I am EXHAUSTED! As good as this puppy is and as absolutely lucky we are that she was already semi well behaved this is really hard work and the lack of sleep and exertion of energy is really killing me. You know it's bad when you're falling asleep driving to work! OR when you're looking forward to spending time at work to get a little bit of a break.
The Sweet One had a bachelor party this past weekend so I basically have been with this puppy alone all weekend then he played cards last night so that is less time that he's been home, not to mention that I'm the one that comes home during the day to take her out and play with her and pee and poop her. It's really taking it's toll. Last night I was just done. But she's so good and she's so sweet and she's so cute that it makes it all worth it.
Although, at bed time last night she cried and barked in her crate louder and longer than she has to date. It was heartbreaking. It went on for what seemed to be hours and what in actuality was probably about 10 minutes. She actually quieted down at one point and we thought we were in the clear until she started up again for another 5 minutes or so. The hubby was inches away from getting out of bed and taking her out of the crate but I begged him not to and thankfully he listened. She finally quieted down and crashed out. What the hell are we going to do when/if we have kids?
We had Nola's first vet visit yesterday. She did very well. She was definitely scared and shaky but we made it through after only one attempt at her own life as she hurled herself off the exam table. She currently weighs 28 pounds and has an ear infection. 20 minutes and $120 later we're on our way to recovery with some ear drops that she just adores and an "ear wash" that I can tell she'll love even more than the drops. I mean, who the hell likes shit put in their ears? The poor dear. It's really fun when you put it in and then she shakes like a banshee and then you're wearing it!
Anyway, I speak of the pain but really Nola is a joy! We are just loving having her and I am looking forward to the day when she has control over her bowels and gets onto our sleep schedule as opposed to us being on hers. It's coming, I know it is...
The Sweet One had a bachelor party this past weekend so I basically have been with this puppy alone all weekend then he played cards last night so that is less time that he's been home, not to mention that I'm the one that comes home during the day to take her out and play with her and pee and poop her. It's really taking it's toll. Last night I was just done. But she's so good and she's so sweet and she's so cute that it makes it all worth it.
Although, at bed time last night she cried and barked in her crate louder and longer than she has to date. It was heartbreaking. It went on for what seemed to be hours and what in actuality was probably about 10 minutes. She actually quieted down at one point and we thought we were in the clear until she started up again for another 5 minutes or so. The hubby was inches away from getting out of bed and taking her out of the crate but I begged him not to and thankfully he listened. She finally quieted down and crashed out. What the hell are we going to do when/if we have kids?
We had Nola's first vet visit yesterday. She did very well. She was definitely scared and shaky but we made it through after only one attempt at her own life as she hurled herself off the exam table. She currently weighs 28 pounds and has an ear infection. 20 minutes and $120 later we're on our way to recovery with some ear drops that she just adores and an "ear wash" that I can tell she'll love even more than the drops. I mean, who the hell likes shit put in their ears? The poor dear. It's really fun when you put it in and then she shakes like a banshee and then you're wearing it!
Anyway, I speak of the pain but really Nola is a joy! We are just loving having her and I am looking forward to the day when she has control over her bowels and gets onto our sleep schedule as opposed to us being on hers. It's coming, I know it is...
posted by The Funky Bee @ 3/21/2007 11:26:00 AM
5 Comments:
At 1:56 PM, March 21, 2007,
Andi said…
Ahh, puppyhood. We're well past that as my youngest dog is currently six. Word to the wise: always pick up shoes that you want to keep. :D
At 2:34 PM, March 21, 2007,
The Funky Bee said…
shoes, slippers, papers, trash cans, remote controls, computer wires...lesson learned Andi, lesson learned!
At 3:42 PM, March 21, 2007,
Oh great One said…
I know that kids and dogs are different but we let our kids cry it out at night and it helped them learn to put themselves back to sleep. It's hard but it works. Good for you for sticking to your guns on that one!
At 5:00 PM, March 21, 2007,
Sassy said…
Luckily it gets better soon..promise!
I would be so tired when Cooper was a pup and be upset at why we (I) were doing all this work and spending all this extra money....then he had some problems and had to stay over night at the vets...I was crushed. You love these little guys so much and you don't even realize it!
I've been told is great practice for kids though....
At 1:33 PM, March 24, 2007,
Anonymous said…
and too think i've been thinking i want a baby HA. i remember when gus was a wee kitten i had JUST gotten her and she had worms, getting those cleaned up was great fun and she'd sit on you or sleep on you whatever and where she got up from there were dead worms it was just disgusting. but they went away fast thankfully and that was over 12.5 yrs ago and she has never had them again.
the end.
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