Charm and Champ babies are 2 weeks!`

Charm and Daisy both got a full groom today and look wonderful. Both are holding their weights really well, Daisy is actually a little chubby but this isn't the time for a diet.

Sorry, no puppy portraits today. I'll get them done on Sunday and maybe we'll have some eyes. Sweet Pea cracked a little of one eye today so the rest will follow soon. I took some group pictures to share.

A D O R A B L E

2 weeks tomorrow!

And yet....still no eyes open. This is like waiting for a pot to boil!

The lamp will be off over Charm's box until after their eyes are open. I don't want to expose them to a bright light. Just daylight from the window for a few days.

Daisy's pups 1 week

 

Cam is up....?

I just got the cams back online but I'm heading to work. Maybe they will stay on this time!

intenet issues

The cams are off due to technical difficulties! I've messed with them for as long as I can so they are just going to stay off for now. I'll try again this afternoon if I have time before work. Sorry!!

Gaining and growing

The pups are gaining and growing like weeds. Won't be long before Charm's pups have their eyes open. They all are fighting the puppy exercises in the morning, can't say I blame them! Being flipped upside down and then stuck on a cold rag can't be their favorite thing. =)

Weights on Charm's pups at 11 days:
William 14.2 oz
Autumn 12.2 oz
Alyssum 14.5 oz
Sweet Pea 13.3 oz

Daisy's pups at 6 days
Melitta 11.6 oz
Starbucks 12.4 oz
Maxwell 15.0 oz and no that is not a typo!

I will get pictures on Daisy's pups tomorrow for their one week collage. I'll do Charm's on Sunday and maybe we'll have some eyes lookin' at you.

Charm's flowers are one week old!

TGIF

Thank goodness its Friday!

Charm's pups are doing well, consistent weight gains. Charm is a fabulous mother!

Daisy's pups are gaining like mad, puppy #3 might have to move next door with Charms pups! =) He's much bigger than his siblings.

I finally got Daisy's pups named and their collage done. Charm's pups will get new pics tomorrow.

All is well in puppyland

Both moms and all the babies are doing fabulous. Couldn't ask for anything better...well I do wish Daisy would drink more water. We are trying to get her to drink more using a spoon. =) Tonight I added some chicken broth to her water and she seemed to like that!

Everyone is gaining weight and I'm a happy PQ.

Busy day tomorrow so I won't be around all day. Hopefully the webcams stay online! Grandma will be coming over every 1-2 hours to check on the crew. I hope to have names for Daisy's litter soon. I will be spending a lot of time driving tomorrow so maybe I'll come up with something.

Cams are up

Charms cam - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/charmchamp

Daisy's cam - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/janizona-havanese


Password is the same on both, all caps. If you don't know what it is, send me an email.

Daisy's babies

Daisy had her babies yesterday.

#1 girl gold brindle or sable parti 6.5 oz
#2 male light gold  6.1 oz (wearing green yarn)
#3 male cream 7.4 oz

The pups are doing well this morning and Daisy took excellent care of them overnight. I'll update weights etc later on today. I need to get a new webcam up and I'll post that link when I have it.

The spot

Daisy has finally settled on the kennel in my bedroom. She's been in there resting for the last hour and no longer is looking for me. She sleeps and then wakes with a start to nibble at her side and changes positions. Then dozes again. I don't see any contractions yet but I know first stage of labor has started.

I closed all the blinds and covered the kennel with a blanket so she feels more secure. It's very dark as you can see, had to use the flash for the 2nd shot. I'll keep checking on her every so often. Hopefully contractions will start soon. Pups can come within minutes or several hours after I can see contractions and I do not see any signs yet. No panting, no digging. Just resting. And nibbling. =)

Where oh where?

Daisy was restless last night and refused most of her breakfast. She can't find the right place to be and has been under the beds, behind the couch, in doorless kennels, in the closet.....then after digging and laying for a few minutes she comes running to see where I am.She'll hang by me for a bit and then off she goes to find that perfect nest. She's still smiling and wagging her tail but I can see the wheels turning that she feels the stir. Mother Nature is talking to her.

Charm's Sweet babies are wonderful. Weights are good and all seem strong and healthy.
William 8.1 oz
Autumn 7.4 oz
Alyssum 8.1 oz
Sweet Pea 7.2 oz

Puppy exercises start this morning. You can read about them on my website under the Early Neurological Stimulation

That's all for this morning but I'll post again if Daisy does anything else!

Monday evening

Daisy did a little nesting today but she's still running around playing with her toys. We'll go to bed early just in case we don't get much sleep.

Charm's flowers are precious, doing wonderful.

11:15 pm - Daisy is stuck to me like glue. She isn't usually a lap dog but she's been laying on my lap for the last hour. Time for bed, wonder if anyone will sleep. I have a night light on top of her crate (wire top) so I can easily see what she's up to without turning on the light. Sweet dreams!

Monday August 1st

Daisy's temp was down last night and this morning she's at 98.2.( A normal temperature for a dog is usually 100-102.5 degrees. A significant drop, which probably means labor will begin in 12-24 hours, is usually below 99 degrees F and sometimes as low as 98 degrees) So according to her history, she should have pups within the next 24 hours. She ate breakfast and isn't showing any signs. 

Pups all put on about 3/10 oz each from last night. All is well with CharmyCharm too. 

PQ