Sophie Update

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Sophie had her third chemo treatment today. We really couldn't ask for things to be going any better really. We were about 4 days in to her 1st treatment when she started to perk up a little bit and want to start eating. Since then she has been a little pig. Last week at her 2nd treatment she had gained back 2.5 lbs of the 10 or so that she lost. This week her weight remained the same so I felt a little better about that. It is hard not to feed her when she sits there looking up at the counter, but we also don't want to create other problems by having her get too heavy. The nausea and diarrhea went away in the 2nd week and she has now pretty much returned to our normal Sophie girl. Her activity isn't quite as rowdy as it was, but it is rowdy enough. Dr. Jenny said today that she couldn't be any happier with the way that she is responding to her treatments. She said that she would bet that she has already entered her remission. Sophie's lymph nodes went down within a day or two of chemo starting and Dr. Jenny said that some of them never go down or at least take a long time. She has said all along that we caught it really early. Hopefully that will buy us a lot more time, but there are no guarantees. She indicated that normally if they are going to have problems with the Chemo that it happens in the first 3 weeks or so and Sophie doesn't seem to be bothered by it at all other than she just seems a little tired sometimes. So, we keep our fingers crossed and hope that all continues to go well. The chemo process is for 6 months, so we have a long way to go. I try to just walk that fine line between enjoying the fact that she is doing so well, but still knowing that tomorrow could bring something completely different. Thanks again to everyone for all your prayers, encouragement and support it means a lot to all of us.

[Joy Williams]

I have been MIA on DK due to some things going on in my life, so I did not even know of Sophie's illness. But I am soooo happy that you have good news to report! I hope that she continues to improve and I will keep you both in my prayers. Give her smooches from Morgan & Maddie.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

It is so good to hear that Sophie is feeling more like herself! What great news! I hope the treatment continues to help Sophie, wishing you all the best.

[Suzanne & Jack]

So glad to hear that Sophie is responding to the treatments. I had missed the earlier post with her diagnosis. I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. Having been through something similar, I would say, enjoy each day with Sophie.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

What wonderful news and so happy that Sophie is feeling better too! Prayers and Paw hug Sophie!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Hoping for continuous success. Sending pawsitive thoughts your way. Go Sophie!!!

[BG and Gavin]

So happy for a positve update.  Give Sophie girl a belly rub from us.  Prayers will continue.

[Denise & Sophie]

So happy things are going well! Keeping Sophie in my prayers!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am so very happy to hear that Sophie is doing well with the chemo. Enjoy each day : )

[Ann Kendig]

This is good news and I am so glad Sophie is responding to the treatment. You guys are the best doodle parents and have been through so much of late. I know that you take wonderful care of the girls and Sophie will receive loads of love. Both Sophie and Lucy are soooo lucky to have you both. : )

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

good news -  enjoy, still keeping paws crossed.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

So so glad to hear that Sophie is kickin' chemo's butt!  Thanks for the good update and I'll continue to keep sweet Sophie in my prayers!

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Hallelujah!!!  So glad things are progressing well!