Thanks everyone. I grew up with her living next door and I know I am so blessed to have had her in my life for 29 years. Her burial is tomorrow and I know I'm going to be feeling a lot of mixed emotions.
@jjtruffles fuck man, that sucks. I'm sorry. It sounds like you had a lot of time with her which is awesome, but it is sad that she was so close to meeting your DS.
Came to say I was crying over not being able to get an ice cream at the ice cream shop, but @jjtruffles your posts gave me a reality check. So sorry for your loss.
@agradi Damn you! I randomly chose that today. Didn't remember anything other than the name. Cue all the tears. Then I googled adoptable dogs at our local humane society...
@jjtruffles I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. No pregnant person should have to experience a death. It's just cruel. As if it isn't hard enough to lose someone, I swear it's two fold with pregnancy hormones.
Our oldest dog, 11.5, is probably not going to make it much longer at all. My husband is in denial. We're in this horrible limbo period of guessing that he's still comfortable and determining when it's time. My guess is a few days. I've cried the majority of the day each time I've shared the news with friends.
@theshannondee it was such a good documentary though. I am head over heels for bully breeds, and tell my hubs all the time that we are getting one when we get a house.
@Weville Our Buddy is my first dog!! So first time going through this. I knew it would be tough but not this tough. Again I know being pregnant isn't helping. Pet loss is just terrible!
@TiffRox81 this is the worst part about having pets. It sounds like you guys are making the best decisions you can. You'll know in your hearts when it's time, though that certainly doesn't make it any easier. All the hugs.
@TiffRox81 my pets are always such a huge source of comfort for me. I'm sorry your dog isn't doing well. And like you said, hormones make dealing with everything so much harder. Hugs to you!
@TiffRox81 The hormones don't help but to be honest it's always awful. @megstervt is right, you'll know when it's time and you can make his remaining time special. I keep telling my husband he will have to find a Winston duplicate because I'm confident he's my puppy soulmate and I'm going to be destroyed. Lots of hugs lady!
@TiffRox81 I'm so sorry. we went through this with our family dog and I was a mess and not pregnant at all. Pet loss is the worst. I hope buddy hangs in there and continues to be comfortable. Hugs!
Thank you all! I really appreciate the kind words. I think you're right. We'll know when it's time. He is still eating and drinking. And he can still go in/out for the bathroom but the light in his eyes is definitely fading. We have another dog and they've always had a funny relationship. Buddy has never really cared much about him, but Miles definitely likes having Buddy around. He's only known his time with us, and with Buddy. So I'm a bit worried as to how he's going to take it. Luckily I'll be off work so Miles won't be alone each day.
I have my huge licensure exam next Friday. I am trying to finish up everything with clients by next Friday and I am freaking exhausted and in pain constantly not to mention oh so uncomfortable. I am just super overwhelmed!! Why did I do this to myself?!?!
@Backbypopulardemand you can do it! You have been preparing for this moment for quite some time, you got it! All you have to do is get through the next stressful week. Schedule a prenatal massage or a bubblebath with a delicious dessert and power through!!
@Backbypopulardemand - good luck! I can't even imagine doing something like that right now. I was supposed to take a certification exam for my nursing speciality this month but since I was able to postpone it, I did. Once you have it done with, you'll be so proud of yourself and feel like even more of a rockstar because you did it while pregnant and in pain!
@Backbypopulardemand You've got this! It will all be worth it in the end! Like @theshannondee said pamper the heck out yourself when it's all over with! Think about this way too, you're not trying to get it done with a needy newborn! It's all going to work out, I'll be keeping you in my prayers!
I'm crying because I keep having terrible and extremely realistic dreams and then I wake up all upset. Grr. Stupid hormones are fucking me up these days.
I've been crying over the most ridiculous things lately. It was hard drying off my legs after a shower the other day so I cried. I forgot to make the rice to go with our dinner last night, so I cried. Then I am just feeling like a big beached whale with a troll face and just BLAH so I cry.
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Our oldest dog, 11.5, is probably not going to make it much longer at all. My husband is in denial. We're in this horrible limbo period of guessing that he's still comfortable and determining when it's time. My guess is a few days. I've cried the majority of the day each time I've shared the news with friends.
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Gosh dealing with this stuff sucks, and being pregnant while dealing with it makes it ten times harder (at least that's my opinion)!
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I'm crying because I keep having terrible and extremely realistic dreams and then I wake up all upset. Grr. Stupid hormones are fucking me up these days.