Monday, November 23, 2009

Early Delivery




Syd's puppies are here. Yes, they are here 5 days early. Like 58 days after ovulation. Syd's temp dropped last night, and this morning (sparing you the reason I took her to the vet) she had an emergency c-section. She was carrying six puppies (5 dogs, 1 bitch), but one was not alive from the start. Five were 'breathing' and we got three to cry. Two were trying hard to keep breathing, but they were just too early. In the end, by the time I left the vet, I have two boys, and I'm going to do my best to keep them going strong.

It was not a good morning when I was carrying Syd to the back for surgery, and Dr. Becker said, "We just have to hope for the best" when he's usually so optimistic and reassuring. After all was said and done, he thinks it's very lucky that two puppies are doing as well as these boys are.

Basically, in a nutshell, Dr. B says that one of the puppies was trying to abort, and in doing so, it detached all the pups (? it was really stressful, so I might have butchered that explanation).

Syd is doing OK, she's still very groggy, but she's let the boys nurse twice, and she did sniff one when I held it up to her. Her eyes got really wide, and I have no idea what she thinks it is, but she was not growling or trying to get away from it (yet!).

So keep these two baby boys in your thoughts and prayers, I don't think they are by any means out of the woods yet. Nothing like worst case scenario, damned if you get them out, damned if you don't for the first litter.

12 comments:

penni said...

I'm glad you've rescued two and that Syd is alright. I wish we knew more about what goes wrong with out girls. Good thoughts streaming your way.

Jules said...

Oh poor Syd and poor mum! Positive thoughts for Syd and the two baby boys.

This and That at Qwaynt Cardigans said...

OH Sarah So sorry that you lost all the babies . Hope the 2 remaining boy strive.

Sherilyn said...

We'll keep you, Syd and the baby boys in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for the heartbreaking morning. Hugs to you and the kids. Keep us posted, please.

Holly said...

Praying for Syd and the boys. Good thoughts for you as well.

((hugs))

Dawn said...

Seng prayers for Syd and the babies. they look good in the milk bar photo. Stay strong Sarah. Hugs.

Chris Beam said...

So sorry for the puppies that you lost. Kisses to Syd and the new boys!

coopercreek said...

Sarah, Keeping you, Syd and the two boys in my thoughts and prayers, and Breezy and her pups, too!! Hugs!!

C-Myste said...

I'm really holding the right thoughts and crossing my fingers REALLY HARD.

That's really a tough thing to go through: for you and for Syd.

Sometimes I hate breeding.

Kathy and Kim Gibson said...

Prayers and positive thoughts heading your way. Keep thinking good thoughts. I am so glad you were able to save two!

Petra Marteus said...

Thinking of you, the boys and their mum. Hoping that the boys will get strong and healthy.
Hughs from Sweden

Cindy said...

Oh Sarah! I can totally understand where you are at right now. Just keep good thoughts going for those two little boys and Syd--you're all in our prayers.