Molly Day 60

Molly and I hung out together in the puppy room until late last night.  Molly was a little more restless than she has been.  She tried to fit into the puppy basket, then jumped into the whelping box and began digging and shredding paper.  After trying to get comfortable behind one of the easy chairs (again) she came and snuggled in close to me on the cot. I feel asleep listening to the Sunday night music line up on Joy radio after reviewing and editing some club stuff.  John hadn't realized I was planning to do an overnighter and came in to be sure all was well.  I decided to go back into the house with Molly as our other 'friends' had gone to bed in their crates and all was quiet.  Today (Monday) is going to be a full day of physical rest for me; sometimes that is just needed and I know for sure in the days to come that will no longer be a luxury. It's chilly and cold here, where is this warm weather we are supposed to have?  Molly continues to wander around the house, seeking those places that she is most comfortable in, then moving to another area.  I just had a subtle reminder that it would be a good idea to pick up the laundry on the bathroom floor before she claims that as her next 'nest.'  The movement of the pups is strong and certain.  I can feel little heads and other body parts.  They seem to be responding to my touch upon their mother's abdomen. 

In the collage above is a photo of most of our whelping supplies which I referred to on yesterday blog of Day 59. I know there are other breeders who seek this specific information so maybe it will be helpful to someone who is putting their own whelping supplies together for the first time.

(Pippin is definitely wider.  Is it because she is eating a food higher in calories and that is packing weight on? John says she is pregnant.  I'm remaining optimistic.  Whatever will be will be and I believe all things happen for reason, that timing is everything.  As in all our plans here at ATB, there are very specific ones in place regarding Pippin and Chevy's anticipated pups.  At 4 weeks along in a canine pregnancy things are typically quite uneventful.  We have seen those early indications of a possible pregnancy for Pippin. And we have to consider this is after all, Pippin - who is always unpredictable in so many ways!  I'm leaning towards confirming a pregnancy in a week or so.)

As we approach Molly's possible due date, we are also approaching our second oldest granddaughter's birthday and Easter is just on the horizon. This litter will be called the "Brook May" litter.  This is a very special time for all of us for several reasons and I look forward to sharing it here. As always take care and thank you so much for your ongoing interest. God bless you and yours as we enter a very holy week for Christians around the world.  I hope that you will take time to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ and what it means to your personally.  John, Ann, and All Things Brittany