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Adorable!!!
I want one!
posted by
Jemmie211
on October 26, 2005 at 2:54 AM
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Wow I can't believe I didn't leave a comment
I must have been on the run with a kid... They are so cute...I want to hold one...
posted by
FactorFiction
on October 23, 2005 at 7:17 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
Whew, it sounds as if it was less painful than imagined. It is amazing how creatures all know exactly what to do. Of course, I'm very grateful now that I'm not a dog...ewwww!!!!
Again Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! So, I guess now you're a grandpa?
posted by
LifeByLisa
on October 19, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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>:-} Congratulations!! Very good reading, love your descriptive phrases
- -WHAT an experience!! and the pups are GEORGOUS!!
posted by
wiserabbit
on October 18, 2005 at 4:42 AM
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Awww, they're so sweet!!!
Congrats, J_L! (Placenta is SUCH a funny word...
placenta...hmmmm...) ~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on October 17, 2005 at 3:15 PM
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Snow girl has done well....They are so adorable.....
Where the heck was I to miss this beautiful birth? Sorry I am late to the party, Joe. I liked how you tenderly explained the birthing process, of which I know little about. I have never had a dog, at least not yet. Congrats to you and the Monster. Thanks for letting our share life with you.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on October 17, 2005 at 7:23 AM
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Congratulations to you new daddies, and to your little snow girl! Yay!
posted by
SilverMoon7
on October 17, 2005 at 5:28 AM
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Well, congrats, Joe (and to Monster)
I'm glad everything came out okay. (No pun!) Now, you have 8 weeks to schedule Sierra's spay appointment!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 16, 2005 at 5:54 PM
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I'll NEVER complain again when there's nothing to eat in the house. Congratulations!
posted by
AlPenwasser
on October 16, 2005 at 3:57 PM
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Nice
Nice Blog!
posted by
Taffy000
on October 16, 2005 at 11:05 AM
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Great Gawd!
Now I know why I've always avoided Braunshweiger! Woof...pardon the pun.
As always, hilarious writing, Joe. This one in particular is just full of terrific zingers!
posted by
strat
on October 16, 2005 at 8:51 AM
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Glad the pups are ok!
my favorite line: :they were even conveniently individually wrapped in a protective sac, like all the finer candies are."
lol
posted by
Hammock_Noweilz
on October 15, 2005 at 3:51 PM
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Congrats Doggy-Grandpa! They are adorable.
posted by
Hollee
on October 15, 2005 at 1:33 PM
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Ah finally
I've been checking for days. Thanks for the picture of the lovely newborns! ..."like all the finer candies are" -- spit take. Thanks for the laugh.
posted by
curator
on October 15, 2005 at 11:44 AM
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Joe_Love
Beautiful birthing story....beautiful picture. I love the smell of new puppies' breath....when you hold them up to give them little nuzzles those first few days or week or so....I don't know what it is...but they all have it. And the softness of them....and their little full tummies.....ohhhhhh, dang! I want a puppy!
posted by
Krisles
on October 15, 2005 at 11:36 AM
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JoeLove....
Congradulations to the new mother and to you and monster! It is amazing how well equipted all species are for survival. I'm glad that the waiting is over and it was such a great joy for all of you. I love the pic.!
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 15, 2005 at 11:09 AM
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Joe!
Congratulations! I can't wait to hear more!
posted by
Georgia
on October 15, 2005 at 10:45 AM
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Joe
Cute puppies! Years ago, I had a Siamese cat that would ONLY give birth in my lap! I used left-over baby crib pads that were rubber with layers of flannel on each side. And you are so right...it can only be Divine Guidance that directs these animals to know what to do.
posted by
Deirdre
on October 15, 2005 at 10:01 AM
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Joe_Love, I'll never eat barnswagger again. Beautiful puppies. Great post.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 15, 2005 at 8:50 AM
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Sweet Pretty Babies
Joe, they are beautiful.
posted by
realitytherapy
on October 15, 2005 at 8:49 AM
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Oh, Joe Love, blessings to you and Monster. Congratulations!
There is something simply beautiful about those natural instincts that kick in so that life may proceed. Though a "visual" of what your baby had to do sends me running, face first, to a garbage pale, the fact that four little puppies made it in to the world touches my heart.
In eighth grade, my cat gave birth on my bed, while I was sleeping. I didn't appreciate what was actually occuring then. I woke up to the sound of her dining on, well, the sak. Can you say, "Icky". However, after child birth and witnessing several pets bring litters into the world I find the process fascinating. I'm so happy for you. I'm so happy you and Monster experienced this. Enjoy, my friend! Will you be naming them?
posted by
Masky
on October 15, 2005 at 8:37 AM
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Congrat to you, Gran!
posted by
Nickie-Fleming
on October 15, 2005 at 8:08 AM
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I'm happy that everything went well....
I agree with your take on God's providing instints to animals to carry on their species. Funny, us higher animals are the ones who can get lost along the way. I speak for myself in that when I had my son, I'd read every part of the books I'd purchased except the part about delivery. My son came early (as if that's any excuse). Anyway, the doctor had to stop me when I was delivering. If he hadn't, I'd have done myself some serious harm. He said "Push as if you're having a bowel movement." I can tell you that was not what I was doing. 
Shame on me and Yuck to eating afterbirth! Boy am I glad we don't have to do that.
posted by
word.smith
on October 15, 2005 at 8:08 AM
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Congratulations, Pap-paw!
Braunsweiger?! I was just telling my team leader yesterday, at work, about how much I like braunsweiger. He asked me what it tasted like.
I'll get him to contact you for an expaination!
Animal instincts are awesome, aren't they!
posted by
bwFrampton
on October 15, 2005 at 7:27 AM
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thanks for sharing your
happy ending -- or beginning. In about a week they'll open their eyes. You'll really think they're adorable then.
BTW, did you ever find out what happened to those missing duck eggs? :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on October 15, 2005 at 7:24 AM
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Joe
These babies are priceless... sounds like Sierra did a wonderful job at being a Mother (with the help of you and the Monster of course) How are they doing now? I bet you are the proud parents of these adorable critters!!
posted by
Offy
on October 15, 2005 at 7:08 AM
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Congrats grandpa! What a wonderful event to witness. Look after mamma.
posted by
Ca88andra
on October 15, 2005 at 5:27 AM
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Isn't nature wonderful?
Gorgeous puppies
posted by
fionajean
on October 15, 2005 at 3:17 AM
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Well, well, well...
...So they're all present and accounted for... Way to go, Poppa Joe! You must be exhausted. And the mom's probably a little tired, too...haha. And hungry... I remember on one of the occasions when I saw pups being born, the mom was starving afterwards and helped herself to the BLT I was holding in my hand while kneeling next to her. I'm not surprised to hear you didn't need the Walmart goods; it's such an efficient process by itself. You touched on one good example - the mother nudging the pups to make them breathe. Similar to the docs slapping a baby for the same reason.... By the way, you're going to hear a lot of squeaking for the next few weeks
posted by
Lensman
on October 15, 2005 at 12:44 AM
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I'm sure you did have a tear or two during the birth of those sweet pups. Nature is a miraculous thing and the gift of watching it take place is awesome.
posted by
DuffieKym
on October 15, 2005 at 12:32 AM
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Joe Love, you have a way of giving TMI in an entertaining way. No one else in the world would write that about placentas
posted by
Azur
on October 15, 2005 at 12:17 AM
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Awww...they're so sweet!
ummm... individually wraped candies? LOL That is too funny!
posted by
Whacky
on October 14, 2005 at 11:31 PM
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braunschweiger? Ugh!
What a great story..what beautiful puppies!!!! What a sight to behold!! My new great-niece...who is three weeks old...was given the name Sierra! It'll be a long time till she has puppies though! ;) Congratulations on your beautiful additions! :)
posted by
ginnieb
on October 14, 2005 at 11:05 PM
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What adorable puppies!
posted by
Original_Influence
on October 14, 2005 at 9:05 PM
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Terrific story, Joe!! Congratulations to all!! I can tell how proud and awed by it all you were through your writing. I even wondered if maybe you got a little tear in your eye when writting this. Great job, Joe !!!!!!!
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on October 14, 2005 at 8:52 PM
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awww Joe
that was a lovely post! So glad to hear Mama and babies are doing well
posted by
TissiBlake
on October 14, 2005 at 8:35 PM
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Well, Joe Love,
this is quite touching, and the picture is really cute. Those pups look pretty hefty! Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on October 14, 2005 at 8:31 PM
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Aw, how cute! "Like all finer candies are.."
posted by
Holy_Grail
on October 14, 2005 at 8:31 PM
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Sweetly funny and touching
Oh JoeLove, they are adorable! I'm so glad you posted a picture. Congratulations to all.
posted by
Katray2
on October 14, 2005 at 7:50 PM
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hey congrats!
posted by
-blackcat
on October 14, 2005 at 7:47 PM
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Oh we have babies!!!!
just wait till they start getting into everything!
posted by
Bel_
on October 14, 2005 at 7:26 PM
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Joe,
OMG they are absolutely beautiful and precious. I'm so excited! Hope mom and babies are doing well. And the proud human papa also. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 14, 2005 at 7:16 PM
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LOL, that's a cute and funny story. Congratulations, Uncle Joe. The
babies are beautiful, though slightly ugly.
posted by
Ariala
on October 14, 2005 at 7:15 PM
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