The last night on 4 legs
I’m sitting here on my sofa next to Bubbles as she snores. I still can’t believe I’ll be leaving her at 7am tomorrow morning. I decided the family will go to leave her so we can all give her kisses, and so my son can understand what we’ve been telling him for the last few days- the vet is taking Bubbles’ leg because it is hurting her too much. He’s been kissing her non stop, caressing her leg, saying “awww..” and asking, “the doctor take Bubbles’ leg? Bubbles hurt?” For an almost 3 year old, I think he’s really grasping the concept. The lovely photos on here of such happy fur babies on their three legs has helped our family explain this all to him. We are so thankful for that.
Today in particular, Bubbles has been significantly using her leg less. Hardly resting it on the ground, and she stumbled a bit in our kitchen when going to get a drink of water. My heart hurts for her. Everything is difficult for me to swallow- the possibility of having lost her, her being in pain, the amputation.. I can’t help but consider her my “human” child. I mean, I have two babies who came after Bubs, but I have always adored her, and I love her like I do my children. To me, its like knowing your SIX YEAR OLD is going through such a thing. As a parent, you have no control, and you just grieve.
Here’s one of the last few photos of Bubbles sleeping away on the sofa as usual. I took a couple shots of the ankle the tumor seems to be swallowing whole to remind myself that I am doing the right thing for her. I know I’ll be an absolute MESS tomorrow.
January 17th, 2013 at 5:06 am
Make sure to check in to chat here during Bubbles’ surgery if you need some support. Leave the window open if no one is there; someone will come.
And you’re right–it is hard, but on the other hand it’s how Bubbles gets a chance to keep enjoying her naps and her couch and her belly rubs. Leg gone, pain gone. It’s what she needs and you’re doing your best to take care of her.
Keep us posted. When she’s out of surgery, let us know. We fret till we hear.
Shari
January 17th, 2013 at 5:14 am
Good luck tomorrow baby bubbles! You’ll do great! Well be thinking about you!
Erica and Jill
January 17th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Wishing you and Bubbles all the best today. When I saw the picture of the tumor on Bubbles, it looked exactly like the one my Cadence had. She is now 3 1/2 months post amp, and she is doing wonderfully. You will be amazed at how Bubbles will adjust to her new life. She will no longer be in pain. You are doing what is best for her. Keep us updated.
January 18th, 2013 at 6:11 am
Thank you so much Michele. I just posted on Bubbles’ surgery, but she did very well. I have yet to see her, probably (and hoping) we get to bring her home tomorrow, but its possible she will stay until Saturday. Thank you for the reassurance. We are grateful it seems we caught it on time, and she is now on the road to recovery. Sending Cadence positive vibes for her to continue thriving!