2783 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

6

11

Nursing mom with bottle baby she refused

This nursing mom refused this sickly baby just under a week ago and with some tlc getting them back to decent health she’s finally accepting them again 🥹😭 #bottlebaby #kittenrescue #fosteringkittens #medicalkittenrescue

2024/12/14 Edited to

In the world of animal rescue, stories of hope and recovery often warm our hearts. This touching tale centers on a nursing mom who initially turned away her sickly bottle baby, reflecting the struggles faced in fostering and rehabilitation. It's crucial to understand the needs of animals requiring special care, as this experience illustrates. For those involved in kitten rescue, fostering is an essential step in providing safe havens for vulnerable animals. Organizations often emphasize the importance of nurturing not only the physical health of the kittens but also their emotional well-being. By sharing experiences like these, the fostering community fosters awareness and encourages more volunteers to step forward. Fostering kittens, especially those with medical issues, requires patience and commitment, but the rewards are significant. There are countless stories of bottle babies who, after receiving proper nutrition and care, thrive and find loving forever homes. As this nursing mom's story reveals, the bond formed through care can lead to joyous reunions, highlighting the power of compassion in the rescue process. So, whether you're a seasoned foster or just curious about the experience, remember that every small effort counts in the world of animal rescue. This story not only serves as a reminder of the resilience within our furry friends but also illustrates how love and care can turn around even the most challenging situations.

11 comments

Welcome to Lemon8! Can’t wait to see more content from you 🤩

Related posts

baby bottle ranking as a second time mom

trying to find a bottle that’s right for your baby can be difficult, and every baby responds very different! the best thing you can do is add some to your registry, and see which work best for your baby! thankfully my girls both responded very well to all bottles and this is my preference based

507 likes

baby products we don’t use

I know some of these may seem controversial but honestly, when it comes to babies and kids, I’m a firm believer that less is more 🫶🏽 what are some popular baby items that you don’t use??? #babynecessities #momlife #babyregistry #mom #momsoflemon8

479 likes

She’s a NURSE 🥹

I prayed for this version of me. Today, I walked across that stage not just as a graduate, but as a wife, a mom, and a woman who refused to give up. Every sacrifice, every tear, every sleepless night was worth it. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Nurse era officially begins. 💗🎓 #nurse #summerbod #nurselife #

159 likes

I wanted to drop out🩺🩷📚👩🏽‍⚕️

✨ A little reminder to KEEP GOING ✨ A few weeks ago, I got a 76.5% on my first Pathophysiology exam. I’m not going to lie, I seriously thought about quitting nursing school. I questioned if I was able to do this, if I belonged there, and if I could handle the pressure. What made it even sc

13 likes

I’m not just a mom who lost weight

Real talk… How many moms are doing everything for everyone but themselves? Because I am: • A mom of 3 • A multi-entrepreneur • A caregiver to my family And I still: • Lost 60 lbs during pregnancy • Lost 20 lbs postpartum • Managed my weight through my third pregnancy • Hit pre-pregnan

265 likes

An office desk with stacks of papers and forms, some with sticky notes, in a cubicle setting, suggesting work-related tasks or job applications.

I Refused Anything Less Than $25/Hr… was I wrong?

One day, I sat in my car outside a job interview…..I was crying, shaking and sweating so bad. I had just turned down a position that paid $17/hr. On paper, I should’ve taken it. I needed the money. But deep down? I knew my time, my skills, and my energy were worth more. I had been working jobs s

1511 likes

I got accepted into the nursing program

I got accepted into nursing school and I’m still trying to process it. 🥹💙 I’m so proud of myself for all the hard work, sacrifices, long nights, and moments where I wanted to give up but kept going anyway. This journey hasn’t been easy, but every setback, every lesson, and every prayer led me to

737 likes

A drawing shows water pouring from a full fishbowl to an empty one, both with fish, illustrating 'Help Others' and 'Even when you know, they can't help you.' The image is placed over biblical text from Matthew 25:44-45, related to helping others.

🤍✨🙌🏽

The Best Revenge Is None. Heal and Move On. There is something in us that wants justice. When someone has wounded you deeply, betrayed your trust, spoken against you, walked out, let you down, or deliberately tried to destroy something you built… every human instinct rises up and wants the situatio

937 likes

The Comedian Who Refused to Stay Silent

Dick Gregory was more than a groundbreaking comedian, he was a fearless truth-teller who used humor to challenge racism, injustice, and inequality at a time when doing so could end a career. Rising to fame in the 1960s, he broke color barriers in comedy while simultaneously becoming a powerful voic

109 likes

She refused to bow down even in death 💪

The Woman Who Defied An Empire And Chose How She Died #history #women #revolution #inspiration

3 likes

Brooke Refused Hulk’s Fortune- Honor Over Money

While I was absolutely shocked to learn how Brooke Hogan made the decision in 2023 to remove herself from her father Hulk Hogan's will, I think it is one of the most healing and honorable things I have ever heard. She cited the reason being mistrust in those close to him and her desire to a

140 likes

She Refused to Drop the Toy… Even After Losing All

She wasn’t just wandering. Every night, neighbors saw the same senior German Shepherd walking alone through the streets, rain or snow, always carrying the same worn out black sheep stuffed animal. She never dropped it. Not once. After her owner passed away, she was left to survive on her o

73 likes

A parent holds a baby wearing a strawberry swimsuit up in the air on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky, with the text "DO THIS BEFORE YOUR BABY'S FIRST BEACH TRIP!" overlaid.

A parent holds a baby in a strawberry swimsuit on a sandy beach, with text explaining the baby's dislike for sand and the regret of not preparing them for the texture.

A baby in a strawberry swimsuit sits on a yellow and white striped beach towel on the sand, with text detailing a pediatrician's recommendation to use kinetic sand at home.

DO THIS before your baby’s FIRST BEACH TRIP! 🌊🌊🌊

Sooo we took our daughter on her first beach trip a few weeks ago and it was super fun, but I definitely regret not doing this one thing. It did not even cross my mind that she might be weirded out by this new texture that sand has but I think it really could’ve been avoided if I had gotten her som

24 likes

A messy living room with a coffee table covered in empty bottles, cans, and snack wrappers. McDonald's delivery bags and a Smirnoff Ice party pack box are on the floor. The image features the text 'Story time: I moved in with my best friend but she won't pay her part of the rent?'.

I feel like she was completely taking advantage...

My best friend and I have been close since high school. When my last roommate moved out, she asked if she could move in with me. I was a little hesitant, but I thought it would be fun living with my best friend. We agreed she’d pay half the rent and utilities. She moved in with all her stuff, no pr

228 likes

An artistic depiction of Lilith, a dark-haired woman with a crescent moon on her forehead and large black wings. She holds an ankh entwined with a snake in one hand and a black spider in the other. A pendant hangs from her neck, and "LILITH" is written above her.

Who is Lillith and where did she come from

Lilith is a figure with origins in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and later Jewish folklore, often portrayed as a powerful, independent, and sometimes dangerous feminine force. Mesopotamian Roots: The earliest references to Lilith appear in Sumerian and Babylonian texts (around 2000 BCE), where

414 likes

I planned my own baby shower 🎀

No planner - just me, way too many tabs open, too many screenshots, and a vision I refused to let go of 🤍✨ Planned, sourced, styled, and coordinated every detail myself and I’d do it all over again. Amazon,Temu & Etsy were my bffs during the process. Let me know if you’d like links to any

23 likes

She Ran the Department. She Didn’t Know.

Pam Bondi was Attorney General when the Epstein files were mishandled. Congress subpoenaed her by a bipartisan vote. Trump fired her. She showed up anyway — not under oath, no video recording, no apology to the survivors sitting directly behind her. She said she was proud of the DOJ's transpare

0 likes

She is not hidden — she’s may of too many stories✨

Beneath layers of thick paint and restless strokes, a face slowly emerges — not perfect, not quiet, but deeply alive. Each fragment of color carries a memory, each bold mark holds a moment that refused to disappear. The warmth of gold, rust, and shadow moves across the canvas like echoes of a life

14 likes

Stepping Into My Nursing Era 🩺✨

This isn’t just a new chapter… it’s a whole new life shift. I’m stepping into my LPN journey with purpose, faith, and determination. As a mom, as a woman, and as someone who refused to give up — this moment means everything. 2026 is about growth, discipline, and becoming the nurse I’ve always k

198 likes

She’s refused to talk to him for years…

❤️This one will be with me a while. ✨Paper Rings✨ by @authorbrittaneenicole performed in duet by a multicast with @meganwicks and @adamgoldvo with @molliestarknarrates, @connorcrais, @akalucyrivers, @graysonthemic, @ms_brentmoor, and @jamescassidyromance. Book 1 of the New Romantics series!

19 likes

Nurses refused to hydrate my dehydrated kid!

As a parent of a 2 yo, I’ve fought so many avoidable pediatric disasters. Nightmare 1: Kid injured and couldn’t drink, visibly dehydrated (sunken eyes, tears/sweat). Nurses said “wait till morning shift”. I yelled: “Escalate now, I need the doctor today.” 20 mins later, fluids flowing. Nightmar

41 likes

My Cats Refused to Eat… Until I Changed These 5 Things 🐱✨

If you have a picky cat, you know the struggle. If you have TWO picky cats… send help. 😂 For the longest time, I felt like I was wasting money on food they wouldn’t touch. One of my cats is so picky that if the other one seems unsure about dinner, suddenly nobody wants to eat. After a lot

45 likes

She refused to tip 😳

#fyp #LugosNYPizza #pizza #comedy #viral Lugos NY Pizza

54 likes

Story Time: When Winter Strikes Twice — Part II

Savannah, Georgia — Late Summer, 1964 Summer had no business being this cold. The sun rose pale and distant, like it had second thoughts about staying. Spanish moss hung stiff and unmoving, leaves glazed with dew that felt closer to frost than morning moisture. The cicadas were silent. Even t

0 likes

She held you accountable for one thing..

Accountability doesn’t destroy people. It just exposes the parts they worked hard to hide. The moment someone tells the truth about a pattern, the person causing it suddenly claims they were attacked. Nothing changed except the silence. She didn’t shame him. She didn’t disrespect him. She simp

197 likes

This player refused to score a penalty in the last

This player refused to score a penalty in the last minute of a very tense and emotional match under immense pressure. #football #soccer #footballtikto

1 like

I’m pretty sure this is what they mean when they say “Mom Math” 😂

My toddler refused to do the activities I had planned today and pulled me straight to the closet for sensory stuff… which I didn’t plan for because I already had other things prepped. If you know her, you know she’s headstrong—she wants what she wants. Instead of forcing it, I let her pick a bin

16 likes

A nail salon interior with a person's legs in jeans and sneakers, featuring text that reads: 'I refused to go to my friend's graduation because I had a nail appointment'. Shelves with nail polish bottles are visible in the background.

A nail salon interior with a person's legs, displaying text: 'She invited me to her graduation only two days before the party, giving me almost no time to plan.' Nail polish shelves and salon equipment are in the background.

A nail salon interior with a person's legs, showing text explaining: 'My nail appointment wasn't just any appointment. it took effort to book because it was the holiday season, and slots were almost gone.'

I refused to go to my friend’s graduation because

Let’s be real if someone invites you to a party or graduation last minute, it’s not about wanting you there. It’s about filling a spot. My nail appointment was scheduled weeks in advance during the holiday season. I fought for it. I wasn’t going to cancel it because someone waited until two days be

408 likes

“Pt refused lab draw, MD notified” #nurselife #nursehumor #nursetok #fyp #nursing

3 likes

🔥 SHE TURNED HER BIGGEST INSECURITY INTO HER GREATEST FLEX!

🔥 LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE CONSISTENCY CAN MAKE! 🔥 There was a time when she felt uncomfortable in her own skin and struggled with the appearance of excess weight around her upper back. But she refused to give up. Through regular workouts, healthier habits, dedication, and making SoBlackWhit

9 likes

A sepia-toned portrait of Edmonia Lewis, a young woman with curly hair wearing a cap, white shirt, and dark shawl, seated and looking to the right. Her left hand rests on a fringed object. The image has "Edmonia Lewis" at the top and "Lemon8 @lataraspeakstruth" at the bottom.

Edmonia Lewis… The Artist Who Refused To Be Erased

Edmonia Lewis was an artist who refused to disappear. She grew up in the mid-1800s with a mother of Indigenous heritage and a father of African descent. Opportunities were limited for someone with her background, but she still found her way into education at Oberlin College. Her time there was cut

60 likes

A person in a red head covering, black jacket, and white pants stands on steps. The image has a cracked overlay. Text reads "REAL TALK It's okay to be vulnerable." Lemon8 branding is at the bottom.

A vintage photo shows a smiling woman in a light uniform indoors. A green heart sticker with "CUTIE PIE" is on her chest. Lemon8 branding is at the bottom.

A vintage photo shows a child in a red coat and an adult in a coat standing in the snow next to a red car. Arrows point to them, labeled "Me" and "Mom." Lemon8 branding is at the bottom.

I miss my mom. 💔😢❤️👑

#Lemon8Diary #lemon8diarychallenge Vulnerability 🤍 My Story: I took care of my mom for 5 years after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dementia because I refused to put her in a nursing home. 🤍 How I Felt: It was very hard emotionally, physically and mentally. However, I would do it al

4 likes

I can’t believe she fell for this…

I thought it would be fun to play a little prank on my girlfriend. I pretended to be sneaking back into our apartment with a mysterious bag, acting super suspicious. She was immediately on edge, trying to figure out what I was hiding. I pulled the money out of the bag to show her the money. She

74 likes

She Refused to Surrender Her Kingdom — Then Led Her Own Army Into Battle With a

The British East India Company told her Jhansi was no longer hers. She raised her own army and led it herself. They besieged her fort — she held the walls for two weeks. When they broke through she rode out in the dark with her son on her back and two swords drawn. She kept fighting. She was killed

0 likes

As a busy mom, you dont need more time. You need a better vehicle

Some days, it feels like I'm giving everything I have... To my job. To my kids. To my home. To everyone else. And by the end of the day, there's nothing left for me. I don't want my kids to remember a mom who was always exhausted, always stressed about money, or always sayin

2 likes

Working mom life lesson 🥰

A year ago, I was told that my personality would hold me back. That asking questions, challenging ideas that didn’t make sense, and refusing to simply agree with everything would keep me from “going somewhere.” For a while, I believed success meant climbing higher at any cost. Now I see it

0 likes

This image illustrates the step-by-step process for donning and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gowns, masks, goggles/face shields, and gloves. It also includes text on latex allergy and cellulitis.

This image provides information on cellulitis, pre-operative nursing responsibilities, neutropenic precautions, and airborne precautions, including a table listing indications and components for airborne precautions.

This image details information about Varicella (chickenpox), contact precautions, and Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), featuring a table outlining contact precaution organisms and infection-control measures.

FUNDA - SAFETY/INFECTION CONTROL #NCLEX #nursing #

7 likes

Hot take: I have my own way of feeding my child

I'm a first-time mom with a 3-month-old who’s exclusively breastfed, except when my husband does night feeds using pumped milk. I’ve made it clear only my husband or I should feed her. My MIL has been quietly judgmental but mostly stayed silent—until recently. At my sister-in-law’s party, my b

111 likes

She crashed her car on a quiet road…

#TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery

25 likes

A screenshot displays a message congratulating 'Taylor' on admission to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FP program. Overlaid text reads 'I GOT ACCEPTED TO MY FIRST CHOICE GRAD SCHOOL', celebrating the achievement mentioned in the article. Reaction emojis are visible at the top.

From Struggles to Success: My Nursing Journey

Nursing school has been a journey filled with challenges, growth, and resilience. I started in an ADN program, and let me tell you—I struggled. But I refused to give up. I pushed through, earned my RN degree, and kept striving for more. With a 2.6 GPA, I wasn’t sure what my next step would be, b

49 likes

She Defied A King To Save A Baby

The Woman Who Chose Compassion Over Compliance Her father ordered every Hebrew baby boy thrown into the river. She pulled one out instead. No title. No authority of her own. Just a conscience she refused to silence. That one act of defiance didn’t just save a baby. It set the entire exodus in mo

1 like

She is a force.

A strong Black woman with roots deeper than the pain she's survived. With every obstacle thrown her way, she rose—sometimes with tears, sometimes with fire, but always with purpose. She is resilient not because life gave her ease, but because she refused to let it break her. #Summer25 #Lem

1 like

I went no contact with my mom

My mom and I have always had a rocky relationship. My parents divorced when I was 11 and my mom started a new family. My dad had primary custody until I chose to move in with my mom in my late teenage years. As soon as I was 18, I was thrown out of my mother’s home. We repaired our relationship

12 likes

A pregnant woman in a white lace gown and a man in a blue suit pose, celebrating their dream baby shower. The image is captioned 'My dream Baby Shower Welcoming Baby Noble'.

A lavish baby shower decoration featuring a large black balloon arch, blue drapes, and a central sign with 'Denatia & Gary'. The table below is adorned with blue floral arrangements and candles.

A long, elegantly set table at the baby shower, featuring black tablecloths, gold napkins, blue floral centerpieces, and hanging black balloons. Guests are visible in the background.

My $5,000 Baby Shower Gala 🌸

I have yet to have the wedding of my dreams but I most certainly had the baby shower of my dreams for my first born. I am originally from Pa but at the time I was living in Texas. I hired a party planner and decorator to bring my dreams to life from afar. She sent sketches throughout the proces

285 likes

See more