Bailey and Friends

[Bailey's Mom]

Rough, rough day..........without Palmer.
-s

[addy]

Oh Susan, I am sorry you are having a rough day. It is hard being a new Mom. You get stressed and have interrupted sleep. They don't want to eat, they get sick. It is like caring for a human baby. Then you start thinking "what did I do? I can't do this!!" It is the stress talking, that and then exhaustion.

If you need to keep her harness on durring the day, perhaps the vest harness will be more comfortable for her. I have never used one, I use a regular harness but I don't need to keep it on all day. Puppies will be puppies and she just might get at that too eventually.

Would you love her any less if she stays tiny? I know you miss Palmer and Palmer was just the right size too and did not cry and cry or eat harnesses. When I first brought Koko home at one point I sat and cried and cried because I felt like I had no time for Zoe. Koko took all of my time. I wanted things back, the way they were!!! I was tired, stressed out and stuck in the house and was having a hard time with two sick dogs one new, not trained, eating and chewing on everything!!!!! We even had to take him to the vets and have vomiting induced because he chewed metal buttons off my boots I am living proof there is a wonderful life after puppy!!!

You are just tired and stressed out, dearest friend. Perfectly normal.
Anyway hubby can take over so you can go out for some alone time? Something you love to do for a few hours?

Love,
Addy

[Bailey's Mom]

Oh Addy-I am so glad to hear from you and for what you have to say.
I know I won't love her any less if she stays tiny. One look in her eyes and you're gone!
I was trying to keep the harness on so she'd get used to it....so we could start working on walking.....so I could get OUT!!!
I think maybe I'll "take Palmer" and go for a walk. Leave Bob and Little Miss to enjoy themselves. I've just had most of the "looking after" both today and yesterday. Plus - it's a Monday. Palmer seems to return full force on Mondays...don't know why.
Thanks friend. One day we'll have to meet. Wanna come over for lunch tomorrow??
Love,
Susan

[Bichonluver3]

Susan, I, too, am sorry to hear you have the "baby blues". I remember those - what a nightmare. But, remember.. this is the investment you make for a lifetime of love. You are little Bailey's world and i am sure she is hurrying as fast as she can to get out of this baby stage for you
Think back to the all the excitement you felt beforehand and see if you can round some of that up again. Addy is right. Take some time for yourself. I'm not sure what there is around you but a trip to the mall with lunch, a few hours at a spa, medicure/pedicure or even an afternoon just visiting a friend. Make plans to do this once or twice a week to get the old Susan back!!
Whatever it takes, my dear friend....
Love & hugs,
Carrol

[Bichonluver3]

I, for one, think it great you are having "Palmer time". He was and is a real part of you, perhaps put on "the back burner" during all the excitement about Bailey. Maybe it is a little bit of guilt about Bailey being here and getting your attention now. I think Palmer comes back to tell you it is okay and to let you know he will always be nearby. He knows that nothing is going to take away that part of your heart that is his. He must be so proud of you to honor him by caring for and loving another little soul. What a tribute to memory. That is how you also keep his memory alive. When we hear the tales of Miss Bailey, we cannot help but remember Palmer and the wonderful furbaby his was. We love him and miss him too, all in our own way. It is all part of the grieving process, but you know that Palmer is only a heartbeat away.
Lots of love & hugs,
Carrol

[BestBuddy]

Susan,

Let me share a little secret....

Size does not matter, and I know this because for some reason, maybe a medical miracle, regardless of the size of the dog they have limitless love in their hearts.

As two legged animals we can just be amazed at how much love a dog's heart can hold and maybe even ponder how we got to be so lucky be able to be a part of their lives.

Jenny

[Bailey's Mom]

Hi-
Bailey has had loose stools/diarrhea on average about every 45 minutes since 2AM. It's now 3PM. I did not get any sleep. I've called the vet and the "other" vet is supposed to call back. Her spirits are great-she doesn't know she's sick.
Your thoughts are very much appreciated. I kept thinking it was the potty training with Palmer when I can remember saying to Bob-I forgot about this part. (of puppyhood)-I'm now thinking I was referring to just the whole ball of wax. She will stubbornly sit where she is if I say "come." She is too fast to catch. She is in need of so much attention and is almost always on my chest.
Gotta go, here comes Bob.
Love,
Susan

[labblab]

Susan, if Bailey truly has had a dozen episodes of diarrhea today, I would make sure that she is actually seen by the vet today prior to their office closing. So if he/she does not phone back in time, I would go ahead and take her in. Given her age and tiny size, dehydration is such a serious risk. And since she has not yet completed all of her puppy vaccinations, there is always the risk that she has contracted something that needs immediate attention.

Marianne

[Bailey's Mom]

Thank you-just had another episode. I'll head on over now.
-s

[Bichonluver3]

Waiting to hear about our Bailey.
Love & Hugs,
Carrol