Ellie had surgery to remove a large tumor from her central liver almost two weeks ago. She's recovering well and has the go-ahead to resume normal activities. Unfortunately, the removed tumor was a cholangiocarcinoma. The surgeon thinks it will grow back elsewhere in her liver. Today's post is from before her surgery.
L: Latte [tortie/tabby lady cat aka "Kitten"]
MK: Momma Kat [Latte and Ellie's human Momma, named Kat]
The Boy: Momma's fiance, Daddy to Latte and Ellie
MK: Ummm ... Ellie? What are you doing?
EM: SHHH! By talking to me, you distract me.
MK: From what? You're sitting in the doorway to the bathroom.
EM: The bathroom. Where you are.
MK: Okay. But why?
EM: I'm protecting your privacy! Now, NO talking!
MK: Protect my privacy from who?!
EM: SHHH! Oh, great! Here she comes!
L: What's up? What's Momma doing?
EM: Nothing! Move along! Nothing to see here!
L: Let me past you! Momma needs me in the bathroom!
EM: Back off, sister. I'm guarding Momma's privacy.
L: Momma doesn't need privacy from me! She likes my help!
EM: I'm giving her all the help she needs.
L: {mumbling to herself} But I do it better ...
{Latte walks away}
EM: That's what I thought.
{Pause}
EM: She's coming back, isn't she?
L: I don't think you understand how much Momma needs me!
{Pause}
EM: Hey! What are you doing!?!?
{Pause}
EM: I don't like you like that!
L: Finally! I thought she'd never leave!
{Pause}
L: Don't worry, Momma! I'm here to help!
MK: Ummm ... I finished about a minute ago. You both were a little too busy to notice.
EM: {from the other room} This is why talking shouldn't be allowed! Or annoying sisfurs!
L: I'm not annoying! I HELP! Momma, you need my help!
MK: Latte, I used the bathroom by myself for years before I had cats.
L: And nothing terrible ever happened to you?
MK: No.
L: Well, you never know. It COULD. I'll make sure.
MK: Maybe next time.
L: When will that be?
MK: I'm not sure.
L: I'll just stay right here until you need me.
The Boy: Can I use the bathroom?
L: This bathroom is reserved for Momma.
The Boy: But it's our only bathroom!
L: So?
The Boy: Why do we go through this every time I have to use the bathroom?! KAT!!!!
MK: Let Daddy use the bathroom!
L: You mean our spare human? Fine. BYE! Let me know when you're done!
The Boy: WAIT! Why doesn't anycat want to help me?!
L: Are you done?
The Boy: NO!
L: Hurry up! Momma might need the bathroom!
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I am really sorry that the operation showed cholangiocarcinoma. Both girls are very protective of their Momma even though it means no privacy.
ReplyDeletePrivacy isn't in Mom's vocabulary anymore!
DeleteWhy not upgrade the spare human for another mum? That way you could each take it in turns to support both mums. A clone of the original mum would ensure no differences so no bias. Added benefit is only one mum needs go to work!
ReplyDeleteERin
A cloned Mom? We could each have our own? Where do we sign up?
DeleteIt's nice to have a door guard just when the humans need it the most
ReplyDeleteWe agree!
DeleteSweet kitties ~ and photos and captions ~ lots of healing energy hugs ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you so much!
DeleteEllie Mae and Mom I send you both lots of thoughts and prayers..' cause when a babies feel poorly so do the moms.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Thank you.
DeleteSending continued purrs and prayers for sweet Ellie Mae (and YOU as well)........never give up hope!! "Where there is life, there is always hope!!!" Vets aren't God.......it may NEVER grow back!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is all true.
DeleteHeeheehee! Thanks for letting us be "a fly on the wall" in your house, you are all such fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope Ellie Mae recovers and nothing ever comes of it again.
Thank you!
DeleteOH yes...when we feel badly, our moms or dads do too. No one is happy while we are sick.
ReplyDeleteWell, sisfurs get all the food the sick cat won't eat, so perhaps Latte might disagree.
DeleteOur large chorus of purr-ers here is keeping up the purrs for Ellie and humans!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deleteellie…de blezzingz az all wayz frum St Francis two ewe….heerz hopin de bass
ReplyDeleteterd two mur will never ever ever come bak…glad ewe R doin well and hope ewe
can get bak ta guard doo tee soon, if ya haz knot all reddy…eye hasta follow de
gurl two de bathe room….sum onez gotta make sure her flushez de toy let 😺😺😺🐟💙‼️. mackerull
Latte is obsessed with the toilet. She loves watch the water swirling down. Thank goodness she hasn't figured out how to flush!
DeleteMOL!!! It's funny, I've had cats my entire life and never had one that always went to the bathroom with me! Now I'm wondering why???
ReplyDeleteWe can send you Latte for a test drive! Haha.
DeleteOur Sienna is the same I need to be in the bathroom with you!! NOWWWWWW!!! I hoe she will be OK. She has you and we are here. Always
ReplyDeleteMarjorie and Toulouse
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We appreciate that!
DeleteYou two are so helpful, Ellie Mae and Latte!
ReplyDeleteWe're keeping up the purrs and prayers, and sending lots of love your way, Ellie Mae (and everybody).
Thank you so much!
DeleteSending purrayers and purrs and Power of the Paw for sweet Ellie to continue healing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSuch a good helper. I am sorry that you didn't get more hopeful news for Ellie. She is in my prayers. XO
ReplyDeleteThank you. She could use them.
DeleteOh Kat, I'm so heartbroken to learn of the cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis. Elsa, Wilson and I all send our best healing vibes. Hugs and tail wiggles with loads of hope. 💙
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteAww, poor spare human. Gets no respect.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of hugs to sweet Ells!
It's hard being the Daddy in this household!
DeleteMe, Frodo and Zulu (and yes Amarula!!) want to say how sorry we are to hear about EM's cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis. Send lots of love
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate that. Thank you!
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