The love of strangers...

For the past year or so I have been involved in an online community sponsored by the same folks who hosted my wedding web page. (Remember that on theknot.com?) This online community has several message boards available to connect with other women going through the same things that you might be going through at a specific time in your life.  

I belong to the one called  "The Eco-friendly Family" I chat with women about all sorts of topics; from raising a family with eco-friendly values to cleaning your home with natural products. They have always been such a wealth of knowledge and supportive group for me, and I hope that I contribute my best to all of them as well. 

After Bella's accident these women joined together and devised a plan to sell some handmade items in Bella's honor. The items are being auctioned off on Hyenacart  and the money earned will go towards our emergency vet bills. 

I cannot even begin to express how thankful I am for this group of women. Just thinking about it makes me tear up! The support and love is abounding...I just hope that some day soon I am in a position to give back to them. 

Visit the website and read the action information. It ends on June 5th and there are some pretty awesome things for sale! http://hyenacart.com/EcoNest/index.php?vid=3046&category=1

Woah!

With all the trauma that we've had this week with Bella, I haven't been able to post an updated Belly photo. I promise to post one on Sunday! 

I just wanted to say-OMGoodness! I am 34 1/2 weeks pregnant-only 37 days till my due date. How did that happen?!!

Bella news: We are hoping for surgery tomorrow on her leg and that she will be back home with us this weekend. I'm used to her going to bed early with me every night so sleep this week has been much harder, plus all the worrying that I've been doing about her hasn't helped either. The house isn't the same without her-can't wait to get her in my arms!

30 weeks!

Yesterday marked 30 weeks into my pregnancy! Brian and I still cannot believe how fast my pregnancy has gone. Besides a little heartburn or a few random aches and pains, everything has been pretty normal. I am very grateful for that! I do feel like my belly is growing more and more as each week goes by. We love watching Julia move around, she is getting so big and strong. We can now see and feel her moving on both sides of my stomach at the same time, signs that she is getting longer. I'm still betting on a small little panda bear, my guess is around 6 pounds.

Well, if anyone is wondering about Daisy, we have found her a new home. At the Eversole house! We just couldn't resist her squishy hersey chocolate face. We took her to the vet and got all her shots and had the dr. check her out, he says that she is in perfect health and is very happy to that she is in good hands. Bella is having a blast playing with her and of course, being a bit of a bully. We are certain that Daisy will become a great member of our family, she has already brought us so much love.

Today I am 30 weeks, 1 day pregnant. 68 days to go...

Daisy

On a rainy Thursday morning this sweet girl showed up at my back door. Brian couldn't resist her chocolate face, so we have been taking care of her for the past few days. Bella absolutely loves playing with her, although she does get annoyed when she's had enough rough-housing.

We've taken up to calling her Daisy. She is all puppy; gangley legs, un-sure of size, using the house as a potty, sloppy drinking-puppy. As much work as she is I'm starting to warm up to her. (Not that I'm the one doing the "work"thankfully that is Brian's territory.)

We've been looking all over for her owners, who apparently aren't looking for her. Brian made several calls to all the shelters near by, took her to the vet and scoured the web for lost dog adds. Nothing. The vet checked for a microchip and tested her positive for round worm. My husband got the joy of seeing these worms up close and personal, yuck! We have three days of medication to give to her and then she goes back to make sure everything is cleared up. No microchip either.

Of course Bella's vet thinks that we should keep her and that she would make the perfect addition to our growing family. I'm not convinced...yet. Dogs are expensive, especially big ol' dogs. Together they would cost around $45 a month just in food! Then there is the cost of getting her spayed, up to-date on shots and on monthly flea, tick and heart worm pills.

On the other hand, she has the sweetest disposition, and is already learning the rules around here. She goes to the crate when told and sits and waits patiently for her food. She would also provide some good playtime and entertainment for Bella, especially once Julia arrives and Mom and Dad are occupied.

If we do keep her poor Brian will be severely outnumbered. That will make 6 girls-2 hens, 2 dogs, 1 wifey, and 1 baby girl-that he has to take care of. Can he handle all the estrogen?!

I guess we will take care of Daisy for the next few days while we make a decision. I will not take her to a kill shelter though, maybe a lab rescue group will take her and find her a nice home. Maybe she just needs to live with us....

28 weeks and 6 days pregnant, 78 days to go.