It's Always Something

Snuggle time with Q*bert

Yesterday, Indy had a really good day.  She had good energy, was eating well, and went on her longest walk yet this year.  The walk spurred her appetite, so she ate like gang-busters last night.  Today she got to go to Boommaw and Boompaw's house (that's Grandma and Grandpa), her favorite place in the whole word.  No sooner did I get Isis out of the SUV and into the house than I turned around and saw Indy in the driveway...instead of waiting for me to come back, as I told her I would, she got herself down the stairs out of the car.  I was simultaneously overjoyed and scared to death!  But she had gotten down safely, and I was happy that she was so eager.  I know she'll be tuckered out tonight, because she never rests when she's at Boommaw and Boompaw's.  Too much cool stuff going on.

The only bad thing is that I think she has a bladder infection again.  She has peed in the house twice now (something she never does).  She has a looooooong history with infections, especially in the last year, so I'm fairly certain this is what's going on now.  I took a urine sample in to the vet's office this morning for them to have a culture run to check for bacteria.  I also asked to start antibiotics ASAP, since the results won't come back from the culture until at least Monday, and I just know that it will suddenly turn bad on Sunday, when my vet is closed.  As it is, she's out of town this week anyway, but her staff is going to request the meds when she calls to check in.  So I'm crossing my fingers that we can get this thing nipped in the bud as soon as possible.  And that it's bacteria, and not something awful like a worsening kidney condition.  But it honestly doesn't feel serious.

On a personal level, I have been having trouble sleeping lately, which is a rarity for me.  Usually, I read for a while before bed, and once I turn off my light, I'm out almost as soon as my head hits the pillow.  But not lately.  I've been having difficulty turning my brain off, so it keeps cycling through all of the things I've been thinking about (i.e. worrying about) during the day.  That in turn makes me crabby and tired the next day.  So I think I've been a real joy lately.  I hope I can get the things that are worrying me sorted out soon so that at least my nights are left stress-free!  The darn cats haven't been sleeping with me lately either, so they're just no help.

Tomorrow, I'll be sharing Indiana's birthday party theme.  Be sure to check back--it's a fun one!