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My name is Jess! I had a daughter (Lilia) at age 18 w/ my high school sweetheart. We mutually split up & co-parent to this day. I met someone new, got married at age 19, had twin boys (Kyson & Kaden) and another son (Landen). He cheated, we split ways, & he’s not around much. After juggling life as a single mom of 4 for some time, I met Chris, he had 2 sons: Caden and Tommy, who eventually became my step sons. After Chris and I got married, we had our 7th child together, Addelyn. We’re one big, complicated, blended family & every second of our story is on UA-cam, you can start from the beginning here: • 8 Weeks Pregnant!
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I’m just here to confirm that you made the right decision for Mango.
But also to let you know that bugs aren’t the one happiness in his life, it was finding a forever home with your family - People who, unlike his previous owners, are able to give him a good home, and that have his overall best interests at heart.
🥺 Thank you for your kind words 🫶🏻
For sure letting him be happy is what's best for him.
As someone who rescued a beardie shortly after you did with VERY questionable previous 'care' from the former owner, you definitely made the right choice. My beardie, Loki, is roughly 7 years old. I know he won't be around much longer but he has had a great 3 1/2 years with me. He was in a skinny 55 gallon aquarium with an LED light "for uvb" (FYI LED household bulbs do NOT give off UVB, which is essential for reptiles to digest their food an be healthy), aquarium gravel and a giant Coral rock that was used for basking... He didn't even have a heat/basking bulb and the rocks hadn't been cleaned ever. He couldn't even turn around in his tank.
When I brought him home, I bought him a UVB bar light, a ceramic heat bulb for the winter that was fast approaching, a proper basking light, and I completely cleaned out his aquarium. When the Stimulus checks hit, I bout him a proper 4x2x2 enclosure and decked it out. Quality over quantity is best.
As long as Mango is happy, that is ALL that matters. ALSO, him getting sick off his meds was NOT a healthy response. You are an AMAZING parent to both humans AND pets!
PS, CAPS are for EMPHASIS, NOT being shouty! 😂 So please don't think I'm shouting at Jess or anyone in the comments please 😊 (I wish we could italicize our words 😑 so there is no misunderstandings)
Awhh sounds like you are a good beardie mommy 🥰
Jessica, I think your decision to stop the medications sounds like the best choice. Only YOU KNOW Mango. You know what is right for him. I give you tons of kuddos to do what is best to make sure he is comfortable and happy. Hugs.
As a human palliative care nurse of 30 years - I can confirm you made the right decision for little Mango. Quality of life over quantity. Let him live his best life eating what he loves best. Keep him comfortable and pain free. Your doing an amazing job ❤❤❤
Appreciate and respect the work that you do, sending blessings
@@1111ampm Thank you so much. That means a lot. ❤️.
Let him have his bugs and no meds!!! Quality of life!!!!! You made the right choice!!!!❤
Absolutely 💯 agree! The same goes with humans. I'm currently undergoing chemo and taking a "break" from it bc it's unbearable! I'd rather have a good quality of life than to be miserable longer. Although I'm only 43. Always be human in making decisions regarding your pets/ family! ❤
@@kateswayne1708sorry to hear that ❤❤❤❤❤
I am SO glad you decided to do a mobile groomer. Less stress on the dog and you can supervise. Perfect choice, Jess. Perfect choice. As time goes on, it won't take 3 hours. You can schedule it so it's more frequent and so it won't be a longer time because the coat will always be maintained.
It also takes longer the first time because they are going slower so as to get the dog used to whats going on. They dont want to traumatize them for their first groom.
@@pombefemale Yep! I love mu mobile groomer. We've had him for over a decade now. We're on a schedule and it's like clockwork. It's about an hour now. Easy peasy.
You can supervise at petsmart too
@@nancyfarkas3592 not when they have your dog in a cage for hours.
@@mione134omg they don’t put them in a cage! If you have an appt they put them right up on the table
I totally agree with stopping the medications for mango he seems happier and he looks a lot better than the last time you showed him his beard was so black I fully support your decisions and I will continue to send my prayers for you all and mango❤
He's displaying the same behavior you see with a lot of hospice patients. They make peace with the envitable, and are ready to face whatever life has in store for them. While it is an understandably sad and frustrating time for their loved ones, they become happier and have some sense of newfound freedom as if a burden has been removed from them. Animals may not be able to articulate words, but they do speak to us if we stop and listen.
I think palliative care for Mango is the most beautiful decision you could make! His happiness is more important than making him nauseous every day to try to extend his life. And there's no guarantee it would! I'm so sorry he is sick. But I know you will give him lots of love and happiness before he goes! You're a great mom of kids and animals. I hope you had a happy Mother's Day. 💞
And Honey looks adorable! His hair will be long in no time. It's worth the short groom. Especially for the summer! ☀️
It’s so hard to know what the “right” decision is as a pet owner. Mango is so lucky to have you as his mama! You’re just doing your best and what will make him happy at the end of the day, and that’s really all that matters! ❤❤
His eyes and bump look better to me! Thanks for the update. I have been wondering. Sweet boy! You already have given him a great life!
As a previous vet tech, I support your decisions with Mango. Also seeing a positive change in him with that decision is great to see. Stay strong Mango!
Love your quality of life choice. It’s hard but part of it. Mango is living a great life. Much love.
I had my elderly beardie put to sleep earlier this year - she also had been struggling with lumps on her head and it was causing repetitive eye issues. She had previously had a follicle removal surgery and it had extended her life by several years. In the end I was also syringe feeding her a liquid repashy diet.
At the end of the day - I 100% agree. The reality is when we are at this point, we have already exhausted every option and given our pets the best we possibly could. The day I had her put to sleep was the day she just didn't have the energy to eat anymore - I didn't want her to suffer. But you know Beardies are exotics and there's only so much understanding in veterinary medicine and cancer is hard to diagnose and has pretty much no options for treatment anyway.
I know that my little girl - and Im sure your little dragon too - lived her absolute best life and sometimes we just gotta give ourselves grace to understand that this is life and its ok. I think Beardies make the best pets for those who are attentive to their needs and watch their unique personalities thrive. Clearly Mango has been given the best chance to thrive and I'm sure he is pretty content with the love he's getting. Some people say the reptilian brain prevents them from feeling emotions but I'm pretty sure they know who makes them feel safe and secure x
It’s so good to see Mango not black anymore. I was getting worried. Also glad you stopped the meds (sometimes those can be worse than the actual problem).
Prayers for Mango for sure ❤
Honey looks so much better now
So good to see Mango looking happier! I def think you’re making the right choice.
Also, I have a labradoodle and she’s a bigger dog maybe a bit bigger than yours (but she’s 2) and it always takes the groomer like 3-4 hours. So nothing to worry about 😊😊😊
I 100% feel like you have done the right thing for Mango, he is loved and he looks a lot happier. sending lots of love x
I'm sure some people may think it's not the right decision to stop his meds, but honestly he's your baby. He's your pet. If you want to stop his meds and try to extend his quality of life rather than trying to fight for his life-span, that's your choice and you are doing wat you think is best for him. It shouldn't be controversial to do what you think is best for YOUR loved ones. Dragon or not. 💕I wish for mango and your family that you can create the best memories possible with the time you guys have left with him, no matter what the quantity of that time is. 🥹❤
Oh Jess,death is such a difficult thing. I am 100% Agree w your decision regarding Mango. It would b cruel to continue his "treatments" when they're Not gonna change the outcome. It makes me sad to realize he won't always be around. But he's Happy NOW n that's Really All any of us have anyway! God bless you n your brood.❤
Good choice for mango! Let him live out the rest of his life.
I did that with my dog last year, he had a rare heart condition and instead of keeping him on meds I just let him be, and he lived a good 10 months after that (he was old) let him enjoy the rest of his life
Hi Jess! In the past 3 months, my two dogs have passed from old age related issues. Our hendrick actually passed away last night. During the last few years we had with them, we became more lenient and just allowed them to live their best lives. We did things that they loved, it was their world and we just lived in it.
Do what makes him happy, spend extra time with him, give him lots of extra love. Make his last days, months, or years everything he would want.
Ow no 😪 Hope you are doing ok 😔 Nothing more painful as losing a dog, let alone 2. Sounds like sweet Hendrick and your other doggy had an amazing life with you though 💖
Honestly, 10000% agree with the no meds. Only i would also let him have the bugs. Hes sick and old. Let him live out the last of his life with you surrounded by love and his favourite foods ❤ Mango is so lucky to have you all.
When you adopt a rescue animal reptile ect you give them another chance at life you can give them so much love and that’s all he needs . It’s never easy when your pet is sick or when you get sad news, but giving them lovers sometimes the best thing you can do so they know that you love them . i’m definitely will keep him in my thoughts and prayers because he’s so cute and I love animals and thank you for adopting a rescue. It truly changes their life and yours and your family .
I feel sad for mango. I have a bearded dragon also (Rebel)and the thought of this kills me. I think you have done everything you could do for him at this point making him comfortable and happy is what matters. I would do the same. Praying Mango has more happiness and time with the Fam💚🦎
Mango teaching life lessons, sending blessings
My Father was 80 and was diagnosed with cancer and we didnt want his end life to he sick with chemo ..you are doing the right thing Jess .. being nauseated and barfing is the worst .. once you get a certain age you cant prolong the enebidable .. its different if your young or your pets young .. ❤
I was not expecting that update on Mango I started crying I’ve been watching you since addy was about 3 it makes me so sad to hear about him I’m so sorry I hope he gets better soon ❤ sending love
you made the right decision. let him live his best life and keep going! you know mango the best. sending love and positive vibes to mango
To help figure out how you like honeys hair to be cut i really recommend looking up different cuts some groomers will do for doodles. I used to work in a grooming salon and my personal favorite was when the groomer would do what is called a teddy bear cut, kind of similar to what she has now but they really shape everything up leave the tail and face a little longer like you have.
I think your decision to cut honeys hair shorter was really smart especially in these summer months. If/when honey starts swimming in the pool with you guys the shorter hair will make brushing her out afterwards so much easier and help prevent a lot of matting not to mention it will just help her regulate her body temperature a lot better than with the long hair!
As for Mango i think you made the right decision. As hard as it is to make that decision to just keep them comfortable in the long run it’s gonna make him so much happier. It’s not worth making him take meds that give him so many side affects and that he hates just to maybe give him some more time. I really hope you still get some good happy moments with him before he decides to cross the rainbow bridge ❤❤❤
I think you made the right decision. I’m a dog mom and I’ve always said if our fur baby got sick Lord forbid we’d let her pass naturally (unless it’s painful) and we would just keep showering her with love until she was gone💞💕
I 100% get what you are saying!! We took in a stray cat who was the sweetest cat for a stray. About a year after he started getting sick. Had something with his mouth that just would not heal though the vets tried everything. Then there came other problems where I had to give this poor cat fluids nightly (yes, an IV). This just didn't go well for either of us and I just reached the point where I said enough is enough. Am I doing this for him or for us? I stopped everything and just let him live out the rest of his life with love, food, warmth and comfort after being on the streets for most to all his life possibly. No way of knowing. He was estimated at being 10+. We got a good 5 more months with him before it was clear he was ready. We like to think his last 2 years of life were good compared and he went knowing he was loved!
Palliative care is still care!! Love him lots. You're a good mom and momma pet owner
Me personally I don’t like lizards dragons or anything similar but when he passes I’m going to cry feels like you just got him we love you mango ❤
Good decision on mango...pets give us heartache...just give him the best time in his senior years
You're doing the right thing for your dragon. It's tough having small animals. We had pet rats and they lived about 2 yrs and one was my daughters absolute bestie. She is 8 and we lost goose (his name) about 4 months ago. He had a brother pass about 5 months prior. It's hard to know what's going on in their tiny little bodies, even with vet visits.
I agree with you and I think It´s extra scary because they can´t tell you where they are hurting.
Keeping Honey cut short in the summer is the right thing to do! It’s so much cooler and comfortable for him. That’s what is important for your pets!
honey is a girl
I don't blame you stopping medication as agree with you that it's better to let him have a happy life. My friend decided to stop chemo as it made her so sick. It may of shortened her life but she was able to enjoy what time she had left. Xx
You are doing the best thing for your bearded dragon. He is now on bearded dragon hospice. You're just keeping income comfortable and letting them have a happy life. That is a wonderful thing. You are the best mama to your kids, anger animals.
Jess I think you are doing the right thing for Mango. He looks happy.
You go Mango live your best life. Great decision Jess. He looks better than giving him extra stress with meds and changing everything in his routine. Honey looks great she will be much cooler now.
Prays for Mango he is so sweet and does look happier now
God Bless you for taking such good care of him 💕
I think you’re doing the best you can for Mango and I think I would do the same thing. Just like humans sometimes at the end of life it’s about comfort and not being miserable.
Feel better soon mango. Sending prayers!
Poor mango😢 i think u made the right decision because their really nothing you can since he getting old but i hope he gets better :) live, Laugh, love mango
You should not shave double-coated dogs because shaving removes their ability to regulate their temperature. A double coat has two layers, an undercoat and a guard coat, that work together to keep a dog cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Shaving a double coat destroys the natural airflow between the layers, making it harder for the dog to regulate its temperature.
Doodles don't all have double coats. It's safe to shave them.
It's safe to shave a doodle. They don't all have a double coat. Honey will be fine.
I like Honey's cut. I agree on keeping her short during the summer. Her fur will grow back.
I love watching honey grow. I remember when she was the size of a baby. 😂
Your so wise i seriously admire you and the love you have in your heart. I wish more people were like this.
I think you are doing the right thing for Mango, quality of life rather than quantity!
Sorry to hear about mango, hope he can live as long as possible ❤❤❤❤❤❤
That makes me happy that you are just going to make him live his happy life. Animals are so unpredictable. ❤
Good call on Mango!
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You are such a good momma to Mango. But that is sad that he is sick. 😢 But you are doing what's best fot him!!! Thinking of you guys ❤
Sorry to hear about Mango's diagnosis. All you can do is make him comfortable and give him the best life a beardie can have. Knowing his end is coming will be difficult. Some people don't understand how much animals impact our lives and hearts, whether they have fur, scales, feathers, or quills. 12 years ago today my first hedgehog was diagnosed with cardiomegaly/congestive heart failure. Watching him struggle tore me apart. Medication helped him become himself again (the meds/giving it to him didn't stress him out or make him feel worse). But that was a bandaid, so to speak, and we knew it wouldn't last forever. We got another 5 weeks with him, 5 weeks of cherished memories. Hugs to you and the fam.
I had a Golden retriever that got leukaemia at 3yrs old :(
The biggest thing that always brought me comfort was knowing we did everything to give her the BEST life we could!
She got to live her whole life with us super happy and loved! Her life was cut too soon but her life was FULL and happy❤
We got a similar diagnosis of “it could be a few days or it could be a few months” I was so thankful for all the time we got because we were able to give her so much extra love and treats
I just love you Jess. You are an amazing mother to all your (fur)(step)kids. ❤
Also I agree that you make the best decision for little Mango, quality of life is most important. Honey looks so soft 😍
mango looks so much happier!!!
my grandma had a fluffy dog and she always said “the second you get used to it it’s time to shave them again” LOL
Sorry to hear about Mango. Just dealt with this with our dog. He was 16 and had heart issues and kidney levels continued to get high, had pancreatitis and was to be on special food that he was not interested in. Continued to try daily but he just wouldn’t eat. So it was let him eat what he wants which makes him happy!
Keeping mango in our thoughts and prayers. As a dragon owner myself i wish all the best. Love and prayers from me and Spike. ❤ Mango u got this! U look so happy and healthy! Ive seen alot of dragon in at my job and to me he looks pretty healthy and happy. Keep doing what ur doing jess. From my experience with dragons and thru work, keeping handling him. Dragons are super affectionate and they really do bond tremendously with their owners. All the love from me and Spike. ❤
I dont thinks its controversial......if the treatment is worse than the sickness, its kinda common sense. I used to work at a vet and its ABSOLUTELY about quality of life. You are doing the best thing for Mango!
I think you are making the best choice for Mango and he is definitely living his best life full of love for you❤
I so support your decision for Mango. ❤
Feel better soon mango sending prayers your way
😢 poor mango. Live happy dude.
About Mango …. I totally agree! Quality over quantity 👌
Regarding mango: I totally agree with your decision, just give him the best rest of his life you can and let nature take its course because as much as you love the pet it gets way too expensive for them to just pass away eventually. I used to have a rabbit and she had issues but was toward the end of how long she would have lived so I just gave her the best life spoiled her untill she finally passed naturally. And as sad as it is in the end there’s really nothing you can do to reverse a certain diagnosis. I would just prepare the kids for mango not living much longer. ❤ Love your videos.
Honey is giving luck dragon with that haircut 😍 what a sweet girl! This short cut on her will really help with the matting if you keep up on it. She looks so cute!
Praying for healing for your baby❤️
Honey looks so cute with her new haircut and she looks so happy.❤
Your reaction to Honey’s cut is so relatable! My pup Teddy (who’s actually just a couple weeks older than Honey) had a similar cut and I had no idea 😂😂
Go Mango!!!! Praying for him😄
Jess, I think you're doing the right thing for Mango. ❤ God bless you. You are a wonderful person and mama, to human babies,fur babies,and lil' dragons alike. ❤
Awe, Mango looks so much happier. It’s like night and day. Poor Mango. You definitely made the best choice for him and him not having the meds and being sick all the time is better than him being sad and miserable. 🤗🫶🏼💙
Aww mango my heart goes out to you 💜 but in all fairness I think you've done the right thing by taking mango off his meds and clearly it made a difference!! It's hard knowing the pet you love is getting older and you've done right by keeping him happy 😊 it's lovely to see mango getting back to his old self 💜💜
Poor Mango I have him in my prayers and I'm sending him love as well❤❤❤❤❤
Jess I’m in that situation with my dog her liver is failing and she’s 12 she’s fine otherwise but like you we are letting her live her best life. She’s happy right now !
Not that it matters. But I’m so happy these comments are so supportive of Jess with mango I was so stressed. But all in all this is the best route for an older pet, especially reptiles❤
You already know my thoughts & prayers are with sweet little Mango!🙏 thank you Jessica for always keeping us updated! Love you & your beautiful family so much ❤️ I absolutely love watching the vlogs...they never fail to always make me smile
❤ I owned bearded dragons for years. They are the best things ever! can actually live a decent amount of time. They do get sick and such easily. It's unfortunate. Your doing the right thing Jess. Mango deserves a comfortable life even if it means shorter. Just give him lots of love 💕
Did you get a 2nd opinion from a reptile vet? Yes you are right in stopping meds. You have given him the best life since you rescued him. Love Mango and you guys
Feel better soon mango praying
I hope hes ok…Hope yall doing well!
The new Starbucks drink with boba is good. I got the refresher without the coconut milk. It’s so good
I love your videos 🫶🏼 I hope to meet you one day! Much love from Maui, Hawaii
i'm glad mango is happy and you got some answers i were you and the kids i would spend alot of time with mango know because who knows how much longer his going to be around
I think u made the right choice when it comes to mango
I believe you have Mango's best interests at heart, and you're doing the right thing. Hugs to you all as you face the future for him. PS. The mobile groomer is a good option; however, you can make the decision on how you want Honey groomed - if you don't like that close, clipper cut, make a different choice...especially since she's a Dood.
That looks exactly how my dog looks after and she looks like a doodle more now! And yes they will be waaaay better and feel way better Also. It's good for her!!
Get well mango
Hope everyone is doing good sending prayers for everyone
Love you Mango 💚🦎
I fully support ur decision ❤
I just had to put my dog down who is a rescue. It can definitely make you feel guilty sometimes but it’s true. You don’t know where you came from. You give them the best, most comfortable life and let them pass when they give you those signs that it’s time
I love your outfit!
I agree with letting nature take its course! He'll have a wonderful last months/years. That's what counts.
the spray bottle next to that open flame while yall were roasting marshmallows had me nervous,im sure its extremely flamable
I just finished the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Thursday evening and night with the kids and hope you Jessica had a wonderful Barbie themed Mother's day and hope Mango feels better soon and praying for him and Honey the dog looked completely different and hope she loves her new look.
This is the earliest I’ve ever been! Yayyyy! Hey Jess!😁
Poor mango! I got my bearded dragon Henry as just a little baby, he lived till 13 years of age, before he passed.
o that was nice to see the boy is back