Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Caro Congratulations on training the puppy Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 2:22 PM I am making great progress with Gizmo!! He has been 5 days now with no accidents. Goes on the puppy pads every time. I just take him in the bathroom, tell him I will be right back, close the door, he uses the pad, and then he knocks on the door for me to let him out!! How smart of a little fella!! I am SO PROUD!!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi From: JOYCE RUDY <greycharlie@ q.com>Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 6:59 PM /are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08 Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks, Joyce! Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:58:36 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Barbara great idea for pup training thanks Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 www.transplantfund. org From: Barbara McD <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:48 PM - First of all, let me say how sorry I am that your beloved country is facing such horrendous trials. I pray that you and your family/friends remain safe, and that the dire consequences of the aftermath somehow are mitigated so that the suffering is as small as is possible. I just can't imagine. To lighter things - I have trained my two cairn terriers so that whenever someone arrives on the FRONT porch, they immediately run to the BACK door to be let out. Once they are out, they run around the back deck so they can see the visitors, and then bark insanely at them. They now think this is what they are supposed to do, and my visitors can get in the house without getting jumped on. When the dogs have calmed down a little, I let them in and of course, they start jumping on the visitors. Then, to distract the dogs, I fling tiny treats in different directions so that they run here and there, forgetting about the visitors entirely. The guests usually find all this amusing, and no one gets hurt. ;-) B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 From: <gina.francis@ bigpond.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:15:54 PMSubject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hey Barbara wot a useful tip... I'll try it with the 'Slippa Sistas'.. they're just starting to be allowed to stay 'In' for extended periods.. usually they live out on my big wide/long verandah & front garden but I miss them when I'm inside doin' stuff! I'm tending to stay out there with them for too long 'cos they're so much fun ...Aussie dogs tend to be outside critters! Right now I'm trying to stay one step ahead of them with a front gate problem... I'd erected a second barrier so people could get into without the Sistas diving between legs & escaping but now they able to JUMP the barrier! Miss Spice escaped yesterday & raced straight scross the road! How to rasie the barrier & still enable visitors to get through is my current dilemma!! How to train visitors to clip the main gate shut before they open the second one....mmmmmmm! I'm working on it! Cheers, GIO > >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 He is spoiled rotten already after only 2 weeks. Love him to death!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:53:34 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...well good-boy for Gizzy! Especially learning how to knock on the door to get out! teehee. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 He is spoiled rotten already after only 2 weeks. Love him to death!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:53:34 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...well good-boy for Gizzy! Especially learning how to knock on the door to get out! teehee. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 He is spoiled rotten already after only 2 weeks. Love him to death!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:53:34 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...well good-boy for Gizzy! Especially learning how to knock on the door to get out! teehee. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do we have photos???? B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do we have photos???? B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do we have photos???? B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think he does, too. He is so sweet and cuddly!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think he does, too. He is so sweet and cuddly!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think he does, too. He is so sweet and cuddly!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:28:51 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Caro...when a little guy is loved he wants to please you. I bet he loves you too! MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Happy Saturday everyone!! Hi Caro! We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads. Toodles! Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl >> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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