anatess
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- Jul 26, 2011
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Bullie (RIP) & Angus (RIP)
We've had dogs before we've had kids. So the kids are basically born into a dog world. My kid has F1 allergies among other things but we've been managing it ok so far. We were positive that he would eventually grow out of it.
Now he's 10. His new allergy tests are here and he still has bad allergies. His Pediatrician told us we have to make a choice between our child and our dogs and birds.
My husband says this is a no-brainer. I don't feel the same. I really think I can find a way for my son to be healthy and allow our 3 dogs and 3 birds to live out their natural lives with us. I have some family that supports me and I have more family that says I have to make sure I'm not just being selfish. My cousin just got done selling his house that he was over $100K upside-down on because his wife went and raised rabbits which caused him to stop breathing. They tried all kinds of cleaning and failed to get rid of the allergen. They've been cramped living off his mom's spare bedroom - with 2 very young kids - for 2 years while they tried to sell the house. So my family doesn't understand what's the big deal about just rehoming dogs...
Yes, I feel all the guilt wash over me about my decision-making to "sacrifice" my son's health. And I'm waffling here and there. And it is agony!
Now he's 10. His new allergy tests are here and he still has bad allergies. His Pediatrician told us we have to make a choice between our child and our dogs and birds.
My husband says this is a no-brainer. I don't feel the same. I really think I can find a way for my son to be healthy and allow our 3 dogs and 3 birds to live out their natural lives with us. I have some family that supports me and I have more family that says I have to make sure I'm not just being selfish. My cousin just got done selling his house that he was over $100K upside-down on because his wife went and raised rabbits which caused him to stop breathing. They tried all kinds of cleaning and failed to get rid of the allergen. They've been cramped living off his mom's spare bedroom - with 2 very young kids - for 2 years while they tried to sell the house. So my family doesn't understand what's the big deal about just rehoming dogs...
Yes, I feel all the guilt wash over me about my decision-making to "sacrifice" my son's health. And I'm waffling here and there. And it is agony!