Holly

[Holly]

 Since we have come home with the baby, it has changed Holly’s world a little bit.  She is no longer the “baby” so to speak.   When we first got home, we had extra people here at the house. My mother in law and my mom stayed here for almost a month.  During that time,  Holly kind of withdrew. She became pretty friendly with me before hand.  She was more timid due to all the people here.  When everyone but Zach left she became more curious.  Checking out his stuff and so on.  She became more what I”d call clingy.  I had to be careful not to step on her because she followed me everywhere.  When Zach is a sleep or someone else has him, I try to spend extra time with her.  One thing that is new is that she likes to run races with me.  I’ll start at one end of the living room and run/walk to the other end.  She chases or runs with me to the other side of the room.  She will also hop into the bottom part of Zach’s bassinet.  Yesterday, I couldn’t find her. I called her name, and her head popped out from under neat the bassineett.  I had mixed emotions. First of all, I was like get out of there you nut! I also thought it was cute.  Today, I was feeding Zach, and she hopped up on my lap on him!  It didn’t bother Zach. It was quick.  She hopped back down as quick as she hopped up.   I try to keep a hand hanging from time to time, but that is hard when hodling a wiggly baby.  I wondered if she would get jealous. I’d say she is a bit, but she’s fine.  I just have to try to give her some TLC when I can.  I’m still trying to adjust to being a mom, and it is natrual that she’s trying to adjust to “that crying thing” that I’m always attending to.

[Beka27]

I bet she’d do wonderfully with a bonded mate. It does seem like she might be seeking some extra attention and feeling neglected (NOT that she’s BEING neglected… she may just feel “pushed aside”). Have you considered getting her a mate so she can have someone that speaks her language? After the initial bonding process, that would leave you open to do what you need to with the baby and she’d be much happier too.

[Sarita]

I have a feeling it’s a bit of insecurity since there’s been a change in routine at the house – rabbits hate changes in their routine. Hopefully once you get into a new routine she will feel more secure.

[Holly]

Becka- No that probably won’t happen. Hubby has already told me one bunny is enough.

Sarita- I can see that. My schedule has also changed. I’m home more, but it doesn’t mean I can spend the extra time soley with her. At night, when my hubby is home, I’ve tried to include me and her time. That seems to help. She does a lot of binkies then.

[jerseygirl]

Hi Danielle, congratulations on the birth of Zach! We had wondered after you here, a while back. From what you describe, it sounds as if Holly is doing pretty well with the changes. The new baby smell must be overwhelming to her sensitive nose. I guess keeping what you can as routine as possible for her well help her feel secure again. In time, you’ll be a ble to interact with her and the baby together – always supervised of course!
I think she’ll adjust, realise she’s still loved and will get food and attention!

[Scarlet_Rose]

Danielle, it’s wonderful to hear from you and to hear about Zach. Holly sounds like she is doing O.K. but might be a little jealous and I *think* I would make sure that she doesn’t do a territorial pee on Zach. You have my best wishes.

[Holly]

Thank you Jersey Girl. I myself am trying to get into some routine, so it is hard for her to have one. I used to have her out at the same time everyday. Now it varies. I try to keep her and Zach apart right now. However, I forgot she was out once and started to give him a bath. I just kind of sponge him off right now with a pan of water. We tried the baby bathtub. He’s not ready for that. Before I got started she decided to take a drink of the bathwater. It was clean but a little warm. I hadn’t started to give him a bath yet. I sometimes call her inspector gadget because she has to inspect everything we are doing. SR I have been worried about a territorial pee, but she’s been good. She just came up to see me today I guess.

[RabbitPam]

She sounds like she’s adjusting, but you might consider getting her a safe stuffed animal to keep with her. Maybe sleep with it first, or put your socks on it, so it smells like you. She might find that companionable and comforting.

[Holly]

rabbit pam that is a good idea. I have two stuffed animals that are hers. No one else is allowed to touch them. One is kept in her enclosure. She is a riot with that one. It is a floppy dog. When she’s excited, or playful, she’ll crawl underneath it and move it about. The other is either a stuffed dog or bear. I can’t figure out what it is. I keep this one out in the living room for when she’s out. As soon as she comes out, she looks for it. It is funny. She will go lick it and then lay down beside it when she rests. I may get her another one, so she stays away from some of Zach’s stuff.

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