It’s been ages since I last posted, mostly due to some big changes in my life. When I last wrote, we had just added Spike to our family. That little sh…PUP…was an interesting addition to be sure, but like I stated in that last blog post, he actually acclimated very well with our little pack.

We only had to sacrifice our couch in the process. Seriously. The couch. It survived 10+ years of active boys with my mother in law, a Great Dane, and God knows what else, but in the end, it was done in by a feisty little rescue dog. But the really big news is actually the addition of a new member in our family.

In this case, yes, it actually is a human baby. My son Theo was born on April 17 of this year and needless to say, it’s been an interesting journey. From the moment I realized I was pregnant, I began to wonder how it would affect our furry babies. I read countless articles about dogs and pregnancy, how to help them adjust, etc. As for the cats…let’s face it, they really don’t concern themselves with what goes on, unless it affects the status of their food or litter box. Although to be fair, Willow all of a sudden decided she loved me.

After years of tolerating me, pooping in my closet to show her disdain, trampling all over me to reach my boyfriend in the bed, she decided I was now her favorite person in the world. All it took was getting pregnant. Who knew?

You know what I’ve learned, though? When it comes to introducing a new baby to your home, no article can really prepare you for the reality of it. Part of me was terrified– I love my son, I loved my fur babies- what happened if it was a bust? What would happen if they couldn’t adjust? Trust me, when you are pregnant, all sorts of interesting and distressing thoughts can run through your mind. Even afterwards. But what I can tell you is trust your instincts. You know your pack more than any online article will ever know, so go with your gut. Obviously be safe about it- never trust any animal with a child or infant unsupervised. It’s our job as parents to both furry and human children alike to never put them in a position where they could hurt themselves or each other.

We were lucky in that all of Theo’s furry brothers and sisters have adapted. To tell you the truth, Spike is the one that is the best with him. Now that Theo is 6 months, he’s been grabbing and pulling ears, whiskers, and jowls. Spike has shown himself to be utterly submissive with the baby, never once showing an inch of aggression or impatience.

Thor is the only one having a bit of trouble with the new addition. While he has adapted well to having him here, I think it’s hard for him since he was my spoiled boy. And as a shih tzu, he is stubborn when it comes to change. He is also the enforcer of the pack, so now that Theo is moving more, he wants to treat him like he would a puppy- but he’s not so my poor Thor has no idea about what is right and wrong. The best I can do it keep him at arm’s length from Theo for now and see how it goes.

Until next time friends. Have a goodnight and we hope to regale you on a more regular basis on the adventures of these crazy, sweet, adorable, and unique furry misfits!