4 Boys & 1 Girl!

Greta went into labor Friday night at 12:30 AM. I was up all night with her and I worried the entire time. By morning I knew that she was having a lot of problems. I called my friend Dori and she came over and examined Greta. Then we called the Vet.

We rushed her in, and they examined her and hoped that she still  might still deliver naturally, but after several hours things were not going in the right direction and so they did an emergency c-section.

They delivered 5 puppies and then they fixed her so that she cannot have any more. Each puppy was born asleep and we had to work hard to wake them up.

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It was hard work and the last puppy born we nearly lost. He just couldn’t wake up.

But Dr. K. worked so hard and she was able to make him wake up and start to move around. I was so happy and thankful! He is now fine and nursing on Greta along with his brothers and sister.

Yes, Greta had 4 boys and 1 girl! They are all beautiful and healthy and I feel so thankful tonight to have them all home in the puppy room with their mother.

For more pictures go on over to my flickr account and see the additional pictures there!

20 thoughts on “4 Boys & 1 Girl!”

  4. Congratulations…5 new puppies to love. Their forever families will be lucky to get one of your puppies. Our Ali from you is A+!

  6. Wonderful little pups! Four adorable little boys and one precious little girl! Happy day for all. Congats to you all. Give Greta a pat from me. Love YOU, Mel

  7. Congratulations! Hope Grete and the puppies are doing well. I didn’t even know dogs ever had a c-section. Sorry to hear this will be her last batch of puppies though.

  8. So many blessings here to be so thankful for. Greta, for such a talented crew to help her. Greta for giveing you such a healthy litter. And you, Maribeth, for your love and nurturing to come. And your husband, that supports you in this endevor. Someone will surely have a nice Christmas present this year.(maybe a little early) Now you and Greta get some rest today…..hear me?

  9. Congrats, MB! I’m glad you’re so in tune with your dogs and that you don’t doubt yourself. I hope Greta heals quickly and I bet she’s thrilled her pup bearing days are over!

  10. Congratulations again! Soooo übercute! I’m so happy for you all, that it all went so well in the end, must have been nerve wrecking. Phew.

    BTW: I can’t see your Flickr photos, is there any wrong permissions set?

  11. Congratulations!!! I’m so glad that Greta & all the puppies are healthy, it sounds like you have a wonderful vet. Can’t wait to see more pics of the puppies, as they grow up! Give Greta a pet and all of our good wishes for a speedy recovery!

  12. Congratulations ! My god, what a hard time for poor Greta, I am glad that all babies are happy and healthy. What a great crew around them, lol !

  13. Congrats Maribeth!!! Give Greta a hug for me ok? and the puppies too, when they can be hugged. What a wonderful wonderful blessing. Take care, you’re gonna need it!!

  14. Congratulations on the new little puppy paws about to pitter-patter in your home! So very glad that Greta is doing well :x) Now get some rest….grandmothering is hard work!!

  17. Awwwwwww! Congratulations Grandma! I hope Greta is not too uncomfortable from the C-section. Glad all the pups are doing well now too! Can’t wait to hear names!

  18. OMG! I can’t believe they are here so fast! I must have been really busy the past couple of weeks, cuz the other bunch seemed to take forever. Congratulations to you and Greta….and welcome to the world little pups. 🙂

  19. I’m so happy all the beautiful puppies survived.
    Congrats. What a relief.

    btw. Just arrived the Summerhouse from a wonderful weekend in Holland. Ar 1:30 am. That’s why the comment is so short.

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