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Lucy's mom · 03-02-2005, 09:08 AM

Natalie, I'm sooooo jealous that you are picking up your little one in 2 days!!! I think our pups were born on or around the same day (Jan. 1st) and I can't pick my baby up until a week from friday (March 11th). I'm so impatient right now. I can't wait to read your posts after you get him so I know what I'm in for! Congratulations!

luvdorkyyorkies · 03-02-2005, 09:19 AM

LOL........thanks Natalie.....I like that idea too!...........but I cant take credit for that one! THat was KINDNESS post.

natalie · 03-02-2005, 09:34 AM

I'm going nuts just thinking about it! Friday is just two days away, and I keep thinking that after I get off of work, technically it'd be one day away and then .. ahh!
I've been waiting for this moment forever! I've been waiting 3 weeks for him!

Thanks again for everyone and their advice. You guys are AWESOME! I'm so glad I joined this forum. But now my boyfriend thinks I'm obsesssed. But it's okay. As long as my baby boy doesn't think so! haha

MissNicole · 03-02-2005, 09:49 AM

I think i've heard "your obessed nicole" at least once a day for the past 2 weeks. we get our puppy THIS saturday i spend a lot of the time on yorkie talk reading posts, gathering ideas, and preparing for his arrival. i'm on spring break as of now so i have a lot of time on my hands

. but i'm with you on the obessed thing. I'd like to think of it as 'overally excited'

and why shouldn't i be excited i have been waiting for his arrival since january 10th

congratulations

donna · 03-02-2005, 01:19 PM

Everyone's given great advice Natalie, I just wanted to say congrats and I hope everything runs smoothly with little Fred. You'll be a great yorkiemum!

natalie · 03-02-2005, 02:21 PM

Thank you! I appreciate it all!

MissNicole, how awesome is it that you're getting your pup this weekend as well! I bet you're about as excited as I am, if not even more (in your prospective!). What have you gotten ready so far?

My Spring Break doesn't start until the 11th! You're so lucky!

debi_s · 03-02-2005, 07:39 PM

Hey, Natalie!!!!!!!!

I forgot to tell you the most IMPORTANT THING to get before you pick up Fred.......... GET SOME SLEEP!!!!!!!

You are going to give up some sleep "for sure" for a few days!!!!!!!!

And I find it absolutely ADORABLE that you think waiting for 3 weeks has been "forever"........ "Oh, the impatience of youth!"

(please don't be offended......I'm much older and remember what waiting "forever" felt like.......now 3 weeks is a flash in the pan!!!)

Do get some quality sleep......(and I know you won't....because you will wake up 3-4 times tonight thinking about Fred and probably wake up every hour Thursday night into Friday).....

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

MissNicole · 03-03-2005, 06:00 AM

Well mostly I've been doing ALOT of reading on the breed. I'm always running to my family with new ideas that I get mostly from YT

. We've gotten him a travel crate and 2 carriers

just because I like handbags

We've got the longest list of names, lol and currently seeking a local vet. I made an appt with a friend of mine for a check up who works in a vet office, but have not yet schedule an appt for this 3rd vaccination. We cleared out an area for him to stay and also in the process of making it most comfortable for him. We'll see what he likes when he gets here

. I have a friend who works at a pet store near us and he's decided to supply us with a lot of help with him and even a discount on merchandise in his store

iheartyorkies · 03-03-2005, 07:08 AM

Miss Nicole, I'm really happy for you. Enjoy your baby!!!

natalie · 03-03-2005, 08:40 AM

It's tomorrow! And MissNicole has 2 more days! Oh boy, are we excited or what?!

I've been anticipating tomorrow so much that I went to sleep at 9:30PM yesterday so that Friday could come quicker! Hopefully today will pass and tomorrow night will just come around! I'll be so antsy at work tomorrow because when I get off, that's when I'll be picking up my baby boy!

I still need to get around to buying him the neccessities! Eeek!

April · 03-03-2005, 10:17 AM

Congrats on your new baby. Its so exciting and scary at first. Enjoy him while hes little they grow up so fast. Some advice on potty training. The best place to buy pee pee pads for cheap is Walmart you can buy a pack of 50 for $12.00, and believe as they get older you will go through these like water. Keep the potty pad in one place only if you put them all over the puppy is going to think he can go everywhere. If he pees on it leave it there so he will come back to it when he needs to go again. As for pooping leave like a little stain that why if he has to go again he will go back because he smells it. And throw them away when they get really dirty. It may sound gross keeping a dirty pad but believe me it may take a while but he will eventually get the hint. My puppy liked it when he would get a reward after he went potty like a animal cookie from PETCO. And if you do take your puppy out don't put him on the floor because its possible that other dogs have walked there & he still does not have all his shots. keep in your arms till he has all his shots. And most of all enjoy him with lots of love.

bettyeanne · 03-03-2005, 10:42 AM

If your friends & family think you are "obsessed" now .... just wait until you bring those babies home!!!

I won't even attempt to add any advice to all the good advice you already have received ... I will tell you that for several days you will find it very difficult to put your baby down and you will just sit and stare!!! Heck, we still sit and stare at Toto!!! I am sooo happy for you both!! Can't wait to hear your first "reports"!!!

natalie · 03-03-2005, 05:20 PM

I'll get Fred in less than 24 hours! This countdown seems even more important than that of New Year's Eve!

debi_s · 03-03-2005, 06:39 PM

GET SOME SLEEP!!!!!!!!!

I know I will be up doing my once or twice nightly stroll around the house....(don't ask me why I do this...my mom used to talk about waking up alot and I thought she was crazy!!)......
.....I'll be sure to think about you because I KNOW you will be awake, too!!!!!!!!!

natalie · 03-03-2005, 07:44 PM

The breeder took pictures of him for me earlier!
This is what I'll be picking up in less than 21 hours! YAYYYY! I'm so freaking excited, I feel like I'm about to wet my pants!

http://www.natalievi.com/fred2.gif

http://www.natalievi.com/fred3.gif

03-02-2005, 09:08 AM	#16
Lucy's mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WI Posts: 74	Jealous Natalie, I'm sooooo jealous that you are picking up your little one in 2 days!!! I think our pups were born on or around the same day (Jan. 1st) and I can't pick my baby up until a week from friday (March 11th). I'm so impatient right now. I can't wait to read your posts after you get him so I know what I'm in for! Congratulations! __________________ Lucy's Mom

03-03-2005, 10:17 AM	#26
April Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 122	Advice Congrats on your new baby. Its so exciting and scary at first. Enjoy him while hes little they grow up so fast. Some advice on potty training. The best place to buy pee pee pads for cheap is Walmart you can buy a pack of 50 for $12.00, and believe as they get older you will go through these like water. Keep the potty pad in one place only if you put them all over the puppy is going to think he can go everywhere. If he pees on it leave it there so he will come back to it when he needs to go again. As for pooping leave like a little stain that why if he has to go again he will go back because he smells it. And throw them away when they get really dirty. It may sound gross keeping a dirty pad but believe me it may take a while but he will eventually get the hint. My puppy liked it when he would get a reward after he went potty like a animal cookie from PETCO. And if you do take your puppy out don't put him on the floor because its possible that other dogs have walked there & he still does not have all his shots. keep in your arms till he has all his shots. And most of all enjoy him with lots of love.

03-03-2005, 10:42 AM	#27
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Attention: Those getting their babies this week-end! If your friends & family think you are "obsessed" now .... just wait until you bring those babies home!!! I won't even attempt to add any advice to all the good advice you already have received ... I will tell you that for several days you will find it very difficult to put your baby down and you will just sit and stare!!! Heck, we still sit and stare at Toto!!! I am sooo happy for you both!! Can't wait to hear your first "reports"!!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

03-02-2005, 09:19 AM	#17
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	LOL........thanks Natalie.....I like that idea too!...........but I cant take credit for that one! THat was KINDNESS post.

03-02-2005, 09:34 AM	#18
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	I'm going nuts just thinking about it! Friday is just two days away, and I keep thinking that after I get off of work, technically it'd be one day away and then .. ahh! I've been waiting for this moment forever! I've been waiting 3 weeks for him! Thanks again for everyone and their advice. You guys are AWESOME! I'm so glad I joined this forum. But now my boyfriend thinks I'm obsesssed. But it's okay. As long as my baby boy doesn't think so! haha

03-02-2005, 09:49 AM	#19
MissNicole Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 110	I think i've heard "your obessed nicole" at least once a day for the past 2 weeks. we get our puppy THIS saturday i spend a lot of the time on yorkie talk reading posts, gathering ideas, and preparing for his arrival. i'm on spring break as of now so i have a lot of time on my hands . but i'm with you on the obessed thing. I'd like to think of it as 'overally excited' and why shouldn't i be excited i have been waiting for his arrival since january 10th congratulations

03-02-2005, 01:19 PM	#20
donna Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 48	Everyone's given great advice Natalie, I just wanted to say congrats and I hope everything runs smoothly with little Fred. You'll be a great yorkiemum!

03-02-2005, 02:21 PM	#21
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	Thank you! I appreciate it all! MissNicole, how awesome is it that you're getting your pup this weekend as well! I bet you're about as excited as I am, if not even more (in your prospective!). What have you gotten ready so far? My Spring Break doesn't start until the 11th! You're so lucky!

03-02-2005, 07:39 PM	#22
debi_s YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 309	Hey, Natalie!!!!!!!! I forgot to tell you the most IMPORTANT THING to get before you pick up Fred.......... GET SOME SLEEP!!!!!!! You are going to give up some sleep "for sure" for a few days!!!!!!!! And I find it absolutely ADORABLE that you think waiting for 3 weeks has been "forever"........ "Oh, the impatience of youth!" (please don't be offended......I'm much older and remember what waiting "forever" felt like.......now 3 weeks is a flash in the pan!!!) Do get some quality sleep......(and I know you won't....because you will wake up 3-4 times tonight thinking about Fred and probably wake up every hour Thursday night into Friday)..... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

03-03-2005, 06:00 AM	#23
MissNicole Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 110	Well mostly I've been doing ALOT of reading on the breed. I'm always running to my family with new ideas that I get mostly from YT . We've gotten him a travel crate and 2 carriers just because I like handbags We've got the longest list of names, lol and currently seeking a local vet. I made an appt with a friend of mine for a check up who works in a vet office, but have not yet schedule an appt for this 3rd vaccination. We cleared out an area for him to stay and also in the process of making it most comfortable for him. We'll see what he likes when he gets here . I have a friend who works at a pet store near us and he's decided to supply us with a lot of help with him and even a discount on merchandise in his store

03-03-2005, 07:08 AM	#24
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Miss Nicole, I'm really happy for you. Enjoy your baby!!!

03-03-2005, 08:40 AM	#25
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	It's tomorrow! And MissNicole has 2 more days! Oh boy, are we excited or what?! I've been anticipating tomorrow so much that I went to sleep at 9:30PM yesterday so that Friday could come quicker! Hopefully today will pass and tomorrow night will just come around! I'll be so antsy at work tomorrow because when I get off, that's when I'll be picking up my baby boy! I still need to get around to buying him the neccessities! Eeek!

03-03-2005, 05:20 PM	#28
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	I'll get Fred in less than 24 hours! This countdown seems even more important than that of New Year's Eve!

03-03-2005, 06:39 PM	#29
debi_s YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 309	GET SOME SLEEP!!!!!!!!! I know I will be up doing my once or twice nightly stroll around the house....(don't ask me why I do this...my mom used to talk about waking up alot and I thought she was crazy!!)...... .....I'll be sure to think about you because I KNOW you will be awake, too!!!!!!!!!

03-03-2005, 07:44 PM	#30
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	The breeder took pictures of him for me earlier! This is what I'll be picking up in less than 21 hours! YAYYYY! I'm so freaking excited, I feel like I'm about to wet my pants! http://www.natalievi.com/fred2.gif http://www.natalievi.com/fred3.gif