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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2007Otis and Andrew
Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he wouldn't keep prying at the door. When I went to pet him afterwards, he actually shrank away from my hand and wouldn't let me touch him. He turned his back, walked away, and wouldn't come when he was called. It was a bit much what with the lack of sleep and the hormones and such and I teared right up. What an ungrateful little guy - fickle affections after so much time and effort spent on him! Since then, we've got Andrew more sorted out and I'm sleeping back in our bedroom with the monitor where Otis can join me. All is right with the world. Now that he can have nighttime access, he is once again my BFF. Susan M Otis and Chester > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and But we knew that going in, right? I mean, he's your third! ;-) > wouldn't keep prying at the door. When I went to pet him afterwards, he > actually shrank away from my hand and wouldn't let me touch him. He turned > his back, walked away, and wouldn't come when he was called. It was a bit Awwww.... he's mad at you! That means he loves you very much! > Since then, we've got Andrew more sorted out and I'm sleeping back in our > bedroom with the monitor where Otis can join me. All is right with the > world. Now that he can have nighttime access, he is once again my BFF. Yay!!!! All is well. What do the boys think of Andrew?  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > > But we knew that going in, right? I mean, he's your third! ;-) Do you think I can remember that far back ? ;-) Besides, I was so tired then that I have no memories of that time! > Awwww.... he's mad at you! That means he loves you very much! It really felt like he had dropped me like a hot potato. Selfish little guy! > Yay!!!! All is well. > What do the boys think of Andrew? I'm assuming that you mean the bare kids? Jane and Sam are ok with him so far though have noticed that I am spending a lot less time with them right now. That's probably easier on my eldest than it is on Sam. They're generally doing quite well. Chester is marvellous, as usual. Adapted right away. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester > I'm assuming that you mean the bare kids? Jane and Sam are ok with him so Oops, I actually meant Otis and Chester, I was wondering if they got to meet Andrew. I know Jane and Sam were thrilled to get a new brother, most kids are. :) > far though have noticed that I am spending a lot less time with them right > now. That's probably easier on my eldest than it is on Sam. They're > generally doing quite well. Chester is marvellous, as usual. Adapted right > away. Jane is old enough to rationalize that lack of attention, I guess. But Sam is such a cutie, I'm sure he'll adapt quickly. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester It is tough having two babies at once. I'm glad baby Andrew is sleeping better. Big babies do require more food. I remember (so long ago) that JB put himself on a two hour schedule and not the four hour the doctor prescribed. Otis's nose is out of joint, for sure, but he will adjust. Best wishes. MLB > It is tough having two babies at once. At least Andrew will eventually grow up! Otis will be a baby forever ;-) > I'm glad baby Andrew is sleeping > better. Big babies do require more food. I remember (so long ago) that > JB put himself on a two hour schedule and not the four hour the doctor > prescribed. Otis's nose is out of joint, for sure, but he will adjust. > Best wishes. MLB Andrew does need a lot of food and seems to be growing very well to boot. I don't mind so much - its a short time anyway and I'm also glad to be getting some help losing that 55 pounds! He's also on a 2 - 3 hour schedule, though had a 4 hour stretch last night. This too shall pass ... Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester > Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he wouldn't keep > prying at the door. When I went to pet him afterwards, he actually > shrank away from my hand and wouldn't let me touch him. He turned > his back, walked away, and wouldn't come when he was called. What a drama queen! :) > It was a bit > much what with the lack of sleep and the hormones and such and I teared > right up. What an ungrateful little guy - fickle affections after so much > time and effort spent on him! Oh, no, I don't think his affections are fickle. I'll bet he was just having a little tantrum because he felt rejected. He's a scary-smart little beast, isn't he? I don't think any of my cats would make the connection between being stuck in the basement, and the fact that I was the one who put them there. Whenever I need to shut Roxy into a room, she's always grateful when I open the door to let her out. I don't think she remembers who's responsible for her being there in the first place. I'm that great gal who came to let her out! > Since then, we've got Andrew more sorted out and I'm sleeping back in our > bedroom with the monitor where Otis can join me. All is right with the > world. Now that he can have nighttime access, he is once again my BFF. <sigh of relief> Whew!! Glad everyone's settling into the new world order at your place. What does BFF stand for, again? Joyce > What a drama queen! Of course! > What does BFF stand for, again? Best Friend Forever. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > What a drama queen! > Of course! Well, *I* thought it was funny... > > What does BFF stand for, again? > Best Friend Forever. Ah, thank you. I thought maybe it was some special kind of boyfriend. :) Joyce > What a drama queen! :) Isn't he though! There was cat barf on the back hall rug this AM too. > Oh, no, I don't think his affections are fickle. I'll bet he was just > having a little tantrum because he felt rejected. I don't know. He's pretty self oriented that one. He was sure glad to be back cuddled up in bed though! > He's a scary-smart little beast, isn't he? I don't think any of my cats > would make the connection between being stuck in the basement, and the > fact that I was the one who put them there. Whenever I need to shut Roxy > into a room, she's always grateful when I open the door to let her out. > I don't think she remembers who's responsible for her being there in the > first place. I'm that great gal who came to let her out! Chester is like that. Totally delighted to be let out. Otis can't stand being behind that locked door with that little monster keeping him from his bed warmer (me)! > <sigh of relief> Whew!! Glad everyone's settling into the new world order > at your place. I expect that there will be ups and downs along the way. At least having the two older kids, I know that things will right themselves in the end eventually. > What does BFF stand for, again? As Victor said, Best Friends Forever. It always reminds me of Paris Hilton et al when I see that expression. Sort of tongue in cheek. Susan M Otis and Chester > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > bedroom with the monitor where Otis can join me. All is right with the > world. Now that he can have nighttime access, he is once again my BFF. Aww, I'm glad you are back to normal with Otis. Purrs that he grows to love Andrew in spite of him stealing his meowmie for a while. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly > and cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester I'm glad things are settling down and that Otis can join you again. Will we soon be seeing more pictures of Andrew? SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly > and cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester That Otis! He is a real drama Diva. I'm glad is all going better now. Big adjustments for everyone. ((((hugs)))) Poor Otis, he's not the center of your universe at the moment. Never mind, he will soon figure out a way to remedy that situation ;-) Can we see more pics of Andrew? SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly > and cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > bedroom with the monitor where Otis can join me. All is right with the > world. Now that he can have nighttime access, he is once again my BFF. Make sure Otis cannot get where Andrew is sleeping, put a cat net over the baby. I know you will do this, but it worries me. Otis is so possessive of his meowmie. Tweed > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Susan, Congratulations! I'm sorry I'm late sending out congratulations and headbutts. Welcome Purrs coming to Andrew from Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus. It sounds like things are beginning to settle in. Julie > Well, the first few days were rough. Andrew needed to eat constantly and > cried a fair bit and Otis was locked in the basement at night so that he [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Wonderful! Purrs and hugs, Polonca and Soncek |
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