My cat L and I have been all over the world together in last 16 years. She is the ultimate prima donna and right now she is sleeping next to me, but if I move I will get an earful for waking her up. How is my furry baby going to cope with my real baby? I am going to guess badly.
So I have been researching how I can acclimatise her for the whole transition. Some helpful hints have included getting a recording of a baby wailing and playing it loudly, trying to teach her the bed is off limits, and moving furniture around well in advance to get her used to the changes.
The first test of baby wailing has been interesting. You tube has some great little ones with very big lungs (try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_UBpTcMeYQ or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m41dH4BqIa8). L’s response was VERY unexpected. She threw herself on her back, belly up and got frisky. Smile. Just tried it again and yes, L again is purring and looking at the computer. Somehow I don’t think she is going to be this relaxed about it in real life or after an hour on uncontrollable wailing.
I also tried to move her off the bed and on to a comfy chair in the room. I got her favourite blanket and brushed her fur, got into bed and within 5 minutes she was in my bed lying on my feet. Having now done this for two weeks and realized that L claims the bed as hers ALL through the day and not just at night. There is no way she is moving. So I am just going to have work around that one as it comes and realize that baby in bed probably is going to be a no go.
I think I need a few more recommendations
