Early Monday

Gator started off my day at 5a.  I was in a nice dream that involved a well endowed man and presto time to wake up.  I was less than pleased but the room was freezing cold.  She likes it warm, so I turned off the AC.  Then looked around to see how everyone was.  Hungry was the word.  Passed out breakfast for the cats and I knew there was no going back to bed.  About the time that I would fall asleep it would be time to get up.  So I just toughed it out and skipped my shower, which I will get tonight. 

I introduced Marvin to the heating pad.  He wasn’t wild about it but tolerated it for a little bit.  I had it on high so I guess he thought I was trying to roast him.  I have had him on it this afternoon and turned it down a bit.  He got another pain pill and is doing reasonably well. You’d think that would knock him out cold but it doesn’t appear to have that effect. 

I am anxious for Tuesday when the Cosequin arrives.  I will keep him on pain medicine through Tuesday and then we will see how things go.  He will start on the Cosequin as soon as I get it in my hands.  It will take time to build up in his system, so if he looks like he’s in pain I still have some pills left for him. 

His appetite isn’t slowing down any.  They both begged me for food last night before I went to bed and I obliged them.  They got their breakfast and lunch today.  It’s a challenge to keep something in front of them that they like.  Just when you think you have it figured out, they change their mind and shy away from the food. 

I remain concerned and will continue to watch him.  Gator has had some yowling episodes this morning and I really don’t know what that is all about.  If she is trying to get attention for her brother or if she too is in pain.  If only they could communicate in words, that would clear things right up.  Of course with my luck they would speak some other language than English and that would leave me just as confused as I am now. 

I got in a short nap at lunch time and that helped things out.  I am looking forward to tonight and being able to relax, since I am no longer on call, until Monday rolls around next week. I also hope that Gator lets me sleep until it’s actually time for me to wake up.  Fingers crossed!

I do hope things are going well for you, drop a comment and let me know.  I will talk with you all again soon.