Dilemma

Baby..... I m afraid it would be no contest but that's me personally but in your instance I would be very persuasive to your husband to do you a big favour and take on the dog in your absence I will add that if I was having a baby and my mum chose to stay with a new dog I d be very upset and the moment would be lost

I'd choose the dog as well, although I'm not particularly fond of them! I just think that it would be a shame to miss this opportunity to rehome a retired guide dog which you would love and care for, and would give both you and your DH so much pleasure.

Surely your son and DIL would understand if you postponed your visit for a few weeks if you explained?

I'd choose the dog

Have a good chat with the Guide Dog charity.....will they really take you off the list for such a one-off event?

I can understand your dilemma Juney64. We live quite close to a G D B training centre and several of my friends have adopted either the puppies who don't make it to become guide dogs or the retired dogs. (I also know loads of doting GPS too). I would ask the rehoming centre if you could delay the adoption until you return home as there may be a chance. If not does it really matter if you visit right now instead of four weeks time? Surely your son will understand, I do hope so. Have you been able to Skype your GS up till now?

I'm afraid I would also choose the baby myself.

Dog vs new baby - the baby wins every time for me!!!