You all are so sweet and your <<hugs>> are much appreciated. I am a wreck wondering if this one will be the one, but I am trying to stay focused on the now and just love and comfort her. I am having to back off on my smothering because with her labored breathing I don't want to take up all her air space. Her gums definitely have more color in them now and no coughing but her heart does appear to be racing. I can sit here watch her ribs going up and down at a very increased speed. She isn't panting at all, but she is having many quick breathes out her nose which I would assume is related to her heavy breathing. Brian ran up to work for a few hours to take care of some stuff while I am here and she is resting and he will be coming home at lunch and we will take it from there. I wish I had a crystal ball to see what lies ahead, but her body and the man upstairs know what is in store for her. I keep reminding her to fight until she can no longer and I know with her track record she will do just that. Thank you all again for being there us and I will post again soon...Does anyone have any suggestions of a position I should lay her in to help with her breathing? She is currently sprawled out on her right side