Let me just tell you about how crappy the last two weeks have been. I feel like I have my phone glued to my ear. First of all I had to call Peyton's doctor (who by the way scares the hell out of me). She just isn't very nice, and I have been calling her for over a month now and leaving messages on the machine for her to call me because I need copies of his records to take home with me. Never returned my call and apparently when I finally did get a hold of her it was horrible timing. She was so RUDE. I asked her if I could drive the 45 minutes to her and pick up a copy. She said "NO... I am leaving the country tomorrow and I will not be back until next week." Okay fair enough.... so I asked if I could come by next week. She again said "NO, I do not have time for this. I am having a really hard time right now".... okayyyyyy.... I apologize to her for having a hard time right now but explain very nicely that I am leaving the country for good in a couple of weeks and would really like to have a copy to give to his pediatrician in the states. Basically what I got from her was "IF I get around to it I will call you otherwise you will have to fax me an address to where I can mail it and I will do that when I have time". Thanks. UGH! That isn't the only problem I have had..... I have been calling and calling airlines trying to find a flight from out of here for the dog. Pain in the butt. I was able to get her on one of my flights as cargo pretty easily (God Bless America). Getting her from here to Dublin has been a NIGHTMARE. I don't even think I should get started on it, it has been that bad. Now to my next nightmare:
- The Dog... bless her little heart, as much as I love her I am really upset right now. Tonight I was in the bath, relaxing... long day... sick... you know. Bjay was upstairs resting on the bed, long day... sick.... lol! The kids were downstairs watching spongebob when all of a sudden we hear Nikki growl... not a normal growl and than Pajha scream. My dog bit her. WHY?????? UGH!!!!!! NOT this too! I had to jump out of my nice warm bath, throw something on and rush her to the hospital. She had to have one of the cuts glued because it would have scarred had we not. May still, not sure yet. Her face is a mess. Two cuts on one cheek just under her eye and a scratch (we are assuming from the teeth as she pulled away) across her nose. I know that Nikki would not have done that had she not been provoked. She is a GOOD dog, the best one I have ever had. We adore her but we can't make excuses and the only option now is to find her a home and not bring her with us. I am so upset. I have been crying all night. Confused tears. Angry, sad, devastated. I am heartbroken. She is my little baby, follows me everywhere I go and I love her but I can't make excuses for what she did. I just worry that she will do it again to one of my kids or someone else's... and I just can't accept that. Are we doing the right thing? Because right feels so wrong sometimes.
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I am so sorry you have been having such issues...it seems that when you are trying to do "good" things,and SO many things all at once and are STRESSED out as it is... always ALWAYS something else jumps in the way to test our strength! I'm so sorry - I don't know if you are making the right decision - that is a tough call...But I understand the "bitting" thing - that is a hard one to swallow. Did Pajha say anything about it? Has the dog seemed fine since? That is a tough call... I don't know that I'd make a decision right this minute...let a couple days go and see how you feel then. After all - you only have a couple of days...right? It is a hard call! (I mean, BryLeigh bit the neighbor when she was little...but we kept her...She didn't do it again! LOL - just kidding! - Sorry couldn't resist...just tryin' to make you smile!)
Is Pajha doing better? Poor little girl! That is SOOOO Scary! Give her a great big KISS from ME!!!
And....get rid of the dog! :o)
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So sorry! Moving is so stressful. Sorry the pediatrician is being a brat. Your sweet dog is probably just feeling the tension in the house.
That does sound like a nightmare. I am so sorry, I can't believe how rude your pediatrician is. Also that is awful about your dog and about Pajha. How is Pajha doing? I bet that was super scary for her. Well that is a hard decision about your dog, especially if that is the first time she has done something like that.
Well it is the first time she has actually BIT her, but she snaps at her all the time, mostly because Pajha doesn't understand that being in a dogs face, isn't the best idea. To be honest, I know that it didn't happen unprovoked, even though Pajha swears she wasn't doing anything. But I am nervous now, when Pajha goes around her I am instantly in protective mode, watching very carefully. I don't want to feel that way. As much as I love the dog (and I really really do) I don't think it is fair to feel nervous when the kids are around, or heaven forbid someone else's kid is around... ack... makes me sick just thinking of it. I am so sad.... so heartbroken.
Oh my HELL girl!! I am soooo sorry!! I think I'd go find where that ignorant doctor lives and egg her house. How HORRIBLE is she?? WOW!!
And I feel so bad about your situation with the dog. That is a hard, hard decision to make. You have to figure out what is best for everyone. Do you have any friends over there that would take the dog?? Maybe if you at least knew the people you give her to, you'd feel better about giving her up. Although it is never easy. Dogs become your family. Hopefully Pajha is doing better. Poor girl!!
Well, LOVES!! BBF!!
I am so sorry for all the stress you are going through! I hope it gets better soon.
I CAN NOT BELIEVE that your doctor is being such a BRATT, that is so frustrating, I can't believe she treats her patients like that and expects people to want to come back to her. I hope you can get all of the info you need before you come to Utah.
I am sorry about the Dog situation as well. That is a really hard decision, I think if we had a dog and the dog did that to one of my children I would be feeling all of the same things you are and be wondering if I should get rid of the dog. It is so hard, because pets become a HUGE part of your family and you LOVE them just as much as your children, but I would be so nervous about it happening again and having it be worse the next time or having the dog do it to someone else's child, that is so hard. PRAY about it and I am sure you will be guided in the right direction. I hope Pajha is ok and that it will heal!
I hope things get better for you soon!
Chandy
I hate moving! I just can't imagine moving to another country. The dog thing will have to be a family decision. I don't know what I would do. Especially since you think she was provoked. It is a personal decision. I hope you guys don't let the stress get to you too much. It will be over soon (for a while) and you can relax. Let us know if you need anything! Love you and can't wait to see you guys!
Awwww, sorry to hear you are having such a rough couple of weeks!! That doctor is evil! I hope Pajha is feeling better, poor thing!! That's a tough decision about Nikki, especially considering how hard it is to get rid of dogs in Cyprus. :(
I am so sorry for little Pajha...and you. You have a lot on your plate right now:( How is Pajha? Give her an extra hug from me! I hate to say it but I think you would be doing the right thing by giving her up. I was always told that if the dog ever bites your child (even if they don't usually) you need to get rid of it. Especially if she snaps at her often (even provoked). I've been told that is a sign that their instincts are to protect themselves at the expense of the child. No matter how sweet your dog is, it just may be that she doesn't understand the damage she can do. It's a brave thing you're doing...it shows how much you love your kids! I'm so sorry. I know how hard it would be for me to give up Lily. I'll cry with you when you get here if it will help:)
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