The puppies were exactly 48 hours old this morning! Of course I had to get out my camera to take a few pictures ;-) As many have told me the first 24 hours were quite an adjustment, and I have a new found respect for all breeders who put their ALL into the litters they care for. I've gone from worry, to joyful excitement to mourning all within the first few hours. The huge responsibility I feel for these 3 new lives is at times overwhelming. I worry about everything; however, I am blessed to have a very calm, loving husband and the support/guidance of a very good friend. This special friend drove 2 hours, VERY early Sunday morning, to help us whelp our first litter. She guided us through the whole process and tried so hard to get Peter (puppy boy #3) to breathe. She sat with Siena and the pups in the whelping box LATE into the night that first night so I could get some rest. At that point Siena was still a little freaked out by the squeaking/squealing and the odd bobbing head movements of her new charges. Kara has gone above and beyond to help us and I will never be able to thank her enough!
Feeling thankful today.
Happy little family! Glad to hear that things are going well. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute. I love Mr. Red:)
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