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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 200745 minutes of torture
I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's room while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. Lastnight, I was in Andrew's room for 4 hours before I woke up and got out of there. Otis was sitting by the door when I came out. I had just enough time to get changed into PJ's before Andrew woke up and needed to eat again. As I walked back into the room, cooing to Andrew that it was OK, I happened to look back to see Otis' head spinning around in circles. He was sure it was his turn but was foiled by that darn baby again!!! For 45 minutes, he yowled at the door, clawed the outside of the door, and tried to pry it open from the bottom. He didn't stop until I was finished and back out. Luckily, Andrew is a sound sleeper. Satisfied to have his hot water bottle back, Otis then proceeded to cover all my breathing holes with his fur as he settled in for the night on my head. Susan M Otis and Chester |I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's room | while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. Lastnight, I was in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] | For 45 minutes, he yowled at the door, clawed the outside of the door, and | tried to pry it open from the bottom. Pardon my ignorance here, but why doesn't Otis come into the room with you and the baby? > |I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's > room [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Pardon my ignorance here, but why doesn't Otis come into the room with you > and the baby? If I can answer for a very tired mom, it isn't a good idea to leave a cat alone in the room with a sleeping baby as young as Andrew. And it is a whole lot easier to just not let Otis into the room than it would be to remember to make sure he was not left in there when one very sleepy Mom heads back to bed at 4am to try to get a couple of hours sleep. Jo > Pardon my ignorance here, but why doesn't Otis come into the room with you > and the baby? I knew I should have explained that! He yowls in the room as well. He tries to jump up on my lap, onto the nursing pillow, and then onto Andrew... and he doesn't care where he stands. If he doesn't get my attention, then onto the change table or into the crib, both of which I'm trying to keep cat hair free. Susan M Otis and Chester >> Pardon my ignorance here, but why doesn't Otis come into the room with you >> and the baby? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Susan M >Otis and Chester Otis is a wild man! ;) This reminds me of how sad I am that my nephew is allergic to cats (my brother is, too). They can't come in my house. Evan's other grandma has a friendly little calico Maine Coon named Sneakers (really little-- probably the smallest Maine Coon in existence ;)), and he adores her, but he can't really spend any time with her. Instead he has two plush cats-- Upstairs Kitty and Downstairs Kitty. When I'm down there, he asks to see pictures of Stinky and Dante. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > This reminds me of how sad I am that my nephew is allergic to cats (my > brother is, too). They can't come in my house. Evan's other grandma > has a friendly little calico Maine Coon named Sneakers (really > little-- probably the smallest Maine Coon in existence ;)), and he > adores her, but he can't really spend any time with her. That's a real unfortunate combination - a cat-lover who is severely allergic. I've had friends like that. I don't know what I'd do if it were me. I do have a mild cat allergy, although most cats don't affect me much. But occasionally I'll meet a cat who does trigger my allergies. Even then, it's not serious - I don't have asthma attacks or anything, I just get itchy eyes and the sniffles. Luckily, none of my own cats produce this reaction, and I can put face in their fur with no problem. Last night I was visiting friends who have this wonderful cat named Van Gogh - he's a former feral who had apparently been TNR'ed, and you all know what they do to indicate neutering. :) I just adore this cat, and the feeling is completely mutual. I'm known as "Auntie Joyce". When I show up, he gets on the couch, gets comfy, and settles in for some adoring gazing (at me). He's a beautiful orange guy, with sage-green eyes that match exactly the shade of his humans' living room couch. :) Wish I had a photo to show you - maybe his humans have one online I can stick on my website. Oh, I had a point with that story, didn't I? The point was, I am somewhat allergic to Van Gogh, and whenever I visit these friends - which always involves hours of petting him, because he never, ever gets tired of it - I end up with red, itchy eyes and a runny nose. It's worth it, though! Joyce > > This reminds me of how sad I am that my nephew is allergic to cats (my > > brother is, too). They can't come in my house. Evan's other grandma [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Joyce Do make sure you wash and dry your hands thoroughly before you leave their house. And try to wear stuff that can go directly into the washer. Then you can visit him lots more often. Jo > Satisfied to have his hot water bottle back, Otis then proceeded to cover > all my breathing holes with his fur as he settled in for the night on my > head. LOL! Poor Otis, so hard to share his Meowmy with a barekitten.  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 >I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's room >while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. Lastnight, I was in [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Well, at least he kept you from falling asleep during the second feeding. ;-) Hang in there. Eventually you'll get to spend the whole night in bed again. Joy (BTDT) >>I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's >>room while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. Lastnight, I [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Joy (BTDT) Wanna bet? Fifty years later, I still wake up for "the 2AM feeding".....or something. MLB > Lastnight, I was in > Andrew's room for 4 hours before I woke up and got out of there. Otis was > sitting by the door when I came out. > I had just enough time to get changed into PJ's before Andrew woke up and > needed to eat again. As I walked back into the room, cooing to Andrew that > it was OK, I happened to look back to see Otis' head spinning around in > circles. I think you need the services of an exorcist. :) Poor Otis. Poor you! Hope you can get some rest... Joyce > I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the > baby's room while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Poor Otis, he doesn't understand you're raising another slave. Purrs that Andrew soon sleeps through the night and everyone is happier. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > needed to eat again. As I walked back into the room, cooing to Andrew that > it was OK, I happened to look back to see Otis' head spinning around in > circles. He was sure it was his turn but was foiled by that darn baby > again!!! Awwww.... poor baby!!!! > For 45 minutes, he yowled at the door, clawed the outside of the door, and > tried to pry it open from the bottom. He didn't stop until I was finished > and back out. Luckily, Andrew is a sound sleeper. Would he be content sitting on your lap while you breastfeed? Or does he want you all to himself? ;-) > Satisfied to have his hot water bottle back, Otis then proceeded to cover > all my breathing holes with his fur as he settled in for the night on my > head. He's such a lover boy! 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 > I keep doing this thing where I fall asleep in the chair in the baby's room > while nursing ... and he takes a long time to nurse. Lastnight, I was in [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Awww, Otis misses you so much! Purrs and hugs, Polonca and Soncek |
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