TARRAGON & THYME

Thank you for all you kind thoughts and support over the kittens it really did throw me as they were such beauitful pretty kittens.  I took Molly to the vets and she was given antibiotics which seem have helped  her a lot and she is returning to her normal self apart from one thing in particular.  Prior to her pregnancy she showed no enthusiasm for sleeping on the bed like the other two but since losing her babies she has slept with me every night without fail.  The first night was upsetting as she kept calling for them.  She is not keen on my partner either (he has Missy - she is not keen on poor Missy either) and so tends to go out of the way when I am not around OH does not see her but as soon as I come home she puts in an appearance and now comes and jumps on my lap for a bit of a fuss and some comfort. It has also been a busy week as I have bottomed out the lounge, washed the curtains (which said dry clean only but they have come up well) never mind th...

Well not strictly speaking Christmas Hoarding but part of it will go towards the Christmas stockpile in any event.  At times of celebration it is always good to have a choice of ingredients to use. Despite the upset and I have been terribly upset as has poor Molly (they say animals do not mourn but she has been calling for her kittens on and off all night);  it has been quite heart rending and  she has for the best part been cuddled up next to me.  Demetri and Squeak seem to have decamped downstairs for the time being. The antibiotics seem to have kicked in and her temperature is down which I am quite pleased about as that was what was concerning me most.  I would also like to thank you all for your kind comments and support during this difficult time. I am trying to keep myself busy as when I stop that is when I end up getting all upset.  Anyway back to the the Christmas Hoarding.  It would seem that we have about 15 weeks before Christmas....

I have just been in to my comments inbox and unfotunately pressed the wrong button before reading the comments  think there was about four.  Would whoever sent them please send them again so that I can post them.  So sorry. Thank you. Pattypan x

Sadly my three little kittens (who I had mentally called Nutmeg, Ginger and Mace) are no longer with us it would appear that Molly had picked up an infection which she had passed on to the poor little mites and with them being babies their immune system was not built up.  She is currently on antibiotics. It came so quick and the last little kitten was responding well to me feeding with a syringe then took a turn for the worse very quickly whilst snuggled up to Molly.  It was all very quick.  Needless to say I am very upset  as they were three beautiful kittens and to make things worse Molly is going round every so often calling for her kits (thats in between sleeping)  Lets hope she does in time and I hope she gets over this infection. Thank you everyone for your kind wishes and support and if you have any room for a quick prayer please send it up for Molly and hope she gets better soon. Tricia x

I went up to bed because of the migraine but found the kittens in some distress.  The eldest one my favourite had passed and his sister was not too clever;  they were extremely cold and the little female had segretated hereself off from the others and the blankets and towels.  When I found them I popped them on a hot water bottle wrapped in a clean towel and we decided to try and wean them as the little female seemed very thirsty; sadly she has since passed.  The middle one is still with us.  To say I am gutted is an understatement.  They were just developing their own personalities and letting me handle them and disastrously I did not get my photos.  They will always have their little paws wrapped round my heart.  I feel so responsible as I had not checked on them as much today as Molly seemed to be doing extremely well with them.  Pattypan x

Sods law soon as I relax something happens.   First day of my holiday as well. Have made 11 jars of jam though  5 of Victoria Plum Jam and 6 Gooseberry jam; however the migraine has kicked in full force I have had medication and it does not seem to be working so it looks as though it will be a dark room and under the covers for me to try and shake this holy horror its not just the migraine it also puts my system totally out of sync. I get them periodically - I wish I didn't.   I am hoping to get a long list of things done this week I use the word hoping as I am urging on the side of caution. Hopefully  I will be back tomorrow Take care Pattypan xx