Battered and Bruised

3 days ago Sasha went in for a routine operation (De-sex). She came home really groggy as she was still coming off of the anesthetic. So we put a soft blanket down for her and she stayed there most of the night, resting and recovering.

The next day we woke to the bounding happy little Sasha we all know and love. She was very good that day playing nicely and walking around properly. It was such a relief to see her up and about so quickly. Usually when we get up of a morning Sasha (as most puppies) would get up and follow you around, check out what your doing and try to eat your food.

But Thursday when we woke up she wasn't doing any of these things. She just laid on the bed and watched us. The first thing I thought was that she is acting weird. But I just let it pass as I had to go to work. That night she just laid on her bed and didn't move around much. I was still thinking this is not normal.

Friday morning we got up really early for Ben to be at work for Duty muster, we were there for about an hour. When we came home she didn't come to the garage door like usual to greet us and when I picked her up to cuddle her I noticed that around her stitches was really red and raised. So I rushed her down to the vet because that just isn't supposed to happen. The vet had a quick look and said she just had a reaction and put an Elizabethan collar on her so she couldn't lick them anymore. About 2 hours later we noticed that the redness had gotten worse and the swelling had increased, So we rushed her down to the vet again this time the vet took a while with her and came out with a handful of medication. He said she has had a bad reaction to the stitches and gave us Antibiotics and Anti-inflammatory tablets to help the wound go down and heal properly.

I went out shopping with a friend for a friends birthday after that for a couple of hours and on the way home I get a call from Ben asking me where I was because Sasha's wound was weeping a Brownish liquid. So I rush home to pick them up and take them down to the vets for a third time that day. We were there for an hour and a half almost 2 hours. The vet said it was pussy which meant infection. He then took her out the back to open her up again to check the stitching on the inside. He came back out later saying he took out most of the stitches and out dressing on it. Now we have to go to the vets daily for check ups on it. She is still on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets and is really not well.

Saturday we took her in for her check up to see how her wound is healing. And it turns out she had a reaction to the adhesive on the dressing they put over her injury friday night. So they had to take that off (and it hurt her, I heard her yelp it was really bad). They then had use something without adhesive to cover her wound, which was a non-adhesive bandage with some gauze underneath. Since her dressing has been changed she has been a lot happier and is back to her usual self. SHE is NOW able to WALK PROPERLY again Yay.

Sasha on Tuesday when we first

brought her home after surgery.

Sasha on Friday with her Elizabethan collar.

(after round 1 at the vets).

Sasha after her visit to the vet on Saturday.

Experimenting...

I have been going through my wardrobe and realised I own a lot of hoodies and jeans and runners. A few weeks ago I went and bought myself some new shoes and today decided I would experiment with my outfit. So instead of wearing flats like I ALWAYS DO I went with my new heels (or wedges what ever you like to call them... Heels to me haha). As most of you will know I don't go well with heels, hence the reason I now only own two pairs. I am a pretty big klutz in them. But I can actually walk in these and they are tight so my feet don't keep slipping out either. So I am pretty happy to present a different version of me... One that never actually shows itself. This is the GIRLY me. The me I intend to show a lot more of as I like it. Including wearing more dresses. hahaha I know right me in a dress you would have to be going insane to ever think of seeing me in a dress other than very formal occasions... Well WELCOME the NEW ME!!! :)

I know this photo isn't really girly girly but hey me in heels and all pretty and stuff well that's a sight to see.

Well just Keep watch for the Dress version :P You will be just as surprised as me.

Ballet Revolución

Last night I went to the Regal theatre in Perth to see Ballet Revolución with a couple of my girls. We kind of got lost on the way there because we had to pick Jess' sister-in-law up, and Jess' Navman wouldn't play nicely. Once we finally got there, it was all worth it. The show was AMAZING!!! It is really hard to describe how it was so good, but I was transfixed. And not because there was gorgeous male torso haha. The dance was really good. It was a mix of ballet contemporary and Hip-Hop. The way each dancer moved was incredible. I was just mesmerized and intrigued the whole way through. I am speechless. I can't describe the experience. But I recommend going to see it. I really do. It is SPECTACULAR!!!

This photo was not taken from me it was taken from the Ballet Revolución website, But I wanted to show you a little piece of what I saw last night.

AMAZING!!!!!!!

Hurts just as much the second time around.

I know it has been a very long time since I have written on here. I have been getting a lot more shifts at work and was going to the gym nearly everyday, so was a bit worn out.

As most of you know Ben has been away for 76 Days now, sad I know. But he came home on Saturday for 3 days. So that was really good, we went to see some movies and went out for lunch. It was good to be able to wrap my arms around him again. But alas the visit was short lived as He had to fly back today. Even though the time was short it was still worth it. Having to say goodbye again hurt pretty bad but not as bad as the first time he left because I know there is only 30 days until I see his face again.

Well just thought I would update everyone seen as I haven't done it in a while. I will write soon I promise.

xx

Babies????

I got asked yesterday by one of the two year olds at work if I had a baby in my tummy.

I don't know what to think of that. Is he thinking I have a baby in there because I have a fat belly or just asking because he thinks that we all do. Due to having so many staff and parents being pregnant.

A time for learning and A time for change

As of the 8th of May Sasha has been attending Puppy Pre-school.

On her first day she took a little while before she would interact with the other puppies, but once she knew they weren't going to hurt her she was very playful and active. There is a four month old Maltese puppy (Chrissy), a Chihuahua X Jack Russell puppy (Mandy), a Mastiff puppy (Hunter) and two Maltese X ShitZhu X Jack Russell Puppies (Leo and Scout). In fact Leo and Scout are Sasha's brothers. During the first session Sasha and Hunter spent majority of the time chasing each other around and kissing under the chairs. Was very cute and they continued their little love fest at the second session, full on shoving her mouth in his haha they really needed some privacy. Seriously a mother does not want to watch her daughter do that :P.

The first command that they learnt was Sit. Sasha had already been doing a good job of this command at home (After all she has to sit to get her food). But during pre-school she was more interested in getting the treat than listening, but she did listen occasionally which was good. Although when they learnt the second command Sasha didn't want a bar of it. The next command was Drop/ Lay and all she would do was sit and then scoot her bum backwards so that she could have access to the treat. Annoying little brat not listening to mummy. Hopefully next week she will be better. I think the next command is Come.

Hunter and Sasha during their make-out session :P

Today the Hydro Dog lady came to give Sasha her first Hair Cut. But little wriggle worm would not sit still. She did alright though she didn't whine when the clippers were on and even though she kept trying to eat the scissors and get away to look outside, she was fairly good. When it cam to the Bath though she was a complete sook, whining and trying to get out. Well actually she wasn't trying to get out she succeeded three times soap and all lol. Cheeky little bugger. But now she smells absolutely beautiful, and is a little less fluffbally. I mean don't get me wrong she needed the cut but I wish it wasn't so short, I MISS MY FLUFFBALL :(

My little fluffball BEFORE

After :(

After :(

Awestruck

As you know Ben has been away for a week now. At first I was pretty devastated and was a complete mess, But since my last post I have received countless emails from him which havelifted my spirits and helped me move forward and be happy. He is due to arrive in sydney on the 10th of May which will be when I will be able to talk to him on the phone (thank goodness). But to my surprise today, I arrived home from work to a bouquet of red roses, a gorgeous teddy bear, a box of chocolates and a card saying:

" To my wonderful partner, with whom the world wouldn't be the same without. I love you with every beat of my heart and even though seas may part us, I long for the day when I can once again wrap my arms around you and truly know you are safe. Xoxox "

I believe I am the happiest and luckiest woman in the world right now, because I have the most amazing and wonderful boyfriend on the planet :D. I miss him so much and wish him the best for his time at sea.

I LOVE YOU with all my heart and soul Ben and will forever and ever. Stay safe and Know that I will be waiting for you when you return.

Xoxo <3 <3 <3