kt_luvs_kitties
11-28-2010, 06:15 PM
Hi to all of my old (but not forgotten) friends! I have not been on in forever, and I wanted to give an update, and share pictures of my son Wyatt! He is 11 months old now! I took a break to refocus and reevaluate my situation. Alot has changed in my life since I last posted!
I did rehome most of my cats. Don't freak out yet, I can explain!
Before I had my son, I was beginning to realize how difficult my life was becoming. I was not happy, my husband was not happy and I just could not keep up the housekeeping it takes to care for 13 cats. It was extremely miserable to be so pregnant and still have to brush, scrub, clean and vaccum several times a day. I was on bed rest, but I still had to do it to make sure the cats were well cared for against my doctors orders.
Once my son came, I realized it WAS just too much. He had severe colic, I was not sleeping AT ALL, my husband lost his second job, and I was overwhelmed. I stuck it out for 3 months, and then I caved. I had to rehome.
It really was not an option, I did not take it lightly. I felt bad that my son could not leave my bedroom, because their was cat hair EVERYWHERE and he could not breathe. And I just did not have the time (or help)to keep up. The cats were fighting and nothing was going right. I was depressed and needed out.
So I found loving homes for 11 cats. Two even went together to a LOVING AND PERFECT PT home! (Forever Grateful to you Cheryl). 5 went to my friend that lives in town and has a lovely and large indoor/outdoor cat enclosure. 2 went to my mom so I could still spend time with them. 2 went seperate because they did not do well with other pets. I truly believe I did the right thing for my cats, and my family. Like I said it was a gut wrenching and difficult decision. : ( But I do know that I tried my best and that my cats got the best home possible!
I hope my friends here atleast TRY to understand my position, and forgive me for the decision that I made. I was hesitant to post this, but I thought that you all deserved the honest truth.
Now, I have not posted pictures of my son since he was born. I wanted to share them with you all! I have spent the last eleven months swooning over him, time to share!!! These are just random ones over the months! Is he not the most precious little guy ever?
About 2-3 months..
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbecbe0ce2c700000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbece183a2ff00000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
4 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbedcf93038400000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
5-6 months..
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbedc100031000000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed6c7c43a200000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbede75b035800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
7 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed36db432800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed7d4b823500000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
8 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbecfb3ea24f00000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbeca0ec631800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
Few more!!
I did rehome most of my cats. Don't freak out yet, I can explain!
Before I had my son, I was beginning to realize how difficult my life was becoming. I was not happy, my husband was not happy and I just could not keep up the housekeeping it takes to care for 13 cats. It was extremely miserable to be so pregnant and still have to brush, scrub, clean and vaccum several times a day. I was on bed rest, but I still had to do it to make sure the cats were well cared for against my doctors orders.
Once my son came, I realized it WAS just too much. He had severe colic, I was not sleeping AT ALL, my husband lost his second job, and I was overwhelmed. I stuck it out for 3 months, and then I caved. I had to rehome.
It really was not an option, I did not take it lightly. I felt bad that my son could not leave my bedroom, because their was cat hair EVERYWHERE and he could not breathe. And I just did not have the time (or help)to keep up. The cats were fighting and nothing was going right. I was depressed and needed out.
So I found loving homes for 11 cats. Two even went together to a LOVING AND PERFECT PT home! (Forever Grateful to you Cheryl). 5 went to my friend that lives in town and has a lovely and large indoor/outdoor cat enclosure. 2 went to my mom so I could still spend time with them. 2 went seperate because they did not do well with other pets. I truly believe I did the right thing for my cats, and my family. Like I said it was a gut wrenching and difficult decision. : ( But I do know that I tried my best and that my cats got the best home possible!
I hope my friends here atleast TRY to understand my position, and forgive me for the decision that I made. I was hesitant to post this, but I thought that you all deserved the honest truth.
Now, I have not posted pictures of my son since he was born. I wanted to share them with you all! I have spent the last eleven months swooning over him, time to share!!! These are just random ones over the months! Is he not the most precious little guy ever?
About 2-3 months..
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbecbe0ce2c700000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbece183a2ff00000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
4 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbedcf93038400000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
5-6 months..
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbedc100031000000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed6c7c43a200000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbede75b035800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
7 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed36db432800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbed7d4b823500000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
8 months.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbecfb3ea24f00000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf09b3127ccefbeca0ec631800000030O00AbM2LZi3bt2 IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
Few more!!