A New Baby, mixed emotions Options

[brat's obsession]

[FONT=Geneva]i found out yesterday that my mom has found me a new puppy. for those of you who don't know, i lost my bubba on mother's day and i miss him still. this new chihuahua won't be ready for another 7 weeks or so, (he was just born on monday). i have been looking for something to fill the void that bubba left behind. it is sometimes a physical pain, this emptyness he left behind. a part of me is so excited to be having a new baby, yet another part of me is crying out for bubba. i am torn between feeling guilty and being happy that i will have a new baby soon. i know bubba would want me to be happy, and the fact that it is a chi would make him happy. i am just confused. the one thing i do know, is i miss bubba's presence. i miss his warm little body, his pretty face, his bada*** att*itude, and his love. i don't even know if i am making any sense here. i want this new puppy. i want to not be lonely anymore. i want to not cry when i think about this. why must this be so hard? any advice?

vicky

[Ken Albin]

Nothing will really fill that void but experiencing the new puppy will give you many new, happy memories that you will cherish. Good luck and please post a photo when your new furkid arrives there.

[Moose Mom]

You will never forget Bubba, nor will the pain of his loss go away with a new baby. It will give you something else to think about and something hold and love. There is guilt that you even could love someone else. I try to look at it that Bubba sent the new one to be with you because he wanted you to be happy. I know Bubba didn't like to see you sad.

It's a wierd mix at first. Laughing at something the new baby does and wishing you still had Bubba....laughing one minute and in tears the next. That happens for a while. Just try to focus on all the wonderful new times that are coming for you and your new baby.

[zookeeper]

Hi Vicky,

It'll be okay, I promise. .

About six months after my friend of twelve years died, I adopted another Setter from the same Rescue organization.

Mouse will never replace Milo. Like your new little guy, he is a tribute to his predecessor's memory. He resembles him - tall, leggy, goofy, gorgeous (?) coat, and he's a snuggler, just like Mi.

This is a new begining, Bubba wants you to be happy.

You might get choked up at times when you think of him as you watch the baby. I know that when I watch my dogs run in an open field, I always see the ones that went before there with them too.

It's actually very cool. Not so raw anymore. That comes with time.

Sometimes you may run into a Bubba, and that might be an opportunity for a cry fest. I met another Setter that a friend had recently adopted. I got a little choked up when I met him. I think it was the turn of his head, the way he looked at me....).

You know that the love and devotion you give to an animal companion is never wasted. Think how lucky this new baby will be to make a home with you. How can that be bad?

Pictures, please. ASAP.

(That little guy has no idea how lucky he is! All Good Things to you, have fun. You have Bubba's blessing).

Sharon

[brat's obsession]

thank you everyone for being so supportive. i know that i can never replace bubba, and i don't want to. this new baby is a fresh start. and ya'll are right, bubba would want me to be happy, not sad. i will still miss him, and he will always be in my heart. i know there will never be another bubba wayne. bless his sweet soul.

once the new baby arrives, i will take pictures and post for you all to see.

vicky