I twitter about them now and then, but I rarely post about them. We have four pets: two dogs, two cats. (We also have one foster kitten who totally cracks me up right now.) It’s always interesting to hear how peoples’ pets react to a pregnancy.

One dog, Zeeke the Shepherd, has definitely noticed that I’m pregnant, like he did when I was pregnant with Devin. It was a slow change over the first month, but he’s definitely seemed more attached to me, more protective of me. He tends to sleep at night curled up right next to me, with his chin on my hip, as if he’s watching over me. It’s really quite sweet. (In general he is my husband’s dog 100% and while he likes me just fine he’s not usually all too affectionate to me – he tends rather bark at me, asking me “Where’s daddy??”)

The other dog is, as usual, completely clueless. I absolutely adore my little Zoe girl, but she’s a complete ditz.

One cat, Merlin, has noticed that I am far bitchier than usual. Plus, I’m playing with the foster kitten a lot. He doesn’t like this. He currently is on the bed next to me – but with his ass end facing me. On purpose.

The other cat, Jo, does actually seem to be a little bit more cuddly than usual – but I can’t tell if it’s because he notices something, if he’s reacting to my different attitude, or if it’s just his whim. He tends to whims. But I really do appreciate the cuddles. He’s the only pet in the house that will curl up on or next to my lap and just lay there for an extended period without wiggling, licking, pacing or fidgeting. It’s a trait I really appreciate.

So all in all, not really much of a change other than Zeeke. He’s always been the most astute one of the bunch.

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It was 2 1/2 weeks ago that I mentioned maybe feeling the top of my uterus. I’ve been checking infrequently, feeling a little bit, maybe. Well last night I checked again. Holy! There it is. Like, poof, suddenly it’s coming out of my pelvis. I got really excited that I could feel it clearly – it makes it all feel a little more tangible now that I can reach down and actually physically feel something there. I really can’t wait until it gets larger still and my belly gets firm, rather than the flabby belly I have now.

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I have no work tomorrow – a real holiday for me! A day off! I can sleep in, I can stay up as late as I want to….. and all I want to do is go to bed. I’m waiting eagerly for this energy people are talking about. My house desperately needs to get cleaned.