Layla

[Lindsey]

Thank you! I don't think I'm being amazing, I think I'm just trying to do what anyone would do for someone they love. I wish I wasn't going through this right now, but someone up there must have thought that we could handle getting Layla through this. I feel like I'm so much closer to her now.

She's trying to sleep behind me in her crate, but her ears keep scanning the room. I think she wants the guy in the office beside me to stop yakking on the phone.

[Lindsey]

By the way, I think she's in the running for one of the cutest sleeping dogs in the whole universe. She must have had a few rough hours this morning. She's gently snoring behind me.

[Janet]

Aww Lindsey...she looks like a little angel sleeping there.

[judy]

It's good to see her! She looks so cute sleeping in there! I don't see why you can't continue to bring her to work. She certainly doesn't look like she's bothering anybody! Besides that, remember that you are the only person there who does your job. You can bring her every day for as long as you want!

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by judy

It's good to see her! She looks so cute sleeping in there! I don't see why you can't continue to bring her to work. She certainly doesn't look like she's bothering anybody! Besides that, remember that you are the only person there who does your job. You can bring her every day for as long as you want!

Before this happened I was actively trying to find a new job. I know I can't find another job where I can take her with me. Before we have kids I wanted to find a place that would give me better benefits for maternity leave and stuff like that. At the office where Scott is working now (not the same company as him) they will pay 100% salary for maternity leave! So I was really looking to get to a better company like that. Plus I get treated like crap here. But Layla is more important to me so if that's how it is, I will put up with crap.

Scott and I had another huge fight this morning and last night. My brother is not speaking to my family anymore, and I feel like it's my fault. My baby Layla is paralyzed. I'm getting yelled at at work for this drawing not getting done and I don't know why the program isn't working right. I feel like my life is falling apart. I have a doctor's appointment for a physical this morning and I'm sure he'll be able to tell how unhealthy I am right now.

[Blueyes]

I'm glad you are going to the doctor! I don't know what's up with your brother, but I know you are NOT responsible for the way other people behave.
Layla looks so comfy and sweet in her crate. I bet she loves being with you all day

[paula1961]

Layla looks so sweet! I saw the pic you put on YT too and it was also adorable!

Lynsey you need to take good care of you so that you can continue to do well for Layla. I'm glad you are going to the dr.

[Lindsey]

I went to the doctor and got my physical. I also mentioned a couple of spots on my skin that have popped up over the past few years, one on the bottom of my foot, and another on my hand, and they've been growing. The one on my hand has probably actually been about 7 years or so, and it has gone from looking like a blue pen spot to a larger blueish gray spot that is raised from the skin. Anyways, he's referring me to a plastic surgeon to have them removed and tested for skin cancer. Just finally speaking up about them has lifted a huge weight off my chest. I just want to know for sure and stop worrying.

I told the doctor about Layla and he said being spiritual is so important for health and he's happy to hear I've been praying for her. He gave me "homework" for my next appointment this fall, keeping a food and activity diary, list of supplements and vitamins I take, and also a spiritual journal. He said he will pray for Layla too, and he hopes I have good news when I see him again this fall.

[Lindsey]

Well, my little Layla Bean has done it again... now she has even more strength than she had on Monday and can hold her weight for 10-20 seconds! They did acupuncture on her and started her on the underwater treadmill. The therapist said sometimes that can get things going. And she also said that Layla has been improving tremendously in the past 5 days, so that's great! I spoke with another vet last night who specializes in rehabilitation and she talked about laser light treatment too, saying it can regenerate cells and in turn that could regenerate nerves. I'm going to ask about it tonight.

[paula1961]

I truly believe that Layla will have a full recovery!! She is such an amazing little girl!! It is awesome of you Lynsey to have done what you have for her!!!

[gja1000]

Oh Lindsay, you are having such ups and downs right now! I'm so sorry and I so wish I could give you a big hug!!!

I think it is wonderful that you had a doctors appointment now and that he was so supportive. That is rare these days, in my experience. I feel a lot of support, prayers and hopeful signs radiating around you and Layla. I'm thinking that she is making progress in leaps and bounds and that in and of itself is the best sign!

Stay strong, you will come out of this a better/stronger person, I just know it!

[judy]

It sounds like you have a remarkable doctor! He really cares deeply about you and Layla.

I think Gayle is right. There is a lot of positive energy around you. Soak it up!

[Lindsey]

I am trying my best! We talked to her therapist after work today about laser light therapy, and I requested it so she is going to consult with Layla's surgeons and see if they would approve. I talked with a holistic vet who specializes in rehabilitation and she suggested it to me. I also asked on a paralyzed pets forum and the yahoo group and both places gave me positive stories about laser therapy. So I'm hoping her surgeons say it's okay! Anyways, before we left, her therapist told us that it is amazing to see her progressing this quickly, and told us "Whatever you're doing, keep doing it!" Lol... and she said it's really exciting to see her now and see how far she's going to go.

I can't stop thinking way to go little Layla! I told her to prove this negative therapist wrong and she's starting to do it! We even got a smile out of the therapist today when she was talking about how great Layla is doing!

Scott told me today that when we were fighting this morning he hopes Layla didn't get too upset about it, but he said whatever we said or did must have lit a fire under her bum to get better

[gja1000]

I'm so glad to hear your "voice" sound stronger and more hopeful! It makes me smile to read your post! Please give Layla a kiss for me!

[Lindsey]

Thank you Gayle! I will give her lots of extra good night kisses tonight