Her 2018 Surprise: Vet's Thoughts
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:56PM 
In 2016 she had an oops and had a number of pups. In 2017 we purposely bred her and she had less. Well she had an oops thanks to our son. We did not plan this. I was hoping she was not pregnant. You see I have a weekend trip planned. As I already cancelled one due to pups, this one would create a world war 3 in the family. I think they would give up on me as they already believe I love the dogs more than them.
This was one tie that lasted 45 minutes. No you can't pull them apart. They are locked into position. Today we went for xrays. See below.
Click on Photo for Larger ViewCan you count them? Our vet thinks 6 to 8. I think 4 or 5, I am still waiting for my vet that really knows how to read the xrays to give me her number. But we know for a fact 4 - well I do and 5 is likely. More - we shall see. As we are not keeping one as we have Kai, well happy families this news will bring, I imagine.
At the moment we have Sadie (Thyme) here and she is 12 pounds. That is a Saffron pup. The one that got away. Her structure is outstanding and she has that personality that the Saffron pups have. Now we have Kai. Things happen for a reason.
When is Saffron due? Anytime from tomorrow on. I am supposed to go away on Saturday. I know Nathan can handle it without me. I know I can video and place up after I get back if she waits for my departure but if she doesn't have them by 7am Saturday, I will go with deep anxiety. I never get away. Nathan always.
So mixed feelings. I have never missed a birth. Nathan has with Jeannie. I won't have all those photos while it is going on. You will just get the pretty ones after. That's okay too.
She may wait till I am back. She may have them before I go. I am in a no win position but Nathan can handle this. That I know. It's just me missing out that bothers me so.
So, we shall see how it goes.
Her temps today are 99.5. Today is not the day. Friday will be nice. :-)
Darlah
The vet said there is indeed 6 and she feels no later than Friday. Vets can be wrong. I can be wrong. Let's see. Her temp is 99.5 so not tonight and no other signs.
Reader Comments (18)
Well, this is a surprise. Another beautiful litter to look forward to. Spicy is already excited at the thought of seeing those beautiful pups. Hope you get away, No doubt Nathan can handle this, if we don’t have photos, so be it. You deserve this time away, so enjoy it.
Oh my! What a wonderful surprise!!! I see 6 beautiful little babies. I hope they will decide to come out Friday. :)
Could we be one of those happy families?
Carmen: Were you stuck on a girl or a boy? Know one in line wants only a girl and will wait till another litter. Send mail to Nathan. I am sure you are on the list but gender I can't predict. :-)
What a little frisky Saffron! She is crazy fertile. Who is the dad? Is it Stone? If it is, I guess Tenshi will have more siblings hehe. The future families must be over the moon with the news! I feel like the dogs always have a conspiracy. Whenever you have planned to go out or go away, they somehow decide to have puppies. Oh Darlah, what timing!
We are waiting for a boy. Max is in minority big time. :) Will send mail to Nathan, maybe we are lucky and Saffron will have more boys. Thank you Darlah.
Great news, congrats!
Wonderful news, Darlah. Yes, Saffron is fertile alright. Hope you get away, you really deserve it!
Yes, one never knows what gender. Now we have someone wanting a girl as she has a boy and you want a boy and you have a girl. LOL So here is hoping for a mix. :-)
I am so excited. How long have you known. What a secret. But you will have to give up your room again. Darlah I hope Saffron 's pups come on Friday early so you can have a good night's sleep and enjoy beautiful Montreal this weekend.
Saffron is a frisky lady or daddy really sought her out. She has such beautiful babies and she is such a great mom. Lucky families in waiting.
It's sure to be another litter of beautiful, personality plus puppies.
I think Saffron is smiling in the photo as she awaits her litter. I hope she has them Friday & you are able to enjoy your holiday with your daughter Darlah.
Congratulations! What a nice surprise. Did I miss who the sire is?
Will be fun to watch another litter come and go.
What a surprise ! So much for getting your room back to normal. that didn't last very long !
OMG Darlah! Well, how lovely for you all. You will have spring pups to enjoy and I really hope she delivers tomorrow so you can enjoy your weekend. Let me know if I can help in any way. Lynda
It was Stone. She seems to be madly in love with him. Silly Dennis thought he had enough time to pick her up as she came in the door. I think they connected in 15 seconds.
I hope she has them Friday too but no control over that.
At least with just one xpen, I can still have the 2 couches, and the recliner in here.
PS: Still upset with the son. I sorely needed a break but life had other plans.
Saffron and Stone. Are they not totally in love? Maybe these are Valentine's Day babies!! Don't get too upset at Dennis, I think Saffron is just exceptional at sneaking out to find love.