Kisses and lampshades...

i got a call this morning that today Lincoln was coming out of his oxygen cage. Admittedly I was pretty nervous but trust that the doctors at Rascal care about Lincolns progress as much as I do. I was very anxious as today seemed to be a possible turning point. Additionally, today was the day my daughter came home from Florida and she was unaware that her puppy was sick. After work we headed off, armed with yogurt and baby food. On the way I called Lincolns breeder to thank her for her insight and compassion yesterday. She was very happy to hear Lincoln ate the Vanilla yogurt like a champ after she suggested it. When we got to see Lincoln he was brought to us wearing a cone around his head, or his lampshade as I call it. He's been chewing at his IV line, therefore earning the cone. Cone or no cone that boys tail was wagging! I couldn't feed him fast enough tonight. He ate almost three containers of yogurt and some baby food. It was such a delight to see him get so excited for that yummy meal. He had lots smeared inside the cone. I told him it's his flavor saver. Let me tell you, after Lincoln finished eating I put my head right there into his lampshade and took every kiss he had for me. I may have even had a little flavor saver yogurt myself by accident. There's no shame in sticking your head in your dogs cone to lap up the love. And if there is I'm not feeling it. After a bit Lincoln was tired so we turned him back over. We discussed his X-rays and were told his lungs are still pretty bad. Not really looking better, but not looking worse. He's sleeping in the oxygen cage tonight just to be on the safe side. Tomorrow is another day of visiting, only this will be the first time my daughter sees him at the hospital. I've tried to prepare her as best I can. Maybe we'll take our own lampshades to keep the tone light. We miss you Lincoln, so so much. I loved each and every one of your sloppy kisses and can't wait to cuddle together again. Our family misses you terribly. There's reasonably clean sheets on the bed for when you come home. We all know where your dad will be sleeping. The sofa, while you and I cuddle in bed. Sounds cozy doesn't it Lincoln? As of late tonight were being told Lincoln may come home in a few days but with a regimented list for his care and follow up. As long as it involves lampshades and kisses I'm ready. Sweet dreams Lincoln baby. Mommy loves you. Xo