My new weighted Platypus

The web site Special-ism had a giveaway for Paddy the Weighted Platypus (from The Sensory Gallery) and I won! My platypus came in the mail yesterday. It is very cute and huggable. The weight is not at all like I expected. I thought it would be like a soft brick on my lap, but it is actually more like a purring kitty that doesn't get up and leave, or a firm, gentle hug. It is supposed to increase serotonin, which I definitely need! Right now I have the weighted platypus on my lap and am crocheting a baby blanket for charity and listening to a calming radio station on iheart. BTW, I think crocheting is a good stim/fidget. Pretty relaxing.