Sunday, July 8, 2007

Well, so far I can't title this post. The bar won't let me click the cursor in there. Not that it has to have a title. Well, I was going to title it, "just catching up." So there, that'll have to do.

Ok, so we've had a pretty quiet week. This was the week off from chemo and it was nice for letting Bob rest and letting me catch up on a few things. First things, Bob is doing pretty good. His energy level is good. He even made us a delicious omelet for breakfast this morning. Yum! He's also been spending a lot of time working on his model trains. He been buying some paint lately and starting working on several of his engines this week.

The cough still lingers. I guess it's just something he's going to have to deal with. Nothing seems to make it go away. We have tried so many things at this point. Sudephed, Benedryl, many of the over the counter cough suppressants, Elderberry, peppermints (we read peppermint oil was good for cough. Or one of you told me that, can't remember now), lifesavers, cough drops, oh gosh, just lots of stuff. I guess he just needs to cough. The docs all keep saying well it's really good, better than not being able to cough. So, hmm, there you go.

For me, I was able to get our dogs to the vet this week. They needed shots, tests, food, flea meds, heartworm prevention, everything. Woof! Then a couple of days later they got a nice bath, a toenail trimming and a lovely flea dip at For Paws Only, a little Taylor place. They smelled beautiful for at least 24 hours. It was nice to get all that taken care of.

On a pet note, Walter has been tinkling in the house lately. A LOT. He's older, about 12. I don't know if this is just something he's decided is a great idea, or if he's gotten senile. He's had a few house training issues before, but nothing like this. Either way, it's not helping my stress level right now.

So, that's the Tureaud update. Thanks for everything, I've had some mighty delicious food lately!!

Chemo tomorrow. I'll update later,

Carol

4 comments:

schwartz96 said...

Good to hear things are progressing well. I hope you find something for the cough. I can only imagine that makes sleeping a bit harder. Good thoughts and prayers winging their way to you both.

Carol said...

Thanks Dawn. I hope you and yours are doing well. Carol

Jeanie said...

Yay! It sounds like Bob is doing much better. Sorry to hear about Walter though. I am dealing with something a bit similar now with Archie. Although he never has accidents in our house, he gets into a pissing match (literally) with the other dog that is staying with us in my rental place in Olympia. It is gross, and I am always convinced that I smell dog urine. Argh! I think my next dog will have to be a female.

Carol said...

Hey Jeanie, I have to watch every step I take in our house now. It's making me nuts! - Carol