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Miracle Baby

Sept 17, 2008

Finally home! And to stay. We moved back to Oklahoma Aug 27. No more apartments, I have my own back yard and really love to sun bathe. Ok, for about 15 minutes and ready to go back in.
I haven't changed much, still spoiled. But momma wouldn't have it any other way.

Aug 9, 2007

I don't like Wisconsin! It's too cold, I think I'd rather have the Oklahoma tornado's!

July 26 I had my first teeth cleaning (should've done it a long time ago). The Dr took 5 of my teeth, what he wanted them for I don't know, anyway I eat better now. Mom doesn't have to hand feed me, my mouth doesn't hurt, so much easier to eat. But I don't eat when she isn't here, she has to be sitting right beside me. I'm spoiled rotten, what else was mom supposed to do with me?

17 Nov, 2007
Still here in WI and still don't like it. It snowed tonight and boy was it cold to my feet. I didn't like the shoes mom bought for me, they just didn't fit right. Maybe the ones she is going to make me will fit and I will wear them (I doubt it though).

I was born May 17, 2003. Weighed 2 oz. Nobody noticed I had a problem until my dog momma (Daisy) was having problems with delivery or rather human momma thought so. We, siblings, Daisy and I were taken to the vet. That's when they noticed I had a cleft palate, by the way Daisy was just fine.

My vet told my human momma that I would live for about 3 days so maybe it was best to let me go. Momma said "NO". For the next few weeks my new momma got up every 2 hours to feed me, either put me on Daisy to nurse or bottle. Daisy was too tired after feeding my other 3 siblings so momma just quit putting me up there. I had trouble sucking on her anyway. I was beginning to have more problems: my left eyelash was growing down into my eye; very irritating, my kidneys were herniated now, my left foot was growing out instead of straight and my head was growing but not my body.

May 31, 2003
I was having trouble going potty so went to vet. I weigh 4 oz and my temp was slightly elevated. The vet helped me and boy did I feel better.

June 27, 2003
I went back to the vet for check up. I weigh 6.5 oz now (goat milk and rice baby cereal is excellent). Momma wanted to know if I could have surgery to fix my palate and hair lip. The vet said I wouldn't survive because I had developed Hydrocephalus (brain swelling) and had a soft skull. I heard momma say that she could see my veins in my head. Anyway, the vet said I could go blind or deaf and even get pneumonia. She gave me a poor prognosis, maybe not make it 2 more weeks. I know my momma loved me so I fought hard to live.

July 11, 2003
I made it 2 more weeks, almost 2 months old now. Vet said I look stronger today and because I don't like puppy food or water I have to take vitamins. She wasn't really expecting to see me for this appointment today, fooled her. But she is very happy that I was able to be there. She was very impressed with me and momma. My body is finally catching up with my head, I look more normal now. My kidneys are no longer herniated and my paw has straightened.

July 18, 2003
I hate shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am now 1 lb. More due Aug 8.

Aug 8, 2003
I weigh 1 lb 12ozs. My vet referred me to a specialist for surgery on my pallett.

Aug 22, 2003
He said I could live the rest of my life with my cleft, everybody knows that because I could go at any time with it! Duh! He said reconstruction would not only be more cosmetic but would also give me a better quality of life. Can't get better then this.


Sept 19, 2003
Shots again today. They suck. I weigh 2 lbs. Am doing very well.

Oct 18, 2003
3 lbs. I had surgery today, spayed. Also laser surgery for my eyelashes. I was real happy to see my momma. Staples will come out Oct 27.

Here it is July 8, 2005. I am 2 yrs 2 mos. I weigh 5 lbs. Still love my french fries but am limited because of the salt and grease. I don't know the difference between a McDonalds window and bank window but I will learn. I have become more aware of when momma leaves, I watch her feet to see if she puts her shoes on and when she does I beat her to the front door. Most of the time I get to go. I don't potty in the house. I stay in the yard unlike my other canine family members. If I am hungry and momma isn't paying attention to me I will let her know, she doesn't like my wimpering so she is up in an instant. Momma says I am a good baby. I will write more when I think of more stuff to tell.

Where did the time go! Today is Mar 8 2006. I will be 3 in two months. I'm getting old. Oh well, I still act like a pup. Momma has taken pictures and she will post more soon. She is slow!

Momma cut my french fries back, to once a month or less, she is so mean! Jan 1 I had to go to the Dr. because , of all things, my anal gland was abcessed. The Dr lanced it and it was fine. Other than that I am still me. I continue to watch momma and follow her everwhere, she's not leaving me home. She has to sometimes but it makes me mad. Momma is wrapped around my little paw, she just doesn't know it. I don't like eating out of a bowl, it's hard for me to get the food anyway so momma hands feeds me one piece at a time. This way I get even more of her time. I am sooooooo smart!

When momma is at the computer I'll sit at her feet and whine until she picks me up. She said it's hard for her to work while I'm laying on her arm so now I just get under her shirt, it's warmer.

Momma needs the computer now to put more pictures on here so I will stop for now.

Jan 13, 2007

Momma didn't get any more pictures posted yet because we moved to Wisconsin and just got back on the net.

In Aug of last year I was very ill, quit eating and drinking for a day, so momma took me to the new Dr. ( we don't care for her). While we were there I had 2 siezures so was sent to the pet hospital. They were very nice here. The Dr examined me and took most of my blood! I had 2 more siezures here.
My blood work came back fine. I had no diagnosis for my illness. Being dehydrated probably caused the seizures or so momma thought. I have had 2 small seizures this month and I have been drinking and eating good. Momma holds and comforts me and right now I guess that's the best medicine.