Almost 24 Hours
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5:15PM 
The pups are a few hours from starting to be 24 hours old. Who knew we would have an almost daytime debut.
The pups are all quite beautiful. All pups are gaining. As they lost a bit, they had to recover from that and gain. Since birth they have gained several ounces. This is perfect. As they grow they gain more and more each 12 hour period. A larger tummy means more they can take in and therefore more weight gain.
I tried doing individuals on video. By myself it was interesting but I put them up anyways. Then we had Nathan up from his nap and we did another and other than a paper towel on the floor that I think Dennis left after sterilizing the pen, it would have been perfect. Yes, he's our Mr. Sterilizer.
I am still playing recovery. I had plans to get my desk organized or a quick swim but not today. I jumped in and jumped out feeling awfully guilty. Maybe tomorrow. Raven likes me being here. She has loose bowels which is normal. That takes a bit to calm down after all that activity in her system from pushing to pups coming. There is nothing to worry about but she wants her mom. If I am in here with her she naps and she needs naps. If I am not she stays on alert. She is a new mom so she doesn't want to share pups with anyone dawg like when they are vulnerable. That will change as they are mobile.
Nathan is off to class with Tempie and when he returns, Dennis will crawl into bed and hopefully I will get there on time which didn't happen last night and I am my worst enemy as I watch the cameras to see how she is doing many times during the night as you will see in the time of the videos. As they are doing so well, I may just try to stay asleep. Doting human mom and all.
I just remembered I only had a muffin and coffee today.
In one of the photos you will see cords etc all behind the xpen. We have a temperature regulation system that shuts off and on to keep the temperature consistent for the pups. They can't regulate their body temperature yet. So, they have a heatlamp that makes sure they stay warm. We also have an inverter system that allows us to have the heatlamp on if our power goes out and it has happened. Yes, even in teh summer with air conditioning you must regulate the temperature.
I hold them many times a day to get them ready to touch so when they open their eyes they go oh that is what was gentle with me. It's important to get them used to you from day one.
The pups - they are wonderful. I thought I had till tomorrow but she had other plans.
Reader Comments (5)
Congrats to a Raven
I didn;t expect the pups so soon! Wow what can happen when you don;t look at the blog for two days. Beautiful puppies, Raven! Congratulations! ... and so nice of you to have them early evening and so quickly :)
Dear Darlah,
I have rebooked Abby's spay for the 28th so she needs a short cut so the onesie doesn't cause mats. When ever you can fit them in let me know and I'll bring them,
I hope you get some much needed and deserved rest....Susan
The pups look wonderful and healthy! Congrats Talemaker clan!
OMG. They are beautiful. I saw how close Raven is to you. She just rested on your shoulder like a baby. She needs your hugs and you are so there for her it is beautiful to see. Congratulations Raven. Well done!