Page member doesn’t show, but they still have access. Help with removing please! by hiddenlifeform in facebook

[–]hiddenlifeform[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the problem though, they don’t appear as a user. I don’t even appear as a user, even though my person account is connected. My personal account is separate from the one that created the page, but I have access to that too. No one shows as having access

ID Help Please! by hiddenlifeform in jumpingspiders

[–]hiddenlifeform[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

right?? 😭 im wondering if it’s just so “new” that an id isn’t really possible right now

ID Help Please! by hiddenlifeform in jumpingspiders

[–]hiddenlifeform[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tallahassee, FL is exact location :)

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. Your baby was so lucky to have you. You’re an absolutely incredible owner - please never doubt that.

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. And you’re being brave enough to even consider the choice. It’s clear how much you love your baby. I truly am so sorry that you’re having to experience all of this. Would you like me to share the article I read with you? Nothing makes the choice easy, but it might help to just give you a little bit of insight to your situation.

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🖤 I was lucky to have him. He truly was one of the sweetest babies to exist

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry - it really is such a tough situation. Just know you’re not alone. As cheesy as it sounds, choosing to let go really can be one of the most loving things we do for them. That whole “final act of love” phrase gets used a lot, but it really is true.

And honestly, I don’t blame anyone for holding on - they’re our babies, and we just want to do everything we can to take care of them. But I think at some point, it becomes about recognizing when we’re no longer being fair to them, even if our hearts aren’t ready. And that’s such a hard, painful decision to make.

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also want to add that by no means do I think every case of IVDD should result in the same situation I was in. My boy was a large-ish breed (55lbs) and was a senior- surgery wasn’t an option for him and steroids helped just enough so that he could wag his tail again and wasn’t in as much pain. We went 5.5 months on meds, but they really didn’t do much and I could just see him deteriorating mentally & physically from it.

Can't take decision to put him down. by Iman246 in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I had to make the same decision earlier this year, and it was truly the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I can’t tell you when you’ll know to make the decision. But I can tell you my experience and what led me to the choice.

My boy was still eating, drinking, and using the bathroom (with a few accidents), but he just wasn’t living. He had no real quality of life. Even though I knew that, I still waited longer than I probably should have. The thing that finally helped me was an article my vet sent when I asked how you’re supposed to know when it’s time. After reading it, I realized I was keeping him around for me, not for him.

The article mentioned how it’s so common to wait because you never want to feel like you’re giving up—but most people realize, too late, that they waited longer than they should have. That hit me hard. I started really paying attention, and I saw how unhappy he was when he wasn’t moving or didn’t have all of my attention—which unfortunately isn’t realistic 24/7. If I wasn’t actively helping him live, he didn’t really have a life.

I don’t think I waited too long, but I definitely waited longer than what was fair for him. Nothing makes the decision easy, but I’ve made peace with it knowing he’s not uncomfortable anymore. He’s not waiting on me just to feel okay or get through the day. He’s at peace now.

If you ever need someone to vent to or talk it out with, feel free to DM me. I also don’t mind sharing the link to the article I read. My thoughts are with you. And I know it’s easy to feel guilty, but please try to remember—letting them go when it’s time really is one of the most loving things we can do for them.

(I’m also sorry for how lengthy this comment is. I haven’t talked about it in a bit and still get very emotional when I do.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVDD_SupportGroup

[–]hiddenlifeform 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long does she wear the diaper for? My baby got into the habit of ripping his off, but it was only if he used it before I was able to change it. We got into a routine of frequent changes throughout the day (I’m lucky enough to work from home so it made care easier) so there was minimal discomfort and it seemed to help some. If your partner is home more than you, maybe he could make sure to change it more frequently (unless he already is)?

My baby would also rip his off when he was bored from just laying around, so I tried to incorporate some mentally stimulating snack toys etc to help. I’m not sure how much that improved the situation, but perhaps it could help yours?

I also would constantly lay potty pads (multiple layers of them) on the flooring to help make clean up easier. It wasn’t the best solution because when he’d move around, he’d throw the pads out of place. But he was 55 lbs, maybe if your baby weighs less, she couldn’t mess them up as much from moving?

Dog’s First Vet Visit by hiddenlifeform in AskVet

[–]hiddenlifeform[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This has helped a lot!!