Imme Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Boy, this takes forever this waitting to get him (been waitting 6 weeks now) but now we are down to SEVEN DAYS (no more week counts, woohoo). Tomorrow we move the bird cage into place and get it setup for his arrival. Last week I bought LOTS of toys (about $300) for him and setup a toy box, just hope it is enough to get him going . Also, thanks everyone for your comments on this site. I've read so much information to help prepare me for his arrival. Now all I can really do is wait and start learning from experience as knowledge can only take you so far. I don't think anyone can be prepared for the arrival of their first grey from what I've all read, but I'm trying to be as close as possiable. Any last tips as we get everything ready and in place tomorrow?
siobha9 Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Woohoo Just 7 days left! That actually feels forever for me too and it is your bird! Wow $300 of toys! My first grey put up with cardboard boxes and chunks of wood my husband chopped for her as I was cleaned out with the cost of her and the cage Did her no harm though! My last tips would be - have fun with him, 6 weeks is nothing when you will have him forever!
danmcq Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Cool Imme and congratulations on becoming a one digit midget now before you finally bring your Grey home. :-)
judygram Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 I hate to break it to you but these last 7 days will be the longest of your life, waiting for that baby to come home but believe me the wait will be worth it. You can read every word in this forum, every book on greys and as much of the information that you find out there on the internet but nothing really prepares you for that actual arrival, some things you just have to learn for yourself or wing it. But we are here for you after you bring him home so if you have any questions all you have to do is ask.
lovemyGreys Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 The wait is certainly worth it & you will have a lifetime together good luck with your baby.
Imme Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks everyone. Judy, that's what I was trying to say about as prepared as possiable but never ready . I am sure that I will be on here with more posts as soon as I get him as that is when the really questions start. In fact, here is a question...I get him Saturday morning but there is a huge pet expo on Saturday too that I would like to go to (I also have ferrets and saltwater fish). Would it be good to leave him alone for a couple of hours when I first get him home to go to this and let him have some quiet time in his new surrounds so he can get comfortable or should I be there so he doesn't feel abandonded on day one? They will have a huge parrot area as well so I would love to go and learn more.
judygram Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Imme, if you cannot wait to pick him up a couple of hours later then I think he may be ok with you gone a couple of hours. He needs a little time to settle into his cage but not more than a couple of hours. He needs to know you are around for he is going to be in a new situation, new home, new cage and with new people. I don't blame you, I would not want to miss the pet expo either especially if there were bird stuff there also. I can't wait until he comes home as I'm sure you can't either, sure will be a long week for you.
siobha9 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I think a couple of hours on his own just looking around the room he is to live in might actually be a good thing. If you were home the temptation to either take him out, or sit in front of him in adoration, would probably be too great! If I were you I would collect him early and leave him alone to absorb the sights and sounds for a while. (But only a couple of hours - not all day!)
Imme Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 I don't think I could be gone all day either (too excited and tempted to do like you say Siobha) but was thinking it would give him a chance to adjust and view his new surrounds like you said too. Thanks guys. Oh, and congrats on your 10,000 post there Judygram.
lovemyGreys Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Imme if you are going to leave him just for a few hours leave a radio or Tv on in the background for him
Raposa Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Imme I am so excited for you!!!! I think you are probably smart to bring the baby home and go ahead to the expo. I am quite sure I will be planted permanently in the same room with my baby for the first 48 hours she is home Hehehe Not necessarily right on top of her, of course, but where I can . . . how did someone else put it, gaze at her adoringly? Another MONTH to go . . . good thing it is going to be a busy month for me!
Imme Posted March 29, 2008 Author Posted March 29, 2008 I don't know how to change the title of one of my threads but didn't want to start a new one for this either. But I just wanted to share that now it will be 24 HOURS until I get my Grey, finally :woohoo: .
danmcq Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Yeah, the day is upon you!!!! Can't wait to hear when your baby comes home and see some photos!! :woohoo:
casper Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 How exciting! How will you sleep tonight? Cant wait to hear about your new baby when you bring them home. It will have been worth the wait. Caroline
lovemyGreys Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 24 hours & counting Be sure to fill us in when your baby's home.
judygram Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 I can imagine you won't sleep tonight, will be like waiting for Christmas morning, but its almost over and that day is approaching rapidly. I can't wait to see some pictures.
Dave007 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 COUNTDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 10--oh my god! IT'S GONNA HAPPEN!! 9----did i do the right thing? 8---let me check my list 7----geez, what if he doesn't want it? 6---i have to be calm 5---Where's his little birdie bear? 4---is my poo poo blouse ironed? 3--my god, will he remember me? 2--let me double check his cage! 1--Oh no!! I'm getting nervous!! I gotta pee Knock,Knock What a minute,.... Damn it,I'm coming, I'm coming Honey, SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Squawk, cheep cheep. PLOP---House warming gift!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
judygram Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Dave I think you missed your calling, comedy is definitely your passion. {Feel-good-0002006E}
Imme Posted March 29, 2008 Author Posted March 29, 2008 So just a little teaser for ya, here is a pic of his cage. Although I will be taking out a couple of toys to start.
Imme Posted March 29, 2008 Author Posted March 29, 2008 And here is a pic from him two weeks ago (sorry for taking so long to post it in the first place, I'll do better in the future, hehe).
MommaFawkes Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 CUTE!! Nice cage too! I think he would love it if you left the toys in
lovemyGreys Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Lovely picture Imme & the cage looks great, cant wait for your update
judygram Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 I can't wait for the update either and he should be home today, but he is a real cutie from the pic that Imme provided:P
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