Friday, April 6, 2012

Labels: brittlynn / dogs / pets with baby

As a parent do you sort of chuckle to yourself when you see a young couple all about their dog? You think "just wait" because you know that once a baby enters the picture the dog will no longer be treated like royalty? My high school boyfriend bought me a dog when I was 16. I spent most nights alone at my "apartment" through high school and Sadie was there with me to keep me company. A warm body to hold at night or whenever I was afraid. I loved her like a child. When Zach and I got married and he wanted to have kids right away I said "let's get another dog." He'd never had the responsibility of a pet and let me tell you...pets can make great birth control haha. We bought Levi with money from our wedding gifts. I was pumped to be one of those girls who carried around her dog everywhere she went. I bought him personalized clothing. A Coach collar and leash. Ridiculous, I know. Then I got pregnant with Kye. I was out to prove to the w...

Adjusting Pets to New Baby

Friday, May 13, 2011

Labels: kye / pets with baby

From time to time I enjoy sharing with you articles that I come across that relate to topics on parenting. I also like to have them here as an easy reference point for myself in the future :) A few days ago I saw that Ashley had posted on Facebook some concerns about bringing home her new baby (soon!!!) and how her cat will handle it. My #1 worry when I was pregnant was how in the heck I'd figure out how to breastfeed. #2 was how our dogs would adjust to the baby. It's a concern for ALL new parents who have pets! Zach and I took many steps to help prepare our animals and the article I found (in Parents magazine the May 2011 issue) discusses all the things we did and will need to do again before Blizten arrives! Hope this will be helpful to Ashley and to any other expectant mothers with pets :) Steps to take before baby arrives: Schedule a checkup: make sure the pets are up-to-date on all shots and vaccines and are in good health. It's also a good idea to have them ...

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