April 25, 2006
Not the news, but other news
Ok, first off, this is not the news I mentioned last week. That news is still coming, early next week at the latest. Looks like it is all going to work out and be lovely, but I am a don't count your chickens kind of person, so you will have to wait a bit longer.
The other news is not good news. I was going to wait to say anything until I knew more, but for some reason it feels weird not to tell you guys about it. Possibly I need to get out more. The thing is, our cat, Pixel, has been at the vet since Saturday. At first, they thought it was liver failure. Then, they thought it was some problem with his gallbladder. Now, after (and I wince to even type this) the ultrasound and then exploratory surgery he had this morning, they are pretty sure it is cancer. The only real question at this point is what sort of cancer, how bad it is and what we are going to do about it. The vet took biopsies and we should have the results in a couple of days and with any luck Pixel will come home tomorrow.
I cannot even begin to articulate how much this sucks. It is horrible that he is sick, and likely very sick, and all the worse since it was only a little over a month ago that we lost Callie. If any of you have any pull with the (highly capricious) universe, would you please prevail upon it to stop with our cats already? Because this, and I hope you will forgive me for a little whining here, is not fucking fair.
That's all for now as I need to get back to moping. Come back tomorrow when you can help me try to find a picture of myself that doesn't make me want to vomit.
Posted by Beth at April 25, 2006 07:55 PMYes, that does SUCK about your poor cat...hope he/she gets better...
Posted by: Natalie at April 25, 2006 08:10 PMI'm exercising my pull with the universe as we speak!
Posted by: Stephanie at April 25, 2006 08:17 PMI agree -- definitely not fair.
I'll make a call. Hopefully it'll do some good. :o)
Posted by: Emily at April 25, 2006 08:18 PMoh beth
thats horrible
How awful for you. It isn't fair and yes, if prayers will help, you have them.
Take care of yourself.
Ann
Posted by: ann adams at April 25, 2006 08:35 PMOh, I am so, so sorry to hear that Pixel's sick. I'll put in a good word with the universe for him.
Posted by: shelley at April 25, 2006 08:39 PMBeth that so sucks. I hope Pixel will be allright. You can feel free to whine all you want. I will listen.
Posted by: Melissa at April 25, 2006 08:41 PMOh, no, Beth. That really isn't just fair - not on the heels of Callie like that. I shall offer up my pleas and tantrums to the universe, because the Cactus-Fish household does not deserve this. Not at all.
Posted by: Dawn at April 25, 2006 08:41 PMDefinitely not fair. I don't claim to have any pull wiht the universe but will keep my fingers crossed. I really hope the news from the vet is good.
Posted by: Heather at April 25, 2006 08:48 PMOh Beth. That's horrible. I am so sorry.
I have heard that Vitamin C can help with cats with cancer. Of course, that is a very holistic and hopeful approach, but I have heard good things.
I am hoping for good things for wee Pixel.
Posted by: jen at April 25, 2006 08:55 PMI'm so sorry.
Posted by: Jodi at April 25, 2006 09:10 PMOk, not cool. Not cool at all. I am so sorry Beth.
Posted by: mom on a wire at April 25, 2006 09:23 PMMan, I hate when this stuff comes in pairs. Sorry to hear you're having health troubles with your sweet furball. Fingers crossed that all will work out as it should (fat lotta help that is, huh?).
Posted by: Elaine at April 25, 2006 09:32 PMBeth-
I am so sorry. My parents recently lost 2 dogs in 4 months, one ironically to liver failure, and the other to cancer, and my mom has not stopped crying.
I said this when you posted about Callie. They become so part of our lives, and them dying or being sick is so hard, it almost makes it not worth having a pet. Almost, but the unconditional loves makes up for it.
My heart goes out to you, Chris, and little Mia.
Posted by: Jodi at April 25, 2006 09:33 PMSo...not...fair.
Am starting letter writing campaign, in your honor, as we speak.
Fucking universe!!!
I'm so sorry, Beth.
Posted by: Sherry at April 25, 2006 09:49 PMAwww Beth! That sucks and is SO not fair.
I'm sorry and I have no pull with the universe whatsoever, but I'll send some positive vibes your way!
Posted by: Wendi at April 25, 2006 10:11 PMI'm sorry. I'll be thinking all my best thoughts for Pixel.
Posted by: JJ at April 25, 2006 10:21 PMI'm so, so sorry, Beth. It is unfair. :-(
Posted by: Polichick at April 25, 2006 10:28 PMI am really sorry about Pixel. I hope everything turns out to be okay.
I'll start looking for you at places where you get ultrasounds for cats, I have been frequenting those lately too. Maybe we can share a cell in debtors prison after paying for them.
Posted by: Sarah at April 25, 2006 10:29 PMWish you'd told me today.. sounds like you need a hug... :( I'm so, so sorry
Posted by: Corinne at April 25, 2006 10:35 PMWhatever pull I have is Pixel's. So sorry that you - and the little guy -have to go through this.
Posted by: Vaguely Urban at April 25, 2006 10:44 PMI'm so very sorry about Pixel. I hope it works out for the best. As a cat person and owner of one very very spoiled cat, I don't know what we would do without her...so I know how you feel. You all are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Melissa at April 25, 2006 10:57 PMI'm so sorry.
This is very sad. I hope that something miraculous will happen and the kitty will be back home with you soon.
Posted by: Emily at April 25, 2006 10:59 PMComing out of lurkdom to tell you how sorry I am about Pixel. I doubt I have much pull in the universe, but I'll send some your way.
Posted by: Kathryn at April 25, 2006 11:02 PMOh wow, I'm so sorry and sad about Pixel. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.
Posted by: Beth in StL at April 25, 2006 11:57 PMThat is such a huge bummer. I am really pulling for you guys that the cat will come thru this. I know how you feel tho. We lost 2 cats semi-recently pretty close to each other (only a month or so apart) And it really sucked. I think the universe owes me a favor still, i wil try to call it in for you. No promises, but i am keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: kristied at April 26, 2006 12:15 AMI don't even know what to say...except this sucks. But I imagine you know that part already.
Here's thinking of you guys...
Posted by: Isabel at April 26, 2006 12:32 AMOh no! I'm so sorry! Poor little Pixel.
Posted by: Sheryl at April 26, 2006 04:02 AMI am so sorry to hear about Pixel.
Warmest fuzzy thoughts are with the family.
Posted by: Kellie at April 26, 2006 07:41 AMOh Sweetie, I am so sorry. Having just lost Shubi, I know the feeling. Two years ago when she got sick and we learned that what time she had left was simply borrowed time, left me feeling totally bereft. But then, we did have her for a while, and I got to love on her something fierce. Still it's never easy, is it?
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
I'm so sorry to hear about Pixel. I hope that he recovers and gets to be with you for many more years. (hugs)
Posted by: donna at April 26, 2006 08:58 AMOh Beth, it bites so very hard when pets are sick. I wish I could send a singing telegram or SOMETHING to distract you with happiness for a while, but that would be improbable and odd, so I'll instead I'll reccomend making fart sounds until Mia chimes in.
Posted by: Betti at April 26, 2006 09:31 AMOh, Beth, I'm so sorry to hear about Pixel. I'll break out whatever kitty-healing control I have over the Universe. Big hugs all around.
Posted by: Kate the Shrew at April 26, 2006 10:36 AMI am so sorry. It sure is rotten to have to go through this again. My cat had cancer but we were able to treat him and he lived another 2 years on chemo. Hope Pixel will have the same possibility.
Posted by: Krista at April 26, 2006 11:09 AMAm doubtful about my pull with the "universe" but...
kitty...Waaahhhh!
(Beokkittybeokkittybeokkittybeokkitty)
Posted by: Heels at April 26, 2006 11:16 AMThat really sucks. I'm sorry you guys are dealing with this. Lots of hugs! Wish there was more I could say or do to make it better.
Posted by: Traci at April 26, 2006 11:47 AMMajor suckage!! :-( I doubt any one of us has much sway with the universe, but maybe if we all try together...
Posted by: Jaycie at April 26, 2006 12:33 PMI'm so sorry about your kitty. :( I hope the universe backs off now.
Posted by: Lisa at April 26, 2006 02:25 PMWhen it rains it really does pour. That sucks really bad. I am so sorry to hear you lost both so close together. I find in my own life it seems when things are bad they are really bad and sometimes I am greatful the bad things seem to clump themselves close together but then again I am a weirdo. I hope you find a new kitty soon. I wish you were close since my mom has a hand raised kitten she has bottlefed since 2 weeks and its now 6 weeks and she can not keep it since we are all allergic but she is so scared to let it go and not know its outcome. She is so fluffy and cute and perfect.
Posted by: Lisa at April 26, 2006 02:45 PM(((Beth))) I am so sorry for the loss of both your cats :*(.
Posted by: Jennie at April 26, 2006 05:04 PMNot fair doesn't even come close! I'm crossing fingers and toes for you that everything turns out OK...
Posted by: jess at April 26, 2006 08:27 PM
