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Post by Emma on May 8, 2005 2:10:33 GMT -5
Oh, dear! That`s not better news. I hope they can find a culprit or at least stabilize her to a comfortable level and save the foal. I hope both will be just fine.
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Post by Heather T on May 8, 2005 11:32:39 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone who has been praying for Gabby and following her progress. Shannon and I are home now, tending to the rest of our horsey family while we monitor Gabby through our vets at UGA. We heard from Dr. Hart this morning, that Gabby's heart rate has dropped to 70, her blood levels are all still good. They are still giving her lydicaine through her iv for colic pain, but they haven't had to give her any banamine since midnight, which is good since they were administering it every 5 hours. They are starting her on IV nutrition today because they won't feed her anything until this colic stage has passed. The foal is quiet and hopefully getting into position. They monitor it every hour along with Gabby and will notify us if the foal should start to deteriorate. So, basically, Gabby is fighting like crazy. She's beating all the odds so far and is proving to these vets that Minis are meant to be taken seriously. The meds they've used haven't worked on big horses and they're working for Gabby. Even our vet says she has a new respect for the minis..a larger horse would have given up by now. We are "guardedly optimistic" as her heart is still very ill and we ask that you continue to pray for her. We'll keep you updated as much as we can. Bless you all for your concern and love in this difficult time. Heather
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Post by moogyver on May 8, 2005 12:12:01 GMT -5
Heather,
I'm glad Gabby seems to be making some progress, and hope it continues. I pray her heart will be restored to vigor, and that she will live a long, happy life.
Prayers also for her foal, and especially for you and Shannon as you face these days of uncertainty. {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
If there's anything I can do to help, email me, please. I live probably 100 or so miles from you, and would be glad to come down to watch over things for you, feed, clean stalls and paddocks ('though my health might require me to take that a bit slow), whatever needs doing. I'd be delighted to help.
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Post by edavis on May 8, 2005 15:38:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. Continuing to send prayers for Gabby ...sure hope she continues to improve. (((HUGS)))
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Post by ccArchangel on May 8, 2005 18:28:45 GMT -5
I tell you what, that may be a Mini but she has the heart of a GIANT! She gets a great Great BIG HOOAHH from this old soldier! I am soooo happy I am getting one, I was concerned that because of their size they might be delicate, I had a heck of a lot of respect for them before, but now I am questioning if they haven't been crossed with a bit of Army Mule ;D.
I am rooting for the Mulligan Run family - RAH RAH RAH!! and Happy Mothers Day to All!
Archangel
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Post by PurrsonPetchatters on MSN on May 8, 2005 19:57:18 GMT -5
hugssssss to Shannon and Heather, Hugs to Angie also, and major hugs to Gabby and her foal. How wonderful shes such a tough lady. Its good that shes stable with less medication, We are all praying for her. Go Gabby go darlin, you guys all hang in there, remember to take care of yourself also, as when shes ready to come home you need strength to take care of her.
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Post by Melody on May 8, 2005 22:38:08 GMT -5
Hugs to you all and Gabby....poor thing..... And Gabby you keep fighting for you and your babe.... Prayers continue from here.....
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Post by Claire on May 8, 2005 22:38:48 GMT -5
Heather, I knew that Gabby was a fighter. I am so happy to hear she's doing her best to get through this! I am continuing to pray that you have a safe foaling, and she will be ok. Hugs to Shannon, Heather and Gabby
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