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Thanks, he's passed out now due to the pain meds. But the birds are seeking refuge under our air conditioner and you can see his ears fixated on them chirping.
hoping you get another day with your baby-he looks very happy laying there.
Yes, @foxxycat- I have all numbers on standby. After all we've been through for these past 4 months, the last thing that would break me is knowing his last hours were painful. He's been great at letting me know what he want so far. So I'll take his lead. His body is warm, breathing normal. And he wiggles his tongue when he wants to feed. The water is going down easy, if it continues I'll try the watered down baby food again.
my heart breaks for you-I know you would only allow him to stick around if he is content-do you have a home service to help if the need arises? Simon is a very blessed little man. Praying he has many more days.
it's just amazing how the two of you communicateOriginally Posted by 2Cats4everLoved
Yes, @foxxycat- I have all numbers on standby. After all we've been through for these past 4 months, the last thing that would break me is knowing his last hours were painful. He's been great at letting me know what he want so far. So I'll take his lead. His body is warm, breathing normal. And he wiggles his tongue when he wants to feed. The water is going down easy, if it continues I'll try the watered down baby food again.
Thanks for the prayers.
Funny you should ask about my sweet girl Chestnut. She knows something's up. Yesterday Simon sighed at the water dish, which was her water dish, the blue one in the pictures, and in the past would have no problem knocking him out of the way to belly up, this time she's observing from a distance and is giving him space. She was quiet all day yesterday, then decided to just hang out by her food.
it's just amazing how the two of you communicate. The wiggling of the tongue to signal time to eat is precious. Do you still have the rag in the tub, or is that not working at all for him at the moment?
Too bad it's raining again in your neck of the woods. Was hoping for sunny days for Simon's last days. Sweet, sweet Simon. How's Chestnut doing with the latest turn?
Simon's Journey Continues...
I'm so glad he's clean again, the smell is gone, and that the Pedialyte recipe has helped a bit. That sweet, sweet face of his just grabs my heart! He does have good color in his nose and pads. This is a decision only the two of you can make, and I am praying so hard for Simon and you and your husband to have incredible peace, whatever you decide. Simon is the most amazing boy, and he has fought with the heart of a lion. Yes, I've been where you are, and my boy who lingered for months went so peacefully, between one breath and another. It was so very gentle and it was a blessing. I am praying for such blessings for Simon and for you. You have done everything humanly possible for this little boy, and he is fully aware of the love he has been surrounded by. Simon has an incredibly beautiful, shining spirit and that will NEVER be gone. Stay strong, sweetie. Much love and many thoughts and prayers are all around you.Changes in Simon tell me the end is just around the corner. And I may have to make that decision if the powers at hand don't make it for me. I pray, it won't come to that.
Last night, he lost the mobility in his legs and it's hard for him to keep his head up for too long, he's like a new born. I think the tumor is now effecting his motor skills. His paws, nose and tongue are a nice pink and his body has a nice warmth to it. His breathing is steady and calm, no difference except every so often he takes a deep breath, which usually happens after the pain med's start taking effect.
When he hears familiar sounds, such as hubby's keys, the door, water running, he starts to move really quick, only to not be able to move and drops. Walking is not happening, yet his will and determination is not stopping him from trying his darndest.
Simon's mind is 100% sharp and with it, he gets loopy from the pain med's, but that's 4 hours after the dose is administered, other than that he knows exactly whats going on around him and our in the streets.
I don't know the long term effects of the Buprenex and Clindamycin, but I'm sure it's the tumors effect.
I'm trying to keep things normal for Simon. When he expresses he wants to walk to his water dish, I help him then pick him up and I set up an area to syringe feed him. When he hears the neighbors, I'll stick him in the window on the bed. When he hears the birds on the fire escape, I put him in the window.
Below, Simon dozing to singing birds on a Monday morning...
Below, Simon watching his fish mates... his favorite pastime, that is besides his "girlfriend"
Below, Last night, June 5th - Simon watching "fish t.v." while I watched Game of Thrones.
Thanks again @MaggieMay The Pedialyte recipe is working out pretty good. He let me wash his "bib" chest hair last night and he's no longer grey and smelling like metal. It was such a strange odor. I know Simon feels better for not having to smell that smell. It was so strong and nauseating. Could be what made him sleep good last night, being clean. He always took pride in his hygiene.
One sad thing for me this morning was, I cleaned out his litter box and took it out of the bathroom to make more room for us and Chestnut. He can't walk there on his own, and at this point I don't see him urinating too much anymore. He attempted to go yesterday but hardly released any liquids.
I started to clean up the empty med bottles and 100+ syringes to throw out and uneaten food to go back to my neighbor for the feral's - then stopped myself. It felt wrong cleaning up before hes gone.
When hubby gets home this evening, we'll assess and discuss what we should do.
As of now, Simon is on the chair dozing off looking at the fish, there's a beautiful breeze and for once, the neighborhood is quiet. No planes, motorcycles, garbage trucks or loud neighbors. Very peaceful setting for a lounging, sick kitty.
Simon's Journey Continues...