Thanks guys!

LBJ, we know someone that has a baby and young kids but they’re parenting is completely different from what we would do…aka they’re kids run around a lot and are very energetic and would probaby scare the bunnies  

I agree Elrohwen, I think it’ll be different for each of them.  I’m still surprised that Gracie hasn’t been sitting by the gate waiting for the baby like she would do when she heard us talking about a new foster bunny being in that room lol!  She did sit by the end of the cage and stared at my mom and I when we were putting clothes in the drawers (the baby’s room is across the hall from their room and I can see Archie & Gracie’s cage from there).    I think Sandy might go two ways, she’ll either bond with the baby or get jealous.  She’ll have to get used to not having as much attention at first.

I imagine Archie crawling under the play pen in the living room and nudging the bottom (hopefully not trying to eat the netting!).  Gracie sitting in the corner not wanting to be bothered and Sandy nudging me for attention or playing with the toys  

It’ll be interesting, that’s for sure!  And lots of cute baby/bunny pictures.  I just hope Gracie keeps up the good health, we haven’t had to bathe her in awhile *knocks on wood*

Aw that’s so sweet Elrohwen! I was freaking out a little (thinking about how close Jan. is and how I’m not ready for this big change) today and I think Gracie knew it too. I let them out so I could maybe be distracted and she was following me into the kitchen and I sat down with her in the hall and she just sat there and let me pet her. She didn’t leave me until I had calmed down.

Thanks Jersey!  Of course I always considered them my “kids”   Yes us too, Gracie was a little touch and go for a while.  We took her to the vet to get cleaned up and she looked great afterwards so I asked when they used on her and I bought the shampoo (Universal Medicated Shampoo, only sold at the vets).  I’ve only had to use it once so far but I think she may need a bath pretty soon.  Gracie will always have problems with her arthritis but we’ve all learned to adjust to it.  She doesn’t always know she makes cecals but usually I’m around when she does and I can smell it and I turn her around for her to see.  She did get some on her leg today but I squated down and cleaned her up.  I’m pretty stubborn and don’t let my baby bump get in the way of me doing stuff   I could be in the middle of labor and I’d probably still bend down to clean her up or take care of her

Yup, my husband is probably going to be taking a week off (as long as the baby is healthy).  My mom lives about 15 min. away from us so I’m sure she’ll be over a lot to help out with the baby.  The only thing is, is that at the end of my first rabbit’s life she started developing allergies for some strange reason.  Her throat closes up and she starts coughing if she’s around the rabbits to much but if I shut their door she’ll be ok.  She bought a few allergy medicines to try out when she’s over.  So hopefully something works.  And we will probably have bunch of help if we need it too. 

The first few weeks or month might be a little rough with them until we figure out a good routine but they’ll still get out time…we’ll have to since they start getting fussy if they don’t get out for awhile, esp. Sandy!

Thanks bunnyfriend!  I’m sure it’ll be one of us taking care of the baby the other taking care of the bunnies…I can handle bunny poo, not sure about baby poo lol!  I cannot stand it when people neglect or get rid of their pets just because they have a baby.  If they already had a child and was having a baby they would adjust and not kick the older child out. 

Posted By Michelle&Lolli on 10/20/2011 09:40 PM
I have a friend who lives in Chicago. Her boy is now 3 I believe. She was a bit worried about her rabbit and her husband’s cat in regards to the coming baby. Don’t know about the cat. He basically co-exists with the rest and the bunny is the definite boss. lol The most the bunny did was claim all the baby stuff – clothes, toys, furniture. He particularly liked hanging out on the shelf under the changing table and hanging out in the baby swing. He was a bit surprised when he went to hop into the swing and found a baby in it. LOL He never did anything to her son, etc.

So trust that you know your babies. I would allow them to explore the baby room if you feel comfortable. I just know with Lolli – Eddie especially – nothing was more fascinating than anywhere they couldn’t be in. It was usually just less troublesome to let them check out my new clothes, any plastic bags, any medication bottles, etc. than to have them constantly all over me cause they thought they were getting something. And then like others have mentioned – keep the routine as close to normal as possible and give extra attention if possible. Even if it’s just sitting on the floor, hanging out for a bit.

Sandy actually followed me into the baby’s room last night.  She seemed a bit scared but was interested.  I didn’t let her go to far and got her out.  She tends to try to chew on things sometimes and I didn’t want her chewing on the brand new furniture   Unfortunately Gracie and Archie won’t be allowed in the room.  With Gracie’s arthritis she pees (mostly in her cage) and poos and doesn’t know it most of the time.  So I didn’t want her to get in the room.  And once Archie goes in a room, he’ll try to figure out how to get back in here.  But they don’t seem interested in going in there anyways.  But that could change once the baby’s in there.  I try to hang out with them as much as possible.  Sandy is the one that wants the most attention….I just posted in the Behavior section about her latest thing with her littler box.