Kay

I hope the townhouse viewing went well

And I sure hope the parking is better than you think.

I hope all your kitties are doing good. I can't remember
which one is maybe sick. But saying a little prayer for him.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

The Kitties:

Dottie got the antibiotic injection for an upper respiratory infection. She was sneezing worse than usual and had discharge from both nostrils. I had been trying to get Corey to take her to the vet for a while.
Just like in humans, herpes can't be cured. It can flare up from time to time. Dottie has symptoms all the time. That can happen in some cats. I guess they make something you can add to cat food that can help. This vet didn't recommend that tho.

I got Rocky's lab results. He's losing so much weight because he has severe hyperthyroidism. He also has a mild UTI. I feel SOOOOOO BAD we didn't take him to the vet earlier. I have to give him a pill for his thyroid twice a day for life, and an antibiotic once a day for 2 weeks. He doesn't mind because I'm putting them in Greenies' pill pockets. This morning the pill fell out, but he ate it off the floor lol. I have to give Buddy and empty pill pocket, too because they are cat treats and he would get really jealous otherwise.

Apartment Hunt:

"Pounding the pavement" is making me sick. I'm a total f'ing mess... my anxiety is off the f'ing charts, and I just feel so dejected. I need to see my pdoc because I'm in rough shape. I will call to make an appointment on Monday :(

I've been glued to the f'ing computer, and have been mostly inquiring about apartments online because there are usually no phone numbers listed on any of the sites, and I'm not getting any promising calls or emails back. The few calls I have gotten back were duds because of the cats.

The 2-story townhouse I saw yesterday was very nice. The owner is okay with the 3 kitties. It has 2 good size bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 parking spots, and a patio off the kitchen, which is also nice, but small. There is plenty of closet space with storage space in the basement. It would be perfect, except the living room looks very small. I took pictures of it, and showed Corey the size of it by drawing a line across our apartment. I told him that we would have to get rid of an end table and get a smaller entertainment system, and he's okay with all of that. He says he considers the extra room we have in the living room now as a hallway.

I really liked the place, and it has everything we need and want. Corey is saying NOW that he doesn't want anyone living above us, which would make finding another place F'ING IMPOSSIBLE. So, unless anything else pops up by Monday, and it won't, we will apply for the apartment, and hopefully we will be approved and can move in the 15th.
I feel a little better after making this decision. I would feel A LOT better if Corey would go look at the place before we apply for it, but he won't. I'm worried he won't like it, and will be mad at me :(

I could VERY easily find another apartment with everything we want for less money if we didn't have 3 cats, but I can't give Dottie up. She is my baby. I can't do it. Hopefully we get this place so we can all stay together. If we don't...

lysine will probably help her. I am surprised the vet didn't suggest it.I am praying you get the apartment and Corey likes it.
love
bobby

I am happy that you liked the town house.
quit doing the computer!!!! shut the door to your computer room.
You have other things to think about.
Don't second guess your self.

Corey agreed to it...he is not going to get mad at you....
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi
hoping you can get an appointment with your pdoc ASAP.

Honestly the thing you really need to remember is that Corey wants
to move as much or more than you do.

So if he seems happy with what you have found he is and he is
relieved to not have to go look at it. He trust you and knows that
the kitties are getting to go too. And I'm honestly guessing that
is part of his problem too. I think he was having a hard time knowing
you might not get to take Dottie also. Whether he was showing it
or not. And he is not having a upstairs person.

You get two parking places, and you are happy with the space.

And I'm guessing that is what he wants the most.

I'm glad to hear this.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Apparently I did not examine the kitchen in the townhouse well enough. I have a picture that was intended to show the living room that also captures most of the kitchen, and there appears to be no dishwasher unless it's well hidden. I will NOT be happy hand washing dishes for a year or more, especially since the sink is rather small, and there is such limited counter space.

I am also REALY worried because we would have to pay all the utilities, including heat and hot water. There are all hardwood floors, 2 stories, and everything is electric. I have no way of knowing how expensive our electric bill would be, but I bet it would be f'ing ridiculous. The lease is for 12 months.

I don't want to take the townhouse, and have it end up being really expensive with the utilities, and have to move in another year because we are unhappy and/or financially drained. I also worry that the parking situation will not be as easy as the realtor says, and problems will make Corey flip out. So, now that I have calmed down a little, and really thought things through, I have major reservations.

I hope to view another apartment tomorrow morning that I think we would be much happier and more comfortable in, and more like to stay in longer, but we would have to rehome Dottie :(
They have 2 units available, but I don't know what floors they are on. I have a lot of questions for whomever shows me the place. I will probably apply for the apartment there if everything works out.

I F'ING HATE the thought of rehoming Dottie, but it may actually give her a better quality of life. As is, she spends almost all day under the bed, and only a couple of hours on the couch next to me. She may be happier, and do much better without other cats in a home. When we were at the vet, they mentioned that they worked with some really good rescue agencies, so they may be able to help me.

I'm NOT going to be able to find another place that will accept 3 cats that also has our other wants and needs :(

I have a BIG decision to make tomorrow. Corey is REALLY putting the pressure on, and making me find a place and make the decision solely by myself. I need to find another place SOON.

Of course I am a mess. I will do the best I can.

Kay

You will get this done. I sure wish this could get this done, with
all three kitties staying with you. I'm so sorry.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

I am sorry that the town house is not working out for you...it sure sounded perfect.
(((((HUGS))))
You are under a huge amount of stress.
Are you still planning on calling your pdoc monday?
bizi

Kay,

These things can take more time than we want.


I hope you find what you are looking for in an appropriate price range.


M

My anxiety is so high, I'm tied up in knots, and feel physically ill. I can't stand the thought of losing Dottie, but I have to do what's best for us, but I don't know what that is yet.

Corey has told me that I need to make a decision between these two places TODAY. We do need to act fast because neither of these places will stay vacant long, and I don't think we will have any promising leads in the near future.

In preparation, I filled out the applications for the townhouse, and had Corey sign his. I made copies of our financials and drivers licenses (for both places) because we will need them. I would need to go to the bank to get a cashier's check for 1/2 month's rent to hold the townhouse if that's the way I decide to go tho.

I will call the leasing office for the second apartment this morning and ask what floors the available apartments are on, and ask about the utilities. If those answers are acceptable, I will request a viewing early today.

If that doesn't work out, I'm thinking about asking the agent if I can see the townhouse one more time before I put the deposit down, but I may not. I may just feel better if I make the decision and have it over with, and be happy I can keep Dottie with me.

I'm trying to be methodical, but I have a rough day ahead of me.