*sigh*

[crowdog66]

Well, Micawber has kept down every feeding so far today, and is looking a little more alert. He's moving around a lot (still on the floor and a little on the bed, which is low -- thanks, Jill, for the behavioral tip), a good sign. On the other hand, he lay in the bathtub, where we keep the cold water tap running a little, with his forearms in the wet spot, head down, as if he wanted to drink -- a sight that I'll admit broke my heart. I've cried more today than I've cried in the last year.

He hasn't had a bowel movement yet. Bad. If he hasn't had one tomorrow by noon, we take him back to the vet. My mother has offered the use of her Mastercard up to a certain limit, which I hope to whatever Gods may be we don't have to take her up on. The vet might recommend putting Micawber under general anaesthetic and going in to clear out his intestines manually, as it were. Oh, I don't even want to think about how much that may cost...

Plus, Girl Genius is behind schedule. We need the money from it to pay rent on our new apartment.

Plus a shift at Ipsos-Reid tomorrow, possibly while Micawber is in the clinic... my husband keeps reminding me to be optimistic, and not to borrow trouble, but somehow the worst case scenario is what has the most reality for me at the moment.

I'm so tired, I could lie down and sleep for a week.

Comments

[metisbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Laurie,
As always you are in my prayers. I lit a candle in front of St.Joseph tonight at mass for Micawber and his "human family"
I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you <>. I know it's hard but positive thinking is powerful, and think of the little steps like how Micawber is keeping down his feedings, this is a very good sign.
All will be well. St. Francis is taking good care of your kitty :)

Lots of love and prayers,
Jillian

[crowdog66.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :-) It's kind of you to light a candle for us, in a time when to me things seem so very dark, and I consider it an honor.

Micawber's moving around quite a bit, which could be a good sign, and he might well improve before morning... I'm trying really hard to keep as positive an attitude on this as possible.

[eastpath.livejournal.com]

it's so hard to watch a pet go through something that you and i could go through as well, but its harder because they can't tell you how they are feeling.

I truly hope he gets better... *hugs*

[matrixrefugee.livejournal.com]

Poor little fella... The fact that he's keeping his feedings down is a good sign, though. I'll light a candle before the statue of St. Joseph in the church in Lowell I go to quite often. St. Joseph and St. Jude have always helped me a lot when I've been stuck in a tight place.