SpicyyLovee, you sound like you have 'new mommy blues'. I remember feeling exactly like that my first day alone with our first son (skinkid). I didn't want to give him back, but as I was undressing him for his bath, a sudden wave fell over me that just about did me in. All the 'what ifs' flashed through my mind just like you & I'd had lots of experience raising my 4 younger sisters all spread out in age. Roxy being my first toy dog, I was even more nervous & having many moments of being nauseous like morning sickness through out each day before getting her. Once I got her I was still nervous inspite of a lot of animal experience over the years. I loved her right away, but the nervousness gradually went away as time passed & we had a chance to get to know each other. I wouldn't trade her for the world. She's the most precious dog we've ever had.
Puppy's are a big responsibility. Maybe all you need is some time with him to let the nervousness subside since you felt you were really ready. Get him on a good diet, provide variety of chewing toys, start your training. Remember they need rules, boundries & limitations to become well adjusted adults. Keep reading & asking questions. The more you know the more tools you will have to work with as situations change. If you give him back right away, you'll never know if you made the right decision. BTW, our 2 sons grew up really fine & so is Roxy.
Try to give yourself time to adjust & enjoy him. Do whatever it is you do to relax yourself. If you are full of anxiety, it will rub off on your new little furbaby, & that's not what you want to do. I'm sorry you are going through this, but it can be a really normal thing. Lots of good thoughts coming your way! |