I see whiskers, and fur!

Over the last few days, you could see changes every time you looked into the tank. First, whiskers grew in, just barely there. Then, the fur started to come in more; like fine velvet at first, then growing thicker. Now it's like chenelle, and I just love kissing and petting the babies!
Mom's okay with petting - in short bursts - before she snags the babies out of my hands. It's funny, because if I hide a baby, she knows right away! Makes me wonder whether she counts them, or just names them off until somebody doesn't answer; "Timmy... where's Timmy?!"