Originally Posted by Jsbodhi
Get a new pet now, but not a dog- maybe a budgie like I have, that way you, the budgie and baby will all be together, and if its baby's time, then you still have the budgie, but it won't feel like you're replacing baby.
The bird honestly brightens up my life and my house, I love him.
He's right! My dog doesn't have all that much time left either. Not as close to "the rainbow bridge" as your Baby is but I have been keeping my eyes pealed for a new addition to my family. That "being alone" thing is the hard part. Just make sure you won't be!
I hate that expression, btw. (Rainbow bridge.) Makes me cringe for some reason.