A few concerns...(accidentally posted this in my profile or somewhere)...sheesh

[MamaZiggy]

Oh Brenda I know exactly what you are feeling. I too am going to add a little girl to our family some time next year. I also have so many concerns about sharing my attention, them getting along, her being quiet (Ziggy is perfectly behaved when it comes to this) food (I free feed to, and Ziggy is allergic to chicken so I worry about him getting into her food) and just generally, Ziggy is the perfect dog for me, he is amazing, and I just hope the new baby will be just as great as he is

Omg, I hope and know everything will work out for you Abby and Marcel. I will be following your story, hopefully I will learn alot too before I get mine

p.s I can't wait to see pics of your baby

[msyorktown]

Originally Posted by Brenda827

Thanks guys to who I didn't respond to (ritapatt, hobbette, and Roxy's mom~yay-just a few more days!)...I am feeling better about the feeding issue and everything else with the advice I've gotten here...I have to quit worrying about what might or might not happen and just see what does happen!!

p.s. Connie...several people have told me in the past couple of days that they need matching outfits - duh...told them I've already talked to their tailor!

Brenda...I am sooooo jealous, but still very happy for you! I have two now as you know and I can't wait to bring Jersey home! Both her ears are up now..gonna try and post a pic...three more weeks!!!

[Brenda827]

MamaZiggy - nice to read you had some of the same concerns as me! Today I started Abby's new routine. I have two tiny containers that I will have for each girl. I measured out just under 1/3 cup for Abby, and I divided the portion into 3 feedings for now, and will eventually do two feedings with a veggie or fruit treat, etc. in between those feedings. Since she has been free fed her whole life with us, I had to mix something in with her Innovaboth times she ate today, so she would go to her bowl and eat. Otherwise, she just eats at her leisure throughout the day. At Abby's vet appt. a few days ago, the vet said she was at a good weight and to keep feeding her the amount that I do. It's hard to know how to calculate this, because she normally doesn't eat the 1/3 cup each day, so I don't want to overfeed her...sigh...I guess if she isn't hungry, she won't eat the entire portion, but when I mix in plain yogurt or a veggie, etc., for her first morning feeding, she usually devours it and then just eats the dry throughout the day.
As far as Marcy eating, I am going to keep her food and water in a separate pen and put her in it to eat for now and then go from there!