Lu adjusting to motherhood

The puppy is just over a week old now but still has not opened her eyes. Her nose has changed from pink to almost black, it really just looks like she sniffed some dirt. She is sweet and eats nonstop. I have had many days to realize and relate to the isolation Lu must feel with this little puppy. I joke about visiting with her so she does not fall into a post partum depression. Lucy is such a people dog that you can tell it is a real dilemna at times since she knows she needs to be with her pup but she desperately wants to be with us and snuggle on the couch.

I laugh at her as she rushes out to quickly run and pee, and then quickly scarf down some puppy chow and a little drink all the while the puppy is yelping and whining. Lucy runs out and whimpers as she gets some quick affection and takes just a second to lick herself then rushes back into the kennel to calm the puppy.

It is just like when we have a nursing baby, and we are in a seperate room or off in the corner really wanting to talk to people, really dying for something to eat and hoping it is not all gone before we get done. I remember thinking, I will just set you here in the bathroom in your little seat and take a quick shower, I just need a shower. You know you need to be with the baby, the baby needs you. You love the baby but just a second of adult interaction or just a moment of privacy, or just a little time when your body is not their bodywould feel amazing.

Lucy is a good mamma. It is especially hard since the puppy has no siblings to keep her warm. Lu has to stay with her all of the time to be her heater. I sit in there with her by the kennel and talk to her and pet her so she knows she is not alone.

The kids are anxious for the puppy to open her eyes since I told them they could not hold her until her eyes were open. Soon, any day now.

The other day I was checking on them before I went to bed and the puppy was snoring, lying on her back with all four paws in the air. It was hilarious.

Lucy Lu and Kenya Sparkles.