Wednesday, April 29, 2015

A Little Less Needy

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It's now been over four months since Wylla last regurgitated a meal.  She's doing so well that I took the throw blanket off the seat of the couch which has protected it from many lost lunches, breakfasts, and dinners during Wylla's first two years.  

Her relationship with food has changed so much in these four months. Before, though she ate nearly every two or three hours, she always seemed hungry. If anyone (human or cat) ate anything, she was always right there hoping you would share whatever it was you had on your plate. She's grabbed spoons from my hand and helped herself to many bites. Any time I entered the the kitchen, she would dash in behind me, assuming it was mealtime.

Now, she is much more relaxed around food and it seems though her life's mission is no longer to eat every moment of the day.  She still screams for her breakfast like most cats do, but when she's done eating, she seems satisfied. I guess things are just getting to her belly a little faster now and she feels "full" much sooner than she did before.

I am thrilled to the moon and back that she's doing so well, but part of me is missing my needy kitten.   I spent so much time with her slung over my shoulder, waiting for her meal to pass from her esophagus into her belly, but those days have gone. She still is happy to be held a little bit, but not quite like she was before.

I supposed this is something all mothers experience as their little ones need them less and less - happy and proud they're growing up and doing well, but a bit sad they're not so little any more.




16 comments:

  1. Oh gosh. Happy news and a little melancholy news. Maybe time to start back with foster kittens. They can be pretty needy...

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  2. Yes indeed!! They grow up so fast, both kids kitties!! Wylla's such a gorgeous little girl :)

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  3. Aw, they do grow up fast.

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  4. You should also feel happy and proud about the major role you play in helping her grow up. That's one of the characteristics of a good mom.

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  5. That's so great!

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  6. Happy, happy, happy news
    Gail

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  7. I always felt sad that she never knew the joy of a full tummy- but now she has to be so much happier and definitely more comfortable. I'm sure if she ever feels under the weather, she will come to you for the comfort of her kittenhood.

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  8. I can sympathize with the sadness about being more independent and less needy, but I am so happy to hear that her food issues seems to be gone. Wylla must feel SO much better--and it's thanks to you!

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  9. This bittersweet change in status must be why many human mothers start wanting another baby when the first one starts toddling. Ahem.

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  10. I'm glad she's doing so well with keeping her food down. That's wonderful! I'm sure you could bribe her with treats to let you hold her more often. ;)

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  11. Sweet Wylla, I am so glad you are handling your meals better! Maybe you could allow your mum to hold and snuggle you, though? xo xo beautiful girl!

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  12. Yay! Can she actually eat those crunchies now that she's steadfastly guarding?

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  13. So glad she gets to feel a satisfied tummy.
    She lucked out becoming a member of the IBKC!

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  14. So happy for you. You did an amazing job with (not so) wee (anymore) Wylla! And it just shows again that one should never give up to easily! xxx

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  15. You have done well by Miss Wylla. But it does tug the heart strings to know they don't need you as desperately as they once did. Time to find a new outlet....kittens?

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  16. How bittersweet! It’s wonderful that Wylla is so much healthier, but I certainly understand you missing her cuddly presence on your shoulder after meals.

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