Struggling to stay positive....but I will!

Benjamin update - Not sure if it's wishful thinking, but I do feel we are seeing some improvement in Benjamin's eye. I had worried it was going to deteriorate very quickly and probably rupture, before Monday and had even asked Simon what I should do if it was to rupture and if it would be okay to wait until we saw him. I am putting the Viscotears in, every couple of hours, throughout the day.
 
Sent a donation via bank transfer in addition to my monthly standing order. Reference GPTV

Please claim 'gift aid' back as usual.
Also look after yourself especially over the festive season, when things get hectic anyway xx
 
GPTV said:
Sent a donation via bank transfer in addition to my monthly standing order. Reference GPTV

Please claim 'gift aid' back as usual.
Also look after yourself especially over the festive season, when things get hectic anyway xx
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Thank you so much! I am planning a trip up to Sheffield next week, to see my daughter for a couple of days! xx
 
I hope you enjoy your trip and can relax while you are away, you really deserve a break. Looking after sick piggies is so hard on the carer. I've just cancelled a trip to my daughter for the third time this year due to sick piggies. It's beginning to take it's toll on me. I really don't know how people like you with sanctuary's and multiple poorly guinea pigs manage.
 
piggieminder said:
I hope you enjoy your trip and can relax while you are away, you really deserve a break. Looking after sick piggies is so hard on the carer. I've just cancelled a trip to my daughter for the third time this year due to sick piggies. It's beginning to take it's toll on me. I really don't know how people like you with sanctuary's and multiple poorly guinea pigs manage.
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That's such a shame that you've had to cancel your trip to see your daughter. I see Ellie quite frequently as she lives in Coventry, so can pop over for the day, but Hannah is further away and therefore I don't see her often. She was very ill, just over 6 years ago and spent a week in intensive care and two further weeks in hospital and when we didn't know whether she was going to live or die, all I could think was how I always found time to speak with guinea pig people, but kept thinking I could talk to Hannah tomorrow. It suddenly hit home that tomorrow may never happen! I vowed then that I would never put guinea pigs before her ever again. We go on holiday together every year now, just for a few days, but it is lovely to spend more time with her!
 
I know what you mean about tomorrow's I've been in that position a few times myself, it does influence so many of the decisions I make in life. It was one of those times that brought me back to guinea pig keeping after a long absence.
I took Bracken to my daughter's for Christmas last year as he was being medicated. Unfortunately I have no one who can medicate for me, my pig sitter is happy to poop pick and feed but that's it. Spike doesn't travel well at all, and I've been told to keep him as stress free as I possibly can. Whichever way this goes with him I'll be able to visit again soon I hope.
 
piggieminder said:
I know what you mean about tomorrow's I've been in that position a few times myself, it does influence so many of the decisions I make in life. It was one of those times that brought me back to guinea pig keeping after a long absence.
I took Bracken to my daughter's for Christmas last year as he was being medicated. Unfortunately I have no one who can medicate for me, my pig sitter is happy to poop pick and feed but that's it. Spike doesn't travel well at all, and I've been told to keep him as stress free as I possibly can. Whichever way this goes with him I'll be able to visit again soon I hope.
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I really hope you get to visit her again soon. I've had to take piggies with me, when visiting too! Benji had to come everywhere with me, as he needed syringe feed top ups. After Benji sadly passed away, I went to Ellie's and my grandson, Jacob, said, 'where is your guinea pig Nana'? I explained that he'd sadly died and Jacob said 'never mind Nana, we can go and get you a new one later'. He's such a sweetheart!
 
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