My heart is aching and yet, I know it's just a matter of time before things return to normal....Noah is and always will be my special "baby". You know what I mean...that special little guy or girl that has your heart in his or her paw.

When we got Noel...Noah ignored me and started paying a ton of attention to his daddy. I swear he was being spiteful...do cats do that? (We'll say "yes" and make me feel better.) Eventually, he came around and gave me his heart again.

I had only partially forgotten the rejection when we were at PetSmart shopping for cat food when we found Basil. All those horrible feelings came back and I was really opposed to bringing another cat into our home. I eventually gave in and Basil came home with us. Noah took to him quit well, Noel dispised him. All during this time, I thought I got lucky, Noah still loved me and nothing really changed between us.

Now it has all changed. Because I am here more often than my husband and I take care of the cat's needs, I am "mommy" to all three of the cats. Especially to "needy" Basil. I swear he truly believes I am his mommy, someone to come to and stay with for every need that arises. It's real cute until I get the dreaded looks of death from my precious Noah. Basil wont leave me alone...not even when I sleep. (This isn't a bad thing, it's very sweet.)

I can't explain how horrible I felt when every day this week Noah has climbed into bed with us and has laid on my husband. When I call him, he comes eventually, not like before when he'd run to me. He hasn't slept on my head, joined me in the bathroom while I shower or "helped" me get ready in the morning.

I know it'll stop, but I need some reassurance. I love these furries with all of my heart. Right now it really aches for Noah and things to go back to normal. Will it? What should I do? I've been giving him extra attention....only to have Basil come find me. This annoys Noah and he walks away.

Help?