Pregnant and worried about my yorkie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

amyn22 · 08-06-2009, 07:01 PM

So I am 7 months pregnant and I am wondering what is the best way to get my little guy used to the new baby and ready for him. I have lately been having bouts of crying that it will no longer just be me, my husband and my little yorkie anymore. I worry that he will feel left out or sad, and everyone says "wait till the baby comes, lenny (the yorkie) will be second!" I don't want him to be second.

Patti · 08-06-2009, 07:18 PM

Aww you have enough love for both. I know how you feel, though. When I had my dtr I had a male yorkie, Zorro who was 6 years old and we were so attached to each other. When I came home from the hospital (I had never spent a night away from him before), I had my Mom carry my dtr in and put her in the crib. I went right to my bedroom and Zorro was a little mad at me at first but quickly came over for some loving. The next day when I was holding my dtr in my arms, she had a little hat on because she was preemie and my sweet mild mannered Zorro snatched her hat right off her head. After that he was fine. He would lay right by her when she was in her carrier on the floor. Also when I was holding my dtr he would sit in my lap too. So try not to stress about it, it will be fine. How is your little guy doing?

amyn22 · 08-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Thank you for asking, he is great!!! He is the most behaved little guy and sweetest little guy I have ever seen. He rings the bell, no accidents and is just such a good guy. My friend has his brother and he is still not trained and is a monster. I think it is more the owner's fault than the dog.

TatumsMom · 08-07-2009, 05:50 AM

I was in the same boat about 15 years ago. I had a toy poodle (Daxton) who was 4 years old at the time and he was our baby. He was so attached and just the most laid back, lovable thing. We called him our "first-born". When we brought our daughter home from the hospital, we had a houseful of people there to welcome us home. The first thing I did with Skylar (my daughter) was sit down on the floor with her on my lap and let Dax check her out. He sniffed, licked and smiled his approval. Everyone was like "don't let the dog lick on her!" but I had faith. From then on, whenever I sat and held her, Dax was practically in my arms also. He did get quite upset when we gave her the first bath. She was crying, he was crying, I was crying.... it was stressful for all of us. He did not like it when "his baby sister" was crying. There were many times he would come "tell us" if something was going on with her in another room.... even before we heard her cry out. They were best of friends (but I was still his #1 mommy

) until the day he passed away.

It will be okay. If you can have enough love for more than one skin-kid, you can do it with your furbaby! Good luck!

Wanted to add... I hate when people say that "the dog will get kicked to the curb" or something like that. There's no reason for that to happen. Maybe if you brought home sextuplets or something like that, you may not have as much time then. But I had absolutely no problem giving Dax all the love he had before. He was patient at first in letting me get used to having the baby around but it all worked out wonderfully.

Oh, one other thing... you asked how to get the dog "used to the baby". Since having my kids, I have read that it's a great idea to bring home a blanket from the hospital that the baby has been swaddled in - maybe a day before bringing home the baby. Let the dog sniff and lay with it before he/she meets the baby. Never talked to someone who has tried that but it's something I've read about.

mohawkmalli · 08-07-2009, 08:52 AM

Whenever DH and I brought Laci home from the hospital we brought her inside in her car carrier and just set her in the middle of the living room. All of the pups were kinda leery of her at first but then they began to come up to her one by one taking turns of sniffing and licking until they were okay with her...one thing that we did before I gave birth was everytime something was brought in for Laci such as the crib swing baby stuff etc. when we put it up in the nursery we would allow them to go in as they pleased and sniff around...once they got used to her they would run back and forth between her and I when she was crying as if to say something is wrong with that thing please go fix it!!! Then one of us would have to go pick up Laci out of the crib or swing or whereever and tell the pups that it was okay.

amyn22 · 08-07-2009, 09:25 AM

Thank you for the advice, hopefully he will love our new addition to the family. He will have a new play buddy!

Raisin1 · 08-29-2009, 08:08 AM

There is no need to worry. My daughter kept a male from my litter. Zipper was 5 months old when granddaughter was born. During pregnancy, my daughter took lots of naps and Zipper slept beside her. She has 3.2 lbs Zipper on her lap when she nurses. Just include your Yorkie in everything - just like you would include a sibling. Zipper snuggles up to my granddaughter and they both sleep. They are destined to be bonded forever. You could not give your baby a better present than a Yorkie.

livingdustmops · 08-29-2009, 08:12 AM

I am not sure how long you will be in the hospital but if possible have your husband bring home something the baby wore and put it where the dogs can smell it.

Congratulations.

yorkie_mama22 · 08-29-2009, 09:06 AM

I am so glad you are keeping your yorkie. Alot of people use the excuse of getting rid of their pet because of a baby. I hate to see dogs go just because of that. I have two dogs and a toddler, it is hard at times but well worth it. You can have enough time for them all, you have to do things all together as a family. We take walks to the park everyday and play ball all together. We all cuddle on the couch together too and some nights we ALL are in one bed

Dogs are like children, to me at least and I say I have 3 kids plus a big kid ( my fiancee ) oh yeah and can't forget my parrot he is the "leader" so he thinks! I am going to hold off having another child til my pups are grown up a little big and out of the super needy stage! Like previously mentioned, include your yorkie in what you do, he will learn to love the baby and they will grow up great togther. My daughter was VERY bonded to my beloved yorkie who just passed. They played together all the time, and when my daughter would be sick my yorkie would sleep next to her head all night and would not move not evenn to pee, she would watch over her and lick her forehead. They are very loving creatures!

08-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Aww you have enough love for both. I know how you feel, though. When I had my dtr I had a male yorkie, Zorro who was 6 years old and we were so attached to each other. When I came home from the hospital (I had never spent a night away from him before), I had my Mom carry my dtr in and put her in the crib. I went right to my bedroom and Zorro was a little mad at me at first but quickly came over for some loving. The next day when I was holding my dtr in my arms, she had a little hat on because she was preemie and my sweet mild mannered Zorro snatched her hat right off her head. After that he was fine. He would lay right by her when she was in her carrier on the floor. Also when I was holding my dtr he would sit in my lap too. So try not to stress about it, it will be fine. How is your little guy doing? __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-07-2009, 05:50 AM	#4
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I was in the same boat about 15 years ago. I had a toy poodle (Daxton) who was 4 years old at the time and he was our baby. He was so attached and just the most laid back, lovable thing. We called him our "first-born". When we brought our daughter home from the hospital, we had a houseful of people there to welcome us home. The first thing I did with Skylar (my daughter) was sit down on the floor with her on my lap and let Dax check her out. He sniffed, licked and smiled his approval. Everyone was like "don't let the dog lick on her!" but I had faith. From then on, whenever I sat and held her, Dax was practically in my arms also. He did get quite upset when we gave her the first bath. She was crying, he was crying, I was crying.... it was stressful for all of us. He did not like it when "his baby sister" was crying. There were many times he would come "tell us" if something was going on with her in another room.... even before we heard her cry out. They were best of friends (but I was still his #1 mommy ) until the day he passed away. It will be okay. If you can have enough love for more than one skin-kid, you can do it with your furbaby! Good luck! Wanted to add... I hate when people say that "the dog will get kicked to the curb" or something like that. There's no reason for that to happen. Maybe if you brought home sextuplets or something like that, you may not have as much time then. But I had absolutely no problem giving Dax all the love he had before. He was patient at first in letting me get used to having the baby around but it all worked out wonderfully. Oh, one other thing... you asked how to get the dog "used to the baby". Since having my kids, I have read that it's a great idea to bring home a blanket from the hospital that the baby has been swaddled in - maybe a day before bringing home the baby. Let the dog sniff and lay with it before he/she meets the baby. Never talked to someone who has tried that but it's something I've read about. __________________ ~ Angie Last edited by TatumsMom; 08-07-2009 at 05:54 AM.

08-07-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
mohawkmalli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryville,TN,USA Posts: 185	Whenever DH and I brought Laci home from the hospital we brought her inside in her car carrier and just set her in the middle of the living room. All of the pups were kinda leery of her at first but then they began to come up to her one by one taking turns of sniffing and licking until they were okay with her...one thing that we did before I gave birth was everytime something was brought in for Laci such as the crib swing baby stuff etc. when we put it up in the nursery we would allow them to go in as they pleased and sniff around...once they got used to her they would run back and forth between her and I when she was crying as if to say something is wrong with that thing please go fix it!!! Then one of us would have to go pick up Laci out of the crib or swing or whereever and tell the pups that it was okay. __________________ Mommy to Mohawk Malli

08-29-2009, 08:08 AM	#7
Raisin1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL, USA Posts: 18	Yorkie and New Baby There is no need to worry. My daughter kept a male from my litter. Zipper was 5 months old when granddaughter was born. During pregnancy, my daughter took lots of naps and Zipper slept beside her. She has 3.2 lbs Zipper on her lap when she nurses. Just include your Yorkie in everything - just like you would include a sibling. Zipper snuggles up to my granddaughter and they both sleep. They are destined to be bonded forever. You could not give your baby a better present than a Yorkie.

08-29-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I am not sure how long you will be in the hospital but if possible have your husband bring home something the baby wore and put it where the dogs can smell it. Congratulations. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

08-06-2009, 07:01 PM	#1
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 240	Pregnant and worried about my yorkie So I am 7 months pregnant and I am wondering what is the best way to get my little guy used to the new baby and ready for him. I have lately been having bouts of crying that it will no longer just be me, my husband and my little yorkie anymore. I worry that he will feel left out or sad, and everyone says "wait till the baby comes, lenny (the yorkie) will be second!" I don't want him to be second.

08-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#3
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 240	Thank you for asking, he is great!!! He is the most behaved little guy and sweetest little guy I have ever seen. He rings the bell, no accidents and is just such a good guy. My friend has his brother and he is still not trained and is a monster. I think it is more the owner's fault than the dog.

08-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#6
amyn22 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 240	Thank you for the advice, hopefully he will love our new addition to the family. He will have a new play buddy!

08-29-2009, 09:06 AM	#9
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I am so glad you are keeping your yorkie. Alot of people use the excuse of getting rid of their pet because of a baby. I hate to see dogs go just because of that. I have two dogs and a toddler, it is hard at times but well worth it. You can have enough time for them all, you have to do things all together as a family. We take walks to the park everyday and play ball all together. We all cuddle on the couch together too and some nights we ALL are in one bed Dogs are like children, to me at least and I say I have 3 kids plus a big kid ( my fiancee ) oh yeah and can't forget my parrot he is the "leader" so he thinks! I am going to hold off having another child til my pups are grown up a little big and out of the super needy stage! Like previously mentioned, include your yorkie in what you do, he will learn to love the baby and they will grow up great togther. My daughter was VERY bonded to my beloved yorkie who just passed. They played together all the time, and when my daughter would be sick my yorkie would sleep next to her head all night and would not move not evenn to pee, she would watch over her and lick her forehead. They are very loving creatures!