So not this time

It's been a busy week despite the lack of good news.  Pixie's xray showed no puppies.  Yes, quite disappointing on many levels so we'll try again next time.  These pics were taken on "whelping day" yesterday. 

The busy part has been dealing with the influx of rescues this week - never good but it's been so quiet lately it was bound to happen. I'm picking one up for a foster home tomorrow and trying to find a foster home for another.  Why did I take this back up?

Hmmmmm....7 weeks?

So I don't think this looks promising and I'll know more next week.  I'm not so happy or hopeful today.

6 weeks now

So the time is *slowly* ticking by.  She isn't any better about taking the pictures....Bad Girl .  Her eating is consistently a little slow in the am but she still likes the powder goo that she is getting.  We went for a run this am which she enjoyed greatly.  Me remember to bring a camera?  Never!

 

This is her thoughtful expression - she is contemplating leaving the photo shoot

 

We're at 5 weeks

She doesn't look that different to me from last week in these pictures.  But I'm also obsessing and now I'm trying to just not look at her. She is broader across the loin and ribs which doesn't show up here.  She is actually fuller around the middle. 

I hate waiting.

Pixie at 4 weeks

More belly shots.  Obviously she is particularly thrilled with the posing - NOT.  It's like pulling teeth!  I suppose it would be easier if I'd just pose her and have someone else take the pictures.  We're at slightly over 4 weeks.  There is definitely thickening of her waist, and her belly has more of a rounding.  It didn't stop her from helping Roady and Rocket out with the rabbit hunting they did yesterday.  5 more weeks to go!

I started her on a supplement that a couple of friends of mine have used.  It's called K9 Puppy Gold http://www.k9power.com/k9_puppy_gold.php  It can be used a formula if pups need supplemented.  It's a powder that smells kind of skunky/skanky/stanky.  She loves it and licks the bowl clean each meal.  Rocket seems to think he should have some as well.  Maybe he's having a sympathy pregnancy .

Another picture of Stryder

I found another picture of Stryder.  He's out hunting with his co-owner, John, last winter.  

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.