Otter the Dog

Our First Baby, Otter the Dog had to meet the girls on Sunday the 23rd. We took the girls upstairs with me, and let her in the house to get all her excitement out. When Otter was calm enough, we introduced her.

She did great! Otter would go up and smell them, but not lick or anything. Her ears were pinned back a bit as she knew she had to be careful. She liked them, but was very caring in her approach. It's like she knew what was happening.

Being around a few more days has helped what she does. She likes to be around everyone, but is also thoroughly annoyed at waking up every two hours like we do for the feedings. There's a few pictures we have of her hanging out with the girls.

We also posted a few pics where Abbie and Sam are dressed the same. No, we're not doing it all the time, but every now and then is pretty cute. Plus, there's only so many preemie clothes that fit them now.

Anyway-- in all this adventure, I also found out how great a father Matt is going to be. He's all over the feedings/changings etc. and is one of the best swaddlers I've ever seen. It's crazy! He surprised himself with these "new skills" that he didn't know he had.

We're a little tired and have to ask each other a few times, now "who do you have?" in the middle of the night for changings/feedings. Hopefully this gets a little better, but we know it's challenging for the first bit. We have great family and friends helping with meals... one day at a time.