Seconding what Janie and Calamity said!  I'm one week post-amp today and this adjustment phase can be really challenging, but there are also many baby steps in progress being made all the time.  It really is a roller coaster!  

Mom says to warn you that it's like bringing home a newborn baby, and you might not get much sleep in the beginning.  Mom was worried sick because I would spend lengthy periods at night wide awake and panting...and then she discovered that this is a common side-effect of Tramadol.  So if Tanner's doc prescribes Tram, don't be alarmed if it makes him pant a lot.  Mom has been experimenting with my dosing schedule all week long and finally figured out that I do best with one Tramadol every three hours.  

Poor mom...getting up every three hours all night long to give me my medicine.  Pawrents of tripawds deserve to be canonized!     

We think you have a great attitude when you say, "We dont know how much time he will have left with us but we are going to show him so much love and fun while he IS here."  I'm sure Tanner appreciates your love and devotion more than you'll ever know   

Best wishes to my fellow novice tripawd!  Mom and I wish you courage and an abundance of healthy, happy time together with your new tripawd.