Some new pictures of pups, day 3, but they are not changing that much right now, so I won't post new pictures for a few days unless something does change.
Almost all the puppies gained weight, just two lost a few grams, but nothing major and those were the big ones also, so no problems there.
Eli does not want to leave the puppies, she really doesn't want to take the time to eat, which she has too, but this will last till about the 6th day and then she will relax and take time out.
She sat up for hours during the night to let the puppies drink (that is what she likes ) and also while giving birth she stood instead of lying down.
Is it the elephant or the giraffe who does that!!!!
All is going perfect. The pups are very happy and Eli is glad they are out!!!
The vet came by on his motorcycle, the weather was springlike, so that was great and declared all the pups good and no visible health problems and looking great and Eli is recovering from a heavy load and is being a very good mother.
And another male 582 grams. So now 4 males and 3 females.All is going well, she is cleaning them and herself and they are all drinking and are very content little puppers.
Now we wait and see if she has any more surprises, but she is pretty thin now and they are pretty heavy!!!!
Well we finally got going here!!!
Up to now 2 males and 2 females.
1 male 442 gram
1 female 477
1 female 482
1 male 552
All is going well and we are still expecting !
Eli is still working hard with pre-labor and getting the birth canal open.
Just talked to my vet and he explained and that can be quite painful., but all is normal!!!
She started panting at 3.30 pm and didn't stop till about 45 min ago and then decided she needed a rest and fell asleep, which is good , getting some strength back for the rest.
So still have to be patient and it can still take 24 hours, so all is well.
The first litter had a pre labor of 36 hours , so normal for Eli.
Well, early Monday morning and we all had a good night sleep, including the puppies in Eli her belly!!!
I think she is waiting for today, in memory of my dad ,whose birthdate it is today and who died way to young.
More patience......
Well, I guess we all are being tested for our Patience, because like the last 4 nights now, last night ,same scenario!!!!
Panting and those dreamy far away eyes and looking at me "Like what did you do to me" and restless, but then around 9 , we walked the yard and off she put herself to sleep and I went also.
Now a beautiful sunny cold morning so perfect for having puppies in the sunlight of the room where the whelping box is waiting, but we cannot force nature ,so we wait for the signs.....
Thank you Dr. Eugene for coming by yesterday and just putting my mind at ease and your advice as always.
The vet came by on his motorcycle for a check on Eli and said that she was "BIG", but all was well and he examined her and found all in order, but she had a few hours or a day or so to go.
I got instructions on the when and the how's again, as a refresher course and so now we wait some more.
A lot of rest for the big event for her and some short walks as she needs to be fit for the delivery!!
Another good night sleep last night!!!!
It started off being very restless with panting and standing and that lasted for an hour or so, so I got her in the whelping box and myself on a bed besides her and then she just went to sleep.
Had phone, and cell phone and camera all in position , but we just slept!!!
Woke up this morning, went through the same routine as the last 3 days, not wanting to eat and then an hour later,,she did and is resting now.
The vet will stop by this afternoon to check up on her to see all is well.
I must say again from the 3 computers in this house, 2 of them are now again crashed and will not start up ,so working through the iPad and don't think I can upload pictures, but will save them all and put them on asap when the stupid piece of electronics is working again ( talk about bad timing )
So be patient. For questions, please email me at whispering.oaks @ telenet.be
Eli is panting and then resting and then walking and standing, just restless !! Situation Normal.
We did go for our walk this morning, but it was hard for her to get in the car and she did not like me helping her and pushing on her stomach, so no more car rides. Just walks in the yard or the neighborhood.
I started taking her temperature 2 days ago and it was pretty low, then last night it was up, but then this morning it was quite low, not a whole degree, but still , things are happening!!
She did not want her food this morning either, all the things she has done with the other litters also, so she is just in pre-birth situation.
On our walk this morning, (very cold by the way) I took some pictures ( last big size ones) and worked the other dogs and Eli still really wanted to get a dummy and also do a search, so we let her at her own pace and she did well!!
Laptop problem is solved for now, so can email, send and receive again!!! a little slower then usual, but hey, I had to do 23 updates, no notice received, so how was I supposed to know, whatever!!!!
Eli is doing fine, eating, resting and taking walks with the pack!!
Whelping box is set up, heating lamp is hanging, towels, vetbeds, newspaper,cords in all colours, charts and thermometer is ready to start taking temps on Wednesday, if it drops one degree we will know to expect delivery within about 24 hours.
It worked the former two nests perfectly so we will see.
Added another lying down picture, nothing exciting right now, but soon I hope.....
