Overnight, my big girl time came to visit. I got some yicky blood on Mommy’s bed sheets, but she’s not mad. She said everything comes out in the wash. I feel all “off” today. I thought it might make me feel better to hug my blankie for a while.
It did help a little bit. For a little while.
I don’t have to wear my big girl panties when I go outside, so Lucy went out with me in the dog lot until it got too hot.
Then, when we came back in and the panties got put back on me, I felt embarrassed and I hid under the pillow in my kennel. 
Oh, that’s where my blue bone went!
Toward the middle of the afternoon, I fell into despair.
Isn’t this ever going to end?
Finally, I asked Mommy to baby hold me. I’m so glad she was home with me today.
She held me and loved on me every time I asked for the rest of the day. Those were the best parts of the day – other than food time. Oh, and our walk was good, too. I sure hope this is all over by tomorrow.
For now, I am going to just make a pillow sandwich with me in the middle and try to sleep this whole thing off. 
Mommy changed me into clean panties. You might have noticed these are the green ones. The blue ones are now in the wash, along with my Warrior Cape.
Goodnight, everyone. I am Xena the Schnauzer wearing my Big Girl Panties.
Xena’s Mom here with a word about why Xena is not yet spayed. I know this can be a rather hot topic. It is not because we are being irresponsible or that we are going to breed her. It is for her future health. Both her breeder and her vet recommend at least 2 to 3 estrus cycles before spaying. When the time comes, I will be exploring the option of a partial hysterectomy, leaving her ovaries intact to continue to give her the hormones that help her body in so many ways. I urge you to go here to read about the newest findings of early spays/neuters.
18 thoughts on “Big Girl Panties”
cecilia upchurch
Xena and Lucy
Thank you for the lovely comment on our precious little Diva.
She gave Diva a new meaning. Each time I see a sun puddle or a box I’ll smile. She gave me so much joy and I’m pretty sure she’d be royally UPSET if I quit blogging so I will be back …and who knows an Angelic Diva will probably fly every so often too.
Hugs and Proud to have been Mom of Madi
Cecilia
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Xena and Lucy
I do hope Angel Madi does come to visit from time to time. Angel Lexi makes an appearance every now and again, playing mischief on Halloween or helping the Xena, the one she sent me. ❤
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Marsha Gay
Don’t call them panties, call them hot pants, and you look hot in them, in a good way
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Xena and Lucy
He, he, thanks. But Mommy said i don’t need to look “hot” in that way right now, BOL.
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corkscot
Sophie as size 3 toddler panties that work very well. She does eat pads if you put them in the panties.
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Xena and Lucy
The pad Mommy put in so she doesn’t have to wash them every day fell out. I didn’t eat it. ~Xena
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BellaDharma's LadyMeowy
Hello Amy: I am glad your wrote a Disclaimer of sorts because I KNOW some people would be all ‘judgey’ about Xena not being spayed yet. There has been a lot more research on spay/neuter in cats & dogs. We has 3 month old kittens being fixed & when they still exhibited signs of going thru the monthly cycle it was because the 4 leggeds were NOT physically mature to be fixed. I support you in what you are doing.
If it ensures better dog health go for it!
Much love, Sherri-Ellen & BellaDharma ❤ ❤
P.S.: Xena I hope you feel better soon…..BellaDharma sends little **purrsss** of Love to you….
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Xena and Lucy
Thanks, Sherri-Ellen and BellaDharma. After losing Lexi i research everything to try to find the best way to care for Xena and Lucy.
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Kismet
I don’t think this a a bird thing about which you’d value a bird’s opinion.
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Xena and Lucy
Hi Miss Kissie. You are right, BOL. ~Xena
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Yamini Ali MacLean
Hari Om
awwwww Xena – this growing up thing brings its strife eh?
spey is a highly individual thing; angel Jade did really well from her early neuter, with no vet requirement for her 14.5 years… but she was a mongrel. pure breeds may indeed do better with third estrus spey. Provided they are nurtured and pawtected from molestation as you are!!! hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx (who needs a lie down now having taken half an hour to get this right!)
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Xena and Lucy
Yes, nurtured and protected is the key here, you are right. Poor wrist. I bet it thinks you just wrote a novelette. May it heal quickly.
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weggieboy
Good to know! I don’t have any spay candidates, but what you write makes perfect sense that those who do need to discuss with their veterinarians for the future health of their doggy- and kitty girls. I’d think the added maturity of the pet alone would aid in doing well after the operation.
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Xena and Lucy
Unfortunately, most vets are so brain-washed in the spay-neuter program that they won’t give this advice. Their only goal is to prevent more “unwanted” puppies and kittens.
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weggieboy
I’m spoiled by my kitties’ veterinarian. He is very good about discussing alternative therapies and procedures when I bring them up or he wants me to be aware of something I am unaware of.
I know what you mean, though, about veterinarians who won’t work with the owner or consider new alternatives to old standard practices.
I think a lot of people have difficulty dealing with medical professionals, and don’t realize they, the patient (or fur buddy’s advocate) are part of the team, too. I don’t, thanks to my medical issues and lots of hospital and clinic time in my past. I helps me to feel comfortable discussing things with Andy and Dougy’s veterinarian, too.
The alternative to being ignored when you bring up issues, of course, is to find a new veterinarian who can deal honestly with you.
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Xena and Lucy
I’m glad you realized this and have medical care professionals for both you and the kitty boys who aren’t afraid to go against standard Western medicine. It send chills up my spine when someone says to me, I have to do what my doctor (or vet) says.
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weggieboy
Exactly! Same here.
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Xena and Lucy
Cool! So does ours. She used to help Lexi with hip dysplasia with it.
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