Vaccinations!

So, we found an affordable way to give Humphrey, Jean-Luc, and Michaela their vaccines. Since Mom is a nurse she gave the shots at home.

We did a little bit of research and found some great instructions for giving dog vaccines on Dr Fosters and Smith's website. It was really easy for her to apply what she already knew about giving shots to humans to giving shots to the dogs.

So, today we are homebound. I am monitoring their behavior and making sure they do not become ill.

Humphrey (top) and Jean-Luc (bottom) after a bout of rough housing.

They are growing up beautifully. Even at eleven weeks old, I can tell they are going to be gorgeous. My biggest wonder is how big are they actually going to be?

They are about a foot high right now but heavy, especially in their stomachs. They feel like they must weigh ten pounds but I'm not sure. I need to get them weighed. I'm going to be looking into getting a scale for them as well as some other necessities.

It's going to be hot so I am going to get them a pool for the summer. One of those $8 deals from the dollar store and let them wade in it. 

Pictures of that will definitely be posted!

Jean-Luc (left) and Michaela (right) fight over a slinky.

8 Week Day; Hospital

Today is a bittersweet day.

Alistair, Humphrey, Jean-Luc, Magdalena, Marilyn, and Michaela are 8 weeks old today.

Magdalena and Marilyn are getting along fine in their new home.

I'm happy for that.

Alistair wrapped in blankets

Alistair went to the vet this morning.

He has a virus. 

They kept him in their little hospital. 

I'm scared to death.

I have never had to put one of my babies in the hospital before.

The difficult part is knowing he will be alone overnight.

I'm not happy about it.

He was so weak when we took him in this morning.

I'm praying for you, Alistair. You're Mommy's Little Fighter.

On a positive note we discovered that the puppies are half boxer.