This is a centerpiece I put together. It is my ceramic turkey platter, gourds given to me by a neighbor, a 'Thanks' carved plaque from Beall's store, a vase given as a moving away gift and 3 plant decor pieces from various places. This is the first year I will not have a turkey dinner for my family. David and Samuel will be in FL. Hannah and I will share a turkey thanksgiving meal with a group of family 'misfits' at a neighbor's home. 
And now for the story about our litter. It has been a year and 2 months since I've had any puppies born. Poor Nibbles was extremely uncomfortable and I was worried...turns out righlty so...emergency c-section last night...I had a planned c-section set up(sigh)...all in all it is a very good ending. I have Nibbles and 4 puppies. We had a twisted uterine horn and a tear...Nibbles is now spayed and we lost 3 puppies. There was NO movement in any pup when they were brought out of the horns...so we are so very fortunate to have these 4. All blues, 2 male, 2 female. 
They all look nice and healthy. No mismarks in any from the whole litter. Here are the first photos before they are even 24 hours old.
Sounds like a scary evening! I am sorry about the 3 pups who didn't make it, but thank goodness mama made it through along with her 4 beautiful little blues!
ReplyDeleteBreeding Cardigans is a challenge, isn't it. Congratulations on the four and a big sigh of relief that mom is okay.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful babies!
ReplyDeleteThe Rubbles are BEAUTIFUL!! Looking forward to watching the babies grow. :)
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting, Rita! Four little angels. And so relieved that Nibbs made it through...bless her sweet maternal heart! Continued prayers for you all...
ReplyDeleteoh Rita! What a scary thing. I am glad that Nibbs is OK and those pups are beautiful! It was time for some positive. These four babies are such a blessing; enjoy every second with them.
ReplyDeleteLove you!
There is lots to be thankful for! Beautiful babies, hope they continue to thrive.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that you were able to save the four. They are beautiful. Breeding can be so gut-wrenching.
ReplyDeleteTigger is very sorry it was such a scary and sad time, but also very happy that sis Nibbs and the 4 pups are OK. He sends lots of kisses to you all!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got her in in time and you were able to save the 4 and poor Nibbles. They look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, I had to scroll down *two years* to find Rita's post again from November 2011! How I love blogs. Anyway, here we are in November 2013!! Wystan (the sole surviving pup from this litter and now nearly two years old) and Mama Nibbles (four going on five years old) have found their way to their "forever" home with us in the countryside just out from Selma, AL. Thank you, Rita! What an incredible two years they have been for us as we have welcomed these two fur-children into our home and hearts. We look forward to many, many more years of Cardi fun and memory-making. Blessings upon Rita and the Hellegers and all the wonderful extended family of Cornerstone Cardigans and Merry Heart Farms!! Love and gratitude, Betsy and David Powell
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