Cooper's 3rd birthday

Haven't updated Cooper's status in a while, just no big changes to talk about.

He still can't walk, and he still can't pee on his own. Although, sometimes, he can start to go, just can't stop. I like to believe that is a step in the right direction. I know reoover, if it comes, is a long process.

We still swim in the tub, and I still do his bicycle exercises. I feel resistance from his legs when we do those. But when we swim, I really don't see much change.

He has adjusted much better than myself or James. But I suppose that is just the way it is suppose to be.

We go for walks on the river, and Cooper just loves it, he always did.

Today is his 3rd birthday, and he is having a ball with all his birthday gifts. Especially those from Auntie Stacey, Braxton & Mario ( his favorite is the piece of cake, you'd think it was real!)

We will keep on working, and praying, so if you still check up on Cooper from time to time, remember him in your pup prayers!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update for Monday Oct 18, 2010

Well, you can see from the new photo on Cooper's page that he is getting along great with his wheels!

We took both he & Bailey for a walk along the river today, and took some photos & videos. I will post a video later.

He was so happy to be "on the trail" again that he allowed me to express him without putting his cone collar on! But he still won't poop while hitched to his wheels. I wish he would learn, they said he would at the clinic, but so far, no. Sure would make things easier!!!

I have 2 swim sessions on the calendar for him this week, too. Have to keep that therapy going!

Please keep him in your prayers!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update for Saturday Oct 16, 2010

Cooper has an upset tummy today, and he doesn't want to eat. Now, he feels good, because he wants to play! But we are having some "potty problems" today, hope it goes away soon!

He will have a swim session today, and that just poops him out!! All he wants to do afterwards is sleep, BOL!!!

I am feeling much more resistance when doing his bicycle exercises now, and I can feel him pushing against me. Another huge step in his recovery!

Keep those POTP's coming, he feels them!!!

Hugs to all,

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update for Friday Oct 15, 2010

Well, Cooper seems to be slowly improving......I swim him in our bath tub at least twice a week.....the tub is not deep enough for him to really swim, but it does float his little butt, and then he walks around the tub. I believe it helps him.

I am feeling resistance when I do his "bicycle" exercises, so I think maybe, just maybe we might be getting some feeling back into his little legs.

If we are, it will still be a long, long process, but we are ready for that. Please keep those pup prayers coming, they are working!!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Well, Cooper seems to be slowly improving......I swim him in our bath tub at least twice a week.....the tub is not deep enough for him to really swim, but it does float his little butt, and then he walks around the tub. I believe it helps him.

I am feeling resistance when I do his "bicycle" exercises, so I think maybe, just maybe we might be getting some feeling back into his little legs.

If we are, it will still be a long, long process, but we are ready for that. Please keep those pup prayers coming, they are working!!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update for Sunday Oct 10, 2010

Long time, no update! Sorry, but there really has not been much to tell you about.

His tail wagging has greatly improved, and sometimes, he can wag his tail without me having to pinch the tip!!

Also, when we are outside on one of his walks, sometimes that tail will be curled up, not over his back, but still curled. That's improvement, too.

I think I am seeing some strengthening of his thighs. Because when I take him out of his wheels, I always place his feet, and see if he will stand. Sometimes, he does, for a few seconds,and it seems to get longer. That is encouraging....

I will be posting a video of him "swimming" in the tub. We do that 2-3 times a week, and I feel it is helping as well.

Still a long way to go, but at least we are making some progress!!

Please keep Cooper in your prayers, we still need that help!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update Friday, Oct 1, 2010

Haven't updated lately, because there has been no change. But there is now, and you will be able to see it later today!

I can pinch his tail, and he curls it up over his back & wags it!!! And I have a video of that!

I will be posting that video later today.

Keep those pup prayers & POTP's coming his way, we may be on a roll!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper Update for Sunday, Sept 19, 2010

WOOF! Cooper got his wheels on friday, and I have posted a couple of videos on my facebook page of all that.

I am also posting a video here, of him as we were leaving the surgery clinic, his first walk with his wheels!

We are supposed to go slowly, a couple of times a day, for about 10 minutes or so each time, and build it up slowly. At first, I thought he liked it, and this was going to be easy. I know better now, because while he will walk fine on the sidewalk, it's harder on the grass, and he tends to just stop and not want to move.

I did get a few more exercised to do for him. However, they did a deep pain sensation test while we were at the clinic, and still no change there. Not what I wanted to hear, but I am not giving up.

Please keep those pup prayers & POP's coming, we are not out of the woods yet!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update for Thursday Sept 16, 2010

Cooper gets his wheels tomorrow!

We will be sure and take the video camera, should be interesting to see.

He is doing very well, too. Stronger than ever, and much more bossy than before. Now, he makes it well know when he wants something, and we had better get it quick, too!! BOL!!

Much easier to express him, now, too.....I have a trick. He has a favorite ball, and I make sure we take it out with us, and when I start to express him, I make sure he has his ball......guess what? No problem whatsoever!!! He takes it like a pro!!!

Looking forward to seeing him move without my having to use the sling, because he really does not care for that.

Keep the POP's & prayers coming, they are working!!

Oh, and if you can, scoot on over to our best pup pal Braxton's page,www.dogster.com/dogs/288182
It's his woofday, and there's cake!!! Hugs Brax-man!!

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd

Cooper update to Tuesday, Sept 14, 2010

We got Cooper a life jacket today. Going to swim him in the tub, warm water, you know. Not for long, not at first, because this is a new thing for him. But he is so full of himself, our two little walks don't do much for him. And while he doesn't mind when I do his therapy exercises, I think he needs more. So, we will try swimming. I know that hydro-therapy is a great thing for people & horses, so I bet it will be good for him, too.

Still can't pee on his own, but I think that might change, and sooner than later (I hope anyway). The movement in his tail is more, and stronger everyday,too. So I think we might be seeing some real progress.

Keep those POP's & pup prayers coming, they do make a difference. And thank you for taking the time to read up on Cooper's progress.

Cooper & Bailey's mom,
Cyd