I Forgot...

...to post pictures of the whelping box set up.  Pixie tried it out for size.  BTW, it is in my family room right next to the computer/desk.  I started taking temps a few days ago to get an idea of her baseline.  She is running in the high 99s in the am and 101+ in the pm.  Normal temp for dogs is 101 - 102.  It is normal for them to be in slightly below 100 during pregnancy.  What I am looking for is a significant drop in her temperatures.  Below 99 even as low as 96+ often indicates impending whelping within 24 hours.

Sorry about the glowing eyes. Left on the flash.

Making Plans

I've gotten the whelping box back from Lisa so I need to start thinking about a color to paint it.  Any ideas?  I'm thinking about a creamy almond or pale yellow color b/c mom says it photographs better than what I've had in the past......pink, green, I can't remember what else.  Rhoda's got me thinking about supplies.  I'll have to start going through my stuff to see what I'm missing or need new.  Plus I keep looking at my whelping area trying to figure what is different b/c I can't seem to see how it all fit here before.

We're heading out to do some training.  I think now is a good time to work on that obedience.  Pixie is very excited that her brother and Grandmother are visiting.  I'll have to figure out how to post the video.