Hi Crunchie and welcome COL!!!!!!
I am sorry to hear about your Mum, but totally agree with Jo & Dennis, our little bundles of fluff just know the right time to come and give you a great, big sloppy cocker kiss and cuddles - Bramble has pulled me out of many sad moments....
Bramble is my 5 month solid black bitch - I love her to bits and has become a very, very special member of our family.....
When we started our search, we by chance stumbled across Bramble in a simialr situation to you!!!! I am soooooo pleased for you and wish you all the luck with your new little one when he/ she arrives......