We’re not given enough information in the story, but let’s assume that baby is significantly younger than dog, as we know the baby is three weeks old. That’s still in the “getting into a routine” phase of parenthood, yes? I’m willing to forgive the fact that she noticed the dog was gone first because of this pertinent bit of information. I really don’t buy into the “psychopath” diagnosis that many of you are assigning the woman. She obviously regrets having kids because she doesn’t feel as intensely for them as she’s told she should, but I think some of the “you should be hysterical when you lose your baby” reactions are a bit ridiculous.
Overall, I really think that she should’ve thought twice before having kids, but that it’s important for someone to actually be honest about regretting their children. Parenthood is different for every person who experiences it, and shaming folks for not feeling the absolute highs that some experience is counterproductive. It’s a bit tacky that she used her real name and added photos of herself and the kids, but some of that blame can definitely be shifted to the publication that ran the story.