Laughing Your Way Through Infertility: Pets Aren’t Kids?!
“I love Annie Mae so much I feel like I gave birth to her!” Yes, yes…those words actually came out of my mouth one day when talking to my husband about my oldest cat who is ten years old. I might have also followed that statement with something along the lines of me being willing to throw myself into oncoming traffic in order to save her life if needed. This of course made him shudder at the thought of me becoming a pancake in the middle of the road while the little fur ball who hisses at everything and everyone ran free. But what can I say? I don’t have any children of my own and my four-legged friends, well, they are my kids.
Do you treat your bundle of fur more like the offspring you wish you had rather than an animal? If so, you are not alone. Many of us who are struggling to conceive (as well as many others who are not) treat their dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, and even roosters with the unconditional love and nurturing that would typically be expressed through a parent-child relationship.
We take them shopping, tuck them away in strollers for a walk through the park, arrange for doggie play dates, and even buy them more pairs of shoes and outfits than they could ever need. Many might deem this type of behavior as over the top doting and pampering as they firmly believe pets aren’t kids. However, to you and me, they are ‘our kids’ and we take our role as ‘parent’ very seriously and without apology.
I have two fur babies and would proudly upgrade to the title of “crazy cat lady” by having more if it were not for my husband who has a two pet rule. He claims Noah brought in the ark only two of every animal and “this ark home” has hit its limit. sigh. Regardless of how many I have, when it comes to pampering them, there is no shame in my game! I dress them up for holidays, talk baby talk to them when they enter the room, and rock them when they will let me; and as I mentioned before, I would possibly risk my life for them.
Therefore in honor of my furbabies and your furbabies, I have dedicated this week’s Monday Funnies to our amazing four-legged friends children…because after all, to us, PETS ARE KIDS. Enjoy!
I hope you were able to let out a little giggle, chuckle or full-blown snort laugh with this edition of “Laughing Your Way Through Infertility” and if you missed the last post, “The Fertility Diet (Revised)”, then you can find it by clicking here.
As always, have a great week and don’t forget to find time to laugh and enjoy the journey while you are on the path to reaching your destination.
XOXO
I couldn’t have a post about furbabies without adding a few pictures of my ‘offspring’…
Meet Lola Bear. She is playful, curious, must be in the bathroom when you are, loves to chase flies, doesn’t like to be pet, and always has to run to her food bowl (that is always full) when you make the slightest movement.
Say hello to Annie Mae. She hisses, meows back when you ask her questions, despises Lola Bear, but is very affectionate and loves to be pet; however only by me or my husband. Everyone else, please pet with caution…and gloves.
I would love to get connected with you on a more personal level, so if you liked this post, pass it on and then click here to find Waiting for Baby Bird on Facebook. Or on Instagram at @waitingforbabybird. I seriously can’t wait to “meet” you!
You cat-babies are so cute! My orange one ALWAYS runs to his food bowl when people are around. He’s on a diet – and doesn’t like it lol
xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks girlie! Lola’s bowl could be completely full but she will still hover over it as if she needs more. It’s funny!
LikeLike
I love their names! Cats are so weird about their food. Mine beg at “dinner time” and will lose their minds if we ignore them lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lol! This had me laughing! So many questions for that naked couple….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed! that naked couple at the end?! what the?
LikeLiked by 1 person
bahaha! I had to save the best for last 🙂
LikeLike
I know right!? I had to save the best for last. hehe
LikeLike
I loved this laughing your way through infertility. It was cute and true on so many levels. I have a Fur Baby too. Cruiser and I get into so much mischief together. At any sign of sickness we are at the vet.
LikeLike
omg!!! the one of the present!!! oh too cute
LikeLike
That one was Daniels favorite too! Lol!!
LikeLike
ahah this made my day! thanks! your fur babies are beautiful! xx
LikeLike
I often wonder if I could love anybody–furry or human–more than I love my Kitty. He is my baby and our relationship is very parent/child. We’re getting a puppy on Saturday & my biggest concern is that this may drive a wedge between Kitty & myself. Hoping Kitty and I stay close even as our family expands! Love your kitties 🙂 XOXO
LikeLiked by 1 person
oh I hope the two of them get along 😉 I got Annie Mae ten years ago and Lola three years ago….Annie still hates Lola and refuses to be in the same room as her.
LikeLike
Hehe, love your Monday funnies, it always brightens up the start of the week! 🙂 Love the picture about ‘cat hair on everything’!
I know you have already been nominated (a few times I think! 😉 ), but I have nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Thank you for your amazing positivity and encouragement to grow closer to God even when times are tough! x
LikeLiked by 1 person
awe thank you so much for the nomination! I might have to do it again but this time put seven interesting facts about my hubs! hehe! He would die!
LikeLike
Ha, love it! Our 7 animals are certainly our babies. If the limit to your “ark” is two of every animal, well then just expand the variety you’ve got 😉 Giraffe, anyone?? xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
How about a tiger? They are like domestic cats…?
LikeLike
Absolutely. I remember watching a documentary on a man somewhere in the US that keeps tigers. Totally do-able. Go for it. You have my backing x
LikeLiked by 1 person
We have two cats AND two dogs. Very Noah’s Ark like 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think my husband would go nuts if I added another animal of any kind
I’m lucky to have the two that are here 🙂 lol!
LikeLike
Aw! Your furbabies are so cute! I have two of my own kitty babies and yes, they are my babies. No doubt about it 🙂 Loved all the pics. So funny! And wow! That naked couple! haha
Btw – according to your hubby’s logic, you should still be able to get a dog or two. Two of each animal right? 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL! Actually he technically has “no pet inside” rule so I think I am pushing it
I would get a dog for outside but our yard isn’t big enough (we live in town) and I think cats are just easier to take care of. I’m a lazy pet owner 😉
LikeLike
Haha, well that’s okay!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is soooooo accurate (I say as I strap my snazzily-dressed Chihuahua into his ultra deluxe stroller for a day shopping in town)!!! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOVE THIS!! I have often wanted a cute little dog so that I could do this with…my cats do not seem to travel well
LikeLike
Lol!!!!!! Those pictures are hilarious!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You have no idea how hard it as to narrow it down! I could have put at least 30!
LikeLike
Cheered me right up this evening… Soooo funny!! Xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
awesome!! That was my goal!! YIPPEE!! Have a great week! xo
LikeLike
Ur husbands Noah rule…hillarious! Ur babies are gorgeous. I keep contemplating on the thought of having pets but somehow tend to dissuade myself eventually. But someday…. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Get a cat…they pretty much take care of themselves 🙂 hehehe
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now u got me thinking 🙂 hehehe
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pets ARE KIDS! 🙂 I’ve had my furry son for 9 years and got my daughter after about a year and a half of trying unsuccessfully to have human babies. 🙂 She and I have the most special bond, they are both therapy dogs to me. I am going to post some pics of their crazy cuteness soon!
LikeLike
Oh I can’t wait to see the pictures of your kiddos!!
LikeLike
I am right there with you…I adore them. Even when they take up the entire bed, even when they chew up things they shouldn’t. I already feel so blessed just to have them in our lives! And your kitty-meows are adorable!! I hope you are doing okay, I know you got a wonderful smiley face not that long ago and it brought tears to my eyes!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much sugars! I’m hoping this is the cycle, but if not, I will just forge onto the next one and count my blessings that I even saw a smiley face 🙂 xo
LikeLike
I have 4 furbabies! Two kities and 2 dogs. I love it when they are all piled on the couch with me and my husband like one big happy family. The dogs and the cats snuggle right up with each other. It’s so funny to see. We keep trying to figure out where we’d fit a baby, lol.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is so awesome! My cats do NOT cuddle together and if you catch them even in the same room it’s a miracle.
LikeLike
LOL the picture of the naked couple. I admit I love my fur baby a little too much. I had to lock him inside today with no food or water because he was getting his teeth cleaned and wasn’t allowed to eat. I felt terrible all day. So bad I snuck out of work early to come home and sit with him. I’m loving the Monday Funnies!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I debated on putting the pic of the naked couple in there but in the end, thought it just had to be included! And no shame about coming home from work early because I have taken off work to stay home with my sick kitty 🙂
LikeLike
Great post! I am glad I am not the only one who feels this way about my fur baby:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
haha! Just today I was talking to my cat and telling her about my day…I am confident she heard me as she meowed after each time I paused 🙂 lol!
LikeLike
nope! You are definitely not alone!
LikeLike
Guilty! We have 3 dogs. A 15 yr old shih tzu with a stroller, a 7 yr old pug/chihuahua x and a 2 yr old doxie, chihuahua x. Our remaining cat is 14 and last september we lost our little love, a 19 yr old cat named Shalimar.
I know I’m the kind of person who will love and baby my fur children if/when actual children show up. I always feel like they’re like kids, but not, but just as special.
LikeLike
Our pets are lucky fo sho!!
LikeLike
Love this post!! Belle certainly was my first born baby! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
So glad you liked it Aubrey!! xo
LikeLike
Pingback: My Breasts Will Have the Answer | waiting for baby bird
Hope and pray Josiah isn’t as mean as Annie Mae 😉 love ya!
LikeLike
Hehehe!
LikeLike