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Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Jordana Paige Bag Sale! #JordanaPaige #Coupon
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Have you had the pleasure of owning a Jordana Paige bag yet? No?!? Well, what are you waiting for? While these gorgeous handbags are intended for crafty folks (namely those who knit and crochet, and like to take their projects with them), I know plenty of gals who've never knit a stitch in their lives, yet adore their Jordana bags.
I've carried a Bella by Jordana Paige in black as my every day bag quite often (and yes, many times without any knitting inside... gasp!). That's her in the ad above... although I've never looked quite so stylish when carrying mine. Bella is a great size, making her an ideal every day bag, whether she's full of squishy yarn or your work essentials.
My latest addition is Quinn by Jordana Paige in Praline. While she is indeed drool-worthy, I must admit that when a friend purchased Quinn (after I did) in Cranberry, the newest colorway, I was quite envious. The red is a-mazing! But no matter your color preference (I do love that Praline goes with everything), Quinn is perfect for when you need a bigger tote bag. She's great for work, school, play and travel!
While I haven't had a chance to see the newest bag in person yet, I hear Cora by Jordana Paige is stunning, and quite functional. Check out the video below to learn more.
Spoiler Alert: How COOL is that detachable clutch? I know when I'm carrying my big 'ole tote bag around, I often fumble around to find just my wallet, keys and cell phone to take into a store. Talk about ingenious function!
So, why am I gushing about all of these fabulous Jordana Paige bags today? Well, holiday shopping is upon us (that goes for gifts for your loved ones, as well as yourself!) and Jordana is allowing me to offer you 10% off any product from today thru December 1st!
Use coupon code EXTRA10 at check out when you click thru this link: Shop Handbags by Jordana Paige - Happy Shopping!
Have you had the pleasure of owning a Jordana Paige bag yet? No?!? Well, what are you waiting for? While these gorgeous handbags are intended for crafty folks (namely those who knit and crochet, and like to take their projects with them), I know plenty of gals who've never knit a stitch in their lives, yet adore their Jordana bags.
I've carried a Bella by Jordana Paige in black as my every day bag quite often (and yes, many times without any knitting inside... gasp!). That's her in the ad above... although I've never looked quite so stylish when carrying mine. Bella is a great size, making her an ideal every day bag, whether she's full of squishy yarn or your work essentials.
My latest addition is Quinn by Jordana Paige in Praline. While she is indeed drool-worthy, I must admit that when a friend purchased Quinn (after I did) in Cranberry, the newest colorway, I was quite envious. The red is a-mazing! But no matter your color preference (I do love that Praline goes with everything), Quinn is perfect for when you need a bigger tote bag. She's great for work, school, play and travel!
While I haven't had a chance to see the newest bag in person yet, I hear Cora by Jordana Paige is stunning, and quite functional. Check out the video below to learn more.
Spoiler Alert: How COOL is that detachable clutch? I know when I'm carrying my big 'ole tote bag around, I often fumble around to find just my wallet, keys and cell phone to take into a store. Talk about ingenious function!
So, why am I gushing about all of these fabulous Jordana Paige bags today? Well, holiday shopping is upon us (that goes for gifts for your loved ones, as well as yourself!) and Jordana is allowing me to offer you 10% off any product from today thru December 1st!
Use coupon code EXTRA10 at check out when you click thru this link: Shop Handbags by Jordana Paige - Happy Shopping!
Wordless Wednesday: Dogs and Trains
Happy Wednesday... let's get wordless! (note the Conway Scenic Railroad pics are from this past summer)
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Zeus Update - More Power of the Paw Needed
I had planned to post a GoDog review today, but I'm sorry, that will have to wait...
Zeus had a rough night and is back to vomiting. Please keep the good vibes coming... we really need them.
I had really hoped the vomiting episode from last Wednesday evening was a fluke and some sort of "bug" after the blood work and pancreatic test all came back good. I had thought we were just battling a case on aspiration pneumonia, but now I'm not so sure. We're off to see Dr. C in a bit.....
Zeus had a rough night and is back to vomiting. Please keep the good vibes coming... we really need them.
I had really hoped the vomiting episode from last Wednesday evening was a fluke and some sort of "bug" after the blood work and pancreatic test all came back good. I had thought we were just battling a case on aspiration pneumonia, but now I'm not so sure. We're off to see Dr. C in a bit.....
Monday, November 24, 2014
Zeus Update - Continued Power of the Paw Request
Excuse the lack of update post since Thursday, but if we're friends on Facebook, then you already know a lot of what we've been dealing with since then. For everyone else, here's the cliff notes...
Zeus was supposed to go in to see Dr. C on Thursday afternoon, however she noticed he was on the schedule for what I had thought were mega esophagus issues and called to have us come in earlier. She felt as though Zeus was actually vomiting all night long on Wednesday, and not regurgitating from his mega-e.
They gave my boy fluids, as well as anti-nausea and Pepcid injections. After I got him home, I went back to work for a few hours hoping he would settle down. But when I returned home, he was still dry heaving and clearly not feeling well. After calling Dr. C, she made me realize that the best place for Zeus to spend Thursday evening was at the 24/7 emergency vet where he could get fluids by IV and be monitored overnight. Much to my crazy-protective-Mama habits of never wanting my kids to be away from me (some of you may remember way back when Zeus had his TPLO surgery and we elected to bring a 130 pound groggy boy home that night), I agreed.
The staff at the 24/7 vet is wonderful as well. We had been there twice before with Lola (although not for any overnights) and already knew how much we loved them. The Dr. was wonderful with Zeus and straight away she had thought he was now coughing and not "wretching." They hooked him up to IV fluids and gave another anti-nausea injection, and the plan was for abdominal x-rays overnight if he began to vomit at all.
Dr. C thought that we'd get a good night's sleep with Zeus in good hands, but boy was she wrong - I tossed and turned all night, making for 2 sleepless nights in a row. The 24/7 called us at 7:00am Friday, as planned, and informed me that while she did not see any vomiting, he did develop quite a cough overnight. She was pretty confident he had aspiration pneumonia again and they gave him an early morning injection of antibiotics. We picked Zeus up shortly after that, and scheduled an 11:00am appointment with Dr. C for chest x-rays and further diagnosis...
Aspiration pneumonia was confirmed, but thankfully his chest x-ray did not look as bad as the first time we battled this back in August (after his vestibular disease). The reason for Wednesday's vomiting was not found in any of his blood work, which all came back normal (elevated liver levels, of course, but we've been watching those for years), and his pancreatic test was negative. Dr. C opted to start Zeus on 2 antibiotics, and back home we went.
He spent the rest of Friday resting, and ate a few very small meals (although he was clearly asking for more food). Saturday was pretty uneventful... lots of sleeping, he ate well but did have one very small regurgitation after a big drink of water. Yesterday it was rather unseasonably warm outside, so he got to spend some time lounging on the back porch. There was a lot of sleeping, but also a bit more coughing than on Saturday. I'm hoping that's just the "productive cough," as Dr. C calls it, getting all the junk out of his lungs.
This morning he was coughing, and he did spit up a few kibbles overnight. I'm hoping that was just a little regurgitation and we're not slipping back to the vomiting. We're all a little tired and our wallet is pretty empty, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Please keep the good vibes coming... we could really use them right now!
Zeus was supposed to go in to see Dr. C on Thursday afternoon, however she noticed he was on the schedule for what I had thought were mega esophagus issues and called to have us come in earlier. She felt as though Zeus was actually vomiting all night long on Wednesday, and not regurgitating from his mega-e.
They gave my boy fluids, as well as anti-nausea and Pepcid injections. After I got him home, I went back to work for a few hours hoping he would settle down. But when I returned home, he was still dry heaving and clearly not feeling well. After calling Dr. C, she made me realize that the best place for Zeus to spend Thursday evening was at the 24/7 emergency vet where he could get fluids by IV and be monitored overnight. Much to my crazy-protective-Mama habits of never wanting my kids to be away from me (some of you may remember way back when Zeus had his TPLO surgery and we elected to bring a 130 pound groggy boy home that night), I agreed.
The staff at the 24/7 vet is wonderful as well. We had been there twice before with Lola (although not for any overnights) and already knew how much we loved them. The Dr. was wonderful with Zeus and straight away she had thought he was now coughing and not "wretching." They hooked him up to IV fluids and gave another anti-nausea injection, and the plan was for abdominal x-rays overnight if he began to vomit at all.
Dr. C thought that we'd get a good night's sleep with Zeus in good hands, but boy was she wrong - I tossed and turned all night, making for 2 sleepless nights in a row. The 24/7 called us at 7:00am Friday, as planned, and informed me that while she did not see any vomiting, he did develop quite a cough overnight. She was pretty confident he had aspiration pneumonia again and they gave him an early morning injection of antibiotics. We picked Zeus up shortly after that, and scheduled an 11:00am appointment with Dr. C for chest x-rays and further diagnosis...
Aspiration pneumonia was confirmed, but thankfully his chest x-ray did not look as bad as the first time we battled this back in August (after his vestibular disease). The reason for Wednesday's vomiting was not found in any of his blood work, which all came back normal (elevated liver levels, of course, but we've been watching those for years), and his pancreatic test was negative. Dr. C opted to start Zeus on 2 antibiotics, and back home we went.
He spent the rest of Friday resting, and ate a few very small meals (although he was clearly asking for more food). Saturday was pretty uneventful... lots of sleeping, he ate well but did have one very small regurgitation after a big drink of water. Yesterday it was rather unseasonably warm outside, so he got to spend some time lounging on the back porch. There was a lot of sleeping, but also a bit more coughing than on Saturday. I'm hoping that's just the "productive cough," as Dr. C calls it, getting all the junk out of his lungs.
This morning he was coughing, and he did spit up a few kibbles overnight. I'm hoping that was just a little regurgitation and we're not slipping back to the vomiting. We're all a little tired and our wallet is pretty empty, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Please keep the good vibes coming... we could really use them right now!
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Black & White Sunday: Teutul's Ready
Happy the-holidays-are-coming-faster-than-we-can-think Sunday (aka, the last Sunday before Turkey Day)! Teutul's ready to eat turkey, nap, watch football , eat some more turkey and write his letter to Santa... how about you?
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| "Didz uz sayz TUR-KEY?!?!" - Tut |
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Power of the Paw Needed
I intended to post a review today, however we are in need of some Power of the Paw once again with Zeus. His mega esophagus started acting up a little more again this week and last night was really bad. He regurgitated all of his dinner and was up most of the night, regurgitating several times.
I was hopeful that once he got all of the food out, he would settle down. However, he was still regurgitating mucous this morning. It breaks my heart to see him go though this, yet still beg for his breakfast (I gave him a very small amount of plain kibble in hopes that it might push through whatever is causing this issue).
We are going to see our awesome vet this afternoon. Please send good vibes and crossed paws... we really need them.
I was hopeful that once he got all of the food out, he would settle down. However, he was still regurgitating mucous this morning. It breaks my heart to see him go though this, yet still beg for his breakfast (I gave him a very small amount of plain kibble in hopes that it might push through whatever is causing this issue).
We are going to see our awesome vet this afternoon. Please send good vibes and crossed paws... we really need them.
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