Just wanted to give yall an update on how our first separation went...
My parents told me Bella did really well- they kept her on the same schedule I do and they said she wandered the house looking for me for a while after I left, but they distracted her with play and walks and she did really well. I also decided to leave a big blanket with my folks that Bella and I cuddle with on our couch at home and my mom said that was a really good thing for Bella to have. Since they gave me good updates, I was really able to have a nice night away with my DH. I was so excited to get back to her yesterday and thank goodness- i got lots of kisses and her jumping up on me rather than the cold shoulder!!!! It was a very happy reunion. Poor thing- she did get upset when I ran out to the store with my dad for a few minutes after I returned to their house. My mom said she got very paniced when I left that time, but we were back soon and she was happy again. At first she started staying even closer to me than normal. We got back to our house in Augusta last night and all seems back to normal now.
YAY! I'm so relieved we all made it through!
I hope all of you have as good luck with your trips coming up!!!
Thank you again for all your support!