The Number Is... Vet Xray Added

Click on Photo for Larger ViewFive - will be sending the xrays to my reproduction vet. Sometimes we have hidden ones but hope not. 5 for a first litter would be nice! This xray is from my phone as we have not received the ones from teh vet yet. Stormy's temp is still normal 100.1. We wait till it drops to 98 or low 98s and then it is 12 to 24 hours.

The Set Up

We are almost set up for Stormy. Heat lamps are making it to both setups. The blankets will make it to Ravens when Stormy is done and the towels are washed. We still need the cameras setup. Dennis just set it up but is still looking for the ethernet cables. 

Tomorrow we head for xrays and Sherri will join us making her the 1st to find out other than us. She will keep a secret till I post and I promise to do so as soon as possible.

I need to get some more face cloths and a blanket for Raven and we are in wait. 

Both moms have a ton of milk already. It tells me Raven may not be far behind Stormy.

Belly Shot Stormy

I think Stormy is cute short but I am going to let her hair grow out especially on her head. LOL But this hairdo will make it easier for the pups. She looks like a punk rocker at the moment.

Stormy has had milk for the last bit of time. She is also eating massively though just recently she has slowed down.

Here is the gallery.

Stormy has gained so much weight I feel as if I am picking up Inula. She has gained 7lbs. Only Wasabi and Spicy ever did that. I have felt kicking but not a lot. I have not felt any on Raven though Raven hates laying with her belly up. Usually crowding interferes with movement and I must admit I haven't had the time to have them lay on my lap to wait. Sometimes you have to wait an hour to feel movement. 

It will be interesting to see how many. 

We are hoping we have until xray for Stormy. We shall see. 

XRays and Calendar

We believe she is due around December 12th. As she only had 1 connection, it is easier to figure out. But it can always be 3 days each way. Why? It depends if the eggs we already receptive when bred or just about to be receptive. Sperm will last for 3 days trying to fertilize the egg.  Xray date is December 7th. She already has milk in her bottom milk stations.

It could be only 13 days away and we are not ready. LOL

Canine Pregnancy Calendar

Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date:	Mon 26 Nov 2018
Sire:	Buddy
Dam:	Stormy
Breeder:	Talemaker Havanese
Wed 10 Oct 2018	Day 1 First day of mating. Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Thu 11 Oct 2018 - Wed 17 Oct 2018	Week 1 Fertilization occurs. 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
Thu 18 Oct 2018 - Wed 24 Oct 2018	Week 2 Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week. Embryo enters the uterus. Feeding small amounts of high protein supplements is good practice.
Thu 25 Oct 2018 - Wed 31 Oct 2018	Week 3 Embryos implants along uterus wall. During the next two weeks the important organs will develop. Her nipples begin to turn pink and enlarge. May loose appetite during this week. Morning sickness may occur.
Thu 1 Nov 2018 - Mon 5 Nov 2018	Week 4 Morning sickness should go away and appetite return. One of the early signs of pregnancy is for the dam to 'adopt' a toy. Development of eyes and spinal cord and faces take shape. The fur on the belly and around the nipples thins.
Tue 6 Nov 2018 - Mon 12 Nov 2018	Week 5 The doctor may be able to detect pregnancy (85% accuracy) by feeling the abdomen. Diagnosis by x-rays is usually possible after 45 days (95% accuracy for determining the number of puppies). You may be able to feel the little puppies -they would be the small bumps in the abdomen. Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws. Eyes now close and gender can be determined. The puppies are now considered fully developed miniature dogs. She may be showing. She may also gain a little weight particularly if she is going to birth more than 1-2 puppies.
Tue 13 Nov 2018 - Mon 19 Nov 2018	Week 6 During the last several weeks, your dog's nutritional needs nearly double. Feed small meals several times a day. Increase water. Enlargement of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.
Tue 20 Nov 2018 - Mon 26 Nov 2018	Week 7 She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at "nest building" in the last weeks. During the last 2 weeks, your pet may become irritable or extra sucky. Moderate exercise is the proper approach. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Short periods of gentle play and short walks are good. You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult. Definite abdominal enlargement. Abdomen hair will start shedding.
Tue 27 Nov 2018 - Mon 3 Dec 2018	Week 8 Dam begins to spend a lot more time grooming herself. Her breasts become swollen as her milk forms. Nesting begins as she looks for a place to have her puppies. Make sure you have her box or spot ready. The dam may not have as big of an appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. You can feel the puppies move now. See if you can get her used to her whelping box
Tue 4 Dec 2018 - Tue 11 Dec 2018	Week 9 Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck. She may express milk from her nipples. Watch for her temperature to drop. You may take it rectally if you want but she's just plain old cool to the touch compared to what she has been the last 8 weeks. She may also become restless, seek seclusion and in the last few days, soil the house. She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours before the birth
Wed 12 Dec 2018	Expected Date of Whelp. Expected date of whelp. Average is 62 days but may take place from the 58th to the 68th day. Keep watching for that cool to the touch. If you're actually taking the temp, it does drop from 101 to 98 degrees. Appetite will disappear as whelping approaches. May see a clear discharge from the vulva. At onset of labor may pace, dig, shiver, pant and/or vomit. First fetus will be delivered within 4 hours of the onset of labor.

One Connection

That is all it takes. Will let you know in 35-40 days. :-)

Connection

Stormy and Buddy tied at 337 until 3:55. Nathan wrote Stormy and I are having a smoke now (he doesn't smoke). Buddy is dead.

Meet Stormy

She loves to have fun. Stone, Cinnamon and Stormy love to play in such a fashion that their hair gets torn. It's all in fun but I had to cut her down in hopes that she will introduce gentle play into her life. LOL Ali is just like her. 

Next week we will be breeding her to Buddy. That means pups in December. I was hoping she was going to wait a month. <sigh>

Here is Buddy.