I'm sorry to post such a downer question, but...

That's what the vet hoped it would be, because it could be repaired via surgery, but at least relatively low-risk surgery. Instead they figured it is a high-level ventricular septal defect.

Thank you everyone. I'm meeting with the vet on Monday to talk about what I can do (if anything) to help prolong puppy's life. Hoping and praying for the best.

Just found out yesterday that my 5 month old puppy has a rare heart defect that will most likely cause him to die of congested heart failure at an early age. He's such a sweetheart, and is my 'family' here since I live so far away from my human family. I'm pretty heartbroken and upset about this whole thing. I think I…

You did the right thing.

He's pooped.

Zoloft and Prozac made me super sleepy. Super sleepy. Got to the point where I was almost falling asleep at work, so doc changed my medication. Now I'm on Effexor and it's working wonders.

Hugs. I hear you. I'm in a similar position and my friends keep telling me that someone as amazing and wonderful as me (their words, not mine :) ) will find someone that will be equally awesome and love me for me. I have to believe that that is true for you, too.

I'm 29, and I still get that homesick feeling after having visited my family. I think it comes naturally, especially if ou are close to your family members. And even though I try to have this I'm-single-and-independent-and-love-it vibe, it's also nice to have someone fawn over you a bit :)

So I've made my new year's resolution: to meet new people. How, exactly, does one go about doing this? Other than my friends I've already made at work, I'm at a loss. I'm not exactly über-outgoing, but I'm willing to step a little out of my comfort zone (which currently is me sitting on my couch).

Are you near a Costco? I was just there today and they had one that I think was $29.99, or something like that.

I'm right there with ya. It's been four weeks for me and I still...ugh. I'm sending Internet hugs and eating ice cream, too.

I would go somewhere between work wear and an outfit you'd wear out for fun. Be comfortable!

My puppy is the cutest. Seriously, he's currently napping away on my stomach and it is the most adorable thing ever. I'm in love.

So my boyfriend came over last night to break up with me. But after an hour of talking, crying, pleading, etc., he decided he didn't want to end things. I was shocked by the whole affair. I had no idea that he was thinking about breaking up AT ALL. Even after we cooled down and decided that we weren't over, and…

This is all I can think of at this moment.

I've used LUSH Caca Brun Mama for a while. I just used it again a few days ago. Some things to know - this stuff smells. Bad. And it's messy. Like, it will look like a duck shit all over your bathroom. But if you can deal with those two issues, it's pretty good stuff. I also did a lot of research online and…

I love that my dad introduced me to Fleetwood Mac. If they get back together to tour, we will go as far as we need to see them live together.

"I wish that green light wouldn't give me seizures!"

Hmm. Well, I take medicine every day. I've been to the doctor before. I know that there are two types of 'boards' (n). That makes me qualified to be on the Board of Medicine, no?