greytpups Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) For those who aren't aware, Bailey had an ultrasound yesterday and we thought we were dealing with diet issues, however, she has cancerous tumours in her stomach and her lymph nodes are also involved. I was not expecting this at all and was overwhelmed, but felt too pressured to make a decision, so on my vet's advice we brought her home with some meds to make her comfortable. The vet who did the ultrasound is an expert and often gets called in for tough cases so we really had 3 different opinions and they all agreed that it was cancer and chemo and radiation may give her a few extra weeks. We opted to keep her comfortable since she is timid and this would be a horrible experience for her. I haven't left her side since we brought her home yesterday. The vet gave us something to coat her stomach so she has been eating yogurt. She came over for her lovins (she walks over to my chair and waits to be petted and get a belly rub ) she went out for a short walk this morning and now is laying in her new bed in the sun. I haven't ate since I brought her home and I have cried a ton of tears. I called in sick yesterday afternoon and today. I don't care what happens at work...I want to spend these last few moments by her side. Thanks for your kind words and support as we go through this most painful time. Edited December 17, 2009 by greytpups Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) For those who aren't aware, Bailey had an ultrasound yesterday and we thought we were dealing with diet issues, however, she has cancerous tumours in her stomach and her lymph nodes are also involved. I was not expecting this at all and was overwhelmed, but felt too pressured to make a decision, so on my vet's advice we brought her home with some meds to make her comfortable. The vet who did the ultrasound is an expert and often gets called in for tough cases so we really had 3 different opinions and they all agreed that it was cancer and chemo and radiation may give her a few extra weeks. We opted to keep her comfortable since she is timid and this would be a horrible experience for her. I haven't left her side since we brought her home yesterday. The vet gave us something to coat her stomach so she has been eating yogurt. She came over for her lovins (she walks over to my chair and waits to be petted and get a belly rub ) she went out for a short walk this morning and now is laying in her new bed in the sun. I haven't ate since I brought her home and I have cried a ton of tears. I called in sick yesterday afternoon and today. I don't care what happens at work...I want to spend these last few moments by her side. Thanks for your kind words and support as we go through this most painful time. tons of prayers for you and Bailey. May you find the comfort, strength and peace you deserve. Bailey lives in the moment. I hope you can too. I'm really so terribly sorry. Make the most of this time. Edited December 17, 2009 by Devotion Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm so sorry. I know how tough that situation is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 ... tons of prayers for you and Bailey. May you find the comfort, strength and peace you deserve. Bailey lives in the moment. I hope you can too. I'm really so terribly sorry. Make the most of this time. I couldn't have said it better than this. You are in my thoughts. ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twogreytkids Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Loads of hugs and prayers for you and Bailey. Marcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I haven't ate since I brought her home and I have cried a ton of tears. I called in sick yesterday afternoon and today. I don't care what happens at work...I want to spend these last few moments by her side. Thanks for your kind words and support as we go through this most painful time. I know how you feel. I didn't eat when Bonnie was really sick either. It was a lesson I learned the hard way. Force yourself to eat a little something when Bailey eats. It will give you strength when you need it. We'll be thinking about you and Bailey. Make some good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I saw the locked Bailey threads and feared the worst. But didn't see anything other than you decided to bring her home yesterday. I was even going to post a new thread asking, but thought that if you did lose her, it would hurt too much. I'm glad you have these few precious moments left with her. (even though I'm devastated at the news). And I'm totally with you regarding work. When I lost Topaz 10 yrs ago, I had a new job and no sick time yet. I still went home sick. Thank God I had a very understanding new boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm so very sorry. I think you did exactly the right thing. As sad as you are, I hope you can enjoy your remaining time together. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whistle Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I am so sorry. I have been there all too recently. Pam is right - remember Bailey lives in the moment, and she is not afraid. She knows how much you love her. Just keep giving her "lovin" and doing what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 No words just tons of hugs for you, Dave and Bailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Sending tons of prayers, white light and support to you and your sweet baby girl. I've been there and I so know how incredibly hard it is as many of us have been thru it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 :grouphug Thinking of you. Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 ... tons of prayers for you and Bailey. May you find the comfort, strength and peace you deserve. Bailey lives in the moment. I hope you can too. I'm really so terribly sorry. Make the most of this time. I couldn't have said it better than this. You are in my thoughts. exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Keeping you and Bailey in my prayers. I'm so sorry for this horrible news. Spoil your girlie rotten and make every moment special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 You're both in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Spend each day making memories. Take lots of photos and enjoy your special girl. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I totally would have done the exact same thing! MY dogs come totally first in my life, and I am glad you are getting more time to love and be with Bailey! Sending you lots of love and tons or prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I can't add much to what the wise people here have already said. Besides praying for strength and peace for you. I hope this time will bring a constant exchange of love between the two of you. Your hearts are one and will always be that way, nothinng can change that. I am sending love from our house to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Words do seem inadequate for me. Just know that you and Bailey are in my thoughts and prayers. This is such a hard time to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandi007 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thinking of you, Bailey and you're family today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaxAndMazy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thinking of you and your family Jan. Bailey is a very special and very loved houndie. xoxo Nancy, Mark, Max & Mazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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