So, after talking with Becky one evening, follicles came up in the discussion, and I had mentioned to her that I was a little embarassed that when I went to Justin's and he tried to show me how to feel follicles, I honestly couldn't feel anything.

She gave me a tip to use a small dish towel or similar type fabric (pillow case, t-shirt) and how to hold my hand. The idea of the cloth is to allow the snake to move more smoothly through your hands (which was good for me, and as I get more experience will try to wean myself of it). Well, I had Pandora out, admiring her size (she's about 1400 grams now - I'm pretty darn proud having raised her from a baby) and figured, what the heck, I need to start practicing for the 2007/2008 season when I hope she'll be up to weight - if not, we'll wait another season.

Anywhooo, she told me that she'd go through smoothly, then in the back 1/3, if there were follicles, I'd feel "bump, bump" and it would feel like little marbles. Darned if she wasn't right! So, Ms. Pandora is producing follicles!!!!! Woo Hooo! I felt them, I felt them! (though I didn't try to count them this time).

I know, I know - I still get excited over firsts!