SLF Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I can do all that....thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaM Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I've been eagerly reading too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynst Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I don't think that a thread has affected me the way this one has and I watch eagerly for the puppies to arrived. Everything crossed for an easy birth for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 reporting in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLF Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Longest night. Lots of nesting but no pups yet. So close. Now Im off to make coffee . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 sounds like it will be soon. What's her name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 just checking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLF Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Kirislin, her name is Reba. Long story but the short version is; many years ago I had a accident that nearly took my life. During my recovery I dreamt over and over of Reba McIntyre the country singer (I was not a fan of hers at the time). After my long recovery I wanted a dog with red hair that I could name Reba, as a symbol of how this re-occurring dream helped me through such a hard time in my life. It wasn't until about 10yrs later that I finally met a little feisty red pup. She couldn't be called anything else, she had to be Reba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hoping Reba stays strong , :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherglow Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Go Reba! She's already shown she's strong. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 When mine were whelping I used to boil up some stewing steak - just lightly cooking it - but found if the bitch did not want to eat they would drink the juice from the meat. I always added plenty of water when boiling. After they had finished whelping it was one of the only things they would eat for a few days. Hope by now there is some puppies and all well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 yay, more details though!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLF Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) We have puppies :thumbsup: After a very slow start we have................ 2:20pm a girl very sluggish and took a lot to get going. Not very mobile, but once I put her on the teat she has stayed there nearly the whole time, so at least (I hope) she has had a good drink. 3:40 a male. 3:50 another male. Both very active and doing great. The second male was breech and both boys are quite big. 5:10 another girl. Small and breech. Also slow to get going. Took a bit of stimulation to get a response from her, but I think she will be ok. Reba doing a great job, VERY protective so now time to step back and leave her to settle. Will wait and assess the pups tomorrow and so forth. I cant believe how lucky we have been with Reba and these pups. Who would have thought. Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this journey. Thankyou to everyone for your support I will post photos when she lets me. Edited February 2, 2014 by SLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Been watching this thread with anticipation. So glad to hear that everyone appears to be doing well :) Time for a bit or a rest for all involved now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 No rush for photo's it's enough for now to know she has had them safely. What a good girl you are Reba, hope those daughter's don't cause any trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh My Gosh!!!!! WELL DONE, REBA here's hoping the little bubs are all ok ..and will grow & develop . It is SO good that Reba managed all by herself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 What a star she is! That's fabulous news big congratulations to Reba, the puppies and you! What a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wonderful news! Hope they continue to grow and thrive :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madredeperros Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 *comes out of lurking* Congratulations, SLF and Reba!! Fanstatic news, and yes, photos only when everyone is ready. What a great outcome after such a horrible start. Hugs all-round!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLF Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think I jumped the gun.................. :eek: we have ANOTHER LIVE PUPPY......number 5 another male. She still isn't 100% settled so hopefully there aren't too many more surprises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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