We are lucky my husband is retired and I work part time so Linda spends lots of time with us. Whenever possible I take her into town to run errands with me, living in Costa Rica she can go into the bank with me, the market etc. even have a beer with us in the local bar
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She spends about 1/2 the day or longer outside with our other 4 dogs - whenever they want and we are home they all come in the house (and wreak havoc!) She sleeps in bed with us at night and the other 4 take turns. So at night we have a 60 lb Rottie, a cat and one other dog with us - crowded but we love it!
BTW It sounds like you are spending lots of time with your baby. Steph