I am so glad to know it's all worth it! Just like skin babies! My DH almost everyday says "I hope you're ready, do you have everything, are you sure she shouldn't wait a couple of more years?"
Just like a granddaddy to be. He is so excited he has already started to name the pups. Hello...we don't even know how many yet! Last night he said: "maybe we should keep them all, it being her first litter in all" Geeze...he is making me gray!