[nagdu] question for those who have had children

[Peggy]

My son is 8 months old now and he is the third child that I have had.  With 
my first, I was not a dog user so this wasn't an issue.  With my second, my 
significant other would leave the hospital at various times to go attend to 
the dogs, we had my SE dog and a pet dog at home ... I wouldn't do it this 
way again as I think the father should be there the whole time.  With my son 
I had a friend stay home with my dog while the baby was being born and then 
I would have her brought up to the hospital to see me everyday.  I ended up 
with a c-section and so was in there for four days.  When they brought her 
to the hospital I would pet her for a while and visit her for a while and 
then I would let her sniff the baby and lick the baby ... so she would get 
used to him before we brought him home.  I guess with the stress of having a 
baby and everything that is going on, I didn't want to have to worry ... is 
it time for my dog to eat, when was the last time she was out ... sorry for 
the book, but I hope that helped.



-----Original Message----- 
From: PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:30 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] question for those who have had children

In my case, I braught my dog to the hospital and had someone who would and 
could follow dog rules come get her. You want someone who isn't involved in 
the birth process or its aftermath. The hospitals cannot refuse your dog, 
though they do not have to care for your dog. Also, if you needed a 
c-section, the dog would not be able to be with you in the operating room. I 
think for a vaginal birth, the dog could be with you.  I wouldn't have 
wanted that, though in all honesty, I'm not sure I'd have cared once things 
really got going. I also have a friend who had a home birth. Her pet dog was 
present during the whole time and she swears this helped the dog bond with 
the kids. I say this just for adifferent perspective.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
Of Jessica Pitzer
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:03 AM
Subject: [nagdu] question for those who have had children

So, my fiancee and I are going to hopefully be starting a family soon,
and I've been wondering something.
How do you handle the dog when its time to go to the hospital to give
birth, obviously you can't do much with it, as your in bed, and I'd
think it impractical to leave it home if everyone is at the hospital
with you.
Thoughts?
Jessica and Kip

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