Today, Emmett has his next set of tests at Purdue. It takes the entire day. We’ll leave here at 8 am to get to his 10:30 appointment. They stagger the tests, so I have to leave him there (wahhhh!) and they call when he’s done – between 3 and 5 pm. Then, a two-plus-hour drive home. By the time we get home, Emmett and I are done!
To say I’m nervous is an understatement. “Icy dread” might be more appropriate. We’re one month away from one year since his initial diagnosis, at which point they told us a year was toward the long range of his prognosis. Plus, there have been a few concerning things – drinking more water, lots of panting, a few bouts of vomiting. He is getting older, maybe coming on 11 or 12 even, so it’s hard to know “symptoms” versus aging.
Of course, Emmett cares about none of that. He’s upset he doesn’t get breakfast, but he loves a good road trip and the chance to meet new people!
Anyway, since I’m basically incoherent today, I thought I’d take a little trip down memory lane… what were we up to this week in previous years?
2010: The first March that came around on the blog. No post on the 4th, but a terrible cell phone pic on the 3rd! This was many months before Cooper!
2011: This one actually made me splurt. Hilarious. And a good reminder that the snow will melt this year, too. Probably.
2012: Um. Not sure what happened here. Missed some posting!
2013: When I was totally down and out, John took over the blog. He managed two posts that March, which is remarkable considering the insanity of 2-hrs-a-day chemo, work, and driving between here and Indy!
2014: Living on the bayou, and Mardi Gras came late that year!
That catches us up to 2015! I’ll try to share any news or updates, maybe on Facebook as the day goes on, or here in the comments as soon as I can.
If you have some happy thoughts to spare today, please send ’em Emmett’s way!
Thinking you your family today and of Emmett. Sending lots of positive energy all the way around. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey!!
thinking of you and Emmett today.
stella rose
It’s sounds like a long day ahead, but we’re sending positive thoughts your way. Hang in there.
Praying today goes by quickly and things are in Emmett’s favor!
I hate leaving Blueberry at the vet just for a dental, so I can just imagine how you must feel leaving Emmett for this. Hang in there, know we are praying for you all. Sending hugs from me and licks from Blueberry.
Sending good energy your way! (Emmett doesn’t need it. He gets to go on a car ride! TWICE!! And see NEW people! Oh, to be a dog…)
I know all too well how hard all that testing and waiting is. Will be sending pawsitive thoughts your way!
It’s a marathon not a sprint . . . the journey continues!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Thinking of you and Emmett, Maggie. Let us know how everything went.
We hope you have a good appointment!
Just checked on Facebook for an update….it sounds like it was a long day, but glad you got through it and home safely.
I hope those spots on the kidneys turn out to be nothing to worry about, and glad to hear at least there is no change on the spleen.
I hadn’t gotten a chance to comment, but I was thinking of you and Emmett, and sending warm thoughts your way…and still am.
Sending prayers for you and Emmett. I may be taking my deaf hound girl, Ran, to Purdue for testing and treatment if the new medication her vet is trying her on doesn’t work. She’s been very sick since December 30th – she stopped eating and was very lethargic, so I took her to the vet. She tested positive for pancreatitus but they also discovered that her blood counts were off. Of most concern was the fact that her platelets, which should be at least 150 (thousand) were at nine. She’s been on steroids to get those back up, but her hourly trips outside to potty – even through the night – are getting hard on everyone, including her. She may have an autoimmune disorder and will have to go to Purdue for testing. It’s a little over an hour from us so the drive won’t be bad, but I have never had to take any of my furbabies there. Any tips and suggestions would be very welcome.
Good luck!
I know how you feel Maggie. My Lilly has a malignant tumor that we discovered about 3 weeks ago, It was removed last Monday and she is now recovering. It is hard on her since she is 19 years old. She is beginning to walk again. The tumor was on the back of her leg and she has been so sore, lots of whimpering, crying, and pain meds. But, she is more alert and brighter each day now.
I really do empathize with you. It is a very difficult journey with our special BFF’s.