Day 3 is here and the pups are doing well and growing like weeds. It's pretty amazing to watch and see how they have grown in only 3 days, and how much quicker they scoot around! It's so fun for me to watch how each day the pups change and how they grow! My son and I clipped their dew claws this afternoon, so for a little while they weren't very happy with me, but sometime down the rode I know they'll thank me! Belle is also doing as well as I think she has ever done after having 10 pups. Her weight is back to normal and she looks really good! In the past I have had a tough time keeping the weight on her because the pups have sucked her dry. They are eating well, and still sleeping most of their days away, but I can definately tell they are moving around more and progressing very well. We still can't wait until their eyes open up and they are big enough to take outside to explore their new environment. Belle is such a trusting and loving mother, she watched the whole process
of the dew claws and even though her little pups were squeeling she knew that she could trust them with us. Once they were back in the whelping box she gave them a quick inspection and they were back to feeding and just as content as they were before we poked and prodded them. My daughter keeps wondering when she can hold them, and I keep reminding her in about a week when their eyes open up. The pups are a pretty big hit in the neighborhood with all of Maddy's friends. They stop by quite frequently and ask if they can see the pups. So it's safe to say they are already getting used to being in the limelight and getting attention. Belle just sits there with a proud look on her face at her wonderful creation. That's one thing that has always amazed me about Belle and how it doesn't matter who is in looking at the pups she is just as calm and loving to new people as she is to our family.
The pups are growing like weeds as you can tell from the pictures. I am thinking their eyes will be opening any day now, and they are really starting to get around. I can tell because Belle spends less and less time in the whelping box, and more time laying out on the step to the patio. Now she pretty much goes in to feed and clean up, and leaves again or the little ones pretty much will attack her non-stop. Its hard to imagine that a week has gone by already, and I guess that means all of you are now one week closer to taking the newest member of your family home. The time just seems to pass by so quickly for me (probably seems like its standing still for you that are waiting for a pup) Before long we'll be taking them outside and playing with them and then I'll be responsible for cleaning up after them too. Its a pretty big job when there's 10 running around, but its a good thing I love doing it. Anyway just wanted to let you know the pups are still doing great, and I'll continue to keep you updated. 
