What a day; a mixture of surprise, excitement, a little tension, and finally happy satisfaction that the babies are here and all are well.1
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, seemingly health puppies born exactly one week before they were expected. Two boys, two girls; and as tiny as they look they weigh 5oz and 6oz. Pup one, a girl, came at 9:05 this morning, number 2, a boy, arrived shortly after at 9:22am. Then we had a 2 hour break...long enough for me to call in the troops (Lori/DaisyMae06). She arrived at my house in time to see number 3 come into this world at 11:22am, another girl. Even though my husband was here with me through it all, it was great to have her here for moral support and to keep all of you updated on the goings on. I just couldn't tear myself from Lexie's side. Thanks so much Lori! Then we waited...and waited...and waited. At about 2pm Lexie had a few more contractions and we (Lori and I) saw the water bag break. But minutes (which seemed like hours) went by with no puppy and worse yet, no good contractions. And Lori had to leave.
I couldn't take it much longer so called the ER Vet. They said if nothing happens in the next 15minutes or so, to bring her in. We did take her, they xrayed to see where the pup was and if it was maybe to big to pass. It had not moved to far, but was small enough to pass, so they gaver her a shot of oxytocin, and boom...within 5-10 minutes number 4 was born, another boy! I was so afraid that he might be still born, but he came out kicking. Mom and pups are feeding and/or resting now. Here are a few pictures to get this thread started. There will be lots more pictures to come between now and 12 weeks, so check back often.