Urine Good Hands!

 


Sunny got a goooooood visit in with her besties this week! We came in to the ER last week because Sunny wasn't herself, and she was then admitted to treat a UTI. 

Antibiotics were quickly started while we waited for results that would help us narrow down which specific antibiotic would fight it off. Once they found that out, they were able to start her on some that would target the infection best. There was no oral substitute for this antibiotic, so Sunny received it via IV, and the team thought best to give her the longer 7 day course verses the shorter 5 day option. They wanted to err on the side of caution because, "It's Sunny" - she's the favorite;) annnnnnnnd she's not likely to do what you expect her to.


We finish up the IV antibiotics today, and we're planning to hopefully go home tomorrow! 

It was really very sweet to see all of our dear friends again, and Sunny took full advantage of that and got herself lots of snuggles with them:)


We'd appreciate prayers for Sunny to be completely healed from this infection, and just for her general health this season. 


Thank you!!

Love, 

Chris, Alyssa, & Sunny 




Night Nurse Shea holding Sunny's hand through a round of her antibiotics ♥️

Lots of sleeps

She turned 11 months this week!!!

OT came to workout with Suns while I was out getting my oil change.

Night nurses Jordan and Alaina sent this sleepy pic of post-bath Sunny:)

Snuggles with goose goose 

Trying to fall asleep on the floor mat while we were getting ready for our PT workout... 

.... Noticed my camera in the corner of her eye.

PT Workout sesh with our favorite ✨


She stayed content like this for a while afterwards.

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