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T-Minus 3 days and counting!

Today is Saturday, a day that I don’t have to get up early and go to work, and a day where we generally get the collective errands that need to be done taken care of.

As far as Nikki is concerned, this is just another day. She was happy as we trudged down the stairs to start the normal morning routine around 7am. I let all 3 dogs out, then watched them from the deck for awhile. Nikki spotted a rabbit and half-heartedly took off after it (she has always done this, it’s like she knows that she’s supposed to chase them, but doesn’t really want to catch one because she wouldn’t know what to do with it) and then came in for treats with the others..

A bit later she decided that it was time for her to get in my lap (even though she’s 105+ pounds, she still thinks she’s a lap dog) and sleep for awhile.. Later as Mary and I were watching some TV, Nikki decided to get on the couch next to Mary and watch me play with the others..

All in all a normal day… It is very hard for me to watch this behavior of hers and not feel like she’s OK.. I’m glad though that she’s acting like this, because it gives me hope that we’ve caught this in time!

A quick correction

In re-reading my earlier posts and some of the comments from folks (by the way, thank you SO MUCH for your comments, it’s VERY much appreciated!) I think I might have led some people astray.. While we consulted with the fantastic folks at CSU in Ft. Collins, we’ve elected to let our “regular” vet handle the treatment, with consultation from Dr. Michelle Nanfelt at CSU. Dr. Nanfelt wrote up a very nice treatment plan for Nikki, and our Doc (Dr. Pyne) will be taking care of everything. When it comes time to move to Chemo, we’ll use the good folks at Veterinary Specialty Center in Colorado Springs. Dr. Hines and Dr. Morgan there are the ones we consulted with and got the first diagnosis.

Again, I want to thank everyone here for their comments and supports. It has not gone unnoticed!



3 Responses to “T-Minus 3 days and counting!”

  1.   jerry Says:

    Hey Nikki, don’t you just love those lazy Saturdays? Sounds like a pawfect day to me!

    Even though you’re not going up to Fort Collins (a long way away, for sure), you’re still in great hands. We know you’ll do just fine.

    Now, get back up on that couch and keep your pawrents warm OK?

  2.   Peyton's Path Says:

    All that matters is that you are in good hands! Better that you don’t have to make that long trip to CSU.

    Don’t let yourself be stressed, Nikki will be great. She will amaze you! Remember just enjoy the moment like you did today! Enjoy everything about Nikki and the other kids! Spoil them rotten!!

  3.   shiloanne Says:

    What a sweatheart!!! Glad you have such a strong team of dr’s to take care of your baby.. My girl never did weigh close to 100 pounds, she was just as yours a big baby and thought she was a complete lap dog. Looking forward to keeping up with your journey… Give Nikki some loves for me… 🙂

    Alisa

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