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Our dog died unexpectedly this morning - have to tell DS when he gets home from school

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Jaynerae · 22/03/2007 14:14

I had to take our dog to the vets last night as she was bleeding yesterday - more than was normal for a season, she was letargic, had upset tum, off her food and drinking loads. Vet thought she might have womb infection, (she was nearly 10) so took some bloods and was due to call me with results this morning. Vet gave her a pain killing injection and antibiotic injection and sent us home. DH stayed up with her all night, and Mum came round to watch her today, but in the houw from when DH went to bed, I left for work and mum arriving she had died. DH phoned vet who said blood test came back normal and she was really shiocked she had passed away. She said it was a mystery.

I'm so upset - at work and desperately trying not to cry, have to tell DS (7) when I collect him from school this afternoon.

She was the last of my 'doggy babies' the other two died the year I lost my Dad, with in 3 months of each other (4 yrs ago now) so losing my last one is heart breaking. I can't type this without crying - how can I keep composure whilst telling DS - he will be more upset if he sees me upset but I wont be able to help crying.

just needed to tell some one.

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cupcakes · 22/03/2007 14:16

I'm so sorry. Don't worry about crying in front of your ds - it may reassure him that you share the same grief as him.

Jaynerae · 22/03/2007 14:18

Thanks cupcakes - I think I may struggle to even tell him to be honest but it's got to be done - can't exactly hide the fact she is not there.

He is doing a play at school tomorrow and all the parents are going to see it - I just hope he will manage to get through it okay.

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thelittleElf · 22/03/2007 14:18

Listen...crying infront of your son is actually the bigest favour you could do him . He needs to know its ok to be upset, and the fact that you are too will make it easier for him to open up.
Try and take a deep breath before he comes out, and maybe find a quiet spot away from everyone else to break the news to him.
Good luck...i know this can't be easy for you
xx

Gobbledigook · 22/03/2007 14:20

I agree with cupcakes - there is nothing wrong with you being upset and crying. It would be nice for your ds to know he's not alone in feeling upset and that if he wants to cry it's OK. Bottling it up is no good so if you want to cry in front of him I would.

BallsOfChocolate · 22/03/2007 14:20

Biggest, biggest hugs - I'm so sorry you have lost your dog. Whatever you say to yourself to comfort yourself will probably work for your child/ren too.

Tortington · 22/03/2007 14:23

i'm so sorry xxxxxx

pindy · 22/03/2007 14:25

My ds (13) found his cat run over by the road - he picked him up and carried him in - we were all in tears - there is nothing wrong in showing your feelings.

It is so horrible and sad, thinking of you.

Hugs XxX

Jaynerae · 22/03/2007 14:26

Thanks for your support all,when we get home I suspect we'll end up on the settee with DD (3) crying together.

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Jaynerae · 22/03/2007 14:30

I going to go home now, can't stop the tears any longer, thanks for all your kind words everyone.

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pindy · 22/03/2007 14:30

Take care

pinkranger · 22/03/2007 14:31

hope it goes as best as it can

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