[grandmatoall]

Sandy's heat cycle usually lasts a couple of weeks. You did a fantastic job of making up something for your baby. Sandy didn't like her little panties either to start with. I just put a panty liner in it. It is a lot cheeper than some of the things they have at the pet store. (A breeder who was there told me about Doing that) and it works well.
The first time she came in heat I bought the disposable puppy diapers. There was so much padding between her legs she walked like a duck.. with her legs almost sticking out straight. Poor baby. But the washable panties with the panty liner work a lot better.
And yes... she gets a little grouchy to start.. especially if the boys are bothering her.
Sorry that your husband lost his job.. I hope things work out for you. You have a cute little puppy.