Pups Are Here: 5

We had an adventure. As vets was closing and amniotic fluid came a bit over 2 hours so I didn't want to take a chance and end up at emerg. The ride got her going and it has been an adventure.

4tH born a minute ago. Will update with photos sizes etc. All pups are in great shape so far. All eating. All lively!

5th born. Pups are eating well. They are all eating WELL.

We have 3 girls 2 boys so far and all VERY lively. Too busy to do photos but they will come after 6th born.

We can feel the 6th inside but it has not descended yet. It is moving. 

Videos getting uploaded.

1st pup born as we pulled into the back of the vets at 448pm. She is a gal that weighs 5-1/2oz 157g Think she is a tri but as usual have to wait till they are all dry. 

2nd one was born as we were pullling away from the vets. He was born at 504pm. He weighs 5-3/4oz 166g He looks like a brown tri but time will tell.

This one was born as we turned on to our street. She was born at 524pm. She seems more of an apricot sable but we will see. She weighs 5oz 144g

The 4th is a boy and was finally born at home. He has a white streak on his stomach and white chin. He was born at 544pm. He weighs 5-5/8oz 161g

The 5th is a gal and was born at 603pm. She weighs 7-1/4oz 206g She is indeed a sable tri. 

We are in wait for #6. Nathan swears he feels one but I went over her and do not feel another puppy. We may just have 5. I have asked my repro vet to look at the xrays again. Stay tuned.

Here is the gallery. Have not heard from my vet yet. Tempie is a magical mom. She is so delighted, it is unreal.

I am experienced in checking for more pups and I do not feel another. So, we have 5 lively, healthy beauties with a story to tell with this birth. I just cleaned her up and pups are feeding and finding mom. This is a truly beautiful litter and if they have Tempie's personality - well the best. She is so proud - so very proud.

Water Burst Pups Will Come

Yes, her amniotic fluid just arrived. Video of nesting. No puppies yet but she is not in hard labour. No big contractions.

Going to vets for xrays as no pups yet - late in day for vets but no hard labour. Stay tuned. This is just a precaution. 

Nesting the Night Away

This is Tempie outside with me and pups this morning. We are trying to beat the rain and do things ahead of time just in case. 

No news. But no sleep either. We will keep you aware. At this point our repro vet was wrong on dates. Really need sleep. Tempie does too. I know I am biased but Tempie looks liek she is glowing. She's such a pretty gal.

I will be adding some videos taken this morning and she was in some of them so I will mark it with Tempie if you want to see her in action.

Going to Bed

Will it be during the wee hours or tomorrow? Should do a lottery. 

Latest

Been a busy day. Her temps are back up to 99.1. She's not showing she is in labour. Our luck it will be 2am and when she had her 1st litter, she delivered silently so I am watching her like a hawk. You will know when I know. I hate this part of the ride. 

Could This Be The Day?

If it is, I hope after the afternoon vet visit with pups. LOL

She refused to eat. Then she ate. Her temp is 98.5 Not sure if going up or going down. We are on watch. I have one more dog I must groom so hoping that works. I hate this stress of feeling rushed and not knowing timing. It is what it is.

Off to groom last dog. I reduced my grooming schedule for this time so apologies to those that were delayed.

What's the Status

She ate well this morning. Usually when they eat they are not having pups. We have had 1 mom eat up to labour but I think not today. I will post daily the status and/or when labour begins. I can't control this stuff but I am driving people crazy that want dogs to be groomed. Sorry. 

Set Up Time

Dennis and I have been busy today setting up Tempie's whelping box. It is my day off tomorrow and hope to do some stuff but if she is showing signs, I will remain close to her.

I can't tell you when it will happen. But all I can say is watch this area. I will post when she goes into labour. 

Exciting times coming!

Xrays Here

Click to See Full SizeThey see 7. I see 6. What do you think? I have sent this to my repro vet for estimated time and numbers in her opinion. Stay tuned.

From our reproduction vet:

She caught on her first breeding and the pups are ageing 4 - 6 days from being due at this point.  They are pretty well developed.  There are only 6 pups, but everything looks good.  

I am thinking she will whelp July 19 - 20.  

So It Begins

Here is the gallery.

Care to take a guess at how many we will see? Xrays are tomorrow.