We’ve had a bit of a setback. On Friday, Agnes started acting strange. While I was talking to her she let out a high squeak and hasn’t been the same. It’s probably noteworthy, it was their second time in their new play area and they didn’t come out of their hidey the first time. I tried just a couple minutes of cuddle time with them after, in a cuddle cup, first individually and second time together. They were just not having it. Since the second time, Agnes is behaving strangely, snatching food out of my hand and dramatically running to the back corner of her cage and staring at me while she eats. I had Edith enjoying chin rubs, but now she just seems confused, and is back to being a little more timid. Not as much as before, but definitely more shy. Is she mad at me for some reason lol, or is she in heat, or a display of trying to obtain dominance? Or all? 
I laugh because I almost want to cry lol. Any of you guys years of experience and knowledge would really be helpful to me! Thank you guys so much! 
Edit: just wanted to add, the first time I maybe spread their veggies too far apart? However the second time I put them on a plate, like a foot from their hidey. They knew it was there lol. If I’m being paranoid, my apologies
I’m just a tad concerned/curious as to what could be happening. Thanks!
I laugh because I almost want to cry lol. Any of you guys years of experience and knowledge would really be helpful to me! Thank you guys so much! Edit: just wanted to add, the first time I maybe spread their veggies too far apart? However the second time I put them on a plate, like a foot from their hidey. They knew it was there lol. If I’m being paranoid, my apologies
I’m just a tad concerned/curious as to what could be happening. Thanks!
We are gaining some ground, and I’m trying really hard to keep my emotions out of my voice. It will be ok. Thank you
If you do slow breathing and attune your parasympathetic nervous system as if you are doing yoga or Tai Chi, it should help. You can use soft little sounds like hmm and sing song vowels, but I think it is perfectly normal to be a little nervous yourself, so try not to worry about it. You can just sit by them and feed them. They should accept your presence and come out more (especially if there is nice food around) Reading a book, stretching, all good. In due course it is good to handle them a bit as they need health checks and personal care. I enjoy Saskia on You Tube (Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue) and learned a lot from her videos. Good luck with your piggies, yes, they are wonderful pets, such great company and such characters 
) Piggies get very fond of the person who feeds them 
Don't be disappointed if they struggle, scratch or even nip when being handled initially. Handling them gently but firmly helps reassure them. In piggy society, you are allowed to object, to fight for your piece of lettuce by tugging on it and nosing away competition, to spray a bit with pee and to squeal loudly when upset. Doing these things means they are not freezing up and have enough confidence to express themselves. Piggies often take to their heels, but this is instinctive and doesn't mean they hate you. They are designed physiologically for sprinting and it is a habit with less tame piggies. When I first got my boars, they would stampede if I moved my arm to turn the page of a book. Now it's quite rare that they take off. They are used to having me around 