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Murphy is home and after yet more phone calls to the vet's Milo has antibiotics and they seem to be kicking in. Pansy is much younger and seems to be throwing this off on her own, so as she already hates me for giving her liquid painkillers we decided to hold off on tablets for now, though they're there if she needs them. My bedroom is part bedroom part vets office now with all the meds kept up there. I'm also feeding Pansy and Milo up there as well as downstairs so there's also bowls of food. Upstairs is Milo and Pansy's safe space right now, but they do still come downstairs for the litter-trays and there are less toilet brushtail situations going on when they meet Murphy, so slow and patient is the way to go still.

After seeing them get better and some actual good sleep I'm feeling much better about the whole situation, and am telling myself not to post when I'm so tired again, as everything feels much worse than it actually is.

Murphy himself has settled great. He's such a teenage cat though, rampaging around, eating, sleeping and causing havoc. Things go flying off surfaces, he's nearly fallen in the toilet, got caught in the blinds, explored every inch of the house, sleeps on my pillow like it's his bed and apart from when he's sleeping is never quiet. I'm sure I hear his chirp in my sleep right now.

Murphy.

For the first time in over a week, I had to walk into town to get some cat food, the kind with lots of gravy and soft for sore cat throats.

I'd been to a big Sainsbury's last week but seeing my local high street really brought home how much things have changed. Most of the shops were shut with signs taped to the shutters and the Lidl opposite mine has black lines taped to the floor for the people waiting outside to get in, as it's strictly one in one out atm. I was going to B&M though, so bypassed that then had to wait in another queue, again one in one out, and so many people were wearing masks. In the shop, a woman had to backtrack when she saw I was already in the pet food aisle and made the comment it made her feel like we were all lepers, and I get what she means. The whole thing was unsettling and I was glad when I was back home again.

In good news, James work phoned and he's fine to go back. Though that won't be until next Tuesday as he has a weeks holiday first. Who knew when he booked it last year he'd spent the entirety of it in the house or walking around the estate once a day.

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From:

shadowhive

Aww that’s good! I’m glad everyone’s doing better! And awww Murphy🖤

Yeah it really felt so strange when we went out Last week and that was before the queuing thing started. I’m trying to tell mum we’ll have to be sensible about it since we went have a lift this time but I can already tell she won’t.

That’s good! And yeah it’s so strange

From:

misbegotten

Murphy! What a cutie.

as everything feels much worse than it actually is

I get this. But sometimes I find I need to see it in writing to realize that I'm overwrought! I'm glad you're feeling better about the situation. ♥

From:

turps

It's good he is cute as he leaves a trail of destruction at times.

But sometimes I find I need to see it in writing to realize that I'm overwrought!

That's a very good point. Also, it did help me to talk it out on here, so that was another plus.

From:

turps

Everyone is doing better, not all the way yet but getting there.

You do have to be sensible. I'm glad we have the car as we can go straight there and back and get a big shop and stock up. The less time we all can be out there the better. So, I hope your mum listens to you.

From:

shadowhive

That’s good🖤

Yeah we do. Fortunately, just after I sent that the friend that took last week offered again 🖤

From:

stellamira

It's understandable that you were worried, but I'm glad Murphy is back with you, and Milo and Pansy are doing better.

I went out for groceries on Saturday and had to queue outside for the market stall, the butcher, the bakery, ... Lidl had someone outside to handle people going in and disinfecting shopping cart handles (after people took them from where they're stored to the entrance, so I'm not sure how much good that did). Another supermarket had an announcement that they were only allowing one person per household to do the shopping, at which point a father quickly steered his son outside (which was actually a bit funny: "Why am I being thrown out?") It's all more than strange, my sister only reluctantly goes out anymore.

From:

chalcopyrite

So glad Murphy is home and the others are on the mend! (Look at that flawless eyeliner Murphy has going on! Stunning. *g*)

It's so weird seeing high streets and everything so empty. I went into town on Saturday as I had to pick up meds (mine -- the dogs' I'd already sorted out!) and it was very strange. I was amused though by the woman who inadvertently completely blocked a big wide automatic door . . . by standing vaguely near it.

From:

frausorge

I'm so glad to hear the good news about the cats! How excellent that Murphy could come home, and that Milo and Pansy are improving! But you shouldn't feel bad about venting your worries here - what's a journal for, if not that?

Anyway, Murphy is a very handsome young man. I love his white nose and socks.

That sounds unsettling seeing the stores like that. I haven't had to go out yet but I guess I have that to expect when I do.

I'm glad also though that James will be allowed to work (and get his salary!). I hope he enjoys the staycation however possible in the meantime!

From:

turps

The cats are all doing well, though it looks like Murphy's symptoms are coming back so I'm waiting for yet another call from the vet. Thankfully he's insured so this won't be coming out of my pocket.

It's very unsettling seeing the shops like that, all shutters down and the few that are open having queues outside, all people strictly separated. I know it's for the best but am glad I won't have to go out again for a while.

His staycation is involving a lot of tv atm. But, he's getting a sleep in so is managing to relax anyway.

From:

turps

Murphy is a firecracker, he was eyeing the curtains in a very suspicious manner earlier. I'd forgotten what a lively cat is like.

I was amused though by the woman who inadvertently completely blocked a big wide automatic door . . . by standing vaguely near it.

It's so easily done if you're not aware at all times. I've been reading how some shops have marked out squares inside and only one person is allowed into one at one time. Which makes sense, but I imagine a lot of strategic moving must be going on.

From:

turps

Yeah, all three are doing okay. Though, I doubt Murphy will ever be actual friends with the other two. I'll settle for them being in the same room right now.

I don't blame your sister for being reluctant to go out. It's such a strange atmosphere, and yeah, I think disinfecting the trolley handles when you get to the entrance is a bit late. I've started taking my own disinfectant wipes with me to wipe down handles etc because of things like that.

How are you doing? Last I saw you'd been poorly and were about to go into hospital.

From:

rikes

Aww, I'm glad to hear Murphy is home. Fingers crossed Milo and Pansy feel better soon, and also start getting used to the newcomer.

From:

turps

I hope they will get used to him. They're hanging in Corey's room now, which is fine. But I'd like to see them downstairs again.

From:

turlough

With Murphy in the house it sounds like you're going to have a very interesting time despite the lock-down :-) I remember when Lancecat was that age and how much he made me laugh with his antics. I see from your comments that his symptoms have flared up again so I'm keeping everything crossed he'll get better again swiftly.

I'm so glad we don't have to do that here. It sounds quite spooky really.

So good to hear James will be able to go back to work after his holiday.

From:

wenchpixie

I'm glad everyone seems to be on the mend <3

From:

brandywine28

Murphy's home! I'm so happy!

Yup. I had to run out yesterday for milk and some cat stuff. Scary. Didn't like it.

From:

turps

:D you are so lovely.

Scary. Didn't like it.

It is scary out there. As much as it drives me mad at times having to stay home, it feels much more comfortable to do so.

From:

turps

I'm glad everyone seems to be on the mend

Me too. It got dicey for a while, but I know a lot of it was how hard it is to see a vet right now. I'll never take that for granted again.

From:

turps

Murphy makes me laugh often. He's so full of energy and then crashes and needs to sleep. He's the first cat that's been like that, we got Milo, Tinker and Freesia when they were already grown and Pansy was never really as forward so he's been a surprise. But a nice one. It's hard to think of Lancecat acting that way, he's aged into such a stately cat, like most do I guess.

It is spooky. It's so weird going out and about now. At least when you're home it's easier to pretend things haven't changed.

From:

stellamira

How are you doing? Last I saw you'd been poorly and were about to go into hospital.

Oops. Yes, I've been thinking for a while that I should update my journal, but I never seem to get around to it.

I'm good! A bit stressed, but who isn't nowadays. My surgery in December went mostly fine. (Uh, medical TMI following.) It turned out that the cyst and the fallopian tube had tangled, which was probably where my pain came from. Unfortunately, this basically kills the affected ovary, so they had to take that out as well. But the other ovary can take over the job just fine, so there are no long-term consequences apart from maybe some light scarring. I kept saying that an intern must have done the stitches on the left side, but even that is getting better.

From:

turps

I can't believe that was back in December. Time has both flown and also seemed really slow.

Oh ouch, a tangle between the fallopian tube and the cyst sounds painful, but I'm glad the other ovary can take over. And that things are getting better stitch wise. You really did go through the wars for a while.