Worried about the baby coming... - Page 2

ladiedoc · #13 4th January 2006, 09:34 PM

We have an 8 month old and Doc absolutely loves him. We had Doc in the babies room whenever we were in there doing something, we also brought home a blanket that the baby spit up all over. Doc just sniffed it and walked away. We were somewhat worried when we brought Ladie home since she is just a puppy and a huge ball of energy, but she just seemed to know instantly that she had to be gentle around him. They are now best buds.

Good luck!

LuvDaBabies · #14 5th January 2006, 01:28 PM

We've been fortunate with Justice, she and Tyler (our 19 month old son) have grown up together (she's 21 months) - yes I brought them both home the same week. I'm now expecting our thrid son and I've been curious how she'll react to a new baby, I'm going to try these suggestions as well.

One more I have for you, have you let Cooper listen to your tummy? Justice lays her head on my tummy and she can hear him in there and I know they are bonding already!

Coopster2208 · #15 6th January 2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvDaBabies

One more I have for you, have you let Cooper listen to your tummy? Justice lays her head on my tummy and she can hear him in there and I know they are bonding already!

Aww, I wish he would do that. Everyone says that the dog knows before the humans do...I think Cooper lost that DNA strand. I haven't been able to lay down on the bed, or sit on the sofa without my legs pulled up in a protective barrier, and that is getting harder and harder to do...

I think since he is still a puppy it may have a lot to do with it.

I will give that a try at bedtime tonight though...

rog1006 · #16 6th January 2006, 04:47 PM

Hey there-

I just had our first baby on Nov 21st and we have a 5 yr old boxer, a 2.5yr old boxer, and a 13yr old mix. We've done obedience with them extensively, but knew it would be a difficult transition for them so we prepared. We DID get a baby gate and put it in the doorway of the baby's room so they can be a part of everything (and to keep the nosey goofballs from scratching on the door!). It's awesome and it's TALL and you lift a lever and walk through it. It's oak and looks great (as we're selling our house now) and we found it at www.skymall.com. When we brought him home, we kept him in the car seat and took each dog one by one and let them get a good sniff of his little hands and feet and told them they were GOOOOOOD dogs and we didn't yell at them or make them nervous. We made it very VERY positive and gave them treats when they sat next to him. They LOVED it. Later that night I was in the nursery rocking the baby and I looked out and all three dogs were sleeping in the hall right outside the door. At one point I noticed Mason (the youngest) had LONG drool strings hanging from him jowels as he was so excited!

I can see how some people would FREAK if they saw that, but he was fabulous. He, of all the dogs, has claimed our son. He sits by his swing and when he's in the vibrating seat, he's right next to him. When I get up in the night, the other two stay asleep in our bed, but Mason gets up right with me when he hears him cry. It's so adorable. We are VERY careful and they aren't with him a second without us right there, but I feel so good about their little relationships with him already. PREPARE your pooches and remember not to yell at them or scare them when you bring the baby home. Start rules NOW like not allowing them on the sofa if you are going to put the baby on the sofa. Personally, we do all of that in the baby's room--tummy time on the bed, etc as I don't want to set the dog's up for failure by putting him somewhere like the living room sofa or floor as they are ALWAYS there.

Good Luck--I'm sure he'll be wonderful!

Coopster2208 · #17 26th April 2006, 10:18 AM

Our New Skin Baby Declan has arrived!! - His four-legged brothers Cooper and Bauer, and big Sister Isabel are all adapting to the new addition VERY well!!

Well, all of my worrying was for nothing. We brought our new son home on Friday. I used everyones advise, and I came in first without the baby, let my four-legged boys out, gave them lots of love, and my husband followed and put the carrier on the dining room table. We came back in and Cooper knew there was something up there, so he did little bounces trying to see. Bauer didn't seem too interested in the baby at all! My husband did bring home the hat at blanket from the hospital days prior to me coming home. He threw the blanket on the sofa (which they sniffed the heck out of) and just left it there, the hat was on the TV stand. While my husband wasn't looking the two of them managed to destroy it... *YIKES*. But, when we finally brought the baby home, Cooper was the only one that really wanted to see the baby. So, we put the carrier on the floor (without the baby in it at first) and then made him sit and let him sniff while I held our son. Later that night I set up the bassinett. Put the baby in it for bed, Cooper slept directly under it... getting up to check on him everytime he made a noise...

It's been 6 days, we were foolish to worry. Cooper surprised the heck out of us! He follows whomever has the baby, and now, when bedtime comes I will put Declan in his bassinett and Cooper will stand on our bed and peek in (just to make sure he is there) and when we are changing him, Cooper is right there. We have had him on the floor on his playmat... Cooper, will come over sniff, and lay down next to the mat.... Boxers are really great animals!!

x19er · #18 26th April 2006, 10:38 AM

Many congratulations on your new baby boy

. You must be thrilled that your four legged babies have adjusted so well to the new family member.

Beau's Mommy · #19 26th April 2006, 03:25 PM

Awww congratulations! Aren't babies wonderful!!?! I'm so glad everything is working out between the furbabies and skin baby.

Dunkin · #20 26th April 2006, 04:39 PM

Congrats on the new baby!!!!!! You have your hands full now. You will have so many happy moments. Enjoy them all!!!!!!

rog1006 · #21 27th April 2006, 12:54 AM

THANK YOU for posting this!! You started out nervous and worried and decided to make it work for your family--skin and fur babies!!! This is exactly what other soon-to-be-mom's need to digest as we all worry! HUGS to your new baby and a big smooch for Cooper who is being the bestest big brudder around.

jksjkc · #22 27th April 2006, 07:37 AM

Yeah! Congrats on your new addition to the family. I'm glad all has worked out for you. Sounds like your Cooper and Declan are beginning a beautiful relationship that will last through the years.

todell80 · #23 27th April 2006, 08:11 AM

Congrats on the new arrival!! I'm so glad things worked out!!

I babysit my cousin's 8 month old baby every Monday, and after we got Zeus I was really nervous about it. Zeus is so good w/ him, he always wants up on my lap while I'm rocking Jaycob. Its so cute, they go to sleep just staring at each other.

BarbaraSC · #24 27th April 2006, 07:24 PM

Congratulations on your new baby! We are currently planning on having a baby in the next year, and this was one of my main concerns! Thanks for the updates!