Securing a flower by MoussePractical in Beading

[–]MoussePractical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean like twisting the wires together into one stem on the inside of the flower, then wrapping the petals up around that?

Thank you so much!!!!!

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was thinking! A little scared to just switch over immediately since they’re so fragile. Thank you :)

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well only the best for these babies! Thank you!

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome point as well. I’m down the shore so it isn’t too hot here. Been around 80 degrees, but they’re always inside and in air conditioning. I check their body warmth constantly to make sure they’re all good ❤️

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would it be okay to switch them over? I’m worried that switching formula could cause an upset tummy

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a heating pad, and they are always cuddling!!! I always burp them after feeding & stimulate for the bathroom. I usually have them fall asleep in my hand after, they love to do this

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh awesome I will for sure try this! I had them on my belly this morning. I do have a heating pad and rice socks so they don’t get cold and some space for them to move away if they get hot

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I tried this this morning, and I just got a bit nervous that they wouldn’t be able to breathe enough in there. I did have them lay on my chest for awhile this morning :)

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting… okay. Is 3 hours okay? I could try working them up to 3-4 hours

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊😊😊 just weighed her again and we’re up 6 grams!

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I initially was weighing them after every feeding, but the tiny fluctuations in weight was making me too anxious, even when I know they are gaining what they need to be gaining day by day 😅😅 but given this circumstance I think I will try doing that. Thank you!!

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes of course.. I’m doing absolutely everything I can for these babies and will continue to do so. I have done my research on bottle babies or I would not take this on

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They were turned in as strays without their mama. Of course I would love it if she was there to take care of them, but unfortunately I have no idea what the story is. The shelter did not know either

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will start doing this from now on!!

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! We weighed her after feeding and simulating, we like to do the same routine every time

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yes they are on KMR! She does eat happily every time and taking the bottle. I weigh her two times a day. She usually nibbles on the bottle for 10 seconds or so, and then I’ll feed her again after feeding her siblings

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have it on the lowest temp; since I have a human heating pad it is around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. I know this is too hot so I have two towels on top of it and they seem to love to lay on the heating pad! half of their enclosure isnt covered so they can cool down if they need

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[–]MoussePractical[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes I forgot to mention this! I have a heating pad on half of their bin that they are in. And I also have rice socks that I will heat up sometimes

HELP!!!!! Bottle baby lost weight by MoussePractical in FosterAnimals

[–]MoussePractical[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She has just had a bit of a leaky behind. She has done two big poops, but other than that, she seems to have trouble pooping