Bella is doing extremely well. I only used the diaper this past Saturday when we were at my sister's for a few hours and that was because I just wanted to be extra careful. Thumper had his belly band on as well. Neither went potty in them.
She tolerated the carrier. Thumper loves it and goes right in but I still have a little work with Bella. She doesn't mind it but will bark up a storm. I ended up taking her out of the carrier on the train because I felt she was annoying the passengers with her barking. On the way to my sister's she was fine but on the way back she was not having any of it. Usually I just use an oversize beach bag to carrier the two.
She is still being stubborn when going to the bathroom but I have made some modifications to be extra careful about her not peeing on furniture.
She is not allowed on the bed at night until she goes potty. Lately she does it as soon as I get home or walk away from her. Like tonight after her dinner I went downstairs to empty the trash. I kept her in the gated kitchen as a precaution because I had a feeling she would try and pee on the bed. Good thing I did. She pooped and peed within 2 minutes while barking simultaneously and jumping to try and get out of the kitchen.
She gets very excited that she will pee from excitement so I make sure not to pick her up until she calms down. For the past three days she went outside with my dog walker twice which is an improvement. She will also pee on the pee pad when I leave in the morning. (Though lately she seems to miss it and only get the edge) I am not upset about that at least she tries.
She loves to play with her brother and they are very cute together. She goes for a check up on Saturday and praying all test come back normal.
I have aslo started to massage vitamin e and a solution of apple cider vinegar and water to help control her itching. It seems to be helping some but makes her one little stinker!
I really don't want to put her on medication unless it becomes unbearable and she is hurting herself. Right now that is not the case, however, I will discuss it with the Vet.
Everyday is a new adventure with her and we are learning as we go. I love her to pieces and she is fitting in amazingly.