Listen up people!
I am going to be a mommy!
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Storm had an ultrasound on Tuesday and it is confirmed that she is pregnant. By the look of the ultrasound, it will be a good-sized litter. I don’t have any pictures of Storm having the ultra sound done. They had to flip her on her side to do the test and she was not at all thrilled with the idea. I took a picture of the monitor instead.
The reproductive vet thought her weight was good, but suggested we bump up her food a little. She will also get a multivitamin 2 times a day along with a bit of plain yogurt each meal. (This is her regular diet with an extra vitamin.) Thanks to Gary and Dorene for arranging the ultrasound.
She is due around the middle of April. For those who want to keep track, I put a counter on my side-bar, (although that date may be adjusted a bit).
Here’s hoping for healthy puppies and an easy labor for Storm!
The vet said Storm could continue to do her regular activity, including training. While we plan to exercise her and do some training, we are not going to push her too much.
Here is a picture of puppy daddy that I took at the Cobo show in March 2012.
By chance, Foreman is the son of the dog that made us decide to get a Chessie back in 2006. 🙂 Should be a nice litter.
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Thanks so much for all of the birthday wishes for Thunder. He and Storm celebrated with a trip to the vet for heart worm check. Our favorite vet is back from maternity leave and the timing was right, so off we went. Thunder also needed a Lepto booster and his bortadella. We decided to schedule a dental cleaning for him in April. His teeth are not terrible, but he has a bit of gum overgrowth and we want the vet to check that out. As a precaution, we are having blood work done ahead of the anesthesia.
We are supposed to get as much as 3 inches of snow overnight. The groundhog said we were going to have an early Spring. Since Spring arrives next week, I would say he was wrong. I think I will sic the brown dawgs on him. 🙂
Have a nice weekend!
Wow!! What exciting news!! Congratulations Storm!!!! Can’t wait to chart her progress!!
Congratulations Storm, how exciting – Puppies! The ultrasound looked very good with very distinct puppies. With all our tries with Lexie and 1 with Mica no litters (Newfs are hard to breed. Will you be able to keep a puppie since the co-owner did the breeding? Not sure the vet was the most fun birthday for Thunder:(
We had snow flurries Mon. & Tues. with freezing weather. Suppose to get to low 50’s today with cold front and rain back by tomorrow! Not sure our spring even close!
No puppy for us this time. We have enough dogs….lol.
Big news! Congratulations! Hope Storm has a healthy, easy go of it and can’t wait to see photos of those puppies 🙂
Woo Hoo Storm!!!! Congratulations. Wishing all the best for a happy and healthy litter!
Blessings,
Goose
CONGRATULATIONS MOMMY STORM!! I am sure she is going to have some beautiful babies!
Yep, the snow is supposed to start late this afternoon but I bet we won’t get 3 inches (trying to remain positive!)
Have a great day!
Good luck, Storm!
Congratulations Storm! We’re so happy for you and so excited about your upcoming litter! We’ll keep our fingers and toes and paws crossed that everything goes smoothly and everyone is healthy. What wonderful news to close out the week! 😀
Congratulations! The pitter patter of little paws will be wonderful! My breed has large litters, so let’s hope she has a large and healthy litter!
Wow congratulations to Storm. We hope it all goes well and we hear the pitter patter of healthy paws. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
Woot woot!! Way to go Storm!! You will have the bestest puppies!! And should you decide to have them a day earlier, I would be tickled to share my birthday with them. 😉
I think she looks amazing for someone due in a month! I’m hoping she has an easy delivery too. 🙂
So glad Thunder had a nice birthday, except for the vet part. Who wants to go to the Dr. on their birthday? Not me!
Um…the groundhog. Yes, if we see him I am giving Delilah permission to eat him. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend!
Hooray for puppies! They are going to be adorable.
Congratulations Storm! Your puppies will be precious! Good luck and we hope all goes well for mommy and puppies!
Congratulations -we will be following your progress with keen interest! Hope all goes well and that you have an easy delivery and lots of healthy puppies. Love from Rolo and Annabel. (Chocolate Labs in London, UK)
Wow, congratulations Storm! I will be following for sure!
NOw that’s something to BARK about!!! Congratulations. Can’t wait to see them and follow the story.
Congratulations! I will definitely be checking in often to get puppy updates. Good luck with the pregnancy!!
Congrats on a confirmed pregnancy! That is just too exciting. Good looking puppy daddy. Good luck on Thunders bloodwork and dental cleaning. Have a great weekend.
Congratulations, Miss Stormy!! Can’t wait to see the puppies!
-Bart, Ruby and Otto
Aww, I cannot wait to see Storm babies 😀
Congrats storm, sorry I have not been around for a while!!!! I am back now though. This is so exciting! Wishing her a safe and happy delivery!
Congratulations Storm! And what a handsome puppy daddy! Here’s hoping all goes well!
Can’t wait for the puppy breath coming from this blog.
Congrats Storm! Your pups will be lovely.Best wishes & have a wonderful weekend!
Congratulations Storm!!! I hope you have an easy time of it. I am sure your puppies will be both beatuiful and brilliant…just like you!
OhMyDogs…Congratulations, Storm! How exciting! Wishing you the best throughout your pregnancy and into motherhood. Can’t wait for all the updates and the new little bundles of joy! Woooo!
Congrats Storm!!! I’m sure you’ll be a great Mama!!! Can’t wait to see your pups!!
Hi Storm & Thunder – and Freighter!
Long time no woof!! We’re finally getting settled in our new home in Perth and so I’m FINALLY getting a chance to catch up with my blog friends! 🙂
Congratulations Storm on the puppies – I’m sure you’re going to be a “Yummy Mummy”! 😉
And belated birthday wishes to Thunder!
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
Long time no woof!! We’re finally getting settled in our new home in Perth and so I’m FINALLY getting a chance to catch up with my blog friends! 🙂
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
Oh! I lost half of my comment for some reason!! 🙁 I was also saying – Congratulations to Storm for the puppies – I’m sure you’re going to be a “Yummy Mummy”! 😉 And belated birthday wishes to Thunder 🙂
Such good news. Storm will be leading a double life for a time! Hoping all goes well and we will see healthy spring pups in a short month. Take care Storm and her guardians,
Humans & Chessies as well. Gang of Three
Woo Hoo!!! Congrats!! This is wonderful news. Best wishes for an easy pregnancy and birth and a healthy litter of pups. Foreman is a handsome dog, I can see why he was chosen as the pappa!
Puppies!! What exciting news! 😀
Congratulations to you guys and Storm. I know it is a lot of work but I am sure it will be exciting to watch puppies grow again.
Hi Y’all!
The Dad is really handsome!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog