When life gives you scraps, make a quilt.
Dec 2007
Day 3
13/Dec/07 08:49 PM
Things have been good. Jasmine has been just a little darling angel! The last couple of days I have been a bit worried about her, she hasn’t been eating much. But today, I think her appetite is back. She ate her dinner when I got home without any hesitation, and now she is in her home eating again before she goes to bed.
She was a bit more her normal self. She screamed a little bit and danced some and was just a really good girl all-a-round.
We will have to see what more days bring and if she stays this wonderful or not.
She was a bit more her normal self. She screamed a little bit and danced some and was just a really good girl all-a-round.
We will have to see what more days bring and if she stays this wonderful or not.
Day 2
12/Dec/07 08:34 PM
Jasmine's appetite hasn’t changed much.
She ate a little bit of her dinner, but not enough to satisfy me. I will just have to continue to monitor her eating. It is kind of hard to do during the day, since I am at work. Most of her food she throws out anyways. I never fill up her cup cause of this. So I can never really tell how much she has eaten or if its stuck in her feathers some where, or dumped over her head.
Her attitude and behavior is so wonderful though! She is just a cuddle bug. I love it!!! She did scream a little tonight, but as soon as I pulled out the beads and we made a big mess, she stopped. I think it was her just saying “hey... HELLO, I am bored!”
You know earlier, I was feeling like a really really bad parront mommy, and I felt like I shouldn't have Jasmine cause I don’t know how to correct her hormone issues without giving her drugs. But once I got home and I took her out of her cage and we sat and cuddled and played, I looked into her eyes and could see her little beak smiling, and just knew that there is no way I could ever give her up. I love her to death, she is a sweetheart (well most the time) and her and I will get through this. I think that tonight I got the feeling from her that what we are doing is alright.
Day 1
11/Dec/07 08:06 PM
Day one of the injection for Jasmine: She seems really much more relaxed. But I am not sure if that is from the shot or if it just her having a "I am a little angel moment". I have noticed that she doesn't seem to have an appetite much for food. Which isn't good, my husband said she has been eating today. When I get home from work, I fix the birds there dinner, usually Jasmine is pretty excited and sticks her head right into her bowl. But both last night and tonight she hasn't wanted to touch it. I don't know... I will just have to monitor this behavior and see if it continues. I don't want her to lose any weight because of these shots.
Vet Visit
10/Dec/07 06:08 PM
Took the feathered babies in for clippings, trimmings & exam today.
Jasmine was a really good girl, she has gained some weight, which is a good thing. She got her nails trimmed and her beak trimmed. The vet also clipped her wings. I didn't want him to do that, because I don't want her to start chewing on her feathers, but oh well. Don't have to worry about her flying away from me to get to the kids or dad. Now I just have to worry about her falling, oh great!
Talked to the vet about her hormones, and asked him what he suggested. He said there is a hormone injection called lupron that is given 3x's to help for that. Its not cheap, and its given once every 30 days for three months. Its not something that is given to them all year round, only during breeding season. He said, if it works great bring her back for her next shot, if it doesn't no need to continue them. Now I know she is a bird ad giving her drugs is probably not the best thing in the world to do. I am torn by this and not sure just how I feel about it. But I went a head and did it. We will see how she reacts to it for the next 30 days. If I don't like the way she is reacting to it, I am not giving her a second one. My poor little girl.... I feel so sorry for her.
Indie was good as well. He got everything trimmed up as well. Not shots for him. He is my little angel. Vet said that both have really good sounding heart and lungs. I am a very proud momma!
Jasmine was a really good girl, she has gained some weight, which is a good thing. She got her nails trimmed and her beak trimmed. The vet also clipped her wings. I didn't want him to do that, because I don't want her to start chewing on her feathers, but oh well. Don't have to worry about her flying away from me to get to the kids or dad. Now I just have to worry about her falling, oh great!
Talked to the vet about her hormones, and asked him what he suggested. He said there is a hormone injection called lupron that is given 3x's to help for that. Its not cheap, and its given once every 30 days for three months. Its not something that is given to them all year round, only during breeding season. He said, if it works great bring her back for her next shot, if it doesn't no need to continue them. Now I know she is a bird ad giving her drugs is probably not the best thing in the world to do. I am torn by this and not sure just how I feel about it. But I went a head and did it. We will see how she reacts to it for the next 30 days. If I don't like the way she is reacting to it, I am not giving her a second one. My poor little girl.... I feel so sorry for her.
Indie was good as well. He got everything trimmed up as well. Not shots for him. He is my little angel. Vet said that both have really good sounding heart and lungs. I am a very proud momma!
Here Comes Another Bubble - The Richter Scales
10/Dec/07 12:55 PM
A BIRD OWNER'S CHRISTMAS
06/Dec/07 05:17 PM
A BIRD OWNER'S CHRISTMAS
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the flights
Not a bird was stirring since I turned off the lights.
Clean dishes were stacked by the freezer with care
So in the morning they would be filled with fresh healthy fare.
The babies were handfed, the pet birds out to play
Everyone was settled, I was done for the day.
When down from the basement there arose such a clatter
That I ran for the stairs to see what was the matter.
I raced down the steps and turned on the light
Glancing first to my left and then to my right.
It was then that I noticed the now empty spot
In the cage where the cockatoos should be, but were not!
"The Goffins are missing", I yelled to my spouse
While I shuddered to think what they'd do to the house.
My fears were well founded, I soon came to know
As I surveyed the destruction to the bird room below.
Feeding doors had been opened, the dishes all tossed
Bags were ripped open, their contents all lost.
The marauders unfastened from the cage tops, each toy
Which they tossed at the occupants below with such joy.
The other birds sulked as they viewed the whole mess
This cockatoo duo had created such stress!
I searched through the room, my frustration profound
Those two fiendish beasts simply weren't to be found!
It was then that I noticed the Senegal staring
As his eyes flashed with anger, I saw he was glaring.
Towards the side of the room at an overturned pail
I followed his gaze and saw a flash of white tail.
Holding my breath, I approached with great care
Was it possible both could be hiding in there?
I snatched up the bucket and the villians were exposed
They knew they were busted and for a second they froze.
Then with a cockatoo shriek and scrambling of feet
They raced for their cage in hasty retreat.
I slammed the door shut as I trembled with rage
"Don't you two ever, ever come out of your cage!"
They stared at me smugly, cheeks puffed with contentment
Their mission accomplished, they ignored my resentment.
"I'll clean up tomorrow," I said aloud with a sigh
As I walked toward the steps, one Too said, "bye-bye".
As I turned with a grin I felt suddenly calm
Their sweet little voices could act as a balm.
For along with their mischief, they brought love and fun
It was hard to stay angry, despite what they'd done.
my jangled nerves and life's hectic pace
Had made me forget what was in my face.
I didn't need gifts, fancy stuff from the store
I had all I needed, my birds and much more!
My dear friends and family, my health and my spouse
Everything that mattered, was right here in this house.
So, Santa I thank you, but I don't need alot
I'm learning to be grateful for all that I've got.
If you come down my chimney to bring something new
Just leave me some padlocks, so I can lock up the Toos!
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the flights
Not a bird was stirring since I turned off the lights.
Clean dishes were stacked by the freezer with care
So in the morning they would be filled with fresh healthy fare.
The babies were handfed, the pet birds out to play
Everyone was settled, I was done for the day.
When down from the basement there arose such a clatter
That I ran for the stairs to see what was the matter.
I raced down the steps and turned on the light
Glancing first to my left and then to my right.
It was then that I noticed the now empty spot
In the cage where the cockatoos should be, but were not!
"The Goffins are missing", I yelled to my spouse
While I shuddered to think what they'd do to the house.
My fears were well founded, I soon came to know
As I surveyed the destruction to the bird room below.
Feeding doors had been opened, the dishes all tossed
Bags were ripped open, their contents all lost.
The marauders unfastened from the cage tops, each toy
Which they tossed at the occupants below with such joy.
The other birds sulked as they viewed the whole mess
This cockatoo duo had created such stress!
I searched through the room, my frustration profound
Those two fiendish beasts simply weren't to be found!
It was then that I noticed the Senegal staring
As his eyes flashed with anger, I saw he was glaring.
Towards the side of the room at an overturned pail
I followed his gaze and saw a flash of white tail.
Holding my breath, I approached with great care
Was it possible both could be hiding in there?
I snatched up the bucket and the villians were exposed
They knew they were busted and for a second they froze.
Then with a cockatoo shriek and scrambling of feet
They raced for their cage in hasty retreat.
I slammed the door shut as I trembled with rage
"Don't you two ever, ever come out of your cage!"
They stared at me smugly, cheeks puffed with contentment
Their mission accomplished, they ignored my resentment.
"I'll clean up tomorrow," I said aloud with a sigh
As I walked toward the steps, one Too said, "bye-bye".
As I turned with a grin I felt suddenly calm
Their sweet little voices could act as a balm.
For along with their mischief, they brought love and fun
It was hard to stay angry, despite what they'd done.
my jangled nerves and life's hectic pace
Had made me forget what was in my face.
I didn't need gifts, fancy stuff from the store
I had all I needed, my birds and much more!
My dear friends and family, my health and my spouse
Everything that mattered, was right here in this house.
So, Santa I thank you, but I don't need alot
I'm learning to be grateful for all that I've got.
If you come down my chimney to bring something new
Just leave me some padlocks, so I can lock up the Toos!
A New Month
02/Dec/07 05:24 PM
Wow I must say that November just flew by like it was nothing!
So much for my warding off all new projects. I should have known it wouldn't have lasted!
I just finished my baby quilt, and it turned out really cute. I am not good with bright colors, but I think this one just went together beautifully.
I will add this picture and a few close-ups of it onto the quilts page for nicer viewing pleasure.
I started a table runner. I never had any intention of ever making one. I just don't see all they hype everyone has put on them. But I thought I would make a couple for some friends. So far I am really loving the pattern for the one I am making. Its is going to together so nicely and looks beautiful. The material I got for this first one is more of my style. The next one that I have to make is going to be a bit brighter, and as mentioned above, I don't do too well with brights, so hopefully it will turn out alright.
While I had my camera out, I snuck a few snap shots of Indie. He was looking at himself in the mirror. He just loves that other birdie inside there. Tells it is a "pretty bird" and clucks at it. He is so funny.
Anyway thats it for today. Enjoy the new pictures
So much for my warding off all new projects. I should have known it wouldn't have lasted!
I just finished my baby quilt, and it turned out really cute. I am not good with bright colors, but I think this one just went together beautifully.
I will add this picture and a few close-ups of it onto the quilts page for nicer viewing pleasure.
I started a table runner. I never had any intention of ever making one. I just don't see all they hype everyone has put on them. But I thought I would make a couple for some friends. So far I am really loving the pattern for the one I am making. Its is going to together so nicely and looks beautiful. The material I got for this first one is more of my style. The next one that I have to make is going to be a bit brighter, and as mentioned above, I don't do too well with brights, so hopefully it will turn out alright.
While I had my camera out, I snuck a few snap shots of Indie. He was looking at himself in the mirror. He just loves that other birdie inside there. Tells it is a "pretty bird" and clucks at it. He is so funny.
Anyway thats it for today. Enjoy the new pictures