Ahhhh ...  it's her den! That does make sense. She must feel safer in there somehow. And I am sure it really smells like me. It's just awkward because it's a small bathroom and navigating around her to actually use it myself is a bit of a challenge. 

She definitely has her appetite back - not that it really ever left but she was turning her nose up at some food. Now she will eat almost everything I put in front of her and is back to her needy/begging ways (almost too aggressive sometimes). 

Oh and Sally, spin class has nothing to do w/'roaching' (that would be more yoga). It's an indoor cycling class! Fitness, cardio and exercise (and lots of wine) are my stress relief. Getting back to my normal workout schedule will definitely help my anxiety which will help keep her calm. 

Thankful for a 3 day weekend in gorgeous So.Cal so we might just sit outside (on a blanket for her of course) so she can get some vitamin D therapy. She always loved sitting outside so hopefully she'll feel up to it this weekend. No beach yet though. 

Thank you for the support. Feeling slightly less anxious today... actually feeling cautiously optimistic and thanking God and our lucky stars for the road to recovery! 

Hmmm... boo on no photos! Let's try again! She seems good so far tonight. She does not, however, like riding in the car which used to be one of her favorite things. I think it must still hurt her. But if that's all we have to give up, we'll find a work around for sure! 

10 days post amp! I cannot believe how fast this past week has flown by. Last night I went out with some friends for much neeeded R&R and grown-up behavior and while there was some moderate pouting as I was getting ready to leave, she was fine. I have kept her off the Trazadone for over 24 hours and she seems fine. She does periodically shake for no real reason. She isn't panting and I've read that some other dogs get the shakes too so I guess that's part of the process.

She gets her stitches out Tuesday and I do suspect they might itch her. Last night was the first night that when she had her cone off, she actually looked at her wound and leaned for it. Phantom pain OR itching?!? Either way, I put that cone right back on her! She can eat/drink w/it on and actually likes it as a pillow. 

My friends got her a ton of treats so I'll never have to buy dog cookies again! She's such a lucky girl. It's supposed to be super hot in LA today (again) so I think when I get back from working out, I'll let her sit outside and bask in the sunshine on a towel. She did sleep in the bathroom again last night but came to visit me and check on me.  Her beds are pretty flat but she won't lay on any of them anymore... so bizarre. But she's in the main room w/me now! 

I think we are continuing to heal and be on the upswing! I'll see how she does all day since I'll be home w/her! Personally, I would like to snuggle and nap all day but not sure she will feel stable sitting on my bed w/me yet. 🙁