Sunday, September 27, 2009

TWO WEEKS LATER : STILL LACKING STRENGTH AND ENERGY. STAMINA IS A VAGUE MEMORY.

Just a quick note to say "Hi". Feeling weak as a kitten, and not bouncing back quickly. Thankfully, life goes on at JFRH. Hubby Patrick still my # 1 CAT WRANGLER.

  • 90% sure both Opal and Crystal are in kitten. Due dates are Oct. 11th (Crystal) and Oct. 15th (Opal).
  • Francina has completed her regimen of antibiotics, and is with Beau Jade now. Let's hope she is able to conceive and carry full term.
  • Tatiana will cycle within the next two weeks, and at that time will visit Honeybear.
  • Both Panzy and Sapphire are resting, and will be bred in the New Year.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

FINISHED ANTIBIOTICS TWO DAYS AGO ......... FINALLY COMING OUT OF THE NAUSEOUS FOG OF PAST THREE WEEKS.

My hospital stay was not just for Acute Pancreatitis. While there, I acquired Antibiotic-Associated Clostridium Difficile Colitis. Even though the pancreas has been asleep for over a week, the side effects of the drugs fighting the C-Diff were horrible. Twenty pounds lighter (good news) but dehydrated (bad news). Living on Oatmeal Porridge, Cheerios, Shreddies, Rice, and Plain Pasta to fill me up. Find out on Monday when the Gallbladder comes out. My first treat after to celebrate will be a coffee with REAL CREAM. Didn't know a body could crave something so much. I literally 'Dream' about a decent cup of coffee. ............

Only two little kittens remain with us. Little "Freckles" travels to Cornwall on the 19th, and wee "Prince" flies to Montreal on the 29th. All others are adjusting to their new family's lives.

Francina has again not carried to term. Such a sad time. She will undergo blood tests and scoping to see if we can help her.

Perhaps the Good Lord is watching over me, and forcing a break from kittens to allow me time for surgery and healing. Still have further dental surgery to undergo in Oct-Nov. By Christmas, I should be hunky dorey. Till next time ...........................

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

HOME SWEET HOME / MY OWN BED / I AM IN HEAVEN

Well maybe not quite. BUT, oh my how wonderful to climb into my own sheets this afternoon for a short nap ... yep, you guessed it. Just now waking up. Supper at 10:00 PM.

Health update is that in four weeks (barring emergency returns) I will be getting my gallbladder removed. If I wasn't going to be asleep at the time, I would want to be the one to personally throw it into the garbage. The acute pancreaititis is subsiding and infection in the gallbladder is under control. Anyone who has been through this understands when I say "Damn, that hurt!"

Already contacted a few folk to arrange kitten delivery on Friday. Will be emailing, phoning, everyone else tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept 2nd.

Whew, there goes that burst of energy. Back to bed for this people. Nighty Nite.