Gummi and Sophie have a new sister (Raquel)

[emmabull]

She is beautiful!  I am glad all are doing well now. What an adventure you are starting. Lots of ups and downs but worth every minute! Can't wait for more pics of the fur and skin kids.

[Gummis Dad]

Ahhh, she is so beautiful!  Glad to hear your wife is feeling better.
Do you think Gummi and Sophie wonder who that strange looking bulldog puppy is?

The reaction from the dogs was very interesting.

At first they were very excited and ran around crazy when she started to cry.  Sophie was funny the first time the baby was put into the pack n play she sat right next to it watching through the mesh.  The only scare we got came when Sophie heard the baby cry.  She barked to get our attention and then started pawing at the mesh (she no longer does that)

Both dogs followed the baby everywhere she was carried as well.  During the first diaper change they were at table at ground level looking up.

The first breastfeeding was an adventure because they really wanted to get up and see what was happening.  We had to rig a barricade using 3 tv dinner trays so my wife could relax.  I think it really helped when I sat on the floor and played with them during the first breast feeding.  It let them know they are still part of the family and it distracted them.

They are settling in just fine now.

Sophie is perfection with the baby.  She is curious when the baby is brought near but under control.  She quickly resumes doing her own thing and just relaxing.

Gummi is still the more curious one and gets reprimanded from mommy on occasion for sticking his nose in too close. 

During our sleep routine both dogs are waking up for every feeding.  They come out of the bedroom and fall asleep on the couch until we are done.  Then the entire family goes back to the bedroom for another 2 hour sleep. 

They are good about the lamb swing too thank god.  That is the lowest level we put the baby and they are completely comfortable with it now...even when swinging and playing music.   

[Gummis Dad]

She is beautiful!  I am glad all are doing well now. What an adventure you are starting. Lots of ups and downs but worth every minute! Can't wait for more pics of the fur and skin kids.

More of the skin kid.  Will try to get some new ones of the fur kids watching over her too



This pic makes me laugh so much.  I must have played too much mario kart in college because she looks like toadstool haha

These were taken in the car during her last trip to the doctor.  Her weight is doing great and jaundice is under control.  There was a chance she had to be admitted for jaundice but so far so good!

[winwinsmom]

She is beautiful!  And you sound like such a proud papa 

[Gracie & Bea's Mom]

She looks like she is smiling in that last picture.

So glad Gummi and Sophie are getting along with the new little one.

[Niccirf]

awwww, I so loved reading about the kids with the baby - too sweet!! And yep - toadstool all the way

[DaBabaDoo]

A proud parent can never hear this too much so I'll say it again: Raquel is absolutely a beautiful baby.  And tell Raquel for us:

Welcome to the world, we're always glad to add one more bulldogger to our ring!

[Bluto's Mom]

Such a beautiful little girl you got there!!! Congratulations! It sounds like your furkids are adjusting fine with her too. New puppy & new baby, you guys will be busy!!

[Gummis Dad]

I believe it is safe to say the family integration is complete





Baby Raquel fighting off sleep and an annoying Daddy
http://www.youtube.com/user/GummisDad#p/a/u/2/2vsZse9ZEHU

Dogs watching baby
http://www.youtube.com/user/GummisDad#p/a/u/1/d33F-boN1k8

Dogs are comfortable with the idea of the baby now...too comfortable
http://www.youtube.com/user/GummisDad#p/a/u/0/pCD5-xhpbf0

[Gracie & Bea's Mom]

I love the pictures and videos!  Raquel looks so happy!  Gummi and Sophie are great siblings!  (I love the video of Gummi waving.)
Mary

[Susan & the bullies]

Congrats to the entire Gummi family!!! She's beautiful.