Just wanted to give you guys a new update on Diamond. She seems to be doing well tonight, she had a couple of scares this afternoon, she is so edgy and everything seems to scare her into the shakes. We just have to keep her calm and prevent her from getting too excited as she still doesn't have her ability to regulate her temperature. Tonight she is very tired and seems to be cramping again but still has the ability to walk, we are rubbing the muscles as they cramp and she begins to work them out. She also had a bloody nose scare earlier but the vet told me just to put some ice on it and let it bleed out, it's from the hemorrhages that she sustained in the heat stroke. Thank God he doesn't get annoyed with all of my phone calls. However, she seems in much better spirits today, still not her regular self but I don't expect that for a couple weeks or so. Tonight me and Diamond sat on the porch and I told her how much I love her which is normal, I tell her that every morning when I wake up and every night when we go to bed, but tonight I also told her how I don't think I could make it right now without her. I have lost so much this year and I know I couldn't stand to loose her too. I also told her how she is my best friend and I couldn't ever replace her. I think maybe this happened so that I could learn a lesson, not only about how precious life is, but also how much I appreciate the love and friendship I receive from my Diamond and how different life would be without her (and maybe it has been a reminder for you guys too). The nights I have had to spend this week without her on my legs has been unbearable. As many of you have said, I am totally exhausted but it is worth it because she is still with me. Thank you guys so much I really don't think I could have made it through without your support.
As a response to another post, I don't work from home...I'm a college student and have just graduated from nursing school (LPN) a couple of weeks ago, I will start my RN in August so I am off for the next few weeks. This couldn't have happened at a better time, I can be with her as much as needed for the next month and she will have around the clock care. I haven't left this house the whole time she has been home and don't plan on it unless it is absolutely necessary.
I will continue to update you guys in between my care of Diamond and as needed, and once more, thank you all so much for your prayers and support...you all have really touched me and I don't think I could have stayed as positive throughout this entire ordeal without all of you!
Lexie and Diamond