Brinkley & Baby (Pictures and how he's adjusting)

[Heather & Brinkley]

I know many of you have asked for pictures of our newborn with Brinkley.  He's 7 1/2 weeks old now and I'm JUST finding the time to put them up. 

Brinkley is adjusting well mostly.  He still gets jealous at times. He will steal a bib or blanket here and there if we are feeding the baby-- I think he wants to get our attention so he tries to get us to chase him. He really wants the baby's pacifier.  This is my only "concern" because I don't want Brinkley to think it's food as he sees it go into the baby's mouth after we've told him that he can't have it. Overall though, Brinkley is doing really well.  We respect Brinkley's space with the baby; we never put the baby on Brinkley, etc.  We let Brinkley come to the baby on his own time.  Brinkley spends a lot of time on the bed with us or at our feet as we change and feed the baby.  Brinkley often comes running if he hears the baby crying and we all spend lots of time going on walks in the beautiful Fall weather.  

(The baby was on the bed and Brinkley jumped up to cuddle.)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You have two really cute boys there, Heather! Keep the pictures coming! I'm glad that Brinkley is doing well with his new brother!

[Heather & Brinkley]

Thanks! It's a lot of work to make sure Brinkley doesn't feel neglected but I've made sure his routine didn't change and he's never missed any of his two walks per day, play dates, etc.  I understand why Doodle Rescue doesn't adopt to families with small children because you really have to be committed to make sure the dog adjusts well (which we are, of course!).  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It shows! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

The baby is adorable as is Brinkley. Lovely portrait of the three of you.

[Ginny Nightingale]

congrats!! Sounds like things are going very well! Adorable boys!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Two handsome little ones! Congrats! I foresee a great friendship in their futures!

[cheryl & oliver]

Heather, how adorable is that little boy with his furry brother...I love it, and it sounds to me that all is going pretty well...so cute...

[BG and Gavin]

Great update.  You all look wonderful!

[Pat and Traveler]

Such a pair of cuties! 

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

What a great photo of the 3 of you! It sounds as though Brinkley is adjusting smoothly to the changes and his new baby brother. Great work, pulling it all together!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Heather! These photos are just precious. Your little boy is adorable and Brinkley is as cute as can be with him. Many blessings to all of you. I am so happy for you!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Heather, your pictures are lovely and your little guy is adorable!  Brinkley is going to be a great big brother:) Congrats to all of you and keep us posted with your wonderful pictures:)