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My baby will be able to see me soon

11 years ago

I just noticed that Favio's eyes are starting to open. At least, the right one, a little bit. He is doing very well. He has had some problems with constipation. That had me concerned because he eats so much. I gave him a little enema this morning, and that remedied the matter. I have never given anything an enema, but I had one of those very flexible feeding tubes that I use for the possums. They have a rounded end and are very thin, so that served the purpose and got things moving. Maybe too much info, but y'all said to let you know how he is doing. I do know to stimulate him to help him go, and he pees a lot but not the other. I have spent extra time doing that and gently massaging his little abdomen, but when he didn't go for going on four days....I was really getting worried. He is such a good kitten....purrs all the time. I have some pictures on my camera and will post them this evening. He is going to be spoiled rotten, I can tell you that much..

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brightonborn
11 years ago
Awwww continued good nursing skills Marilyn...you are amazing!!!!
Lily316
11 years ago
Can't wait to see the new pictures of the little guy. I knew you'd keep him going.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
awwww how sweet he is. I had to do the warm wash cloth massages on the bottoms to a few of the itty bitty ones too. Those momma's know just what to do!
Georgysmom
11 years ago
Glad to hear that Favio is doing well. I can't even imagine the bond you two will have as he grows up.
glenda_al
11 years ago
awwww. how sweet!
PattiG(rose)
11 years ago
Marilyn, thanks for the update, so glad to know that Favio is coming along fine. Hope your husband is doing fine too. You take care of everyone, be sure to take care of yourself too.
rob333 (zone 7b)
11 years ago
I love the update. That Favio deserves to be spoiled, so don't you worry one bit about doing that for him. You're a good mommy!
joann23456
11 years ago
I'm so glad he's doing well!
petra_gw
11 years ago
That is wonderful, I cannot wait to see more pics of that little trooper. He could not have ended up in better hands.
katlan
11 years ago
Great news. Hey, nothing wrong at all with spoiling fur babies!
Granlan_TX
11 years ago
My hero! You continue to amaze me Marilyn. Favio is a little trooper...can't wait to see new pics.
redcurls
11 years ago
Can't wait to see more pics of your baby....good job!!!! I think you are super fond of that little guy!!! I can just "hear" it......
patti43
11 years ago
Glad you thought of the enema, Marilyn. I'm afraid I wouldn't have. Favio's a lucky little guy and I think he knows it! He sure found a way out of that truck so you could take care of him. It's nice to be appreciated, isn't it?
clubm
11 years ago
Awww,that's wonderful news!!!
sjerin
11 years ago
So good to hear he's hanging in there! Thanks a lot for updating, Marilyn.
susanjf_gw
11 years ago
he'll be yours forever...
ont_gal
11 years ago
awwww........:) :)
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11 years ago
Glad your little one is doing well. You are a Great Mom!
FlamingO in AR
11 years ago
I think it's so cool that your baby already knows you so well- heartbeat, smell, touch, voice, probably even taste and soon will actually see you too. Favio is going to be your special heart-cat, I think. Treasure him, Marilyn! Enjoy every second.
lindaohnowga
11 years ago
He is one lucky baby to have you for his mommy. Can't wait to see pictures.

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