This will be my first brumation season, too, Ellen. We can worry together. And when we can't take it any more we'll bug Angela for reassurance.
LOL, you are funny
Rebecca, I was looking back on your threads and see that you have had them since April of this year....is that correct? If yes, then you will really want to keep them up for this winter (just what I would do because you have had them for less than a year)....and keep getting to know them--and continue to prep them for next years winter sleep, this way you can be assured they are healthy and ready and plump and hydrated ....you know what I mean?