Tom & Jerry meet their new sister Emme

I was a bit nervous introducing my doggie babies to Emme. I didn't anticipate a problem but everyone kept saying the dogs would be jealous and I would start neglecting them. I predicted that Tom would be ok with her but not be excited with her until she could throw a ball to him and that Jerry would not like her. I thought he might growl and be scared of her. Let's just say I was really surprised with what happened. When the dogs arrived home from my parents (they stayed there when I was admitted indefinitely to the hospital) Emme was asleep in the crib. They came in and knew there was a visitor so they tore through the house to look. They found her immediately. Tom got a little psycho and started pacing around nervously. When he baby began to make noise and cry, Tom went nutso. He started whimper barking and got very upset that Emme was crying. Jerry sort of came over to investigate and seemed unfazed. Tom continued to bark every time Emme cried for the first two days but less and less each time though.

Now he comes right to the baby when she cries to check on her to make sure she is ok. He still gets a little panicked when she is crying but when she is on my lap he comes over and gives her "drive by" kisses on her toes and face. He really likes her but it will take some more time until he is really comfortable around her. Jerry on the other hand looks for Emme and follows me around like a security guard. He curls up next to me when I nurse and is nervous when she starts moving. But he gave her a kiss yesterday on her hands and he is becoming more and more comfortable too. He also watched everyone who holds her and goes over and checks on her all the time.

Now how is Emme taking to the dogs.... Has no problem. Looks at them when they come near and makes silly faces when they kiss her. She doesn't seem afraid at all. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Even last night we introduced her to Smartie and Abbie and she liked them too. I don't think Smartie was liking it when my dad was giving Emme the attention because Smartie is used to being spoiled. She acted like Tom did and barked and Abbie acted like Jerry and was ok with her. I can relax a bit now knowing that everyone likes everyone and I know it will only get better. Before I know it she will be asking to run Tom and Jerry in agility. I will take some pictures of Emme and the dogs soon.