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Ted’s stopped eating - a terrible week

furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Just getting Zoltan, Freddie and Buttercup ready for their appointments. I'm not having a good day today! Feel so negative about everything!
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Fingers crossed for Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup. Hope Simon can get them sorted, you must be worn out and very worried, you are doing a great job with them 👍
 
Sending you hugs Debbie, you do so much good I wish I could give you a real hug.
I was feeling really down today. I've been in tears a lot for the past week as everything is so messed up. The lovely people on the forum have made me feel there's still some nice people out there and there is hope.
 
piggieminder said:
Sending you hugs Debbie, you do so much good I wish I could give you a real hug.
I was feeling really down today. I've been in tears a lot for the past week as everything is so messed up. The lovely people on the forum have made me feel there's still some nice people out there and there is hope.
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I just feel so lost and lonely. I just hate it! I keep seeing all these videos and pictures of what families are doing in lockdown and I can't be with my family.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I'm just struggling with the situation. I can't see life ever being normal again! 😥 All these poorly piggies are just making me really down!
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You do an amazing job for those piggies. The stress must be overwhelming for you. You are a very strong lady and you always do your best for them. No one, and you included, can ask for more from you.

The situation will end, just take it one day at a time x

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I know Debbie exactly how you feel. My Mum (86) has stopped eating or getting out of bed because she wants to die, she won't speak to me on the phone. My daughter hasn't answered the phone for weeks. My neighbours have had their grandchildren brought to them from hundreds of miles away because there's apparently a welfare issue. These same neighbours have made our lives hell for 8 years, I shouted at them to shut up last week when they had been making a lot of excessive noise all day in the garden so they reported me to the police. I am sorry I let them get to me but we are all under so much stress. The police have given me permission to go and check on my daughter but the car has broken and the garages near us are closed. I feel the stress and anxiety this lockdown is causing is going to kill more people than the virus would have.
I wish there was something I could do to help you this whole situation is making me feel so helpless.
Sending healing vibes to Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup. I really hope you feel better soon and can get to see your family.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I just feel so lost and lonely. I just hate it! I keep seeing all these videos and pictures of what families are doing in lockdown and I can't be with my family.
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It’s horrible not being able to see your family. Can you drive round and stand outside the house and have a chat between pavement and front door or the window. I find Zoom the best thing to use, although it is problematic with my old Mum as she is very deaf and her sight is bad too. It’s not bad with the grandchildren, although they soon get bored!
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
I just feel so lost and lonely. I just hate it! I keep seeing all these videos and pictures of what families are doing in lockdown and I can't be with my family.
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Oh bless you :( it must be hard having nothing you can do expect take care of poorly piggies. I know that I worry myself sick when my pigs are ill, constantly thinking about it, struggling to sleep then when I do sleep I’m dreaming about it. And that’s when things are normal and we can still see family/friends. So I can’t even begin to imagine how you’re feeling right now as there’s quite literally nothing else to do but worry and take care of them. You do an amazing job, and I know you must be feeling awful but I hope you find some comfort knowing just by existing and doing all that you do, you’re saving lives. I know it probably doesn’t feel like much right now, but you’re sacrificing how you feel for them, and that’s a very selfless and noble thing to do.
Also, all the nice and happy photos you are seeing are only a single snapshot of life. I don’t think most people are coping being cooped up with their family 24/7 as well as they’re letting on :) This will all be over soon, whilst soon could be a good few months away, once we’re through it, all of this will seem like a distant nightmare
 
piggieminder said:
I know Debbie exactly how you feel. My Mum (86) has stopped eating or getting out of bed because she wants to die, she won't speak to me on the phone. My daughter hasn't answered the phone for weeks. My neighbours have had their grandchildren brought to them from hundreds of miles away because there's apparently a welfare issue. These same neighbours have made our lives hell for 8 years, I shouted at them to shut up last week when they had been making a lot of excessive noise all day in the garden so they reported me to the police. I am sorry I let them get to me but we are all under so much stress. The police have given me permission to go and check on my daughter but the car has broken and the garages near us are closed. I feel the stress and anxiety this lockdown is causing is going to kill more people than the virus would have.
I wish there was something I could do to help you this whole situation is making me feel so helpless.
Sending healing vibes to Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup. I really hope you feel better soon and can get to see your family.
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Aw, such a worry for you, hope you can get in contact soon x
 
Ted seems very bright this evening and his breathing looks completely normal. He's been eating very much better too!

Simon saw Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup today and Brian, who lives with a fosterer, also had surgery to remove a dodgy looking lump, on the back of his neck. Simon says the inside of Freddie's mouth looks much better, so we are definitely moving in the right direction. Zoltan's abscess is shrinking down, so that is why it feels more obvious now, as it covers a much smaller area. Buttercup's mouth was a little sore and when Simon started to file her teeth, a tooth fell out, so that may be why she was struggling. She had had some cystitis symptoms, at the weekend, but Simon agrees with me, that it looks like it was a stress related cystitis, probably due to her dental issue, as a few days of Metacam, seems to have sorted her.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Ted seems very bright this evening and his breathing looks completely normal. He's been eating very much better too!

Simon saw Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup today and Brian, who lives with a fosterer, also had surgery to remove a dodgy looking lump, on the back of his neck. Simon says the inside of Freddie's mouth looks much better, so we are definitely moving in the right direction. Zoltan's abscess is shrinking down, so that is why it feels more obvious now, as it covers a much smaller area. Buttercup's mouth was a little sore and when Simon started to file her teeth, a tooth fell out, so that may be why she was struggling. She had had some cystitis symptoms, at the weekend, but Simon agrees with me, that it looks like it was a stress related cystitis, probably due to her dental issue, as a few days of Metacam, seems to have sorted her.
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Aw, Debbie that’s a good end to an awful day for you. So relieved it’s all good promising progress for everyone! Lovely to hear Ted is doing so well, thank you for taking such great care of him, it’s really appreciated x
Relax, put your feeties up and have a well deserved break x
 
Little Ones said:
Oh bless you :( it must be hard having nothing you can do expect take care of poorly piggies. I know that I worry myself sick when my pigs are ill, constantly thinking about it, struggling to sleep then when I do sleep I’m dreaming about it. And that’s when things are normal and we can still see family/friends. So I can’t even begin to imagine how you’re feeling right now as there’s quite literally nothing else to do but worry and take care of them. You do an amazing job, and I know you must be feeling awful but I hope you find some comfort knowing just by existing and doing all that you do, you’re saving lives. I know it probably doesn’t feel like much right now, but you’re sacrificing how you feel for them, and that’s a very selfless and noble thing to do.
Also, all the nice and happy photos you are seeing are only a single snapshot of life. I don’t think most people are coping being cooped up with their family 24/7 as well as they’re letting on :) This will all be over soon, whilst soon could be a good few months away, once we’re through it, all of this will seem like a distant nightmare
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I cope with dealing with poorly piggies, by getting out of the house, and going in the gym or for a swim, whenever I start to feel anxious. This really helps. Walking, by myself, doesn't seem to be having the same effect. Also at the gym and the pool, I see people I know and have a chat. Another thing I do, when I have a piggy who needs a lot of supportive care, is I pack up all their stuff and we head over to see my daughter and grandchildren. The grandchildren love to see the piggies. Being at home, alone all day, is really starting to make me feel ill. I feel very trembly and shaky inside and can't settle to anything. I've got coursework due in, so I really should be concentrating on that, but I can't even read anything with any understanding, as my head is all over the place. I haven't slept properly in over a month, which isn't helping either.

I keep reading posts on Facebook, where people are saying about how much they're enjoying this time! Say how they wish they could live like this forever! No work, yet being paid and time to spend with all their loved ones! I see nothing good about any of this. It's such a sad time, a horrible time, a worrying time. I don't know whether my business is going to survive, which I had built up, with lots of very hard work, over the past 10 years. Every time my phone beeps, it's someone else cancelling their booking with me!
 
piggieminder said:
I know Debbie exactly how you feel. My Mum (86) has stopped eating or getting out of bed because she wants to die, she won't speak to me on the phone. My daughter hasn't answered the phone for weeks. My neighbours have had their grandchildren brought to them from hundreds of miles away because there's apparently a welfare issue. These same neighbours have made our lives hell for 8 years, I shouted at them to shut up last week when they had been making a lot of excessive noise all day in the garden so they reported me to the police. I am sorry I let them get to me but we are all under so much stress. The police have given me permission to go and check on my daughter but the car has broken and the garages near us are closed. I feel the stress and anxiety this lockdown is causing is going to kill more people than the virus would have.
I wish there was something I could do to help you this whole situation is making me feel so helpless.
Sending healing vibes to Freddie, Zoltan and Buttercup. I really hope you feel better soon and can get to see your family.
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What a horrible and worrying time for you. Your neighbours sound awful! Mine have moved out! I love it here normally, as it's so quiet, but right now it's too quiet. How far away does your daughter live? My family aren't near. Ellie is in Coventry and Hannah in Sheffield. I worry about Hannah, as she's type 1 diabetic and was very ill a few years ago (spent three weeks in hospital with one week in intensive care). I think the weather today hasn't helped my anxiety. At least if I can get outdoors, I feel better. Not knowing how they are planning to lift restrictions is causing me more anxiety. I don't need to know dates, as such, but would like tohave some idea, as I need to be able to plan ahead, especially with my business.
 
Debbie ignore what people say on Facebook. They are probably being economical with the truth to make their very dull and boring lives seem more exciting. Everyone is getting fed up of Lockdown. I haven't seen my eldest son since before lockdown and I'm missing him terribly and a phone call or chat on skype/facetime isn't the same. My middle son got out of London and came home before lockdown and is living here as he can't move up to Nottingham atm. You will get through this horrible time.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
What a horrible and worrying time for you. Your neighbours sound awful! Mine have moved out! I love it here normally, as it's so quiet, but right now it's too quiet. How far away does your daughter live? My family aren't near. Ellie is in Coventry and Hannah in Sheffield. I worry about Hannah, as she's type 1 diabetic and was very ill a few years ago (spent three weeks in hospital with one week in intensive care). I think the weather today hasn't helped my anxiety. At least if I can get outdoors, I feel better. Not knowing how they are planning to lift restrictions is causing me more anxiety. I don't need to know dates, as such, but would like tohave some idea, as I need to be able to plan ahead, especially with my business.
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I’m so sorry you are feeling so anxious and poorly right now, you are a very strong resourceful lady, I hope you feel better soon x
If we can get to Southwold for a week, we will definitely be wanting to board the piggies with you x
 
Hugs and flowers for all of you who are struggling with lockdown
 

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furryfriends (TEAS) said:
What a horrible and worrying time for you. Your neighbours sound awful! Mine have moved out! I love it here normally, as it's so quiet, but right now it's too quiet. How far away does your daughter live? My family aren't near. Ellie is in Coventry and Hannah in Sheffield. I worry about Hannah, as she's type 1 diabetic and was very ill a few years ago (spent three weeks in hospital with one week in intensive care). I think the weather today hasn't helped my anxiety. At least if I can get outdoors, I feel better. Not knowing how they are planning to lift restrictions is causing me more anxiety. I don't need to know dates, as such, but would like tohave some idea, as I need to be able to plan ahead, especially with my business.
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My daughter is an hours drive away. I could go by train but their not running to the timetable and normally the change at Newport is almost an hour wait. I'm worried if I do that I might not be able to get back. Also worried about what I will find when I get there and would like someone with me. I'm probably worrying unnecessarily she has a habit of not answering her phone when she gets stressed, it's her way of coping, she has no comprehension of what it does to the family. The rest of the family are in Cornwall so a bit far for them to check up on her.
Neighbours are asking me what happened (socially distanced!) as they saw the police arrive, all have told me this would be a lovely place to live if they (troublesome neighbours) weren't here, they really spoil it. That does make me feel better as no one believes I'm the baddie in all this. I am really worried about what's going to happen next though.
You are right about the weather, I'm sure the rain made me feel worse today. I couldn't sit out and watch the piggies in their runs, their antics make me smile, they love to be outside picking their own grass.
I hope things get better for you soon Debbie. Very pleased to hear the piggies are improving.
 
So sorry @piggieminder to read the awful time you are having. It’s a very difficult situation we are all in, I don’t think any of us thought it would bring all these extra situations and other worries that have become the consequence of this ghastly virus. It must be dreadful wondering if your daughters alright. Do you know of any friends or neighbours of hers (someone who lives locally to her) that could check she’s ok? Your poor Mum too, I can understand how she may not want to carry on, I have had my Mum saying this too, but luckily she is in a care now and they chivvy her round. Sending big hugs to you and hope you hear from her soon x
 
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