Saturday 29 November 2014

November homework assignment: my furry and not so furry babies



It seems our dear Professor is just too good at setting homework assignments! As most of you will know, this year I have embarked upon the hardest and most amazing journey of my life. My daughter Reegan was born in August and at almost four months old now she is growing fast!

Before I had my human baby though, I had my fur baby Inca, our soppy brown Doberman. Inca is actually Rob's dog, she was just under a year old when I first met him,  so almost fully grown but still entirely puppyish in her behaviour.  When I moved in with them and Inca and I spent most days together we got very close and eventually she simply became 'my' dog. I never had a dog before so for me Inca is very special.  She needs alot of loving from everyone,  but the guard dog in her makes her very loyal and protective. And she is absolutely obsessed with food. She will eat literally anything (including things she shouldn't.  I once found Rob's razor chewed up and thought she had swallowed the blade and I cried my eyes out on the phone to Rob for ten whole minutes before I found the metal part and realised she wasn't going to die). Before I found out I was pregnant her behaviour had started to change, and suddenly it was like she had grown up. (Except when she tore up the sofas when we lived in the caravan. I was mad but affectionately put it down to nesting instincts once I found out we were having a baby.) My whole pregnancy she was even more needy with me and would just sit with me as if to guard me.

Guarding her mama

Sunbathing in the garden, her favourite pass time second only to eating!

She loves our baby girl, and is always wanting to sniff and lick her. I hope when Reegan is older they will be very close.

Reegan is almost four months old now, and I can't believe how quickly the time has passed and how she has grown into this amazing little person. She has started rolling over onto her sides and really wants to move and do other things. She loves being sang to and likes to clap her hands and be bounced up and down. I remember the first time she laughed I was so surprised I cried with happiness. She really is my favourite little person and being her mama is the best job in the world. I can't wait for her to be bigger and doing more things for herself,  but at the same time I have to treasure every moment because she grows so fast!



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  1. My cats acted strangely too before I found out I was pregnant. Your dog and daughter are adorable.

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    1. It's like they really do know isn't it! Before I had the baby and was having twinges she was acting really weird the week leading up to Reegan being born.

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  2. Oh so cute! My grandma's Dobie is the same color as yours :) What a happy baby you have :)

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    1. I love the brown ones. So much softer looking especially with natural ears and tails :)

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  3. OMG! Reegan is SO cute! I grew up with dogs and it was the best thing in the world. I always had a friend to play with -- this was especially good since my siblings were so much older than I.

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    1. Yeah I really missed out by never having a dog before! I hopefully she won't be an only child but at least we have the dog until we eventually have more kids!

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  4. Oh goodness, she is so precious!! Treasure every single moment. I've been taking tons of pics and videos of my 5 month old. I regret not doing the same with his brothers.

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    1. Definitely! I don't always manage to but I try and take a photo of her every day, and videos when I can. Sometimes its hard if you're busy with a new baby though, and sometimes I'm just too busy enjoying the moment :)

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  5. Your doggy is lovely. I am glad she has normal ears and tail! It is lovely how she loves the baby!

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    1. Yeah me too. I have such a soft spot for dogs with big ears!

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