[memphispanda]

I am so sorry you are going through this. That has to be one of the most tragic things I have heard of for a pet owner. Big hugs, and prayers for strength going your way.

If it's any consolation, I would not have handled it any better, you did what had to be done to save the Mama and you should feel good about that. Time will ease that horrible feeling and in the mean time concentrate on taking care of Mama and your family. Love to you. Duckie

[JedsMom]

My prayers go out to you. I remember being there with my beloved gelding when he died and it is an extremely hard thing to do. It really is losing a member of your family. You shouldn't expect to be strong in that situation, it's family. I hope your mare recovers quickly and that your pain will ease soon. God bless.

[jdomep]

I am so very sorry for your loss You loved her and would have loved "your grandbaby" and I agree your children do not need to know the details (it is bad enough they are in your head) - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[WalMart_ADN]

(((Hugs)))) hope khaia pulls through......

[Mimi2RN]

Cat, how are you and your family doing? How is Khala? I hope she recovers from this. Please let us know.

[SmilingBluEyes]

My goodness what a horror story. I am truly sorry about all this. HUGS for you.

[lynnintn]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[SandyB]

You were strong...you did what had to be done, that's courage! And afterwards, it's normal to feel horrible and cry.What had to be done was awful! My heart goes out to you and I sure hope your mare makes it. She is family!
HUGS to you and ALL your family.

[catrn10]

thank you all for yor kindness and caring. Right now Khaia lives, but I don't know for how long. She still has failed to pass the afterbirth and placenta.I have been giving her oxytocin injections every 4 hours since she lost the colt. She is standing, but looks miserable. I also started giving her 2-10cc injections of PCN. All of this is per Vet's orders. If she has not passed it by morning, I am to call him back. He has been reluctant to tell me what happens then. I want to pull on the stuff hanging out, but if that was the thing to do, the Vet would have done it. I find myself wondering if they can do a D&C on a horse. They have very delicate intestional tracks, and I have seen no signs of her having had a bowel movement. If she doesn't she will die for sure. The kids are doing better than I had hoped, but to them, they think she's going to be ok, after all, she is up and standing. I dread tonight. I have had about 3 hours sleep through all of this. With the usual callousness my agency has exhibted, they called wanting me to work tonight and are very sceptical about my reasons for declining. I no longer feel the need to explain anything to my manager, I am, after all, per diem and I was not on the schedule for tonight. I have the right not to work. I start a 13 week assignment in Macon on the 3rd of next month and I am looking forward to it. I just hope this passes soon and Khaia lives. I hate to leave my family with the kids upset..I'll keep you posted.thank you all again...Cat