AIBU?
to not want him parenting my newborn with me?
WestieMamma · 12/05/2013 18:02
Because he's such a know-it-all and I feel under so much scrutiny and pressure. The slightest peep out of the baby and he's there, giving me dirty looks for not responding quicker. He watches everything I do with a critical look on his face. He's even taken to supervising the baby when he sleeps and getting shirty with anyone close enough to disturb the sleeping baby.
I understand that he wants to be involved especially as he'll never be a parent himself (vet removed his bits after he tried to hump the postman), but AIBU to think he's taking it too far?
Saidar · 12/05/2013 18:05
"getting shirty with anyone close enough to disturb the sleeping baby"
Is he doing this with immediate family (i.e. the pack as he sees it) or just with those coming to visit with whom he's not familier?
(Sorry I know this was meant to be lighthearted but the former's a worry the latter isn't)
Dog used to guard DS in his padding pool. Apparently I wasn't up to the job.
WestieMamma · 12/05/2013 18:12
Is he doing this with immediate family (i.e. the pack as he sees it) or just with those coming to visit with whom he's not familier?
He went totally beserk at the wasp which flew near the pram. I've never seen him so angry. So far humans just get dirty looks.
spiderlight · 12/05/2013 18:24
Awwwwww 
Reminds me of our lurcher, who stayed up virtually around the clock with us for the first week or so, got up for every feed or change and wouldn't let DS out of his sight. All our very early photos have a really knackered-looking dog in the background.
SugarPasteGreyhound · 12/05/2013 18:25
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Goldmandra · 12/05/2013 18:26
I remember when DD1 was born and my parents' old dog used to come and sit on my feet when I was holding her. He used to let everyone who came near us know her was watching them. Sadly he had to be put down when she was three months old 
Our JRT gets between DD2 (10) and any adult visitors who get too close or try to tickle or tease her in ant way. No teeth or growling. He just places himself between them and glares at the visitor 
quietbatperson · 12/05/2013 18:32
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PetiteRaleuse · 12/05/2013 18:34
:o
My cat comes and bites me when she thinks I am not responding quickly enough to the baby crying. Did it the first time when I came home with DD1. I was having a lie down and she jumped on to the bed, jumped on to me right over my c section wound (ow) then bit me. Hard. It wasn't the best welcome home. She stopped when Dd1 was about one and then started again when I came home with DD2.
squeakytoy · 12/05/2013 18:38
We had a basset hound when I was a kid, and he was my protector.. nobody could come near me if he didnt know them. My dad once went to slap me on the bum (playfighting) and the dog had his wrist in a tight grip.. no broken skin but my Dad never dared do it again! lol!
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