Bouncing Back

Okay, so I had to re-read my last post to pick up where I left off after the last one. Now, back to where we were when we last visited my life....

The test results came back late afternoon on Tuesday, and other than some slight elevations in her liver enzymes (which could be due to the no eating, all vomiting) everything looked normal.

The next step from this (since she was still sick and not eating AND vomiting every few hours) was to take her in for X-rays in case there was a blockage that couldn't be felt with the normal abdominal exam.

Spaz went in for X-rays Thursday morning. The doctor didn't see anything that appeared to be causing a blockage but they still needed to send the films out to a radiologist for closer inspection. While she was there the doctor also gave her a shot of some strong antibiotics; in case she had something that was in fact viral or bacterial but not causing her to have symptoms other than the vomiting. Yet again we were being forced to wait for results.

Surprisingly (and thankfully), Thursday evening we began to see some slight improvements in the little monster. She began bathing herself again; although hesitantly at first.

From the time Collin got her home from the vet on Thursday (around 1:30pm) to noon on Friday she only vomited three times. Thus far since Friday morning (over twenty four hours ago!!!!) she has not vomited at all!!

Last night, (and I know this is pathetic, but this next bit brought me to tears) for the first time since Monday morning, my baby was able to eat. AND there was no vomiting afterward! She has also been eating throughout the day today. The next thing we are waiting to see from her is a BM, then we will know all systems are go!

We do have another appointment set up for her on Wednesday, but after I talk to the vet on Monday we will see if he still suggests going through with it. I think we will just to be safe. Although she is doing so much better, and the radiologist's report came back showing no apparent blockages or foreign bodies, the radiologist did note a suspected mass near her kidney. It could be one of a plethora of various things, or it could be nothing. Wednesday's appointment is for an ultrasound, and if there is anything suspicious they will do a biopsy as well. I would love not to put her through another vet visit (and also save me some money by not having to pay another chunk to the vet), but I am concerned that if we ignore the potential mass in her abdomen it could cause worse problems down the road. I guess we will have to yet again wait and see.

All I know is, after this, I have a whole new respect for any mommy who has (or had) a sick child, especially young to the point they can't tell you what's wrong. This whole ordeal has been nerve-racking, stress filled, and unbearable. The looks she'd give me when she was actually awake, and not vomiting just broke my heart. The looks screamed, "Mommy, I don't feel good" or "Mommy, it hurts." or "Mommy, I'm so tired." I think this was one of the most difficult things I have ever had to deal with. It definitely ranked in the top ten.

Hopefully it is all done now.

Dinner is done, and my husband is home, and my cat is eating and purring... Life is good.