Thirty-six hours after Nicole was born, we checked out.
Here we are -- puppy and all. This dog, instead of being jealous of the new baby stealing her attention, focused her energy on protecting Nicole. She wouldn't let anyone who didn't live in the house near Nicole. Piper slept underneath Nicole's crib and when she heard footsteps approach, she barked like mad. Crazy thing is that the barking never woke Nicole. I have always attributed Nicole's love for dogs to the bond she shared with Piper.