I wasn't going to post, since I agree with Gina that it would be cruel and inhumane 'to me' to do this to your dogs. Does that mean that some people haven't done this - no - I'm sure others have banished their dogs to the outside for any number of reasons - I have to tell you that other than rehoming the dogs, you could consider rehoming the boyfriend

- but in all seriousness, if you are co-existing currently, with everyone inside, how could the arrival of a small newborn baby change the space requirements that much? Specifically - enough to warrant moving your beloved INDOOR pets, outside? I don't mean to sound harsh - it's just pretty selfish sounding from here........and you don't really seem sold on the idea yourself. Personally - I wouldn't do it - if they had been inside for 7 and 4 years respectively - they would be until they passed from this world.....if I could make it work - and I think you can - at least from where I'm sitting here