A Tribute to Lucy and Rowdy

We are on day 6 of bed rest.  I bow down to the women that are on bed rest for months at a time.  I am constantly going back and forth between boredom and anxiousness. 

I have been to see the doctor a couple of times and here are the high points:

• Reagan is looking good- the sonogram technician says she weighs about 6 pounds 14 oz.  That day Reagan was exactly 37 weeks old. 
• My blood pressure has improved.  Dr. Glenn said it's on the high side of normal
• I am continuing bed rest
• My swelling has gone down

Enough about that, this post is a tribute to Lucy and Rowdy.  Yes, I am doing a tribute to my dogs...don't judge me :)

Let me first begin with Lucy.  Lucy has never been the snugly type- unless there is a thunder storm or it's REALLY cold outside.  In fact, I have what I fondly refer to as, "Mandatory Cuddle Time."  This is usually a daily ritual where I make allow Lucy to get on the couch and I hug her for 1-5 minutes.  She has learned over the years not to fight it, but to embrace the love.  < 3

I have often questioned how Lucy will react to Reagan.  I think that she will appear indifferent, but will be protective from a distance.  Meaning she will always be within eye sight or ear shot of Reagan.  However, when Reagan begins eating food, Lucy will have new best friend.  Everyone knows the way to Lucy's heart is through food. 

Ever since I have been on bed rest, Lucy has been very supportive in her own way.  She checks on me several times throughout the night.  She never did this before.  She'll walk over to my side of the bed and stick her nose my face until I give a couple of pats on the head.  After that she returns to her bed.  She also always stays in the same room as me.  Maybe I'm reading too much into this.... maybe I'm going a little crazy... but I really think she knows something is going on. 

 

My girl Loo-

Then there's Rowdy Hank. 

As you may know, Rowdy is the opposite of Lucy.  He LOVES to be loved.  He wants to be close- sometimes too close.  No need for "Mandatory Cuddle Time" for this little guy.  Rowdy far exceeds the daily 1-5 minutes of snuggling. 

I think Rowdy will be very curious about Reagan.  He will want to constantly be part of the action.  If she cries he will be right there trying to figure out what is going on.  As Reagan gets older, I think Rowdy and Reagan are going to best friends.  I have already given him a special spot in Reagan's room that's close enough to see what's going on, but far enough away to not be annoying. 

Rowdy has also been very supportive in my bed rest.   Wherever I go- he goes.  He's never more than 10 feet away from me.  Occasionally, he will even gently lay his head on my belly.  Even when he is outside, he stays by the door and watches me.  This could be just Rowdy being Rowdy, but I really think he knows something is up. 

 

My pal keeping me company while I blog:

 

And there you have it a tribute to the best dogs in the entire world (I'm bit biased).  I love them both very much and can't wait for them to meet Reagan.  

 

 

Do not get me wrong-

We know and are aware that things are different (not good/ not bad- just different) once a baby comes into the picture.  Additionally, Jerry and I will both be on high alert when Reagan is around the dogs.