New Family Members, Our Kobe and Cody

Kobe and Cody were born July 7, 2018 at around 4 o'clock in the morning. They are beyond adorable, but let's face it — raising them is fraught with challenges. Raising them is fun but also a great responsibility. This new addition to the family requires lots of love, attention and plenty of supplies.

Let me show you their physical developments from Day 1 up to present.

Day 1

2nd week

3rd week

1 month - August

2nd month - September

3rd month - October

 4th month - November

5th month- December

6th month- January They are on their shedding stage. 

7 month - February 

Welcome to motherhood Mommy WAFFLE!!!

It is beautiful to be able to give birth to a new life, be it a human or an animal...and trust me, witnessing it with your own eyes, is a beautiful experience in itself, (though some parts are a little ...), but when you see that little pup come out, it truly is a moment you will remember for the rest of your life.

On the night of July 6, 2018, around 11 in the evening, Waffle showed extreme restlessness and discomfort. She shivered, whined and breathed heavily, and even vomited at this stage. This is happening due to the dilation of the cervix and the beginning of the contractions in the uterus, which can be painful. This stage lasted 5-6 hours.

Around 4 am of July 7, 2018, Waffle entered the next stage of labor wherein the uterine contractions begin to get more forceful and the water sack bursts out. This was when she gave birth to her first pup and expelled the placentas from her body. The second pup came out after an hour. 

Waffle is now a MOMMY!!! 

Here they are,,,two boys!!! Welcome to the world babies!!!

Waffle, It's about time....

It is scientifically proven that in dog years, one-year-old dogs are fit and ready for mating. Therefore, as a pet parent, it is crucial for me to plan the process. I was advised to not breed Waffle after her first heat (periods). Getting her mated immediately after her first heat increases complications during pregnancy, resulting in high chances for stillborn puppies. We waited for the right time, maybe when she is about three-years old.

And the right time came last May 02, 2018. I was able to look for a male pomeranian which was a recommended by a friend. I observed that Waffle showed signs of readiness during her heat cycle. I bathed her right before she is due to come in season, and had her hair trimmed away from the area directly around her vulva to present a clean and clear entry. I paid P5000 pesos for the stud service including the so-called “shooter” who assisted the canine couple while mating.

Her breeding has been completed, it took some time to find out if it was a success. We will be able to tell if a litter is on the way a lot sooner if you learn to spot the signs of pregnancy. 

In the first few weeks, I did not notice changes. As her pregnancy continues, a growing belly, an increase in her weight, an enlargement to her nipples, a loss of hair around her nipples, and a hearty appetite were seen. So, when she reached six weeks,  I took her to her vet. The veterinarian confirmed through x-ray and ultrasound that Waffle is expecting 2 puppies.