Lil' October Pumpkins 2013

[Murmers0110]

I hit double digits in like a week an 3rd tri in 3 weeks I think! I also move 3 weeks from today!!!! AAAAAAGGGHGGHGFQAASKBFSGFHHZ! So excited/ anxious! Big things poppin! Lol

Congrats on 3rd tri ladies!

 

[Junebugs]

VDAY FOR ME TODAY!! Yay!!!!

 

[angel2010]

Yay Junebugs!!

 

[Murmers0110]

I think it's gonna be interesting to see how when we all actually deliver instead of web we are due.

Maze do you think you can add that info to the front page in addition to our due dates? I think it will be cool to go back and look at.

 

[Murmers0110]

Yay June!


Is that the last of us? Anyone else waiting on vday?

 

[jbell157]

Yay June!
Murmers I think that's a cool idea!

Are any of you having to get rid of a pet? I'm so torn as we have just figured out that we are going to have to get rid of our 7 1/2 year old dog. We found out yesterday that she is terrified of kids. We never really had her around kids but our friend's eight year old son came over yesterday and she was barking and growling like crazy. Its hard to imagine giving her away and not having her with us but I am not willing to compromise with my baby's safety. I'm just hoping my dad will take her.

 

[girlnboots]

I would wait and see. Babies are way different than toddlers and kids. But that's just my opinion. Do what you think is best!

 

[Murmers0110]

I would wait as well. Bring home stuff with he bad airs scent on it from the hospital. Rode the baby comes home. It will grow around the dog and the dog should be comfortable around it. If not then you get rid I it. But I would give it a chance.

 

[Girly922]

Wahoo junebugs!!

Jbell, like the other ladies have said I'd be tempted to wait and see how your dog takes first. This baby is going to smell like you, not be running about and hyperactive for a while. Your dog may surprise you.

I'm not having the best weekend to be honest. We lost our German shepherd yesterday. He was only 6 and finally gave up his fight against lymphoma. We sat with him until the end and fortunately he went peacefully. I think I may have put my back out slightly helping to carry him to where he now rests though.

 

[broodymrs]

O no that's really sad. We have a cat who i suspect won't take it well but she'll just have to get used to it as we're all staying right here! Bit different with a dog tho if they may bite but i agree with the others, wait and see.

 

[Sbmack]

I hope it works out with your dog, Jbell!

 

[Murmers0110]

Girly I so so sorry about your loss. Loosing a pet is super tough.

I don't think my cats are gonna be thrilled with the baby but I'm not getting rid. They have always been I side cats with just the 2 of us and run when ppl come over. They will warm up to her though.

 

[Maze]

I am always a wicked witch when it comes to this topic of questionable pet behavior in a home with small children/infants... I love animals, I have grown up around them and feel like they deserve so much of our love. However, I have seen too many instances of bad situations with pets and infants/toddlers. As a parent, if something were to happen and I knew that prior to the event there were warning signs... I'd never live it down.

Our children come first, always. I'd say if you can find a family member or close friend you can trust with your dog, that would be where I'd lean. Infants are so fragile and it only takes a split second for something to go wrong.

If you can't find someone close to you to take your dog, then perhaps I'd wait to see. As the idea of surrendering pets to humane societies just breaks my heart. I'd be extremely vigilant though and at the first sign it isn't going to work it would be over.

Girly, very sorry about your dog. I lost my dog during my first pregnancy, he had to be put down because of a tumor that was making it impossible for him to function. I remember how much it hurt.

 

[angel2010]

Oh Girly, I am so sorry about your dog. Losing a pet is hard!

Jbell, as some of the others have said, if it were me, I would try to wait and see. Especially if your dad couldn't take her.

 

[jbell157]

Thanks for the advice ladies.

Girly I'm so sorry about your dog

 

[Girly922]

Thanks ladies. It means a lot

 

[Hotbump]

I would wait and see about your dog hun. My niece brought to visit her dog once who loves children and the dog growled and barked at me. I was about 7 but he didn't bark or growled at anyone else....guess he just didn't like me.

 

[broodymrs]

Girly, so sorry i missed your post about your dog. Sending you lots of xx

 

[KalonKiki]

Happy V-day, 3rd trimester, and double digits, ladies!

Congrats on your Dream. I do remember you, and I hope the best that this pregnancy turns out to be your rainbow baby.

Sorry about being diagnosed with GD, goddess25. I don't know a whole lot about GD, but I hope that everything works out okay and that it doesn't pose to be much of a problem.

I'm sorry about the loss of your dog, Girly. Losing a pet is never easy.

I hope that you'll be able to figure things out with your dog, Jbell.

We have two cats, but I don't think they'll pose any danger to Liam as they are both very sweet and gentle in nature. We will need to get Phoebe fixed and declawed before Liam gets here, but aside from that I think the biggest problem will be conditioning them to stay out of the baby furniture (I'm sure they'll be curious and try to lay in it).

We were at my father's place over in Illinois for 4th of July weekend. I got to see a lot of family and a couple of friends that I hadn't seen in a while, so it was really nice to be able to do that before we have the baby. I also did some maternity shopping with my parents while we were there and they sent us back with some homemade wine and grape jelly (my father owns a vineyard and really only sells the grapes. He makes wine out of his extra grapes as a hobby and then likes to give it away to family and friends). My dad got to feel Liam kick while we were there and told my brother all about it over the phone along with how big my belly is apparently getting (my brother is in the Marines and currently stationed in Florida).

 

[goddess25]

I agree somewhat Maze but at the end of the day you have to take some responsibility for your pets. I really think doing lots of research about best ways of integration and talking to your vet is probably the way to go and even if your parents have to look after your dog for a few weeks so you concentrate on baby and gradually introduce the too is an option I have heard people using. I agree constant vigilance is needed to make sure nothing happens.

We have the most antisocial cat in the world who is 14, and I really worried about her before our 1st came along, she amazed me in every way possible. She spits, scratched anyone that will touch her apart from DH and I. She was obviously upset when the kids came along, we never left doors open for cat to get into the babies room etc, and just practiced extra vigilance. She basically changed her behaviour in terms of not being around when the kids are. She will let our 4 year old touch her and pet her now, and my 2 year old is a total pain to her, but she tolerates it and she scratched Livi once after several warning paw pats and basically she deserved it and needed to learn the lesson.

Girly so sorry to hear about your dog. Sad news but I am glad it was peaceful at the end for you all.