oh thank you marsha for such a kind and wounderful post! iv had many different kinds of pets over the years...and i can usuly figure out there habbits likes and dislikes and get a handle on what makes them happy...even my red eared slidder I was able to quit quickly figure out....but i must admit sissy is a bit of a challange lol iv found there are not a whole lot of books or articles on the internet with the correct information ..... so its hard to look up things like is it normal to spend all your time in the hidy? and such lol just makes it a little harder to begin...I am getting more comfortable with her and not worrying quite as much....as i learn more and more from this sight.... I am feeling a bit better today thank goodness...increaseing my stomic meds back to 4 times a day is finally beginning to get things back on track!! lol spikes off to the store to pick up some things...mac and cheese on the top of his list...and i'll see if my stomic is ready to try some of that....if not i'll just wait a few more days and try again....iv been wainting to loose some weight anyway...lol Next time i ask God to help me loose some weight i think i'll add with out getting slightly sick lol and now before spike gets back i want to get a few things done lol again thanks!!