May is shaping up to be a super busy month. Good things, bad things, in between things. I don't even know how to prioritize them!
In no particular order...
Bailey's leg has been bothering her for the past few months. She had a barely there limp about three months ago. It wasn't after she ran, but only after she ran, then rested. After a few weeks, we took her to the vet. The vet said he didn't feel anything, she wasn't sensitive to the touch, really rest her for two weeks, start her on anti-inflammatories. See how things look after two weeks. X-rays are always an option.
Two weeks later, she seemed to be okay. We kept her out of daycare, tried to keep ball playing to a minimum. Then after two days back at school, the limp came back. So we decided to try x-rays. Before they did the x-rays, the vet's office wanted us to see the more experienced ortho vet. So we did. He didn't feel anything, no breaks, no tears, no crunching, not sensitive to the touch. Let's try a good two months of rest and anti-inflammatories. That was about two weeks ago.
Then yesterday morning I took her downstairs to go out in the morning. She started running around the yard like a crazy dog, which isn't unusual. Then she yelped and jumped up the steps holding her back paw off the ground, still yelping. I yelled for Ray to come downstairs. I think that was the last bit of her ligament really tearing. It was 6:55 am. I called the vet's office and asked when they opened, which was at 7. We got her in for a 9:45 appt. At the vet, they are almost positive she's got a ligament tear. Possibly MCL or ACL. We take her tomorrow for a full evaluation and see what is recommended. It will probably be surgery. I'm thinking postively, she is so young and full of energy. I know she will do great after surgery. But in the meantime she is just getting really depressed. She's not herself and I hate that. I am giving her many many kisses and snuggles, mostly because she can't run away from me! She is going up and down stairs okay (I stick by her to help if she needs it) and jumped up in bed with me a few times last night.
She is my baby girl. Here she is relaxing in the basement. This makes me giggle.
Next up...I'm hoping to get a new job with my bff. We worked together years ago (it's where we met) and became bffs. THis job is not only fit for my experience, it's what I like to do, it's literally three minutes from my house, AND my bff works there. It literally could not be more perfect. There have been a couple really good signs, but I've got several steps to get through first. So good thoughts for that are appreciated.
We're also doing a round of IUI this month! Ray had a doctor's appt the other day and had very promising test results. So as soon as Aunt Flo makes an appearance, we're starting on the drug regimen. And by we, I mean me. But Ray takes meds every day and is great about it. I am horrible about taking pills regularly, so I really appreciate his dedication. We'll do the injectibles again this time around, since we had three good eggs last time. So with Ray's improved results and my good response to the injections, we're hoping for the best.
Michael's Confirmation is the 13th and Nicky's Communion is the 14th. Ray has Youth Sunday the 15th. I have the GMA Arts Festival on the 21st. And we're going to a Phillies game on the 24th.
Oh boy. This is going to be crazy! But I like it. I hate being bored.
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