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Thanks jerojath! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO thrilled to have not just one but TWO little bubba girlies to squish!! I think things are looking up for little Kimmy, she is warming up now and is supporting herself better rather than just doing that awful paddling motion on her side. That always strikes fear into my heart. She's latching on pretty well too now but I still think Vanni may need a shot of calcium to help with letdown.

RIP little bubba whippy. Hey....don't talk to ME about taking time. Here I was thinking after Vanni had cleaned up and settled down comfortably to feed in the wee dark hours of stupid o'clock that she was all finished and then out pops Kimmy at 7.41.....I've NEVER had a 5 hour delay between puppies. And come to think of it, I haven't actually had a bitch that hasn't had ANY contractions but suddenly has a puppy hanging from her bum either!

Thanks Bokezu! You just might even get to meet them in about 3 months time!

Vanni and her girls!

Woohoo...you go!!

She's sturdy but still quite waterlogged. Still trying to get hold of the vet.

Thanks guys! Yep Aziah!! TWO girls! Now of course I will have to be VERY hardhearted and not fall in love with both of them! Smarty pants Rimes, not only proves he has taddies but that he can sire girls as well!

Miss Vanni is VERY good at keeping secrets! Welcome to the world Miss Kimmy, another black girl (YAY VANNI!!!! ) at 7.41am, weighing 211gr. Very waterlogged and quite shellshocked, I'm a bit worried about her. May take her into the vet when it opens for a spot of oxygen and perhaps a shot of calcium for Vanni, she's not letting down very well yet.

No more bubbas. Am thinking that's why the start-stop start-stop to labour. This time there was just no stopping that little bundle! She's very cute! At least I can be forgiven now for not being sure her mum was in whelp for so long......

Black bitch - born 2.36am Mother and daughter doing well......little bubba feeding and VERY strong!! Not sure how many or even IF there are any more.......watch this space!

We have lift off!

I'm going to bed. Hopefully I will be awoken during the night by the dulcet tones of much nesting, panting and straining!

Vanni only got one bite at the cherry....she was RAPED by a juvenile delinquent so tomorrow is D-Day!!!

How many days is she? And is she a maiden? Vanni is 64 days today and is a 4 yo maiden and I don't think she has many on board. If she is VERY clever she'll go by herself tonight or she's going to have to put up with fingers up her jaxxie tomorrow and that could just be the start of it!!

Me tooooooooo!! Besides, I'm ALREADY booked into the November thread and having two litters within a month is scary enough! Was hoping THIS litter would be up on their feet and just about weaned by the time the whelping pen had to be used again! Editing to ad: Rajacadoo-doo-doo, I'll deal with YOU at a later date!

*sob* She's playing with my mind!

If it is a pin brush you are after, I highly recommend the Plush Puppy brushes. I like them so much, I use them on my own hair as well. They're better quality than the pet shop ones but very reasonably priced. Plush Puppy also now (I think) manufacture a slicker brush. However I use the Doggyman Slickers myself. Bristle brush, I don't know about. I use a natural boar bristle that I bought at the supermarket (in the human grooming section) for under $20 and it is fabulous. Does the same job as my Mason Pearson used to at a mere fraction of the price. And knowing my tendency to lose brushes at dog shows, I feel a lot safer when it leaves home!

Hey if she hasnt whelped by November - im going to C.Section her myself!! And thats coming from a hippy homebirth midwife!! I hear you! Preparing to find the Wiltshire Staysharp as we speak! Oh and do you think it would be ok to sterilise the surgical field with a bottle of Jacks or should I save that for me and find something cheaper for her?

Bite your tongue!

I know, but that's just one of the many things you love about me!

Didn't think so. BTW....I left a little message in Hounder's brag thread that you might like to read!

Does that include snoring? *sigh*

Home again. She's panting a little bit, but that could be because it's quite warm outside. I'm not even going to think about her for the rest of the day. I also dropped into the bottle-o and bought myself a can of a little "something". If the fact that I have consumed alcohol doesn't make her start, nothing will!

Sounds like a plan ...though the car ride could backfire and lull her into sleep She couldn't possibly sleep any more soundly than she is at the moment. I keep telling myself it's the "calm before the storm" phase where everything rests in preparation for what is to come!