7 Days Old
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:22PM 
Here is today's gallery. I promise better ones when all are mobile.
Can you believe the youngest are now 7 days old? I can't.
I have now started instituting the same schedule for these guys that Spice has. I timed Roxie and she is feeding them every 20 minutes. Although weight gain is fine, it could be better and mom really needs to relax between. This may help Dennis at night as he will have a window to snooze and wake up to an alarm or pups crying for mom. We shall see. Jeannie seems to be on an every 2 hour schedule and allows herself relax time. It is interesting that she says nope - let them sleep then does what is needed every 2 hours. Reality is Jeannie can clearly be on a 3 plus hour schedule now with their weight.
Moms will still get lots of cuddle, clean up time and time to sleep themselves. It's important as any mom knows that without sleep between you get burnt out or sick. Soon these gremlins will be walking around and moms will need all the energy they can get.
The gal does a good job at pushing the brothers out of the way for her seat at the milk bar. Bravo to her as the boys - well they want to hog all stations.
Here is the videos:
Reader Comments (3)
Pic no 7 is a beautiful pic of Roxie and her pups. She looks so proud and content.
The videos show a really attentive mommy Roxie. It is interesting to read how you are trying to encourage her to feed her puppies at intervals that are both good for her and for her puppies. It is so true, a tired mom can get sick. It is amazing the care that you show to all of the dogs. We learn so much from you, Darlah. Thanks.
Roxie is so beautiful. Her hair is styled and she looks so lovingly at her pups. They are truly adorable. All the moms are so gentle with their little ones. They are all beauties. Lucky families.