For those of you that were not around chat last night, I'll give a short background here before I update so everyone is up to speed.

Yesterday...Maple and Harley had a little "tiff" over a toy...Maple bit Harley's tongue. He let out a dreadful scream, there was a lot of blood, and his tongue was VERY swollen. The bleeding stopped fast, and he was eating soft foods, drinking, and chatting up a storm as per normal. He was even looking for kisses. But I was very worried about the swelling, infection, and feeling like an overall rotten Mommy.

BigBlues and WingVictory (early on in the evening) helped me through this crisis with much wonderful advice and assurance that it would be OK. Later in the evening Jim was around and reassured me that these things happen and I'm not such a bad mom (as did Gary in a private message).

Anyway.....as requested, a morning update on his progress. We awoke to the normal Harley....bright eyed, happy and chatty. Kisses left and right. There is still some swelling there but it has gone down a good deal from last night. He has eaten a good bit of veggie mash. Not drinking as much as I'd like....but it could just be me worrying too much. He is playful and appears in good spirits, altho you can tell he is uncomfortable. He doesn't seem in an overly big amount of pain. His tongue is no longer red and there doesn't appear to be any sign of infection as of yet (keep your fingers crossed). You can see 3 little cuts clearly in there now, one on each side and one underneath. I will continue with all the pointers I received last night.

So, so far so good. Unfortunately this probably could not of been avoided. Fids bicker, these things are bound to happen I suppose. I am still feeling pretty rotten tho and wishing I could make my baby all better now. He seems to have forgiven Maple...he's a good baby. They spent some time together this morning, and I have noticed he's not allowing her to be so pushy anymore. I am watching them very closely when together and removing one if there is any sign at all that bickering may ensue. I don't want to separate them completely, he so enjoys his time with her and screams for her when she is not in sight.

Thank you again to those who helped.....you have no idea how much it was appreciated. We are not new at this...but this was a first and it was a scary one (being new multiple fid parronts). It was a long night last night of up and down checking on him....and I am still worried, but things are looking up.

Sooooo glad to hear Harley is doing better this morning. Glad that you are feeling better too! It is so stressful when something happens to one of our babies, and that is IMO a sign of love of a good parront.

Thanks...I really appreciate that. These things happen and you tend you revert to the "I'm such a horrible Mommy" mind frame.

Harley just had some cuddle time with Daddy (his favorite person) and he's playing quietly now.

owies, poor little harley but yes, these things do happen. my dogs are usually best friends but one time, my larger bit my smaller and drew blood. it scared me to death, so i know how you feel. i am glad that harley and YOU are doing better this morning.

What a scare! Sounds like you're doing all the right things so he heals quickly. So glad he's feeling better this morning and is holding no hard feelings toward Maple.

I just feel so bad because it's in his MOUTH!!! When I was a kid I fell on my grandmother's waterbed (holy 80's LOL) and anyway I hit my chin off the frame and bit a hole right through my tongue, I remember the blood and the PAIN vividly!!!! So I can feel for the poor little monster.....

I'm so glad that things are better this morning! Things like that are so scary, but I'm grateful that there were people here to help during your crisis. I hope things continue to go well.

Ouch! Glad to hear that Harley is doing better this morning, please keep us posted!

Harley is doing pretty well everyone. Active and playful. Him and Maple are hanging out peacefully together right now. No direct contact, but both playing on Harley's house. He found a stray nut laying around the kitchen and ate it. I figure Maple flung it there lol. It went well...he ate it just fine. He won't be getting anymore tho....

Giving him some pasta for lunch right now...will keep you updated. Thanks everyone!

Poooooooooooooor Harley! We are so sorry that happened to all of you! So glad he is better now!