It has been a great night!! Momma stayed with the babies most of the night. I have not seen her nurse them and have not offered them the tets. Went ahead and did the overnight feedings and getting ready to do this one. She would stay with them for awhile and then get out and come snuggle with me till they made noise. It was so great. She is a great mom so far. Very easy with them. I am just impressed that she knows they are hers. She has no problems with me getting them out to feed them, she will diaper them for me after it is done and clean their faces. I actually got so sleep last night and it sure feels great. Checked mom around 2 this morning. Temp 98.9, Will go to the food plate on her own and eat. Maybe just a few bites but she is eating. Tummy looks great. No abnormal swelling. No blood in urine. No BM yet. I just can not believe how well it is going. I was prepared for a rough 2 nights. I would have never expected to see this after all that has gone on.
So now my questions. Should I put the puts up to her and see if they will nurse or just wait and see if she wants them there. She will tuck them around her tummy so I see that as a willing gesture. Will talk to the vet around 8 to see if we can get her on puppy food or if we still need to stay on this for now.
I hope everyone here has a blessed day like I am having. |