Update!

Hello readers!  Well, it's almost time.  Snickers is getting bigger and bigger everyday.  We can feel the babies moving, and Dave even heard their teeth grinding the other day.  It's probably going to be any day now.  We have separated Snickers from the other two girls for now.  Since both of us work, and of course have to sleep, we want to decrease any possible tragedies that could occur by keeping them all together.  We still let them spend time together, but keep them separate when we aren't around.  Here is a picture of the sequestered tote that is now Snickers' temporary home.  [It was a former "cage" I had built for our now deceased hamster, Kendall.]

We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our pig pups.  This picture of snickers was taken just moments ago:

As you can see, she is humongous!  She barely lets us hold her at all anymore.  She hides a lot, is difficult to pick up, and she is extremely moody most of the time.   Oh...and she eats more than ever.  I swear this pig is ALWAYS hungry.

Earlier today; David and I went to go pick up some Timothy Hay at Petco.  Right now they have a sale for buy one get one free 24 oz. bags.  We also had a $5 off any purchase of $5 or more rewards coupon.

Here's Ellie showing off our great deal.  $1.07 for two bags of hay?  Yes please!  I felt like I was on Extreme Couponing for a moment.  The girls haven't tried this kind yet, but I'll let you know what they think.  With the new additions to our pig family coming soon, we really need to find good deals on this kinda stuff.  [We don't plan on changing their pellets, though...we use Oxbow Essentials young guinea pig food.]

Going to make this short and sweet today, but for your viewing pleasure, here is some close up shots of Ariel and Ellie:

 

She is so stinkin' cute!

 

 Awe, just look at that face!

 Ariel's white butt patch.

 So inquisitive.

 Don't you just want to kiss her?

 She's getting so long!

 Dying of cuteness right now.

Well, that's all, folks!  Have a great day.  I will try to write again sooner next time. 

-Sharon

All About Snickers

Hello world!  My name is Snickers and I am the second pig to be added to the clan.  I am the loudest of all of my sisters.  I also recently found out some wonderful news...I am expecting!  My mother and father took me to the veterinarian the other day where my pregnancy was confirmed on an ultrasound.  I was pretty nervous, but my humans were very excited.  I already knew that I was pregnant, but I guess they needed to see it to believe it.

Anyway, here is a picture of me right after the humans brought me home. As you can see my coat is all white, except for the two brown patches around each of my eyes.  I also have red eyes, but it is kind of hard to tell by the pictures.  This picture was taken before my humans knew that I was expecting.

But as you can see, my belly has quickly gotten bigger.  The vet estimated that I have 2-3 pups in there.  I might know how many are in there, but it is much too fun listening to Mom and Dad speculate about it to ever confirm or deny that.  ;)

This picture really shows off my big pig belly.  I have been eating a LOT lately.  That was one of the first things that clued the humans in on my little secret.  I will BEG for lettuce!  When I hear my mommy's voice, or somebody opening the refrigerator door, I will squeal and wheek for joy!  As soon as I hear mother calling my name, I know she is coming with a delicious snack.  Since I have been pregnant my mom has been extra careful to make sure I am eating enough of the right things.  Since my sisters and I are so young, we have already been eating alfalfa pellets, but it's even more important for me now, since I need the extra protein.  The humans also bought me some special alfalfa hay as well, but I'm not sure I like it much better than the timothy.  My mommy makes me a "salad" every day and crushes a daily vitamin c tablet and mixes it in with my greens.  I could eat veggies all day if mom allowed it.  Boy, just reading that all made my tummy growl!

Well that's it.  All about me.  Snickers.  Although the humans usually call me Snicky.  Or Snicky Doo.  Or Snicker Doodles.  Or one of the zillion other "cutesy" names they come up with.  My mom and Dad say that I will probably be having my pups between October 20th-25th.  But even the vet couldn't be sure.  Mom and Dad have been checking my pelvic bones every day for widening, and have been feeling my belly to see if the babies are moving about.  Mommy has felt a couple of kicks, but Daddy doesn't think he could really feel much of anything.  I am very excited and very nervous.  I promise I will attempt to post at least once more about the progression of my pregnancy before the pups come.  And of course, like any brand new mother of a newborn you can expect plenty of baby pictures when they do arrive.  :)

-Snickers