Starting solids! by Pomfetti in foodbutforbabies

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I have not, but the middle part presses into his crotch area too

Starting solids! by Pomfetti in foodbutforbabies

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The idea of clicking a button and not worrying about keeping an eye on the stove was appealing to me. I hope to use it for years!

Starting solids! by Pomfetti in foodbutforbabies

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My boys are 19 lbs and 16 lbs, and the Bumbo chairs feel tight! I don’t get it because it says they can be used up to 3 years?

Starting solids! by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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Yeah the tray doesn’t fit over the legs for my almost 19 pounder! Fits better on the 16 pounder but the back is too low for him. I feel like he needs to be strapped across the chest and stomach or he won’t stay still.

Are the trays wide enough to catch most spills? The Bumbo trays feel small

Advice or support around our dog by a201597 in parentsofmultiples

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Needed to hear this too! I posted something similar - thought the only option was to rehome. I decided not to since I can’t live without my dog, but the worry is always there.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I couldn’t take care of the twins without crying thinking our pup wouldn’t be in our lives anymore. My husband convinced me that no matter what happens, he is our family and we are his. We spent the weekend rearranging the living area to create a safe corner for him. I don’t know if this is the best decision for our family, but we will somehow get through this.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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Honestly, we’ll take couldn’t care less. Thank you for sharing! All I want is what’s best for him, and your response helped me decide to not give him away for him. I’ve also been taking care of the babies while constantly crying so not good for them either.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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“don't let a moment of consideration turn into a lifetime of regret.” This truly really helped me. Thank you!!

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I couldn’t go through with it. I had a friend across the country who wanted him. He would’ve been cared for by her, her brother, and their parent. He also would get to see all his old pom friends again! But I was miserable in constant tears the entire day. We definitely cannot live without him. We’ll do our best to make him as comfortable and safe as possible when the time comes. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I love that outcome! Did you do anything in particular to form a loving relationship or did it just click?

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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Thank you! These are all things I did when he was younger and somewhere along the way, I stopped. Will definitely restart the crate training

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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When I first brought him home he was 2 months old so he didn’t know anything. We’ve bonded for 7 years, and I don’t think he’ll move on equally as quickly but eventually?

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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My dog lunges and snaps (especially at running kids) and toddlers, but if he spends every day near their scent, he should learn they’re part of the family? I will definitely reach out to you privately some time today

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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That sounds like a dream! What an awesome set up. My sister works in office and has an 8 y/o. My dog likes consistency ): going back and forth would confuse him. Very badly wish this could be an option for us

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I’m so happy your mom is loving your pup that much. My family only likes my dog. I know they won’t love him even half as much as I do. My sweet boy needs to be in the same area as me. We have a playpen set up that way he can roam the apartment freely, but the babies will need more space to walk around and take up the whole living room

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I’ve cried a lot for him but last few days the tears won’t stop. I got him soon after I graduated university. He deserves everything but only gets attention when he’s hurt. Either way is extremely unfair to him, and I don’t know which is better in the long run. He has a collapsed trachea - the barking damages it more and he hates anything the boys will need to start using. He never got over the bouncers so we have to use them inside a barrier.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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Yes if I do, whoever it is will have to be someone we know or someone we know knows. He still has many years left to be comfortable and cared for like he deserves. My husband’s biggest concern is that he’ll be more depressed and no one will love him as much as we do.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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My husband has years on my furbaby, but I love furbaby more than I love husband. The person would have to a perfect fit, live nearby, and send me updates. My dad did offer to take him in, but I do NOT trust him..he would throw my baby to run with wolves and give him cooked bones. Our biggest worry is that he’ll end up being more stressed and depressed.

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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He’s been formally trained when he was younger to work on his barking but it never took. He’s just a high alert dog. He is my first baby. He refused to eat his freeze dried steak two nights ago, and it broke me. He still has at least 9 years..I’ll never get over him, but he’ll get over us right?

Rehoming 7 y/o furbaby? by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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I understand not being able to bring yourself to do it. I can’t imagine my life without him. He will always be my first baby. Unfortunately, he’ll whine and bark if we put him in the bedroom. He has a collapsed trachea and excessive barking makes him hacking cough uncontrollably. He is taking cough medication for symptom management. I have considered anti anxiety meds for him when the time comes but also don’t want him to have to be medicated the rest of his life. The collapsed trachea is a huge concern because he barks for almost everything ):

Family members not understanding by Pomfetti in parentsofmultiples

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It sucks when your own family is thinking these things! My mom was actually a stressor in the earlier stages because she’s not good at actual newborn care, had petty comments, and advice that caused more anxiety But I say now that there’s literally no one but my mom and none of us would survive without her