October 1, 2014 Six days to go

IMG_2264.JPGPoor girl, I’m dragging her every where! First moms often lose their first few babies so I don’t risk it.
She likes to go, but may prefer not to being so uncomfortable with that big belly. We go get Harlee at the bus stop a few days a week, they love the extra car ride! I must say being on baby watch is murder (for both of us I’m sure) especially with the big weekend ahead of us!
Dottie’s babies doing great. All gained almost a pound their first week! They are little butterballs!! We love fat healthy babies!!

September 30, 2014 GRACE

IMG_2258.JPGGracie begs to see the babies. She stares at me like Patti used to when she wanted to visit somebody’s babies. Sadly I’m pretty sure she doesn’t have any babies. Years ago this same thing happened to Parris. First half of pregnancy seemed fine then suddenly she didn’t seem pregnant any more. We took her to Michigan State and she had a cyst that alter her hormonal balance once treated she went on to have wonderful healthy babies (including Graces grandpa Beemer). Once Rene has her babies we will start the process of getting to her issue so we’re ready for her next heat.

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September 29, 2014 Bottle feeding

IMG_2260.JPGWe bottle feed to make sure everybody gets enough to eat and extra puppy handling. Even before their eyes are open they crawl over to be fed. Early on they associate people with food 😀 and since they’ve never been hungry have no food issues. It’s an important part of early bonding, it’s worth the extra time and effort. PLUS we like doing it!!
Anxiously waiting to meet Rene’s babies!

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September 26, 2014 TEN days to go!!

Ten days to go!

Ten days to go!

Holy cow!! Just ten days to go until we get our next batch of precious babies!! I can’t wait till it’s over, I just hate first litters. If you’re not right there the first few babies die. The mom has no clue what the baby is, it lays there unattended and suffocates. Consequently it’s a long few days with the mom never out of our sight. It’s a huge relief when the babies arrive safely!! With Dottie in the nursery Rene’s babies will be born in my bathroom :).
Our theme is ROYALTY!

September 27, 2014 poodle day in Carmel CA

IMG_2209.JPGLOOK who went to Poodle day in Carmel! Loretta/Lola big sister to the babies we have now! It looks like so much fun!! I saw other posts and everybody has their poodle all decked out!! One week till our reunion!! Looks like rain and 50’s so I hope that doesn’t keep people away. rain or shine we’ll be there!!