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Originally Posted by Mardelin  oops! one more thing, a bit on the negative side; be prepared that these puppies will use each other to satisfy their nursing instincts, if you know what I mean. I was continually having to remove them off of each other. You might want to get a nipple, without putting a hole in it. Fashion some sort of a pacifier and let them suck on it, until they tire.
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I absolutely know what you mean. Glad to know mine aren't the only little pervs. I have them beside me all the time and when I hear a sucking noise, I am quick to get them off each other. I thought at first it just meant they were hungry but they will do it even a little while after being fed when their little bellies are still swollen. Maybe a pacifier is a good idea. I have a couple of extra nipples. Will give it a try.
Good news -- my littlest one is starting to take the bottle much better. Also looking a little perkier and gained .8 of an ounce in one day.
It is difficult to keep them clean. I bathe them every day and wipe with the baby wipes as I get them out to feed them, but they keep getting stinky. No wonder momma dogs are constantly cleaning on them. When this carton of Just Born is done, I am definately switching back to the powdered formula so their stools firm up. Haven't gotten the goat milk yet, but hopefully will get that this weekend.
You are right that even though tiring, I will always remember this experience. It will be hard to part with these babies.