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Baby & Bulldog Born On Same Day Think They’re Brothers And Do Everything Together
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Baby & Bulldog Born On Same Day Think They’re Brothers And Do Everything Together

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Dog’s are often called “man’s best friend,” but what about babies? When Chicago mother Ivette Ivens, 25, saw a French bulldog puppy that was born on the same day as her baby son Dilan, she knew it was a sign. “I saw Farley’s birth date and just knew it’s meant to be,” she told the Daily Mail.

Farley, the little bulldog pup, joined the family about five months ago and has been following around baby Dilan ever since. “I’m pretty sure Dilan thinks they’re both the same species, as they walk at the same level and are both going through the stage of chewing on everything.”

We recently featured Ivens and her breastfeeding photo series “I breastfeed my toddler,” which was exhibited in Chicago; later this year, she is releasing her photo-book, Breastfeeding Goddess. Ivens also specializes in family photography.

More info: ivetteivens.com | Facebook | Instagram

“I saw Farley’s birth date and just knew it’s meant to be”

“I’m pretty sure Dilan thinks they’re both the same species”

“Farley patiently plays with him and tries not to snore while they both nap”

“It’s honestly the most loving connection – pure, unconditional, irreplaceable and inseparable”

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“Farley is very gentle and clumsy at times – we have to remember he is still only a baby, too”

“My little Dilan is a chilled-out baby and he’s always happy, but for some reason Farley really cracks him up. I love seeing them together”

“He cleans up Dilan’s mess after he eats, and always licks Dilan’s neck if he is crying, so he starts laughing out loud”

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Dilan also enjoys spending time with the rest of his family

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JuliaWolfe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is "weird" about a mother breast feeding? JFC - we have become plastic people.

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JoAnneKlein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last photo disrupted the magic of true companionship and innocence. Photo essays can be deeply moving if the theme is maintained. In this case, the continuity between the Dilan and Farley is broken by the last photo.

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KimberlyLamb
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pics, & I'm not creeped by the last one, but the only way it would have fit the narrative was if the pup had been nursing rather than another human, LOL.

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KwihuiHalliday
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All other photos are adorable, but the last one is just not in the norm in the Western countries. Maybe even in the east too. Did anyone ever read that these moms who breasts feed toddlers have an organic experiences? Maybe this is why it is done, also, frowned upon it. Something to think about. Why so many are so adamant about continuing to breasts feed?

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GracielaPacheco
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last one was unnecessary. I breast feed my kids and never felt the urge or need to flaunt it. It was baby and me time.

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JenniferGreen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First of all. World health association recommends that a child breastfeeds until the age of 4. And it does relate to the article because she says that he also loves being with the other family too. Also if breastfeeding children makes you uncomfortable then you have issues.

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Kathryn Garofalo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is because, in many developing countries, quality food is not highly available. No reason to do so where good nutritional food is available.

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SmileyRie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwww. Love the shots where they're holding paws! They are definitely soulmates

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LuisaVasconcelos
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last pix it's the most beautiful and meaning. With a strong message. The other one's are cute.

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TerriGold
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last photo threw me off base for a moment. It's beautiful but where's the dog? It really deserves it's own topic.

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AndreaMendenhall
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darling! To you who think breastfeeding or tandem nursing is creepy, it's quite normal. Children in many parts of the world nurse to an older age.

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DarjaHolm
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So baby should not nurse once they get teeth? Mine got his when he was 5 months ;) Now he is 16 months, has 12 teeth, eats normal food, but guess what? Instead of giving him cow milk - which was originaly meant to be food for baby cows, I give him my milk, because I am his mother and my milk is the best milk for him.

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ShannynSletcher
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last one got me by surprise, there's nothing wrong wit the human body or anything it just wasn't exactly what I signed up for when I went onto this post so... Slightly odd for me lol

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HeatherBrown
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mr sure about whatever is around the babies neck in the tub... Scary! What if it choked him? Or he slips out of it? Otherwise, these were all beautiful photos :)

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DebbraWalter
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photos are beautiful. The last one really cracked me up. I remember those days.

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FeliciaCardinal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who noticed the child breastfeeding that's way to old? Creeppy

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RobynScott
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is creepy is that it bothers you. Who the hell are you to be so judgemental?

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Dawn Anamul Luvor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last photo had nothing to do with the bond between the baby and the bulldog which is what the article protrays itself to be about. Totally unnecessary.

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Cyndi Adams
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what the hell did that last part even have to do with this story, I don't know shock value maybe, whatever it didn't belong in this story, which was a great story .

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Brenda Helbig
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong with the last pic but it had absolutely nothing to do with the story line....maybe she just likes to show off boobs !!

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DesireeLoewens
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please reply. Litterly trying to get the most comments for the Guinness book of world records

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BabetteOlsen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I should remember to look at these photos every morning, it is such a sweet way to start the day.

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TiffanyShim
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly the puppy will be leaving by the time Dilan turns 12. =(

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MargoBellamy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most unusual scenes with two very different species and the commaraderie is the loving, tenderness ever. Thank you for showing it.

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MeredithRock
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is floaty around the baby's neck in the bath pic? That seems safe.

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Martin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the time this kid goes to junior high it will be Old Yeller time... BLAM!

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TraceyMartens
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could have done without that last pic. This is great until Dilan turns 10 and his brother has to be put down.

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RafałSzrama
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you have right Mina Gold. Boy on the left side when you looking on the photos, is too big, to be breastfed. maybe mom is happy, but when a child is in this age she should cut umbilical cord.

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GraceMcQuillan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't take the writing seriously... Grammar error from the first word! Dog's are...?

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JuliaWolfe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is "weird" about a mother breast feeding? JFC - we have become plastic people.

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JoAnneKlein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last photo disrupted the magic of true companionship and innocence. Photo essays can be deeply moving if the theme is maintained. In this case, the continuity between the Dilan and Farley is broken by the last photo.

smila1000 avatar
KimberlyLamb
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pics, & I'm not creeped by the last one, but the only way it would have fit the narrative was if the pup had been nursing rather than another human, LOL.

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kwihui avatar
KwihuiHalliday
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All other photos are adorable, but the last one is just not in the norm in the Western countries. Maybe even in the east too. Did anyone ever read that these moms who breasts feed toddlers have an organic experiences? Maybe this is why it is done, also, frowned upon it. Something to think about. Why so many are so adamant about continuing to breasts feed?

Load More Replies...
chicataina avatar
GracielaPacheco
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last one was unnecessary. I breast feed my kids and never felt the urge or need to flaunt it. It was baby and me time.

jgreen0508 avatar
JenniferGreen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First of all. World health association recommends that a child breastfeeds until the age of 4. And it does relate to the article because she says that he also loves being with the other family too. Also if breastfeeding children makes you uncomfortable then you have issues.

milkgaro avatar
Kathryn Garofalo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is because, in many developing countries, quality food is not highly available. No reason to do so where good nutritional food is available.

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Smileyrie avatar
SmileyRie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwww. Love the shots where they're holding paws! They are definitely soulmates

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LuisaVasconcelos
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last pix it's the most beautiful and meaning. With a strong message. The other one's are cute.

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TerriGold
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last photo threw me off base for a moment. It's beautiful but where's the dog? It really deserves it's own topic.

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AndreaMendenhall
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darling! To you who think breastfeeding or tandem nursing is creepy, it's quite normal. Children in many parts of the world nurse to an older age.

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DarjaHolm
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So baby should not nurse once they get teeth? Mine got his when he was 5 months ;) Now he is 16 months, has 12 teeth, eats normal food, but guess what? Instead of giving him cow milk - which was originaly meant to be food for baby cows, I give him my milk, because I am his mother and my milk is the best milk for him.

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ShannynSletcher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last one got me by surprise, there's nothing wrong wit the human body or anything it just wasn't exactly what I signed up for when I went onto this post so... Slightly odd for me lol

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HeatherBrown
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mr sure about whatever is around the babies neck in the tub... Scary! What if it choked him? Or he slips out of it? Otherwise, these were all beautiful photos :)

dtwalter4 avatar
DebbraWalter
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photos are beautiful. The last one really cracked me up. I remember those days.

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FeliciaCardinal
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who noticed the child breastfeeding that's way to old? Creeppy

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RobynScott
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is creepy is that it bothers you. Who the hell are you to be so judgemental?

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Dawn Anamul Luvor
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last photo had nothing to do with the bond between the baby and the bulldog which is what the article protrays itself to be about. Totally unnecessary.

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Cyndi Adams
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what the hell did that last part even have to do with this story, I don't know shock value maybe, whatever it didn't belong in this story, which was a great story .

varuum avatar
Brenda Helbig
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing wrong with the last pic but it had absolutely nothing to do with the story line....maybe she just likes to show off boobs !!

1001639 avatar
DesireeLoewens
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please reply. Litterly trying to get the most comments for the Guinness book of world records

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BabetteOlsen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I should remember to look at these photos every morning, it is such a sweet way to start the day.

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TiffanyShim
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly the puppy will be leaving by the time Dilan turns 12. =(

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MargoBellamy
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most unusual scenes with two very different species and the commaraderie is the loving, tenderness ever. Thank you for showing it.

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MeredithRock
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is floaty around the baby's neck in the bath pic? That seems safe.

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Martin
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the time this kid goes to junior high it will be Old Yeller time... BLAM!

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TraceyMartens
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could have done without that last pic. This is great until Dilan turns 10 and his brother has to be put down.

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RafałSzrama
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you have right Mina Gold. Boy on the left side when you looking on the photos, is too big, to be breastfed. maybe mom is happy, but when a child is in this age she should cut umbilical cord.

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GraceMcQuillan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't take the writing seriously... Grammar error from the first word! Dog's are...?

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