YIPEE!!!!! I FINALLY HELD HER

[SCRAPPYSMOMMY]

                         
Finally!!! I got up the courage to hold Mumma.  For the last few days I have noticed a change for the better in her behavior.  She hasn't been lunging at my fingers when I feed her or try to touch the babies.  Its been a long 20 days since I have held her. The last time I held her was the day before she gave birth to her 12 beautiful rittens.  And as you all probably recall, the day she gave birth she took a bite out of my finger and I have been scared to approach her ever since.
WELLLL....tonight I was feeling optimistic and she was looking friendly and eager to explore.  I pondered for several hours over simply reaching in and taking her out and risking getting bit again.  I approached the cage, and she stood up on her hind legs and sniffed my hand, YES i resisted the urge to pull away.  I reached in and began to scratch behind her ears, overwhelmed and excited that she stayed still and enjoyed it.  Then I got my nerve up and I took hold of her and gently lifted her from the cage.  SHE DIDNT BITE MY FINGERS OFF!!!  In fact she seemed rather happy to see me and be scratched.  After a few minutes she seemed to be getting antsy so I put her back and decided I will try again tomorrow.  Three cheers for my courage....RAH RAH RAH.  Thank god I still have ten fingers.  Wish me luck tomorrow.
Jess

[Louise]

Yay!  that's great news!  You must have been so excited!  Isn't it great when patience pays off and you realise you did something the right way!  I'm so happy for you both

[Christy]

Great news!  I hope she continues to improve and keeps a sweet temperment

[JulesDoug]

 
wELL DONE TO BOTH OF YOU...HORMONES HAVE ALOT TO ANSWER FOR!!

[Kitwo Coyote]

That's great! I hope she continues to improve.

[Roxanne]

That's fantastic!!  Keep trying a little every day and I'm sure she'll come around even more.