We're expecting...but my husband doesn't know it yet.
 

This Saturday afternoon, I'll be picking up my little girl. When do you think I should tell my husband?

I did something sneaky. Michael, my husband, is allergic and has asthma. I read that you can take a t-shirt, turn it inside out, and rub it on the dog for a while. I did just that to four of Michael's shirts...and he didn't know about it. He wore each shirt without a problem. Not reaction. One, in fact, is still wrapped around his pillow under the pillow case. When I told him what I had done, he was intrigued, but he still thinks he's going to be allergic. I pray he won't be. I bought the allergen reducing shampoo, the dander wipe, and the allergen control spray for the carpeting. I even bought a new vacuum cleaner that works better than the old one.

I called the Yorkie breeder this morning and she said I could pick her up. It was then off to the local grain store for Diamond puppy food (what the breeder uses), puppy wee wee pads, Nutri Cal, tooth paste and brush, crate, water bottle (the breeder has a water bottle attached to the side of their wire crate), collars, toys, and leads. I'm sure I missed something there that I bought, and it was a lot of money, but I know it was a good investment. :)

Congrats!

Unless your husband has an allergy to the saliva, he probably has allergies similar to mine. I am allergic to short haired, shedding dogs. I get itchy, my arms turn red (cause of course, i pet them), my eyes itch and my asthma acts up. I'm usually OK after an allergy pill and a shower.

I am NOT allergic to my Yorkies. I bathe them once a week (at least) in Buddy Wash. I keep them clipped short to that it's easy to blow-dry them after a bath and it's easier to keep them clean.

Be careful with all of those "allergen reducing" products. I'm allergic to the chemicals in them and they just cover up the problem. I use Buddy Wash which is all natural, and Simple Solution for accidents and wash their faces/feet with a warm washcloth and a tiny but of Buddy Wash. Laundry gets washed often (dog beds, blankets, etc.) in my regular organic laundry detergent.

When I got Sammy, I thought I was allergic to her but actually the person I got her from had just used a scented grooming spray. Once I washed it out, she could sleep on my pillow, no itching or sneezing :)

Good luck!!!

Yeayyy!! Congrats!!! How exciting!! You know my DH'S Mom is really allergic to anything lol and she watches peanut alllllllllll the time and never has had any problems!! So I wouldnt worry about that.
Hmm how should you surprise him....I dunno...I will think about it

I agree. My whole family has allergies and they have never complained about my dogs. I definitely keep them cleaner than most dogs and they smell like lavender, not dog :) I hope you will be OK!!!

that is great keep those yorkies going. I have been told that yorkies don't bother people with asmetha at all, I have asmetha and they don't do a thing for me. I got one for that reason, and the fact that their hair is the closest to human hair that you can get it is just like human hair, so no allergies there .
I find that they are perfect all the way around and I now have two...

Congrats! I wouldn't tell him, I am sure when he walks in the door, he will find the new addition!!:D

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pictures!

I think he will just come home, role his eyes, then fall in love...but not admit it, of course. lol

Congrats! I'm sure she'll just bring you so much love.

My mom is super allergic to dogs, cats, horses, etc etc. and Lucas has never bothered her. If he gives her a ton of licks, sometimes she gets a bit itchy, but other than that no issues.

Congratulations. I have allergies also and three yorkies and I am not bothered at all...:aimeeyork

Oh, this is hysterical! I'm doing the same thing. The hubby knows nothing! The baby girl will arrive Sept. 30th. I am gathering stuff like a squirrel. The excitement of anticipation is almost too much to bare. I've named her and everything. I hope it works out.......new husbands are harder to train than Yorkies I've heard.

Good Luck with your new baby. I too have allergies to all dogs but I own 7 yrokies and have 3 pups right now, not a problem with the allergies.

Lol...great minds think alike. I've gathered all my Yorkie gear and have stashed it at my parent's house.

I'm now looking around my house and I think I found a good spot for her when I'm gone. I will need a dog gate. I am confused, though. I've read some posts where people say they will put their puppy in the crate when they're gone while others say they secure their puppy in a confined space. I've got a good size wire crate (24" x 17"), but I'm not sure. Any suggestions? She wouldn't be alone for long.

I plan to use a doggie playpen. I read on YT where someone put a p-pad, food and water, and a blankie all in the playpen for when you are not home or for night. A few days ago.....my playpen arrived and my husband said "what is this?" Rats! I sent it back! Now, I have to order it again. My birthday is in Sept. so my plan is to say....All I want is a puppy (I've been saying this for a year). I've been married since the mountains rose out of the sea so it will be a shame to trade him in for a puppy but girlllllllllllllllll, I've already PAID for the puppy!