Waiting for Puppies to Be Born

I wish somebody told me what it is like to wait for puppies.

If I recollect emotions of breeders I know they would not be as stressed as I feel right now. They seem more patient and relaxed during these times. It's probably because this is my first time and it is not theirs. 

Anyway, I have never felt so attached and ironically "leashed" to Cora as I do now. I canceled hanging out with friends at least three times because of thinking she is going to give birth this or that night. It's not like me to make appointments and cancel them. Well, I like to think I don't waste people's time. I try, at least. 

Her behavior just changed today. Today is her two month mark, so that's about 60 days. She looks like she can't get any bigger. She is acting mean! Well, I would be mean too if I gained so much weight and had 7 little squirming, moving babies inside me. 

First, let me tell you, she is picky about what to eat and now when to eat. She is even picky about how much to eat! I feel like a waitress. Cora tips me well with company, kisses, and soon coming puppies. Second, she is possessive! She wants every toy in this house all in her playpen. Benny came under the bed to steal back a toy and she would have killed him if I didn't step in. Third, she can't wait to go to the bathroom. I understand that but I'm tired of cleaning up the garage. Also, she is being picky about where to sleep. We have a playpen set up for her with all these blankets and all the toys available from their toy basket and she chooses to sleep under the bed. Please don't have the puppies under the bed Cora!!

Lastly, I am playing referee between them and who gets to be in what part of the house. It's exhausting constantly watching their behavior after the intense possession incident. Do I have any help? He is working his last shift tonight before his week off. 

I did talk to a friend during this whole waiting period, through texts and actually on the phone today. Carli is great at understanding and being flexible, and most importantly listening to my frustrations of this whole waiting game. 

I know this whole experience is a process and I'm going to feel impatient and stressful with the work of puppies, but it'll be worth it. I hear Lydia telling me now, "Patience, Grasshopper." Then we would say, "Time to get busy!"

That's my second blog of the husky puppy adventure. Time to research contracts and outline ideas for my puppy packet! 

Oh yeah, and hopefully, the puppies come tonight...