Exploring the Box

My boys discovered their front legs overnight, and over about an hour each of them undertook detailed explorations, sniffing and licking. They are also getting quite vocal.  I am noticing eye activity behind their little eye-lids, but they haven't opened their eyes yet. 

Maggie (from the first litter) is visiting for a couple of days.  She was shocked by her first glimpse.  I have let her come into the whelping room, but only for a quick peak.  Silken and Faolin are very good at respecting my rules, but can be a little bit of a pain --- they think all puppy sounds require my immediate attention --- they don't understand that a mother always knows.

Weights continue to climb:

• #1 - 1.22 kilograms (2 pounds, 11 ounces)
• #2 - 1.12 kilograms (2 pounds, 7 ounces)
• #3 - 1.24 kilograms (2 pounds, 12 ounces)
• #4 - 1.17 kilograms (2 pounds, 9 ounces)

We're limiting light in the whelping room until the pups eyes adjust to the bright world that awaits.