A Breakdown of Law & Order

[NessaM]

I had a little pre-term labor scare on Tuesday of last week, thanks to Pooka being a wee bit too enthusiastic about his daily walk, and asking if we could double it. Which I said yes to, because I am an idiot who doesn't want to admit I can't do everything I did pre-pregnancy at the moment.

Anyway, ever since the doctor has asked me to take it easy, so the boys have been getting significantly less exercise - A few days we've had a friend come by and walk them, but it isn't the same as getting a walk every day.

Which, I am certain, is what led to the wild hair that caused Pooka to COUNTER-SURF the remains of my sandwich off of the table today, while I was using the restroom. I came out of the restroom to find him still lovingly licking the deli paper clean, while Nanook looked on from the place where he'd been sitting since I started the sandwich, with a look of absolute horror on his face.

Pooka was completely unrepentant. Nanook - utterly transfixed with horror. I've never seen that look on Nanook's face before. He was in SHOCK. :shocker: Complete shock. He looked at Pooka like he was thinking, "It's like I don't even KNOW you anymore, dude." Either that, or he just couldn't believe he'd never thought of it before himself.

Needless to say, Pooka got a right royal reaming out, while Nanook was praised for not jumping on the Bad Dog Bandwagon with his brother.

I'm going to have to come up with some way to get the ants out of Pooka's pants, or I suspect this may be just the beginning...

 

[Kodabear]

Koda is the ultimate accomplice. Good for Nanook, taking the high road!

 

[CMDRTED]

Dog, the picture in my head is priceless! I'm rolling right now. Too bad you couldn't get the Nookers picture, I'd split my sides.

 

[TerriW]

....It's just the beginning. :hugs: I understand completely. You have been their mainstay for walks for years now. Suddenly you can't. And they don't know WHY you can't. So if you're like me, you feel guilty about it. Because to them, you're just sitting on the couch. And even if they DO get a walk, they still want a walk with YOU afterwards.

I should have said, "guilt" is just beginning!

 

[YorkvilleNewfie]

Not to be a total Debbie Downer, but you may want to get a game plan ready for what to do with your boys for at least the first 3 months after little Rhys makes his appearance, that is of course if you haven't already.

I still struggle (8 months later) with fulfilling Mila's physical and mental needs. Rowan comes first now, before her, the house, the cats, even the husband and myself. She had me, all of me for the first 3 months that I had her, but since then...let's just say that things have never been the same for her (or anyone for that matter). Every single relationship in this house fundamentally changed after September 3rd, 2010.

You'll be lucky because you'll still have some decent weather left after you have your little guy, but even with that on your side, it's very, very, very hard to be who you were to them before. I know you don't work which will be very helpful..I had 3.5 months of maternity leave, thank goodness.

I would suggest having a dog walker come twice daily if at all possible (I know it's a bit expensive, but if you can afford it...) after you give birth. Maybe stock up on brain teasers for your boys, playdates with neighborhood dogs, etc.

Do you have a plan for them during your hospitalization? I ended up being in the hospital for many days longer than I had originally anticipated and obviously went into labor fairly spontaneously but thankfully had little problem setting her up in a nicely appointed boarding facilty at the last minute. (My family was too wrapped up in my situation to take care of her and none of my friends could watch her)

Seriously though, hugs to you.

 

[lacey9875]

What Kristen said. All of it. I remember being too exhausted to even open the back door for my lab when I first had Ashton. On the up side, you will have Sandy to help out, but man will you be tired.


Also, Ashton said to tell you it couldn't have possibly been Pooka, one of the cats must have knocked the sandwich off the counter, and forced him to eat it.

 

[YorkvilleNewfie]

Oh, and be sure to have a back-up plan in case one of your guys eats your breastpump like my Mila did...wild hair indeed! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[baloobear2]

Nessa, I love your stories!! I am laughing so hard, and have such a vivid picture in my head! Man Nanook is one cool customer if he resisted that or he is the ultimate set up guy haha Good luck with finding a balance between fur beasts:devil:, baby, and taking care of you!!

 

[dumainedogs]

He was in SHOCK. :shocker: Complete shock. He looked at Pooka like he was thinking, "It's like I don't even KNOW you anymore, dude." Either that, or he just couldn't believe he'd never thought of it before himself.

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I'm thinking it was the latter! Nooka's innocense lost! I wouldn't worry too much, I doubt they'll be out robbing convenience stores anytime soon :shocker:

 

[DAWNMERIE]

Say it isn't so, that bad Pooka stole food from the momma! I think Nanook should have some pizza crust for being such a good boy.(Zeke told me to tell you that)

 

[suse]

And so it begins........

But on the serious side, I have complete faith that you'll get it all figured out with delightful tales to entertain us along the way.

 

[Tula]

I too have complete confidence you'll work it all out. I envision pics of Pooka and Nanook at your feet, while you rock Rhys in his lovely nursery Kim

 

[heather pluciennik]

Sure things will be nuts the first few months but I'm sure you'll have it figured out in no time. But do keep us posted if anything crazy happens. I need something to keep me smiling.

 

[luvxl k 9]

Hey now you can't blame the Pookers, he's just trying to keep the reputation of his full name alive!!! Poor Nookers he's thinking Dude it was nice having you for a brother while it lasted, but you are one dead duckster!!!!

 

[YorkvilleNewfie]

And so it begins........

But on the serious side, I have complete faith that you'll get it all figured out with delightful tales to entertain us along the way.

I concur! Sorry to have sounded so serious in my first post, it's just that I had no idea how difficult it was going to be. Everyone says having a baby is the hardest thing that you'll ever do and blah, blah, blah, but it's really too abstract of a concept for a first time mother to truly grasp until after her baby is born. I was totally unprepared!

I really wish that I'd had a plan in place for Mila's walks/playtime for the first few months after Rowan was born; it would have made that time go much more smoothly for everyone, especially myself and Mila. My only friends with dogs and children are the types of people that never walk their dogs or fulfill their mental and physical needs in any substantial way anyhow, so I had no one to warn me! It'll be good to be prepared! Nessa's sandwiches might not get pilfered by Pooka then :lol: It's also great that you have a housekeeper Nessa. You are sooooo fortunate in that regard! Keep her around for sure; you'll be able to nap then! I only napped once during my entire maternity leave because every time Rowan went down for a nap, it was the only opportunity I had to wash the dishes, vacuum or do laundry!

 

[CMDRTED]

Ricky idea said that Nanook (His favorite Landseer other than himself:tongue should get a major salmon reward or at the least a Filet Mingon new_smilie_colors1 for not snarfing with the Pookster, while Pooks get's Bupkiss................well that's what he said!:shrug: I'm just the messenger.:ah:

 

[Liisa]

I think Nookers was aghast that his dearly beloved brother didn't SHARE his loot!!! Honestly, he was probably thinking... "Bro... we're like that (holding up a paw with two piggies crossed)... and yet you don't even offer me a morsel??? Where's the LOVE???" :tongue:

 

[Murphy]

Ness.. do I need to remind you of what NN Nana will say... sigh....

 

[sara722003]

Nessa,

I have no doubt you'll figure it out several months from now. I did, 25 years ago when my first born showed up. Our Newf died almost 3 years later, and I didn't get another Newfer for something like 15 years!!! You are about to enter one of the most turbulent, exhausting, and (truly) incredible experiences of your entire life!! I wish you the absolute best. I never really understood how much adults could love until I had a child. Your heart WILL soar. I promise.
Your Newfs will find their 'new' spots. All will be well. Just a 'new' normal.