Day 14 and 15

Ladies and Gentleman, I present Lulu Belle, the most amazing little Frenchie to ever walk this earth! Yes WALK!

The stubborn streak that marks bulldog breeds worked to Lu's benefit yesterday. Bill and I decided to invited friends over for dinner since we couldn't go out as Lu needs us home for now. Bill had placed her in a shady patch of grass and joined our friends on the driveway to chat and play lawn games. I came out of the house and noticed Lu there alone, clearly agitated that she was away from the group. Just as I was on my way to get her, she makes her way to her feet and stumbles forward on all fours a half a dozen steps. We all stood there aghast. That stubborn little dog wasn't going to let a small thing like a blown disc stop her from being included. Frenchies characteristically need to be the center of attention and will find interesting and funny ways accomplish this, such as walking like a drunken sailor when there is an audience to witness the feat.

After the first clumsy attempt, Lu tried walking another three or four times yesterday. Each time, our guests were amazed, delighted and a bit sad for her because clearly she is still struggling and has a long way to go. In addition to walking, she also stood, squatted and urinated all on her own for the first time since surgery. She didn't make it to her designated potty place, but at least she did her business outside.

We are so excited that two weeks to the day of surgery day, Lu has walked on her own. When we were told it could be two weeks to 6 months, I thought two weeks would be too much to ask, but I forgot to calculate just how determined a stubborn Frenchie can and will be.

Today she sleeps. Nothing new to report. Maybe that was a little too much for one day.