[nana911]

If you're bound and determined to get your baby at 8 wks a lot will determine on the weight. A lightweight will be susceptible to hypoglycemia. That will require vigilance and your being there. I left mine alone for 2hrs and at 12wks Bug nearly died, she had reached the point where her neck was already stiff to one side and it took me nearly 45 min to bring her completey around with nutrical and furious stimulation. I had to literally peel her off her blanket. Had I not come in when I did she would have been dead within a few more minutes.

You will need to make sure the room that she is kept in (in an xpen) is warm, very warm... no chill ever. A chill can bring on a hypo attack. I made the mistake of leaving an air conditioning vent open in the room that they were in and I believe she got chilled, she was extremely healthy and fine when I left, playing and bouncing around. As long as you keep puppy warm, well fed, watered and preventative doses of nutrical whenever you leave. It should be okay. Note,I said should, no guarantees.. these are little dogs....

If your mom is going to come over to play with it, is it possible she can just be the daycare for you while you are at work?

Good luck and congratulations.