I recently gave birth, and my pug (mimi) and baby get along just fine, my baby doesnt cry when mimi comes around her or smells her or trys to lick her, but since i was in the hospital for the alst 3 days and i come home with a baby my dog wants attention and lots of it, and i tryed to spend one on one time with her and time with my dog and the baby together, but since my husband has no experience at all hes always calling me for help with the diapers the swaddling the feeding the changeing…. and so many other things, im finding it hard to take care of my baby and giving attention to my dog…. and the sleepless nights i already encounter dont help much with my lack of energy to take the dog for a walk… i was thinking of takeing the dog for a walk while i push the stroller but i wanted to wait atleast 2 weeks since my baby is only 2 days old, dont want her to catch anything… any advice would be of great help!!!
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Hope this helps
I would have the dog beside you when you feed the baby, right up beside your lap. Talk to both and occasionally pet him. When the baby naps and you nap… cuddle with the dog. Spend 5 minutes a day playing with dog.
I am pregnant and exhausted and don’t have time for my dog now as I am so tired and he just irritates me. Poor guy is already used to me ignoring him. So hopefully when baby comes and my hormones are back to normal, he doesn’t expect to much from me.
Just think, in a few years.. you toddler will give the dog so much attention.. you will have to fight to play with the dog. The first months are the hardest.. you will get it. Congradulations
You really should wait a little bit longer before you go for a walk or outing, and the first time you take your baby out, I very, very strongly recommend not taking the dog. I remember the first outings with my newborns being completely overwhelming on their own- you won’t have time for the dog, too.
Your dog is going to have to get used to the idea that she is not the only baby in the house anymore. Al you can do is include her as much as you can. Give her lots of praise and attention when you can, but don’t worry about her too much. She’ll be ok. How about let your husband take the dog for a walk or play a game of catch (or whatever it is she likes) since he’s not too comfortable with the baby yet?
Honestly, you need to focus on your baby. I understand how much you want to comfort and reassure your dog, but you just don’t have the time or energy for it right now. You’ll have more time for it later. Just do what you can, ask your husband to give her some extra love, and get some rest! You need it. Your dog will be fine, believe me.
CONGRATULATIONS!
While you and your husband are home together, one have the baby one have the dog. They really do need lovin too! Thats how me and my hubby plan on doin it when our tot is born in april. Then switch it up! Once the baby is a little older you can all mingle together. I would all be in the same room though. The dog and baby can get used to each other better and you could talk to them both. Good luck and congrats!!