My pups have made it to the one week mark. I am able to spend more time out of the whelping box, and the pups are learning to cope with my more frequent absences. When I return, they love to eat and then curl up on my legs for some cuddle time. I must admit that those moments are my favourite.
Everyone was weighed today:
#1 - 788 grams (1.7 pounds) up 95% since birth.
#2 - 778 grams (1.7 pounds) up 62% since birth.
#3 - 823 grams (1.8 pounds) up 91% since birth.
#4 - 890 grams (almost 2 pounds) up 82% since birth.
It won't be too many more days until my pups eyes and ears open. Soon they will be walking (and climbing and barking) and then all bets will be off.
As I embark on this new stage, I am resolved to approach my important mothering tasks with the quiet calm (and authority) that I try to bring to all tasks in life. However, you might hear some complaints from me over the coming weeks and for that I will ask both your indulgence and understanding. I'm certain my pups can't be any more difficult than pack mate Faolin, who has taught me more about patience (and indulgence) than any other living creature.
2 comments:
They are starting to look like dogs instead of mice now! #1 and #4 are gorgeous - they all are!
That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure if it was polite to say the looked like (cute) mice before!
I think they are all super, super gorgeous.
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