All is well here. The arrival of milk also means the arrival of oxytocin, the Love Hormone, and it shows. Capella is currently contending for the Mother of the Year award, which makes things SO much easier.
It is currently 2:45 a.m. I have been up since about 8:30 pm last evening. Galen is helping to watch puppies — thank goodness! — but we have to find 6 - 7 hour shifts that work for his responsibilities, and that has been afternoon/evening hours. Luckily, I am so tired that I can sleep whenever the opportunity presents.
It is very odd to be awake when you know most people are not but it is not unpleasant — it is just strange. And quiet.
The puppies seem to have suffered no lingering effects from the removal of their many dewclaws. Every puppy gained a good amount of weight in the past 24 hours — yay!
And since I have time and Capella is making things easy — I made a video.
Later: Random Photos
In this photo of Star Garnet and Sapphire using Topaz as a bottom bunk, you can see what I mean about their opposing white muzzle markings.
Star Garnet is the one closer to Topaz’s head. She has more white of her left side.
Topaz did live through the experience — this is him.
This makes me laugh!
Star Garnet