For the dogs

January 14th

The last few days have been pretty good – although through Friday I was still a bit tired and had a bad night on Thursday – I do believe it was completely my fault. I know shock of shocks I may not have had enough fluids on Thursday and pushed myself toward dehydration BUT luckily I was able to get enough fluids to reverse it and by midnight I was feeling much better but it made Friday a bit tiring. So note to all of you – dehydration feels like this… you get very tired, might be a bit nauseous or cramps, your joints might hurt but your legs and arms hurt like sore muscles. Do everything you can do to get fluids in you and especially electrolytes. If it is too difficult try a children’s medicine dropper with Gatorade or pedialyte every 30 minutes – thanks Brooke for this awesome idea. You should start feeling better but if not go to the hospital. Another way to test for dehydration is pull the skin up from the top of your hand and if it is sluggish bouncing back you need more fluids. Oh wait did I forget to tell you I have become a medical Dr since my diagnosis! SURPRISE.

So now you are wondering what the title means well – Millie has been the one spoiled this week. First she received a Furbo – http://www.furbo.com – from Sophie! A Furbo is a camera that you can watch your dog when you are not home and speak to them – then you can give them a treat as a reward. It is a great way for Millie and I to stay connected when I am at chemo or when I go in for surgery! We are having a blast playing with our new toy – oh and by the way I am not worried about the treats causing Millie to gain some lbs – she is having fun and enjoying the game. That is what life is about. Next Millie received her purple ribbon scarf from Mollie and Erika and Ed along with some extras for all the dogs who want to join in the fight to eradicate Lucifer. Mollie in the top picture and Millie with Erika in the bottom are sporting their support proudly!

Life is good and each day gets better not to mention how very spoiled I am by so many of you! Aashima your meal was perfect, Emily the nightgown makes me feel like a princess and Chan and Lucy the Hollins throw is perfect to take with me to chemo! Nancy – the dammit doll is more perfect then you know and as I begin to stick pins in its pancreas I think I will get even more pleasure from it. The team over at JDRF has been so wonderful and the treats from Pasta and Provisions – delicious. Jamie’s smile bag – a brilliant idea for anyone going through a difficult time – is filled with goodies that all I need to do when I am having a bad day is reach in for a treat – BRILLIANT! My pedicure date with Dawn on Saturday was just what the doctor ordered and our visit with the Uszacki4 on Saturday evening was so much fun – the boys got all our new technology set up and working. The cards, emails and texts continue to keep my spirits up and the support for Steve from so many, especially John and our families has been super helpful. Thank you all for everything you are doing for me and for us! I will cherish the next few good days before round 3 begins on the 17th and Mom comes in on Thursday for a few days – I will also keep all of my warriors and Mob close to my heart and in my thoughts always. And of course loads of love to all the dogs out there – you are so loved!