Pups are anywhere from 12 hours old to 7 hours old or thereabouts.
As of 1030am, all pups gained but 2 - the last 2 who are the youngest. The 2 are holding their own and I have not weighed them again and won't till tonight. Most puppies lose the first 24 to 48 hours. These pups are doing really well. No concerns. I don't worry when we have initial losses as it depends on how much the milk has let down. It is obvious she had hers before she had the pups. Not all moms do.
Cinnamon has eaten many, many bowls of food. Her pups are strong and squirm here and there.
I brushed out Cinnamon, washed her tummy and massaged her a bit. I wash the tummy to keep the area clean but a cool cloth cools her tummy down.
In a few days when colours have set in, I will do individual shots with more indepth descriptions. Such as one has a white blaze on its chest.
Mom and pups are doing really well. I slept for 2 hours and Nathan is back in bed. I am glad as I was exhausted. Dennis will sleep after the vet visit for Raven and he will do night duty.
Usually I have company online - a nurse friend in Utah but she is on holiday. She is out on a boat to Antarctica tonight and on a day trip today. Sherry also tried to stay up and fell asleep.
I hope Leti and Raven's whelping goes as smoothly and easily.
Darlah