Puppy blues 11 weeks

Someone please tell me the biting gets better 😭 Our 11 week old Borador is honestly so hard at the moment, and we’re really struggling to balance him with our 5yo twins.
We’ve tried toys, redirection, treats and everything we can think of, but it’s not always enough. I actually have a rehoming post ready to go, but a part of me is still wondering if we should just push through and wait for this stage to pass.
Please tell me it gets better 😭💔

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u/More-Blueberry3455 — 11 days ago

Puppy blues

I’m really hoping some experienced Borador owners can reassure me because I’m struggling with some serious puppy blues right now. 💔
This is Jett, my 9wk old Borador and while I absolutely adore him in some moments, I’m finding the reality of having a puppy much harder than I expected.
The biting is probably the biggest thing. He is CONSTANTLY putting his mouth on everything hands, clothes, feet, the kids, crotches absolutely everything. I know he’s a baby and that biting is normal puppy behaviour, but when you’re dealing with it all day, every day, it can honestly become really overwhelming. I’m trying different things to redirect him, give him appropriate things to chew, use his playpen, encourage naps, etc., but some days it feels like nothing is working.
I’m also really struggling with the loss of freedom. I’m a mum to 5yo twins, and on the days they’re at preschool I used to have those few hours to myself and not think about looking after anyone/anything I could go out, relax, get things done, or just enjoy having some quiet time. Now I feel like I’m constantly thinking about the puppy when he needs to sleep, when he needs to toilet, whether he’s chewing something he shouldn’t, whether he’s going to start biting again, whether he’s had enough stimulation, etc.
And honestly, I feel awful even admitting this, but sometimes I sit there thinking, “What have I done, should I rehome him ?” 😭
I’m not saying I don’t care about Jett. I do. I just think I’m grieving my old routine and freedom at the same time as trying to adjust to having this little guy completely dependent on me. I’ve even had moments where I’ve thought maybe I made a mistake getting a puppy, and then I feel incredibly guilty for thinking that.
I’ve been using his playpen and crate to give both of us some space, and I’ve been leaving him safely in his pen for short periods while I go out. He actually seems to be settling better in there now, which is a positive. I’m trying to remind myself that he is only NINE WEEKS OLD and that I’m expecting a lot from myself during a very intense stage.
I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance from people who have actually been through this with a Borador. I’ve been told his border collie side is gonna be really tough
Did anyone else feel this way at 8–10 weeks? Did the biting eventually get better? Did you eventually get your freedom and normal life back? And did you ever reach a point where you looked at your dog and thought, “Yep, this was absolutely worth it”?
Please tell me there is a light at the end of this puppy tunnel. 😂
What did you do to stop the biting or does it stop on it own?
I’d especially love to hear from people with older Boradors about what your dogs are like now compared with those crazy puppy days.
I know Jett is still just a baby, but right now I really need to hear that it DOES get easier. ❤️🐾

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 30 days ago

13dpo, anyone get a bfp after period was due?

Has anyone gotten a late bfp?

My cycle is a little messed up since my chemical last month and usually I’d have started my period by now 12-13dpo but everything’s been pushed back.
Test in pic has slight shadow but looks like an indent/evap possibly

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 2 months ago

9dpo bfn right?

Anyone have a stark negative at 9dpo go on the be pregnant?

Had a chemical last month and seen so many people talking about conceiving the cycle straight after, I ovulated a few days later than usual but was hopeful I’d be one of the lucky ones who conceive the following cycle 😢🤞🏻
I got a bfp at 9dpo last cycle unsure with my twins as I wasn’t trying.

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 2 months ago

Chemical

Anyone miss or not get a lh surge after a chemical? Been tracking for over a year and I always get my first positive on cycle day 12-13
Could I have missed it this cycle or could it be late
Is the cycle day 14 valid?

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 2 months ago

Addie McCracken

Has she had some sort of tummy tuck or is she just wearing a corset?? Only been the last few months she’s looked really snatched both before pics were around May, If it’s a corset I’d love to know which one she looks great 🤣

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

17 Dpo chemical ?

I just need to be told/reassured as I’m in complete denial but I’m going through a chemical right? Started bleeding I’m 2 days late got my first period 9dpo and today is 17dpo.
Top test was Wednesday and today teat ( Sunday) bottom.
I know bleeding can be normal but the fading tests make this a chemical 100% right? 💔

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

Possible chemical?

Got my first positive at 9dpo, now currently 17dpo and having some bleeding should I be thinking the worst 💔 still getting positives and been having slight period cramps but been having those for days now.

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u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

17dpo

Got my first positive at 9dpo, now currently 17dpo and having some bleeding should I be thinking the worst 💔this test was just now and came up within the time. Having slight period cramps but been having those for days now

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

8dpo

Posted earlier with my positive this morning. I did a 2hr hold and first response has come back negative. Do we think an Evap this morning or could it be that I’m so early o need to be holding my wee longer?

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

Is this for real??? 8dpo

Been loosely trying for 7 months and never even had a slight hint of a line until today? Taken within 5mins

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 3 months ago

Bumps everytime I shave

Ever since I started laser last year I keep getting these bumps after I shave and it’s only my groin area ? I shave bleed and these pop up. Only started since I started laser and never had this happen and I’ve been shaving for a long time ( I’m 28).
I cannot shave now without the current ones bleeding and more showing up.
I’m at a loss. They are painful or anything.

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 4 months ago

IPL machine

Trying to decide which one? I’m leaning more the Braun one as I’ve seen lots of good stuff. Both are the same price at the moment.
I have been getting professional laser but costing me way too much. Quite pale but I have a mix of dark and blonde hairs.

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 5 months ago

2 days late

I have had period cramps and lots of watery cm but non period did a test and a line showed straight away but it was white? I assume an ident but weird it showed straight away?

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 5 months ago

Due for my af today/tomorrow 12-13dpo

Can anyone see the line? I am due today or tomorrow for af and I have watery cm so I think I’m out but somethings catching my eye. My thoughts are it would be a lot darker for the day my periods due right?

u/More-Blueberry3455 — 5 months ago