New puppy alert, t-minus 3 days and counting
 

Eeek! I'm getting nervous now, Saturday morning my little one will be coming home with us! It's been so long in the works I'm having a hard time processing that it's real and happening in just a few hours (well, days are only hours)!

I know I'm rather new and don't know anyone really, but I think I just need some good thoughts and support (and of course nice things are always good to hear)!

For a while my whole world has been planning and preparing for this puppy. She already has a lot: a plastic travel crate, a metal crate, 2 beds for her crate (while one's in the wash she'll have the back-up bed), water and food bowls, LOTS of toys (some for chewing, some for playing, and lots of stuffed animals), 3 kinds of treats, a leash, a harness, a tube of nutrical for puppies, an extra bag of food that her breeder feeds her (I'll probably switch but won't for a bit since the travel and change of homes will be stressful enough for her), an x-pen (that's being shipped and will arrive a few days after she gets home), and a few pieces of clothing that her wonderful granddogmother (my Mom) gave me. I'm not sure what else I need or should get for her. I know she'll need shampoo/conditioner, brush(es), and toothbrush/paste. I'm not sure which of the above to get as everyone has their own opinion and I haven't figured out what'd be best for my little girl.

But aside from worrying I feel horrible because I feel a bit detached. I can concentrate on the physical objects, things she needs, but it's as if I can't wrap my head around her being a real, living and breathing creature that'll be part of my family. (I'm all about mentally picturing things and I just can't see her in my mind, not right now at least.) I'm hoping it's because I've only been with her once before (for an hour or two) and that was a month ago. Since then I know she's changed a lot and I have no idea what she's like now. I'm hoping that as I see her again things come in to place. I have a passion for animals and dogs, I just know that I'll be a great mom to her, but I keep freaking out that I just don't feel attached yet.

I figure preparing can't hurt, so I've read LOTS of material and have 3 books at home. I still feel totally unprepared but I'm sure I'll just figure it out as I go. I've had puppies before, but not in years, so I know what I'm getting myself in to, but just I don't remember my past experiences of having a puppy that well. I'm sure others have asked and others have answered but does anyone have any advice for a soon to be first time yorkie mom?

Thanks!
-Vicky

Don't worry about feeling detached right now. As soon as you get that little squirmy puppy in your hands and you get your first puppy kisses you won't be able to remember what life felt like before her.

Oh, and welcome to YT. It's the best place on the web!!

:D I totally agree. You sound like an very prepared mommy no doubt that you will be an awesome mom for your new baby girl. It looks like you have everything covered. You also have 1 of the most important thing, which is YT and the advice and knowledge you'll learn here.

Have you thought of a name yet?

Welcome to YT and Congratulations with your new baby girl!!!

Oh, thanks you guys! I'm already feeling a bit better! :) *sigh* Thanks!

I posted about a month ago, when we met her, and posted some pictures of her. Here's that post, with pictures of her at 7 weeks: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/my-...ave-share.html

I wanted to give her a "human" name, we came up with a whole list of names. In the end we're between Charley and Zoë, I figure by the time we've got her home (which will be at least 4.5 hours of driving) I should be able to decide between the two names. She was very ... composed (?) then and I wanted something a bit graceful or regal to fit with that. She was only 7 weeks old then, she'll be 11 when we get her so I'm not sure if that'll still be true. :laugh:

She's gorgeous! So looks smart too! You guys are lucky to have her!!

i'm gettin my puppy saturday, but evening though!! i'm getting everything tomorrow. but i have other things like the vet stuff planned out. you sound really prepared so don't worry!! i'm getting very eager tooo.

Well, we're home after a long day, but the little one is truly precious and already insanely loved. She's got my boyfriend wrapped around her ... little paws :laugh: and as I type she's currently curled up on my shoulder (asleep?). Tomorrow I'll try to post pictures, but for now I think we're going to try one last walk (of our... I don't know, 4 or 5, only one's been successful and that was the very first one!) and then off to bed. :D Thanks everyone for the warm wishes and kind words. Clearly, all is well and I'm very happy! :D

aww can't wait for you to post new pictures of her...hehe