Bold Predictions

First it was the end of the world...that didn't happen, now it is the due date. We are now 1 day past the due date and Kari is feeling and looking so good, you would not think she is past her due date. We are anxiously awaiting for the delivery of the baby with a nice mixture of excitement and anxiety. I have to say that Kari is quite a trooper! I am more anxious that I thought I would be. But it is Puddles that we are worried about.

We broke the news to her that Kari was not getting fat, but was actually pregnant. Puddles took the news quite hard. She had taken comfort in the fact that she was not the only fat one in the house. Personal appearance is something that Puddles has struggled with for a long time. She knows that there is nothing she can do about her smooched face, but has really worked to manage her weight. Now that she knows there will be another family member competing for attention, she has been a bit more depressed than usual.

We promised her that we will only decrease paying attention to her by 35%, which is a step up from the typical 60-70% of attention drop off in a 1 dog family. In addition, we also committed to a 50% increase in dog biscuits and treats. This seemed to make her feel better, for now. Hopefully she will not eat the baby when it comes, as babies are high in fat and will not help with her weight.

We will keep you posted on the baby and Puddles progress!