Puppies are gone (well, almost)

10:31 PM

I decided to turn on some WICKED last week, and Dixie went over to listen to it, and then fell asleep on the potty pad!


Rocky went home last Saturday!  His family came all the way from Wisconsin to get him!



Liv has really been enjoying reading lately!  She brought home a book from school, and read it to the puppies!  Sonny seemed to love it!


Sonny left on Thursday after school!  He is going to be living 1 hour away!  His new name is Gus!

I caught Rosie and Dixie cuddling together this week....



Dixie was spending more time out of the kennel with us to see if her and Winnie can learn to live with each other.


They LOVE to play together under strict supervision!  Winnie loves the squeaky toys, too!


more cuddles with sweet Dixie!


Howie, after his bath, before his pick up!


Howie left us late Friday night!  He will be living in Mpls!


Looking very bare in the kennel on Saturday morning!


Rosie and Dixie taking one last nap together!


Rosie left around noon on Saturday!  She is living in Iowa!


So, that leaves Dixie!  We set up this nifty kennel for her, and it's working so far.  As heartbreaking as it is to admit, we have decided to try to find a home for her.  Momma doesn't have enough to give to a new puppy and a new baby.  So hard to come to that conclusion, and we're very sad about it.  Searching for the best home for her!  She deserves the best! :)

pregnancy

34 weeks

11:07 PM



How far along: 34 Weeks
Total weight gain: 25 ish...ick

Symptoms: contractions are getting to feel a bit stronger, and a bit different.  Tired a lot, legs and arms feel heavy a lot, too.

Maternity clothes: yup
Stretch marks: nothing new!
Sleep: i love to sleep!  didn't get a nap one day this week, and it affected me...how sad is that!
Best moment of this week: beginning to wash all of baby boys clothes and "stuff"
Miss anything: sleeping straight through the night without getting up...ha!  better get used to that!
Movement: lots!
Food cravings: no
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Have you started to show yet: yes
Gender: boy
Labor signs:  8-10 contractions a day
Looking forward to: setting up the crib, organizing all of baby boy's stuff in the coming weeks!

10 things....

7:22 PM



10 things we have learned from raising puppies: 

1. they can poop in the shape of pretzels 

2. they are the only ones who can break out into a wrestling match during an instrumental version of Jesus Loves Me, and not get in trouble

3. each others throw up is just as exciting to them as a normal meal 

4. anything that is not taped to the floor is fair game for eating and chewing 

5. they like to play the role of "mother" to each other and help clean each others "danger zones" 

6. hair, toes, arms, fingers are all forms of teething toys 

7. 8 weeks of cleaning up their stuff = endless amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, and laundry detergent 

8. one puppy is a lot of work, and 5...well, it's just plain insane. 

9. they love you unconditionally, want your attention at all times, and nothing makes them happier than just being with you! 

10. Puppies are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pregnancy

33 weeks

9:29 PM



How far along: 33 Weeks
Total weight gain: 24-25 ish...

Symptoms: contractions, getting tired more easily, very unmotivated

Maternity clothes: yup
Stretch marks: nothing new!
Sleep: love it, and seems like I am almost needing a daily nap.
Best moment of this week: really enjoyed some time with our friends Dustin and Ashley...that was really nice!
Miss anything: not feeling like i'm tired all the time
Movement: lots!
Food cravings: no
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Have you started to show yet: yes
Gender: boy
Labor signs:  8-10 contractions a day
Looking forward to: getting things set up for this baby!  we haven't done anything yet...waiting for the puppies to leave first!

Puppies are 6 weeks!

9:10 PM

We have been spending a lot of time outside!  At least a couple of times a day!  The puppies LOVE it, and it tires them out, which I love!  I also love when they pee and poo outside rather than inside!


Don't let him tell you he doesn't like these pups :)

Dixie sleeping....smiling!

Rocky cuddling with his siblings






pregnancy

32 Weeks

9:05 PM


How far along: 32 Weeks
Total weight gain: 24-25 ish...

Symptoms: contractions, getting tired more easily

Maternity clothes: yup
Stretch marks: nothing new!
Sleep: love it, and seems like I am almost needing a daily nap.
Best moment of this week: mom got me a massage!  can't wait to use it sometime in the coming weeks
Miss anything: not feeling like i'm tired all the time
Movement: lots!
Food cravings: no
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Have you started to show yet: yes
Gender: boy
Labor signs:  8-10 contractions a day
Looking forward to: another appt this Thursday!

pregnancy

31 Weeks

10:06 PM



Had my dr appt this last Thursday.  Baby's heartbeat is around 130, and he is head down.  I go back in 2 weeks again..


How far along: 31 Weeks
Total weight gain: 24-25 ish...

 Symptoms: contractions, getting tired more easily

 Maternity clothes: yup...bought some fall stuff this last week.
Stretch marks: nothing new!
Sleep: love it, and seems like I am almost needing a daily nap.
Best moment of this week: got to eat at Noodles :)
Miss anything: it's kind of hard to bend over and clean up after the puppies with my large belly....would be kind of nice if that wasn't in the way so much!
Movement: lots!
Food cravings: no
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Have you started to show yet: yes
Gender: boy
Labor signs:  8-10 contractions a day
Looking forward to: sewing some more stuff before baby boy comes!

in the 4th week....

9:00 PM

The puppies had been peeing and pooing on each other for the last week, so I gave them their first bath!  Their fur curled right on up!  They were soooooo cold after, that they huddled together in front of a heater and shivered!



they moved into their LARGE kennel this last week.  Lots more space to run around and pee..... 

They are LOVING human interaction, too!  They so enjoy being held, and just climbing on us!



Sunday, they started real food!  it's beyond smelly, but they LOVE it!  Seems like Sonny and Dixie are the ones who are enjoying the food the most!


We also have been enjoying the nice weather, too!  They are enjoying crawling around in the grass more and more each time we go outside!

Howie

sweet Dixie



Howie


Sonny



Rosie



And, they turned 4 weeks this last Sunday, and here are their pictures! 





We have had a hard week with miss Dixie.  Something didn't seem right with her for the past week or so, and I just couldn't wait any longer.  Our suspicions were correct, and the vet confirmed that she is blind :(  We have been very sad for her, but really, she is just as happy and healthy as the others.  She doesn't know what she is missing, and she is enjoying her life just fine.  From what I've read, puppies with blindness can live a very healthy and happy life, since their sense of smell is what drives them the most.  She's just as precious as ever, and we love her and want the best little life for her that we can give!

pregnancy

29/30 Weeks

5:27 PM

with the change in my due date, I am now 30 weeks, but still thought I'd document that I was at once 29 weeks, too :)




How far along: 30 weeks 
Total weight gain: 22 ish?

Symptoms: headaches, have a cold this week



Maternity clothes: yes
Stretch marks: 1 new one
Sleep: love it, but not getting enough straight hours of it
Best moment of this week: seeing baby on ultrasound, finding out he looks great, and scheduling his birth date
Miss anything: being able to sleep on my back and my tummy
Movement: lots...he is head down now.
Food cravings: cherry berry chiller from McD's, which ours stopped carrying :(
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Have you started to show yet: yea
Gender: boy
Labor signs:  still about 8-10 contractions a day
Looking forward to: continuing to get ready for baby!

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