Ivy February 2010

Day 2 and looking great!

The merle, named "Dawson" (third from the left) was pulled from Ashley at the vet's office and is named for our vet. He was born more than 5 hours after the other three and his sack had been ruptured. He appears to have suffered no ill effects though, he certainly will squabble for his nipple!

We have 4 new puppies!

The first three went easy, but the last one weighed a POUND and required a very scary trip to the vet.

But Ashley and her new puppies are all doing well and resting now.

She had contractions for 18 hours before things really began.

Michelle and I are very tired, so this will be a small post...but here is a picture for you all to see.

Proud Mama dog right here!

Contractions have begun!!

We went into the Vet this morning because Ashley was "leaking" a bit more than I liked to see. The great people there took out the ultrasound and I got to see the little heartbeats. What an AWESOME thing to behold!

There are only four puppies inside.

Her temp is 2 degrees down from 5 days ago and she is drooling, refusing to eat and will not allow me out of "eye contact range."

She has been napping for the last couple of hours in between contractions...which are not really predictable yet...but getting more intense for sure.

It is the Vets opinion that she will deliver by tonight.

The pups are going to share my birthday if they hold out till 12AM tonight!! We shall see.

The camera has fresh batts and is right by the birthing box. We will be sure to take pics for you all to see.

Bye for now....