it fills her stomach and doesn't make her feel sick - but that's just my take on it.

 

[MellowYellow]

I understand what you are going through @MellowYellow. Six years ago I lost my mum and Sky our black Labrador within a month of each other - it was incredibly difficult as I was also taking a young granddaughter to school and back daily involving a lot of driving. It is exhausting and I really feel for you. You are in my thoughts. Take care of yourself

Oh, that must have been awful for you Alison. I am sorry

Today I thought I would have to fly to the UK this week, but now I think I can wait until next week. I feel very torn, because of course I want to be with my mother at this time, but I am also sure that if I leave again Poppy will stop eating completely and die while I am away. I think my mum has had enough really and does not want to battle on much longer. I talked to my sisters today and they think she likely has a few more weeks. Of course I will have to put mum first - but it would break my heart to leave Poppy, knowing that I likely will not see her again.

 

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry @MellowYellow. It is such a difficult position to be in, to have to make a choice. I hope whatever you choose to do works out for the best. You and Poppy are in my thoughts.

On a note about appetite, a naturopath friend was telling me about an antihistamine that increases appetite. It was during our conversation about what I could give Snowie for his itchiness. If it would make a difference, I can ask her for the details. She used it for her daughter who wasn’t eating due to illness.

 

[Karen]

So very sorry. You are giving Poppy the best days possible.

 

[Atemas]

 

[Joy]

I'm very sorry you're having such a difficult time. In my thoughts xx

 

[MellowYellow]

This morning I had a very constructive and helpful conversation with our vet. She thinks that Poppy's life is coming to an end, and all things considered she feels that now is the right time to say goodbye. At the moment Poppy still has times when she feels up to a little walk, or a search for her dummies, but we agreed that not eating means that very soon she will not have the strength for that, and it would be cruel, in effect, to leave her to starve to death. In addition, the fact that I have to go to be with my mother would mean extra stress and anxiety for Poppy. She loves OH of course, but really she's my girl and we are very bonded.

It's a truly hard decision to make, you all know that, but despite having been weeping all morning, I feel calmer now, and I think it will mean I can face whatever comes our way in the UK better without worrying about Poppy and OH at home. We have made the appointment for Monday midday. I am grateful that I will be able to be with Poppy at the end.

This is shaping up to be a really shitty Christmas.

 

[Jacqui-S]

This is shaping up to be a really shitty Christmas.

Yes.
But by the sound of it you are making the right decisions for Poppy, yourself, and your Mum.
I felt that getting actually TO that decision was almost the hardest bit with Lilly.
You can't be in two places at once and you kind of need to be at the moment.
Sending you strength, love and fortitude for the next few weeks Karen.
We are here for you.

 

[MellowYellow]

Thank you Jac, that means a lot.

 

[Atemas]

all things considered she feels that now is the right time to say goodbye

I feel calmer now

I felt that getting actually TO that decision was almost the hardest bit

I can so identify with this. . As @Jacqui-S says - we are here for you

 

[Cath]

You are in my thought and are doing what is best for your darling girl
Sending love and hugs to you