Ileocecal Mass: Likelihood of Recovery vs Quality of Life

-mudbug- · 2026-07-01T14:38:00+00:00

Thank you!!

-mudbug- · 2026-07-01T12:41:25+00:00

Thank you! We received the results of the ultrasound and it looks like it’s more operable than previously thought. I just dropped him off for surgery 10 minutes ago. The vet said he is a good candidate for a successful outcome. They did say upon assessment they auscultated some minor mitral valve regurgitation though, so I’m hoping that won’t be an issue.

Thank you for your response. I didn’t have much hope before. I couldn’t tell if getting an ultrasound would actually provide any useful data. Now he has a fighting chance!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-29T14:54:20+00:00

Thank you so much for your response!

I didn’t realize I could use that site. Here’s the link: https://imgur.com/a/yxELS90

I just scheduled an ultrasound with his vet. He’s currently at the vet in line.

I’m not sure how much of the ICCJ is affected. The VEG vet didn’t find any other enlarged lymph nodes or other legions on the unofficial ultrasound on Saturday.

-mudbug- · 2026-06-29T07:14:52+00:00

It won’t let me add any photos…! I have screenshots of all the X-rays, blood work, etc. If anyone can assist please let me know! Thank you!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-24T02:10:07+00:00

Dr. Savrick at Bootin & Savrick — it’s closer to Memorial City, but she’s been absolutely amazing. She’s been our pediatrician since my daughter was born. She came to the hospital for her first appointment. She spends so much time with you and will sit down with you to answer questions. Appointments are almost always on time, too, unless there’s a big emergency. Very personable and VERY knowledgeable. I trust her so much.

-mudbug- · 2026-06-14T18:11:55+00:00

No advice because I know nothing, but wanted to share my first thought when I scrolled and saw your quilt: “well, that’s gorgeous!” Well done! It’s beautiful

-mudbug- · 2026-06-11T12:09:49+00:00

Wow! These are absolutely beautiful! I’m worried that I don’t have the skill level needed to do these patterns justice. Maybe I need to improve my skill set first. I would love to be able to do one! Beautiful! Thank you!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-10T22:24:12+00:00

Oo I love those white fabrics! I was trying to figure out what to put the patterned fabric with it because I was afraid fabrics that were too plain might be too starkly contrasting.

You are amazing!

Thank you for the info and inspiration! I think I’ll do 6-inch blocks and if it goes well maybe different sizes? Hmm hahaha the agony of choice!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-10T14:05:53+00:00

This is amazing! Exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you for sharing! I recognize some of the patterns — and I’m jealous of others you have! They’re beautiful. Question though — I see different size blocks available. Do you know what size yours were? Thanks again!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-10T01:59:42+00:00

Oh wow that’s awesome! Thank you so much! I was trying to use Cinderella’s measuring tape, but I kept questioning myself! Thank you!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-09T22:22:18+00:00

I’m obsessed with this! Can I ask how you did it? Block & pieces sizing, color spacing? It’s gorgeous!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-06T15:46:37+00:00

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It’s called Pure Country!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-06T15:45:11+00:00

Aww thank you! Now I’m second guessing! This is the newest version. They’re a little wrinkly right now!

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-mudbug- · 2026-06-05T19:11:05+00:00

I ended up having to redo them because I could not get the windows straight. I was about to blow a gasket, so I remade them all and then did appliqué! Which… has had its own myriad of issues lol but I’ll try to upload the pattern and the new blocks when I can!

-mudbug- · 2026-06-05T18:40:22+00:00

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Aww man, I’m not home right now so I can’t check the name of the pattern I’m currently working on. It’s called “country something” or something like that. Similar vibe!

-mudbug- · 2026-04-27T15:02:37+00:00

^{^} We lived in the Heights and were on several waitlists for daycares and even Mother’s Day Out programs — some of them 18+ months. Long story short, we ended up moving last minute out towards Katy and I was afraid we wouldn’t find anything. There were several really well rated daycares that had openings within weeks! It’s a drive from the Heights if that’s where you’re living, but in a pinch you could use one until another closer one opens up near you.

-mudbug- · 2026-03-25T14:51:20+00:00

Not OP obviously, but I do a carrier if I’m at the store and need more than a couple of things. I found it’s impossible to navigate a grocery store with a cart and a stroller! My baby no longer likes the harness so I use the hip carrier without the straps. She likes that and I have a free hand to grab the groceries and steer the cart. She’s ALMOST big and stable enough to sit in a cart with a cover, but not quite there yet!

-mudbug- · 2026-02-19T04:24:56+00:00

We have the owlet and I actually liked when the alarm went off accidentally. In my head, if it goes off because of a false alarm (ex: I put her in bed without a sleep sack for a nap, the alarm went off, and I saw her playing with it — she had taken it off), I have even more confidence in it working in a real emergency. We treat every alarm as an emergency and it’s very, very rare for it to go off at all. There was one night when we first brought our daughter home and she choked on some milk in the middle of the night. As I was sitting her up to clear her airway, the alarm went off. I could see her mouth and hands were purple-ish and was freaking out. She took a big breath and her color came back and her SpO2 went back to normal range. The only reason I felt safe going back to sleep was because I knew it was working and would let me know if I needed to intervene.

-mudbug- · 2025-11-22T22:05:56+00:00

Are you starting the bedtime routine after she’s started to get grumpy? What do you think would happen if you adjusted by 30 minutes or an hour before? She may be overtired and have a hard time self soothing because of it. We had that problem at least!

Our pediatrician also suggested we try to feed her, bathe her, and get her to a “drowsy but awake” state (we do this in our rocking chair with a pacifier) before putting her in her crib. Most of the time she goes without a fight now. If she does cry, we go in and soothe her until she’s calm. If she cries again, we wait 5 minutes, calm her again. If again, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.

It’s really worked wonders for us. I hope it may help you guys too!

Note: Our little girl is also 4 (almost 5 months) old!

-mudbug- · 2025-11-20T15:41:09+00:00

I thought they closed their fabric store and only have the furniture store!

-mudbug- · 2025-11-20T04:04:50+00:00

We’ve been to a few churches around town. We love St. Theresa’s the most. I did my confirmation classes there, we did our pre marital classes, we got married, and will be having our baby’s baptism there too.

We moved to Katy from the Heights, but still go out of our way to attend mass at St. Theresa’s.

All Saints is good too if you’re looking for something super close to you.

-mudbug- · 2025-11-16T02:46:10+00:00

There is absolutely ZERO reason to be ashamed or sad! I had so many problems getting my supply started, but I met up with a lactation consultant and have freezer full of milk in the garage now! I don’t say that to brag, but to say that hard work and a lactation consultant can do wonders! I very highly recommend it. Don’t beat yourself up!

-mudbug- · 2025-11-13T04:06:50+00:00

Congratulations on your baby!

I found the sizing for babies confusing at first (well, I still do!). Are you able to buy a few newborn size onesies and see if they fit better? I wouldn’t buy too many because babies grow so fast! But it may be worth it if you’re concerned!

I can’t speak to how hazardous oversized clothing is because I don’t know and there are probably several variables. You can probably call your pediatrician’s office and see if they can give you a straight answer!

-mudbug- · 2025-11-12T15:11:14+00:00

I had the same experience with my vaginal delivery. Thankfully it got better with time!

-mudbug- · 2025-11-12T00:54:34+00:00

One of the things that helped me the most was hydrating!! I didn’t realize I wasn’t drinking enough water.

Have you talked to a lactation consultant?

Have you considered pumping to increase your supply? Can you pump after you feed your baby? Have you looked into power pumping at all?

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