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12-09-2012 at 7:59 PM
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Anyone else's furbabies obsessed with them-

 

I have a cat who normally like being left alone- but lately he is all over me he loves laying right on my stomach and needing it- I am not complaining because I love his snuggles!!

 

I also have a Shar pei mix that we just adopted a few  months ago and she never really barks or growls but my husband works 3rd shift into the morning- well every since I found out I was pregnant she will hear the slightest noise and kind of grumbles and barks a little, she is always right beside me. 

 

would love to hear anyone one else's stories about the furbabies!! :)

 

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12-09-2012 at 8:02 PM
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i dont believe animals know you're pregnant, especially at 6 weeks
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12-09-2012 at 8:05 PM
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well thanks for your opinion- but I know my animals and they have definitely been acting differently.

 

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12-09-2012 at 8:15 PM
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Mine have also been extra clingy lately. I have a 7 month old pup that we got in July who always sleeps by our feet and more recently she's wanting to curl up by my belly. I know animals can sense changes in weather so I think it's definitely possible.
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12-09-2012 at 8:16 PM
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Awh-- yeah my dog loves to snuggle with me! and with my husband not being home at night she is such a great cuddle buddy! :) 

 

Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy! <3
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12-09-2012 at 8:24 PM
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Checkman247:
well thanks for your opinion but I know my animals and they have definitely been acting differently. nbsp;best wishes to you! take care


Ok, my dog is TOTALLY acting differently. He's always wanted to sit
on my lap, but now he cuddles up to my belly with his head on my belly. He
has NEVER done that it the six years
I've had him. Research says there's no
definite evidence of this, but also says that the personal experiences of this is quite amazing. I believe pets sense it; especially if you're super close to your pet. Im not sure of all animals, but in my case, my doggy knows. Or at least I want to believe that!! I don't think anyone would understand us unless they have pets and are close to them. Congrats on your beautiful baby!!
 
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12-09-2012 at 8:25 PM
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I have two dogs and I definitely agree with your comments.  Both my husband and I have noticed some changes in our dogs behavior.  They may or may not 'know' I'm pregnant but they sure know something is up.  Thanks for this post, it sure makes sense to me!
 
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12-09-2012 at 8:29 PM
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Thank you-- Congrats to you as well- I hope you have a healthy pregnancy!! <3

 

I love hearing these stories!! :)

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12-09-2012 at 8:31 PM
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R8chMri:
I have two dogs and I definitely agree with your comments.  Both my husband and I have noticed some changes in our dogs behavior.  They may or may not 'know' I'm pregnant but they sure know something is up.  Thanks for this post, it sure makes sense to me!

 

 

Thanks for the reply back- it's great to hear stories from other mommy to be!  Yeah I would definitely agree they know something is up! :) Blessings to you and your little buddle of joy!!

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12-09-2012 at 8:34 PM
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We have 5 cats, and since I have become pregnant they all seem to join us in the family room. When I nap on the couch in the afternoon, I usually have 3 napping with me (could have the same 3 sleeping in bed with me at night). I'm not sure if they know or not, it is nice to have all our wonderful pets in the same room as us. We get plenty of laughs with all their personalities coming together. 
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12-09-2012 at 8:46 PM
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ooh gosh- that is just too cute!!  Best wishes!
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12-09-2012 at 8:51 PM
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My dog has not been behaving any more or less obnoxious than usual.
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Wrkn925:
My dog has not been behaving any more or less obnoxious than usual.

 

Haha well that's good for ya!! :)

 

My dog or cat haven't really been obnoxious, but more a little up my butt! I don't mind though I love my animals<3
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i think my cat knew i was pregnant before i did...shes normally not the most cuddly of cats but since september she was so cuddly with me....constantly wants to be with me. 
 
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12-09-2012 at 10:08 PM
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yeah I mean they say animals have a 6 sense- so  who knows the true facts but I don't care- I believe they know something's up :) so that's all that I care about and I'm enjoying all the cuddles and loving's!!!

 

Happy Pregnancy to you!

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12-09-2012 at 10:12 PM
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Wrkn925:
My dog has not been behaving any more or less obnoxious than usual.

 

I love this! Our dog is just as crazy as usual. My two cats have been fighting with each other more than usual, but that could be because we had to put them on diet food to lose some weight O.o 
 
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miss2697:
Mine have also been extra clingy lately. I have a 7 month old pup that we got in July who always sleeps by our feet and more recently she's wanting to curl up by my belly. I know animals can sense changes in weather so I think it's definitely possible.

This. My three year old furbaby is very independent and likes sitting with DH mostly and tossing me the ball when it's time to play. This last month she literally tries to sleep with her head on my belly or curled up right against it if I am on my side. She has never been that affectionate with me so it's nice! I just have to stop her from standing on me since I am kind of tender there now.

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12-09-2012 at 11:25 PM
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I think some pets have more of a sense than others. My cat has definitely been acting differently ever since about week 5 or 6. She usually likes DH's lap better bc it's bigger and she's fat (lol), but now she's always trying to climb all over me.

 My two dogs, on the other hand, seem just as dopey and clueless as everStick out tongue

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12-10-2012 at 7:47 AM
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DH and I have a precious, precious, rescued Shepherd/Border Collie mix and nondog owners will think this is crazy but... we are very connected and bonded. Trooper always had a business attitude and would kind of "guard" us at a distance. Like laying at the entrance of the room we are in etc. But NOW he literally curls up with me sooooo tight and always has his back touching me/my belly when I am on the couch or if I'm sitting in a chair he is always touching me facing out. At night now he can't sleep unless he is curled up with me again with his back touching me and he is facing the entrance to the bedroom.
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12-10-2012 at 9:06 AM
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Both pregnancies I have had my dogs have totally acted different.  They are cuddlers to begin with but they become super attached and just "different" they all want to be around me and my belly.  We were doing fertility and I noticed one of my dogs became super attached like he was during pregnancy number 1.  I got excited that the cycle had worked and went the next day and took a HPT.  Came back positive went in 2 days later and got great beta numbers.  I dont know if they know we are pregnant but i think they can feel a difference.
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12-10-2012 at 9:58 AM
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Cat's and dogs have a wider range of hearing than humans do.  They can hear much higher and lower tones.  I have been told (not 100% if it's been proven fact) that animals can hear the babies heartbeat.  Around 6 weeks, my cats (who are cuddley already) became obsessed with me and my stomach.  They would fight for a spot on my tummy. 
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12-10-2012 at 12:19 PM
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I have two dogs and they're doing the same things. They sniff me every time I come home and they're very attentive with me. They insist on sitting right next to me and sleeping even closer. I think it's a nice touch, but man does it get annoying at night. Best of luck throughout your pregnancy!
 
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12-10-2012 at 4:47 PM
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Thanks everyone- love reading all your responses! Best of luck to all you wonderful ladies to!
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12-11-2012 at 5:30 PM
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I definitely think animals can sense a change. I have two dogs: a lab boxer mix and a boxer mastiff mix. The lab boxer is three and started peeing on our bedroom floor the day I got my bfp. She's house trained and otherwise healthy. Maybe a coincidence? Maybe not.
 
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12-11-2012 at 5:40 PM
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I absolutely think animals know.  With this pregnancy and my last, my cat sleeps across my stomach every night.  DH is convinced she can hear the heartbeat.

I've also heard that babies can sense pregnancy.

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