7 Days Old

Mothering is hard work especially when you try to take care of everyone else's. Cinnamon does too but I believe you count how many they have and think not fair.

Here is the gallery.

She so loves her puppies. they are getting fat and they let mom know when they want to feed. Bravo little ones!

Be sure to look at the videos.

6 Days Old

Ella is a riot. She now wants Cinnamon and her pups. I guess 3 is not enough. 

Here is the gallery.

Soon I will be going to bed. I had a good night with all 3 moms. Had a hard time staying awake but I managed to so far. Ella didn't want to go outside. I guess it is rather cold outside.

I felt like a gourmet cook for Ella, Saffron and Cinnamon. They only want the good stuff.

Pups are in great shape. I just finished weighing them. All gains for all 3 moms. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

6 Days Old Already

Ella is such a good mom. She is so much in love with her puppies but I think when she took care of Saffron's she got quite excited that she had more pups. I think she would be happy with a lot of puppies.

Here is the gallery.

I also have a video of her feeding Saffron's pups. I am glad that they are who they are and took over vs me having to feed the pups formula. Mother's milk is best. 

Ella's pups are nice and plump. The moms are adjusting to just their own. It's easier, Ella. LOL

5 Days Old Already!

Ella's pups are doing ever so well. They are sharing milk stations with Saffron's pups. They don't seem to mind.

So far Ella is great with Saffron's pups.

4 Days Old

Oh the trio of pups. if Saffron has 5 pups, we will have moms that have 3, 4 and 5 pups. How interesting.

Here is the gallery.

Pups are plump, wanting for nothing and Momma Ella wants Cinnamon's pups too. LOL

Three Days Old

Three days old and they are getting plump. Such cuties!

Here is the gallery.

Ella has had a great day. She eats if I feed her out of hand - yes even including mousse. She hates haddock. Cinnamon loves it. It makes for lots of cooking. But mom is good and so are pups. 

Be sure to watch the videos.

Two Days Old

 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. 

Here is today's gallery.

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!

Just Over a Day Old

I think they match this mat. LOL Polka dots and polka dots.

All pups have gained. An average of 3.8 oz since last night. That's actually good when you realize its just for 12 hours.

Here is the gallery.

Ella is still fretting. It is driving me crazy. I hope she calms down soon. She also has an upset tummy from birthing. I hope that settles down as she doesn't feel like eating - even steak. I will try her on mousse in a bit. 

Oh Boy

Ella has 3 beautiful pups but due to all the activity in the house, she has been overly fretting over her pups. We have to be aware of that aspect. She was also trying to chew their cords over and over. That is how to create umbilical hernias. it's not serious as it is superficial and can be corrected with a stitch at spay or neutering time but it is irritating when they get so obsessive. Too much cleaning is so unncessary.

She has spent her time trying to hide her pups, chewing on cords and moving constantly. I went to weigh them figuring they lost with all my distraction with visitors, grooming and her fretting but they all gained. There is that.

Here is the gallery of the pups during their birth and after.

Be sure to check out the videos of the birth. I am still uploading them.

Puppies Are Here

Click on Photo for Larger ViewFirst one born at 10:10am. He is a boy. Nathan think dark brown sable. I am not sure. When dried we will know better. He has 4 white socks, blaze on chest and ring around neck. He weighs in at 6-1/8oz 175g

Click on Photo for Larger View2nd one was born at 10:36am. It's a girl. She weighs the exact same as her brother who came before her. I believe this is a black and white.

Click on Photo for Larger ViewThe last one was born at 1127am. She is a girl who is a brown sable and cream. She is the largest but not by much. they were pretty consistent. Her weight is 6-2/8oz 177g

Click on Photos for Larger ViewMeet the 3.... 2 girls 1 boy.

Not sure if I can get a shower in before the 6 week puppy visit. Oh boy...

Temps Down Shivering

I am not set up but guess what I am doing now?

Temps are 36.4 - 98.2

Think we are having pups sooner than later. If done in time puppy visit too - oh boy!

Here is a video of her nesting.

XRAYS Are Here

Click on Photo for Larger View3 good sized pups. Guess she was late in her connection so that means an earlier delivery window. These are highl.y calcified pups of size. I believe sooner than later. 

Due Dates

We pretty much know when Ella is due give or take a couple of days. Why? She only had 1 connection. On the 24th all 3 will be going for xrays. I will try to post early that day but I do have several dogs to groom before the rush. 

We have a ton to do before pups come like set up a room, move furniture etc. 

Messy Ella

I did comb her out - honest but she couldn't help but make hesrelf messy.

Yesterdau I said I am not so sure if she is carrying many. Today when I shaved down - well it will be interesting to see what the xrays bring.

Xray

Date for xray is Jan 24th. Nathan is making an appointment today for all 3.

Pregnant

1 time is the charm? We think so. Sbe sure is getting big. Due around Januray 29th.

Ellie Says Hi

Couldn't help but share this photo today that arrived in my email. Kisses to you!

Done - Now We Wait

Stay tuned....

No Tie Day

We tried. I decided this is fun but not today! We will try later. If not, perhaps 1 time is the charm. It was for Raven and Stormy. LOL

Tie Plus Calendar

Ella and Truffie November 14, 2018 

Due Jan 29th if early (go home date April 9)

Tie 8:50am to 9:00am 19 minutes Nov 27

No tie Nov 28

As you know Ella was bred last time to Truffie by artificial insemination. No matter what we did she wouldn't connect. We started out having the same. Realize she has never done this but today Truffie made a connection. We had planned on breeding her to one of Paula's dogs but we were afraid she was too late in her cycle. Who knew. With dad dying and all Nathan was not up to travelling and I would worry that driving was not the best and hes been away a great deal already. Paula offered us to send her up with her handler and she would bring her back a week later. That would have worked except we had this issue with her not wanting to connect. Things happen for a reason. I simply realize we are not recovered yet but we are making great strides - or trying to. Besides Sky is a beauty - no?

Canine Pregnancy Calendar

Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date:	Mon 27 Nov 2018
Sire:	Truffie
Dam:	Ella
Breeder:	Talemaker Havanese
Tue 27 Nov 2018	Day 1 First day of mating. Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Wed 28 Nov 2018 - Tue 4 Dec 2018	Week 1 Fertilization occurs. 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
Wed 5 Dec 2018 - Tue 11 Dec 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.
Wed 12 Nov 2018 - Tue 18 Nov 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.
Wed 19 Dec 2018 - Mon 24 Dec 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 25 Dec 2018 - Mon 31 Dec 2018	Week 5 The dNovor 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 1 Jan 2019 - Mon 7 Jan 2019	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 8 Jan 2019 - Mon 14 Jan 2019	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 15 Jan 2019 - Mon 21 Jan 2019	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 22 Jan 2018 - Tue 29 Jan 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 30 Jan 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.