Two Days Old
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:11PM 
I have never had this happen. Now that it is 2 full days, Ella has finally calmed down. She is not a first time mom (this is her 2nd litter) and she was highly agitated. She kept trying to hide her babies. She was overzealous in cleaning them. She was hardly eating but we also knew she had an upset tummy. Her tummy issues (normal after delivery) have calmed down. She is no longer agitated or digging.
When talking to others they say to invite strangers into a home on the same day of birth is what precipiated her mother instinct to protect. Live and learn. Who knew. Why didn't Cinnamon react? She was tucked away in the corner away from the door and her pups were older. She wasn't dealing with the surges of motherly hormones going on in the same day.
We rearranged the room last night and she was very agitated. She picked up her pups in her mouth and tucked them under the mat. After we finished the room, she slept. She hadn't slept since they were born. This morning she was back to her usual calm self and no longer agitated and trying to hide the pups. She doesn't like new dogs coming by if the door is open but if you close it, she relaxes. This is new mother syndrome.
Pups have been gaining a few ounces each day but that's all. Stress interferes with milk production. Pups are lively, round and want for nothing. Ella's milk is coming in more as of this morning. Everything seems to be back to normal.
Just glad this is over. It was an added stress that was difficult to cope with except to reassure her and give her major hugs.
I celebrate and learn something new. I am glad we had the 6 week visit. It would have happened on the full day old too and still be an issue. Now it is done.
I am glad that we did it. It is how we learn.
We celebrate 3 plump pups and less stress!
Reader Comments (6)
aaaw, dear sweet ella. sorry to hear about the stress for everyone. good that she's calming down. wow! all the new puppies look darling! congrats to the new moms!
Poor, poor Ella. She felt threatened by the strange people, what a little darling. She did everything she could to protect them. Poor you too, how could you know she would deliver on the same day as the visit and she would react that way. I am so glad she is back to normal now. 😊
I am just glad she is back to normal. Pups are starting to gain well now too. She is eating much better too! If we ever have a 6 or 8 week visit on the same day of delivery, I will have to cancel and reschedule.
Poor sweet Ella ! Glad to hear she is feeling better.
Great to hear that Ella has calmed down. She's still new at Mothering.
That little boy has lovely colouring and markings. Looks like he has a little white stripe going up the centre of his nose and forehead. So cute!
We've always brought home a summer puppy for a previous pets. We wanted an Abigail puppy and the timing worked out for an April homecoming for our Laci. It worked out fine for us. Gave us lots of training time and then an enjoyable summer that she was able to go out into the world and socialize. .Brrrrr Humbug!
Can't believe Laci will be 7 next week. She spent a couple of b-days in sunny Florida and I think she wishes she were there now!
OOPS! The play on words w/ Brrrr Humbug was meant to go after the winter talk! LOL