One of our friends just lost another pup from a very recent litter. The dam has accidentally smothered two of the babies. This after two that didn't make it through birth. Serves as a reminder of all that can go wrong with a litter and how difficult it can be for a breeder. I don't know if I have the guts; being so emotional it would devastate me. Stubbornness and determination might see me through though. ;-)
I talked to Debbie and she and I agreed that this really makes us think and makes us more nervous when we think about Siri. Already we are anxious because the ultrasound will be coming up soon and we'll find out if Siri is pregnant. I keep telling myself I'll be able to contain my disappointment if she's not but in reality I'm sure it would be difficult news to cope with. When you want a puppy really bad, when your dogs are your kids, it's more than "just a puppy". And you can't "just go get another".
At least we have some hope now, not like before when it looked like the natural breeding wasn't going to happen. That DID reduce me to tears because it didn't even give us a chance. Everyone knows that not every breeding takes and if it does, there are not always enough puppies to go around from that litter. There could be one or a bunch. So we remain focused on the positive, hoping for babies on the ultrasound! The rest will hopefully take care of itself.
Last night Randy and I were having a relaxing dinner. The dogs were laying around, having just come in from a run in the woods. It was so quiet and peaceful. I looked at him and said, "Better enjoy this moment, in a few months it's going to be hectic around here again!" We laughed. Puppies are a lot of work but that comes with so much joy and the fascination of watching them grow and learn. Our girls are young enough that we have not forgotten!
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