Fiona Resting

As a first time mom, Fiona is beyond amazing.

It's tough getting her out to groom her but I manage to once a day. You have to make her get out of the whelping box to eat and do her business but all the while she is frantic to get back. They make a peep and she is right there.

She hasn't been sleeping - just taking cat naps but today she is snoozing and feeding at the same time. She is learning to get rest. That's a good thing.

All the pups gained an ounce and 1 is holding its weight since 12 hours ago. This means they are getting plenty of nourishment. 3 are at 8 ounces and one at 7.

We will still be diligent but we can relax as we don't have to worry about them getting sufficient nourishment.

Fiona is ever so careful not to lay or step on them or even lose one behind her - which is quite normal for first timers.

Their cords have fallen off and they are crawling up a storm here to there.

One of the blacks has tan/cream coming in and the other has a lightening in the roots - could it be silver? Hmm - time will tell.