Getting Ready

Monday was my “go to town and get the errands done” day. I’m trying to get everything ready, so that when Anneliese pops out those puppies, I can just stay home with her.

I was also able to pick up the last items on my puppy list. Some fresh styptic powder, and some new scissors. So now my birthing kit is complete and I am ready to roll.

Last night on National Geographic they had a show called “In The Womb, Dogs”. Wow it was so fabulous to watch it and see the puppies from conception to birth. 62 days! I kept looking at the growing fetal pups and crying.

Yes, I know, I am a big softy!

I also did a big grocery shopping. Hubby is great doing the shopping, but I wanted to prepare as much as I could. Then he will only have to pick up fresh vegetables and juice and eggs while I am at home with Anneliese and the new puppies.

By the time I was driving home, I was already a little tired. My right shoulder started bothering me yesterday and I didn’t sleep too well because of it last night. What did I do to it? Absolutely nothing! I’m just getting old!

Here are two pictures of Anneliese. The first was last fall before she became pregnant. The second one was taken on Sunday. You can see that she is now as big as possible before she literally pops! She sleeps or rests in her little bed in the kitchen most of the time, but does come in to see us when we are having lunch or dinner.

Sleeping at night is tough for her (and me!) and we have been getting up at 5 or 6 AM every day. I am pretty sure I will not get a good night sleep now until the puppies all leave to go to their new homes.

Oh I am so excited right now. The next few days just will not go fast enough for me!