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OK dawnofsierra- tell me how kitty is doing this morning?
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This is really great news, Steph! YAY!
I think that Sierra and Miss Twisty Butt will be lifelong sisters and friends.
I continue to sense this is a good match and Sierra will do fine!!! Both of them will flourish in your care and what a house of sisters - all 3 of ya!
Thank you, each one of you, for offering your constant support, encouragement, and advice! Thank you also for continuing to inquire how we're doing!
Being a Mommy of two is such a new experience for me, just so wonderful! I'm still just so proud of my sweet Sierra as she learns to a big sister. She continues to simply tolerate Serenity, but her hissing has decreased somewhat. Serenity has yet to learn that Sierra does not enjoy be charged at as a form of play! How many of these "stay back, I mean it" swats will it take for her to get it?
Sierra did something amazing last night. They are still eating from completely different dishes as a precaution as well as they are eating different foods. Well, I had turned around for hardly a couple of seconds, and looking back saw that Serenity decided Sierra's food looked better than her own. Sierra had stepped back and was watching Serenity eat her food without saying a word! That's my sweet baby! Sierra does have two new behaviors, though. She has stopped covering her pee and poop in her litter tray, wanting to make the point that "I'm Alpha, and don't you forget it!" I feel rather sad about the other, though. Night before last, she slept under the covers, which only does when it's cold,
it was quite comfortable in our room, and then last night, she slept in her Kitty Perch in the window. I don't even remember the last time she didn't sleep on me. I could hardly sleep a wink. She's eating great, though, yet she hasn't had much to say the last few days. We're still enjoying our special one on one time every day.
Serenity is nolonger showing symptoms of the URI, and I'm thankful beyond words that Sierra has remained symtom free!
Serenity still has to finish this course of antibiotic, of course. She's such a precious, happy little girl! I finally replaced the battery in my camera and really look forward to getting them up! Tonight, she had her first adventure in a paper bag!
I hope these turn out as cute as they looked when taken! As soon as Serenity got out of the bag, Sierra ran in to play and have her photo taken as well!
Serenity's eyes have very subtly begun to change colorl Right now we learning that skin doesn't make a good toy! I frequently must redirect her from biting my hand to an appropriate toy. Her favorite toy so far is a little teddy bear which she enjoys biting, then rolling over and rabbit kicking!
I've been trying to get the perfect picture of her with her teddy! Serenity still has the tiniest little birdie voice! Wish you guys could just hear her when she's "starving" and chirping all about it!
Thank you again, each of our friends who are keeping up with our progress and sharing your encouragement, prayers and well wishes!
Being a Mommy of two is such a new experience for me, just so wonderful! I'm still just so proud of my sweet Sierra as she learns to a big sister. She continues to simply tolerate Serenity, but her hissing has decreased somewhat. Serenity has yet to learn that Sierra does not enjoy be charged at as a form of play! How many of these "stay back, I mean it" swats will it take for her to get it?
Sierra did something amazing last night. They are still eating from completely different dishes as a precaution as well as they are eating different foods. Well, I had turned around for hardly a couple of seconds, and looking back saw that Serenity decided Sierra's food looked better than her own. Sierra had stepped back and was watching Serenity eat her food without saying a word! That's my sweet baby! Sierra does have two new behaviors, though. She has stopped covering her pee and poop in her litter tray, wanting to make the point that "I'm Alpha, and don't you forget it!" I feel rather sad about the other, though. Night before last, she slept under the covers, which only does when it's cold,
it was quite comfortable in our room, and then last night, she slept in her Kitty Perch in the window. I don't even remember the last time she didn't sleep on me. I could hardly sleep a wink. She's eating great, though, yet she hasn't had much to say the last few days. We're still enjoying our special one on one time every day.
Serenity is nolonger showing symptoms of the URI, and I'm thankful beyond words that Sierra has remained symtom free!
Thank you again, each of our friends who are keeping up with our progress and sharing your encouragement, prayers and well wishes!
One step at a time, things sound so very positive! Still waiting to see a pix of this wee one
Aw glad little Serenity is getting better.
Pictures pleeeeease!!
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Cute update Steph.
It sounds like things are getting better and better!
Sounds like things are going well, so make with the pics allready...lol
Thank you guys so much! I need to explain, the reason I haven't posted pics yet is I'm still out of town with my girls and staying with family. My company where I work suddenly got a new little premie baby near where my family lives and have asked me to help them start the case. She weighs 5 1/2 pounds, so adorable, and a great experience!
That's why I haven't been able to download pics yet and also why I'm still on this lousy dial up with the laptop. We're going home on Tuesday, and wow, I can't even tell you how much we're looking forward to it! This visit with family got old after about 3 days!
I can't wait to see pictures when you get home! I bet you will be so glad to get back!
It is exciting that you have been able to start the case! How sweet she must be - and so tiny!
I hope everything is still goin well with your girls!
It is exciting that you have been able to start the case! How sweet she must be - and so tiny!
I hope everything is still goin well with your girls!
More excellent news!!!. Serenity sounds like Sophie does when she leaves her food bowl and pushes in on Rosies
Because of this i have to sit and watch, because Rosie would just stand back and let Sophie eat it, but she'll look up at me as if to say " Mum she's eating my dinner again! "
Rosie also does the litterbox thing as well, because when she steps off she gives it a couple of flicks which doesn't cover it, so Sophie goes on after her and covers it for her
Don't worry Sierra will come back to you, Rosie has with me
Rosie also does the litterbox thing as well, because when she steps off she gives it a couple of flicks which doesn't cover it, so Sophie goes on after her and covers it for her
Don't worry Sierra will come back to you, Rosie has with me
Oh Steph, take it from all of us old pros, your progress is totally normal and you won't be sorry that you did this. Both your babies will be very happy together in time and you will be one big happy family. I keep trying to talk Jerry into getting one more little boy kitty to round out our little family, but no such luck yet.
Someday! Can't wait for the pics!!!!
sounds like things are progressing nicely.
As we have all said - patiently waiting for pics!
wonderful update Stephanie!!! They're making great progress!!! You're doing a wonderful job as well!!!
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Sierra & Serenity are making wonderful progress together. I am relieved & happy for all of you. Sierra will be back in your bed in so time. She can't stay away from her Mommy very long. Of course Serenity will be there too. I hope you have a large bed.
You have the training, patience & love that enables you to care for very fragile human babies ... Sierra & Serenity benefit from that gift. Serenity's uri symptoms are gone & Sierra remains well. That is a huge relief.
Your way with words, brings each new experience with Sierra & Serenity, to life for us. I am looking forward to their pictures.
Stephanie, Sierra & Serenity...Happy Family
You have the training, patience & love that enables you to care for very fragile human babies ... Sierra & Serenity benefit from that gift. Serenity's uri symptoms are gone & Sierra remains well. That is a huge relief.
Your way with words, brings each new experience with Sierra & Serenity, to life for us. I am looking forward to their pictures.
Hey Steph, how are the little ones doing? Are you back to your own home yet?
Yes, an update please!!
Thank you so much for checking in, you guys!
We're making such progress every single day! I'm so super proud of my sweet Sierra! She's absolutely amazing me!
Serenity is just so precious! As I type this she is snuggled up for a nap on my tummy! Sierra is having her "private time" in the other room in her favorite spot on a blanket on the sofa.
Sierra has returned to sleeping with me all night every night, draped around my neck, and Serenity is sometimes allowed to sleep on my side or tummy. The other night, I awoke on my back (I never sleep on my back and find it rather uncomfortable!) They were both sleeping on me, so I just couldn't bring myself to move!
Serenity loves to eat! She thinks she's absolutely starving every couple of hours just chirping away in her baby birdie voice! I feed Sierra somewhere up high so Serenity doesn't get it! Several times now, I would put down Sierra and Serenity's food in the floor, and Serenity would leave her food to run over and eat Sierra's! Sierra just steps back and looks at me like "Mommy, do you see what she's doing!"
The point is, Sierra is becoming so much more tolerant of her little sister! Serenity still gets daily warning swats when she invades Sierra's personal space. This morning, I was sad when she directed her warning swats at me. I was just rubbing her when Serenity made her little birdie talk, and Sierra swatted my face and head three times. She is not using her claws at all for this, though. She has also given me several bites the past few days as she redirected her behavior towards me in similar situations.
I gave Serenity her last deworming dose yesterday, which she took quite well. I have seen no more traces of round worms. She is also still getting her daily vitamins given to her by the Vet. She finished her antibiotic a couple of days ago and is nolonger showing even the least bit of URI! Now the big decision will be who will be her permanent Vet in Emerald Isle.
Serenity just adores her big sister and follows her all over just like a baby chick following her mother hen! Sierra does not appreciate this admiration in the least! One issue we're having is teaching Serenity that hands are not appropriate chew toys even though she's simply playing. Each time she bites me, I offer her an appropriate toy and tell her how good she is. If she continues for my hand, I put her down and again offer her chew toy.
I was joking today to a dear friend/member, that we're just never going back to Emerald Isle! I'm going to quit dreaming about the day, because going home keeps being delayed!
I very much have enjoyed this new case. She went in the hospital for a few days, but is now out and they once again have needed my help to care for her. Also, my family has decided to renovate the house, so this means I'm having to go through my old bedroom containing 20 years worth of accumulated junk from the dresser, chest of drawers, night stand, under the bed, in the closet...the process would move along much more quickly if I wasn't so compelled to go through everything piece by piece!
One of these days, we'll be home, and that day just cannot come soon enough! We are planning for Sunday at the latest!
I just can't wait to show you guys my new baby's pictures plus more of her big sister!
Sierra has returned to sleeping with me all night every night, draped around my neck, and Serenity is sometimes allowed to sleep on my side or tummy. The other night, I awoke on my back (I never sleep on my back and find it rather uncomfortable!) They were both sleeping on me, so I just couldn't bring myself to move!
Serenity loves to eat! She thinks she's absolutely starving every couple of hours just chirping away in her baby birdie voice! I feed Sierra somewhere up high so Serenity doesn't get it! Several times now, I would put down Sierra and Serenity's food in the floor, and Serenity would leave her food to run over and eat Sierra's! Sierra just steps back and looks at me like "Mommy, do you see what she's doing!"
I gave Serenity her last deworming dose yesterday, which she took quite well. I have seen no more traces of round worms. She is also still getting her daily vitamins given to her by the Vet. She finished her antibiotic a couple of days ago and is nolonger showing even the least bit of URI! Now the big decision will be who will be her permanent Vet in Emerald Isle.
Serenity just adores her big sister and follows her all over just like a baby chick following her mother hen! Sierra does not appreciate this admiration in the least! One issue we're having is teaching Serenity that hands are not appropriate chew toys even though she's simply playing. Each time she bites me, I offer her an appropriate toy and tell her how good she is. If she continues for my hand, I put her down and again offer her chew toy.
I was joking today to a dear friend/member, that we're just never going back to Emerald Isle! I'm going to quit dreaming about the day, because going home keeps being delayed!
One of these days, we'll be home, and that day just cannot come soon enough! We are planning for Sunday at the latest!
My girls and I also wanted to send special thanks to our dear friend Beth for preparing our beautiful new names above our siggy!
It has also been suggested that now we must change our Title, any thoughts?
It has also been suggested that now we must change our Title, any thoughts?
.....Originally Posted by dawnofsierra
..........Serenity still gets daily warning swats when she invades Sierra's personal space. This morning, I was sad when she directed her warning swats at me. I was just rubbing her when Serenity made her little birdie talk, and Sierra swatted my face and head three times. She is not using her claws at all for this, though. She has also given me several bites the past few days as she redirected her behavior towards me in similar situations.
well I just LOVE these updates, frankly. Just love it.
This "interlude" shall we say? is very interesting to me. I didn't get that reaction from Sasha, as he's just a big panda bear and was such a great brother from day one, but it was little Saba who slapped me - double slapped me on each side with each paw on my cheek - in the first 3 weeks she was integrated into our household. She did it one more time after that, and then no more. I was crushed the first time because I didn't want her to reject me, but then we worked through it and it was a matter of trust my intuition told me...and it was.
Thank you so much, Eddie, for your thoughts and insights! You're so right, we must trust our instincts. Thank you for your encouragement!
