Still Nothing

She is sleeping. I have not. Oh my. We will see how today progresses.

We Are Not Sleeping

Nami is panting but not terribly. Think she will make it till later today. I am not sleeping. I need to watch but I am exhausted. When breakfast is done, I may rest or not. I need someone to watch her. Right now she stole the cooling bed ooops Murphy has it back.

Nathan is in our guestroom so he can get rest. This is the usual. He doesn't do well without sleep. It is why he takes daily naps.  Nami takes cat naps - which is smart. Interesting enough, Hallie is being highly attentive to Nami. Proves to me how caring they both are.

Nami's XRay

Click on Xray to See Larger ViewI will post her temps before dinner but it is so intrusive, that I don't take it too often. If you look at the xray, you can see that 2 are close to coming. Three are having a siesta!

She Has 5

Nami has 5 and 2 are at the opening. She has not eaten today but I have not checked her temps yet. We just got home.

I will check her temps and let you know but soonish for her.

Dennis is hoping he gets his day off tomorrow. LOL

Temp at 3:15pm 99.1 so closer but not there unless I missed the window.

Temps Update

I will put temps up in this one post each time I take it.

What we are doing is we are waiting for a true drop of 98f

She will not have pups tonight unless it drastically changes. She is NOT nesting and she is eating and she is not shivering. These are all indicators that whelping is imminent. 

At 5:50pm August 4, 2025 her temps was 99.9f

Next stage xrays and a number count.

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Nami not eating but at 8:05am her temps are 99.3. Getting closer but not there yet. We will see what the xrays say.

Getting Close

Here is a mini gallery taken of Nami today.

Nami had a bath. I need to shave the rest of her tummy beforew xrays on Tuesday. 

Xrays have to be sent to us after the visit so I will announce how many late afternoon and then add the xray photo. 

As you can see, we are almost there with Nami's whelping area. We have the cameras up, the heating lamps are tested and in place. I still have a bowl to finish making. Sherry made blankets for that 1st shot of the pups after the box is cleaned up. How wonderful is that?

Hopefully no pups be

Kicking

I am actually feeling kicking in Nami and Hallie. Oh my!

What is Next?

There is a gallery of the gals today outside on our outdoor couch. It is on the main blog on today.

Nami is eating like she is starving. Her tummy is huge. Now we wait till xrays and play the waiting game of when she will whelp. 

Nami is sooner than you think. We are not ready but we need to be. Nami is due around August 6th or 7th. Xrays are on August 5th. We had to do xrays this late due to Hallie's due date. 

Tummy Shot & Calendar

This was taken today. I will try to get up a schedule of what to expect soon.

Nami was bred to Opus out of our Jeannie line. This is her 2nd litter. 

She has pups that are on the smaller end and pups that end up her size. It gives a lot of choice, depending on what you are looking for.

Week 6 July 12-18th

• During the last several weeks, nutritional needs nearly double. We feed small meals several times a day.
• We Increase water having water dishes throughout the night and day.
• Enlargment of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.

Week 7 July 19th - 25th

• She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at nest building in the last weeks. She is not doing this - usually not till the end - last week.
• During the last 2 weeks, your pet may become irritable but she is not.
• Moderate exercise is the proper approach. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Short periods of gentle play are good.
• You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult.
• Definate abdominal enlargement.
• Abdomen hair will start shedding.

Week 8 July 26th - August 1

• Dam begins to spend a lot more time grooming herself.
• Her breasts become swollen as her milk forms.
• Nesting begins as she looks for a place to have her puppies in the last week. We set up a pen days before delivery.
• During this week she may not have as big of an appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. But we feed her throughout making it easier for her.
• You can feel the puppies move now.
• We will get her used to her whelping box

Week 9

• Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, we trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
• She may express milk from her nipples.
• Watch for her temperature to drop. You may take it rectally if you want but she's just plain old cool to the touch compared to what she has been the last 8 weeks.
• She may also become restless, seek seclusion and in the last few days, soil the house.
• She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours before the birth

Expected Date of Whelp August 10th with a 3 day(s) window each way.

• Expected date of whelp. Average is 62 days but may take place from the 58th to the 68th day. Angel laid on the couch on her back the entire day before giving birth.
• Keep watching for that cool to the touch.. if you're actually taking the temp, it does drop from 101 to a true 98 degrees.
• Appetite will disappear as whelping approaches.
• May see a clear discharge from the vulva.
• At onset of labor may pace, dig, shiver, pant and/or vomit.
• First fetus will be delivered within 4 hours of the onset of labor.

XRays

Nami's Xrays are on August 5th in the afternoon.

Thrilled

Here is the gallery.

Nami is absolutely thrilled to have Petey here and the 2 siblings. Poor Sage tries hard to play with them then walks away. It will be a process but next Wednesday, Sage has a puppy visiting so she will be mega excited.

Petey was here overnight. All 3 pups settled in to sleep last night. They woke up. We decided to feed them in the xpen that was still set up - the one that was theirs and Petey was having none of it. The rest of the time the 3 played out in the hall with toys and was happy and then human Momma came and all was right in Petey's world. That is how it is supposed to be. Happy to come - happy to go home. Life is good.

Tonight, for the 1st time the pups will come into bed with us. Life will never be the same.

In the Realm of Sanity

All updates will be on Sage's blog and this blog is now closed. Sorry - but I need less work. You can still follow on the Sage blog.

All pups are either adjusting or have adjusted.

3 Departures

Here is the family gallery. As you can see, Mocha will have new family members Abby and Meadow. It is going to be fun watching Mocha try to keep up in the snow.

Here is the play session before Mocha's departure.

They have a very long drive but got a report at least for some of it she is a quiet gal.

Thank you ever so much for the mad money for a restaurant. So appreciated! 

Petey's New Family plus Ollie at Home

Looks like Petey is finally taking his nap as the others are that are here. This was the 2nd to depart. Ollie is getting acquainted with Petey. Thank you again for Cynthias. They now know our name. LOL

Here is the play session gallery before Petey departed.

Here is the family gallery.

The pups were tuckered out by the time Malla departed but they played a bit.

Check out the gallery.

Videos were also taken.

Thank you ever so much for the gin. I may have some tonight!!!!

Check out the videos of all departures and both galleries and videos include the Sage crew.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Last Play as 10

Gallery can be found on Sage's blog.

Tonight is their last play as 10. Due to weather, no one departed today and everyone that is going is departing tomorrow.

I will miss the pups!

We finish feeding at 830am daily. Now we have a dog departing at that time so, no Cinnamon weights? Dogs have to go away before they come. You see we have dogs in heat and visitors and none can be out during the departures and the girls in heat can't be with the visitors. It is going to be chaos but we will deal. 

I may have to wake up at 6am to feed dogs earlier. Then there is setup. I just want to survive and be happy for everyone and pray that the earliest one makes it home safely. 

I just checked the bags 3 times over and I know Nathan will say in front of one of you - where is X? 

I had classes I paid for that I couldn't do. I hope there is a replay. 

Oh yes, I gather after Nathan is in bed, Dennis and I will be washing floors and cleaning the house. What time do we have for that if not tonight at 10pm. 

I am sitting here thinking - if you are being difficult with me maybe we are not the right fit? I don't know. Maybe best to go elsewhere where they don't have videos and galleries daily nor 2 visits. etc I am just thinking out loud and well when you are this stressed, you have to vent as it has to go SOMEWHERE.

After this venting session, I am willing to jump tall buildings in one bound to make the pups have a great experience. We shall see if I achieve that tomorrow. Miracles can happen they say!

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Vet Visit and Play

Here is the vet visit of Nami's pups plus the play of the 10 crew.

They survived the play, the vet visit and now I am feverishly trying to get everything done.

Pups are getting ready to head upstairs to play. 

Due to so many reasons including weather, no one is departing tomorrow. Sunday will be busy but that's okay.

Poor Mocha's mom and dad are dealing with what impending 45cm of snow where they live and they have to drive 6 hours to get home. By waiting till Sunday, they hope to minimize dealing with THAT!

Will we get snow tonight here? You tell me.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.