Where are you Jasmine Grace?

Hi Wackers, sorry I haven't been posting much lately! I do pop in to have a glance every day or so but I've just been so busy lately that I haven't had much time to post. I had to go to the city for a few days to do deferred tests and exams - so far I've passed the ones that I've gotten the results for :) - and of course before that I was studying hard. After that I was really searching for a dog to buy. I bought a rescue dog but she had too many issues and I was allergic to her hair, so even though she was lovely I had to return her. Then I decided to be really careful about my next dog purchase. I decided to get a puppy so I could train it and care for it my way to prevent any future problems. I researched hypoallergenic (low-shedding) dog breeds, and then figured out the breeds I liked based on temperament. I decided I liked the Bichon Frise - I checked out getting one from a breeder but it was too expensive. So I looked for crossbreed puppies in my state with Bichon Frise in them, and I settled on a Poochon with a tiny hint of Maltese. My parents and I drove 6 hours to get him and 7 hours on the way back because we needed to stop more often for the puppy's needs.

The last few days I have been making sure to feed him properly, take him to the vet, bathe him, train him and so on... it is very time consuming. He is such a lovely little boy! He's sleeping on my lap right now as I type this :) He really helps to take my mind off the pain :) (but of course I'm still careful not to overdo things). I'm really enjoying caring for him and playing with him and snuggling with him... he's just so perfect and wonderful!

On the odd days that I haven't been so busy, I've been completely zonked out and in pain.

I've also been perfecting my super health and pain reducing smoothie, which is really helping to control my condition :)

So you can see why I haven't been around much in the last couple weeks...

I'm in perfect health except for the fibromyalgia/CFS, of course. Thanks for your concern :)

Yes I have been looking for you too.
Glad you found a friend !! Such a great comfort.

Based on personal experience, may I suggest the little one be
1) trained to be comfortable in a crate
2) have access to & trained to use inside potty area for times when you do not feel well or are not home

Again congrats !!

good to hear from you Jasmine...Congrats on your new puppy, at least now you have a purpose to make sure you get a good walk in everyday...
And well done on the exams! Sounds like you have been working hard.

You will have to share the recipe for your pain reducing smoothie - I feel like i might try this...on another note, I have been using that sleep rescue spray - it works now and again :o)

When you perfect that smoothie make sure to share the recipe with us!

Enjoy that puppy! They are so much fun.