I don't know what to do now that we just had a baby and our dog's role has changed. Before I had the baby I cuddled alot with our dog, who is a female sharpei mix (looks like mixed with pit bull), 6 years old. She got plenty of attention and affection, and has always enjoyed being right by my side. In december we had a baby and after coming home she has transitioned fairly well to having a baby in the house. She is curious of the baby, sniffs the baby, but generally leaves the baby alone as we have corrected her when she got too close. (We just want the dog to keep her distance until the baby is a bit older and mobile) The bad thing is that she is now annoying to me and a source of frustration. This is my first child and I am a stay at home mom temporarily until she is about 6 months, then I will return to work. But I get the most frustrated when the dog makes noise when I am trying to put the baby to sleep. It takes so much time and patience with our baby, she needs rocked and held for a good 20 to 30 mins before we can put her down and she won't wake up. Some days it is longer if she is fighting sleep or fussy. But my time is completely consumed by our newborn that I have little time to focus on our dog, and anytime she demands attention I get annoyed because I have to focus on the baby. Now, she is fed and gets plenty of time outside, so our dog is not neglected in thise ways. But she will have to /is adapting to her new role that includes much less cuddle time. And I know my dog and baby will likely get along and be good friends as she gets older. I just feel bad that I am annoyed by her, and truly don't want our dog to be unhappy, nor do I want to get rid of her. Has anybody else had a kid and then found themselves frustrated by their pets?
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