How exciting Dusty!

It has been awhile since I had babies and kitties but I do have my new granddaughter and there are 4 kitties at her house.

A few things we both did (daughter and I)

-let the kitties sniff and explore the baby things ahead of time. If you do not want kitties in the crib - start teaching them now. I allowed all my kitties in the crib but that is up to each.

- when the baby comes home - try to act as casual as possible and still give the kitties lots of attention so they have no need to be jealous. Maybe Sapphirah will need some extra pampering. Like Gary said - it is rather like introducing a newcomer

-as the baby gets older - he/she will need to be taught "gentle!" with the kitties and that is also pretty easy and natural.

I feel like babies and animals go together easily and well. I was happy to raise mine together and one of my boys was even adopted by one of our cats who decided he was "cat-babysitter" and was almost always near my son. He slept in the crib - but never close to him and for many years - was always close by and looking over him Now, all three of my kids are pet lovers!!

Congratulations and I hope the whole process goes smoothly for you! How exciting!!