Layla

[gja1000]

What do the people on the yahoo board say about her progress? I think this therapist is being a bit pessimistic - I think people need something to hang onto, something that instills hope, and I think those signs are there. I don't think it is necessary to dash all hopes. I would consult with the "experts" on the yahoo board and see what they think.

SHE IS MAKING PROGRESS! Baby steps, baby steps, are just fine!!!

[Lindsey]

She is better than she was a week ago, I just have to remember that. On the yahoo group, they just tell me "Be happy that she's not in pain, she loves you, and anything beyond that is just icing on the cake"
I wish I could feel that way. She is still my baby but it hurts to see her struggle or know she can't do things she could do before. I know I mind more than she does.

[gja1000]

Yes you are right, you mind much more than she does. YOU are her whole life and whatever she can or can't do doesn't matter much to her as long as YOU are there! That is important to remember. I still believe she will recover - my mom's doxy recovered after about 4 -6 weeks. It was a long time, but he walked again. I think Layla will too!

[Lindsey]

I'm just worried about the fact that I can't ALWAYS be there. I don't know how long they will allow me to keep bringing her to work. Until she walks, she will not have bladder function back so I will have to express her at least once during the day, and since we moved it is not feasible at all for me to drive home to express her and drive all the way back to the city. I wouldn't make it in an hour. And keeping her boarded somewhere just can't be done financially. I know I'm probably looking too far into the future, and I should concentrate on her getting better NOW. But, I'm terrible at not having things planned out in the long run.

[Shada]

Lindsey, Layla is showing you that she is and will get better!!
Her reflexes are proof that her spinal cord is healing. If she had no reflexes at all... that would show a different story. Her brain is getting a signal.
Which she acts on. Good girl Layla!!!
Prayers sent for a full recovery. [HUGS]

[Gina]

Oh Lindsey thats encouraging news. Baby steps remember!! I have her and you in my prayers.. Continue loving her thats all you can do at the moment , she know your the best mommy .. She will get there.. Keep the faith...

[Janet]

Keep healing Layla!!! We're all praying for you!!

[judy]

Dogs live in the moment, and she may not even miss running around right now.
I think that you do mind more than she does. Not that I blame you Linds - I would be just as heartbroken, but it is too soon to give up hope. I really have to agree with Gayle that this doctor is a bit negative. Hope keeps us going.

She might be perfectly happy just as she is right now. She really is in no pain, is spending all of her time with you, and it sounds like her spirits are good. Of course, we will all be praying fiercely for a full recovery! I think she will be fine given time!