The arrival of the mini-Muffins was not the smooth journey we were anticipating. After 24 hours of Stage 1 Labor and a call to the emergency vet, Muffy’s water sac broke at 4:32 AM Saturday morning. However, 30 minutes of active pushing did not produce a puppy. The vet was called, and met us at her office for a shot of oxytocin. We thought everything was going to be fine, when Muffy’s first puppy, a little fawn girl, Bunny, was produced at 7:30 AM.
She was followed by a boy at 8:17…
and a boy at 9:18…
and another boy at 9:48.
However, when no other pup had presented by noon, a call was put into the vet again. We went back for a second oxytocin shot. By 4:00, she had not went into labor. But wait…out of the blue she started contractions. And she pushed, and she pushed, and she pushed, with no luck. Muffy was exhausted. Again a call was placed to the vet, and we rushed over. The puppies were in a box in the front seat with my husband, and I sat in the back with Muffy. As we were pulling into the vet’s, a baby was born in the back seat. Little Kia had made her entrance into the world, taking her own sweet time. Although she was stressed, she is still with us.
We knew from the X-ray taken last week, there was at least one more mini-Muffin in the oven. But, the vet was confident things were in motion. She gave Muffy a third shot of oxytocin, and sent us home. However, once we were home, something just did not feel right. I looked into Muffy’s eyes, and I knew there was something wrong. So…once again…I called the vet. We loaded up the crew, and once again headed to the vet. I cradled an exhausted Muffy in my arms. Another X-ray showed the final puppy way up high. The chances Muffy would be able to give birth to it were slim, and there was a chance the puppy could be in distress or even be dead. The decision was made to have a C-section done. My vet called in the surgeon and a vet tech, and at 6:00 on the eve before Easter, Muffy was led into surgery.
My heart sank when Dr. Rita returned a few minutes later with a box…”Dr. Remmers is still with Muffy. The puppy was in distress…but I was able to bring it around.” And in the box was a beautiful little girl…Miracle…Mira.
Later, Dr. Remmers came in and said Muffy did fine. Her uterus was healthy, and they were able to do a fairly small incision. They brought Muffy in, and laid her on the floor next to her box of babies. She slowly woke up, with Kim and I, her vets, and her babies at her side.
Muffy and the “problem girls” are not out of the woods yet. Last night, Muffy developed preeclampsia, and was taken back to the clinic for an IV of electrolytes. She is under close observation here at home, and the problem girls are being fed every two hours. Of course, I am sleeping by the box.
So the bottom line is we have 3 beautiful girls…Bunny, Kia, and Mira…and three handsome young lads…with no names yet. We have one exhausted and recuperating mother who is so proud of her new babies, and one exhausted, sleep-deprived owner. Let us pray all the problems are behind us, and the future holds nothing but love for one-half dozen Mini-Muffins.
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I will be getting back down to business in a few days as we get into a routine, as Muffy recuperates and as the two girls continue to improve. I hope my sweet customers and friends hang in there with me as the Muffy Chronicles continue.
Until next time..
Ann, Thank you so much for sharing in your joy! The mini muffins are out of this world adorable!
Oh what news you have to share.So happy for the puppy crew and I sure hope you have good news on Muffy and the girls in your next post. Give all a kiss from me! Congratulations and I hope somewhere in this busy schedule you will get some rest! Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, Hugs, to you.
I am late getting this as I evacuated out of my flooded house. Did not get on e-mail as there was so much to do.
Beautiful babies and a beautiful and proud mum. Congrats and well done – you and Muffy have worked so hard!
Oh my Goodnes! I’m exhausted reading this….not as bad as you….Although Muffy and babies are resting…I pray the way out of the woods for all of them. I also pray God to put a restful hand on you and let you get a good nights sleep! Amen. Blessings to you all!
Ann the babies are absolutely adorable! Congratulations to you and Muffy, what a proud Momma – I hope you all get some rest soon!
Congratulations Mini Muffin Mistress Mom!!!! How thrilling and how tiring! Good Luck with all the little ones and Mom! Georgia
Thank Heaven the mini-muffins have arrived. And thank Heaven for the wonderful, amazing people who devote their careers to our furry friends. Keep us posted on the family’s development.
Your Mini Muffin Chronicles were absolutely the best reading I’ve had in awhile, especially with the happy ending. I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat while reading your highly interesting narrative. I felt like I was in on every decision that was made by the vet and Miss Muffy’s family. I’ve always been interested in the mammal birthing process. Never knew that our canine companions were also given Pitocin to speed the labor process on. I didn’t even know the gestation period for dogs. Miss Muffy’s journey through motherhood was so informative.
Thanks again for sharing,
Loralee Parish
Congratulations! I enjoy your cards and reading about your furry children. 🙂
So happy to hear that all is well with mama, babies and human mama! I have kept up with the story and glad of the final outcome. We do love our furry babies, don
t we? Please keep us posted.
Congrats to Muffy for being a great “trooper” and for you and Kim for being very devoted and understanding to Muffy’s needs. You have a special bond with Muffy and she with you to be able to look into her eyes and “know” she needed you. The mini muffin 6 pack are absolutely adorable and from one breeder to another…just sleep in the whelping box! Having all those babies cuddling with you is the absolute BEST! (Yes I slept in the box and spent many hours just sitting in it as well as our sons). Hopefully the “girls” are coming along and catching up to the other 4. Can’t wait to hear how Brady, Brody and baby Lexi have adapted and oh the stories they will tell! Wait til the 6 pack are a few more weeks old and chasing them! Enjoy the time as you earned every spoiling minute with all of them! Best to everyone. K:)
Ann I feel so bad for poor Muffy. She really had a hard time to get those little muffins out! And….. Poor you! Wow… that was really some back and forth to the docs! Hope all goes well going forward. They are adorable! hugs
Had to send my congratulations to all of you. The mini muffins and mom are wonderful. Thank you for share the adventure with us.
Congratulations, Ann! Glad that Muffy has such a great mom! Sending positive thoughts and good wishes that all of the Mini-Muffins stay healthy and grow stronger by the day.
Morning blessings to you & your family. I hope you and Muffin got restorative rest last night. Your attentiveness, perception, and quick responses saved Muffin and her puppies. May they all continue to heal and thrive.
So thankful that Muffy and her babies are doing well. She has been on my mind frequently the last few days.
Thank goodness Muffy has a smart owner. Praying she and all her beautiful puppies make it.
Hello there, I follow your blog an wanted to say that I anxiously waited for the arrival of the pups. Thank you for sharing that wonderful story Your should write a childrens book on The Adventures of Muffy! I also enjoy your card making but honestly enjoy hearing about the dogs.
Oh Ann! What a time you all had. You and Kim are the BEST parents! Hang in there – all will be well. The babies are beautiful, but how could they not be with those gorgeous parents!
Oh my goodness Ann!! what an exhausting, emotionally filled hours for you and Muffy, I can’t even imagine how worry you must have been, but I’m so happy to see and read that all the babies and their beautiful mother are fine and healthy. Thank you so much for the gorgeous pictures, this little babies are simply adorable.
Oh Ann, I cannot imagine all the emotions you were going through. Sending love and blessings to you, Muffy and her precious babies. Thank for sharing your beautiful story.
You sound as proud, and as worried, as a grandma. So glad you had a happy ending, and everyone is doing fine.
I remember the last liter of pups my dog had was only one stillborn puppy, so momma decided my youngest sister was her puppy, and would not let her out of her sight for days.
You are a blessing. Muffy is very lucky to have you by her side.
Best well wishes to all your family, including the new grand pups!
So glad to hear everyone is doing well. The road to parenthood is never easy is it?
What wonderfully exciting news! God is good and He will continue to heal those sweet little girls. Thank you so much for sharing — brought such happy tears to my eyes! Love and hugs to you, Ann, and Muffy and the mini Muffins!
Beautiful Mommie and sweet muffins. Hope all goes well now, Ann. Pray that you and Kim can get some rest, dear! You are wonderful to update for us.
Praying all will be well!!! Adorable doesn’t even begin to describe the pictures of the babes and their very exhausted Mamma!!
Oh Ann, the babies are precious! I’ve never seen sweeter puppies! You must be so proud of your new mommy!! I’m sorry to hear about how much you all went through but happy the outcome was worth it all. I’m curious what Brady, Brody, and Lexi think of the new additions. When things have settled down, you can share more. Prayers for all! Have fun picking the boys names! ; ) Hope your family gets to rest up very soon. Hugs and congrats!!
I know what it is like to love a dog…sleeping by the box.
i get it! Best of luck on the quick return to health.
Oh what a blessing. Congrularions to Muffy what a beautiful family you have.
Boy am I exhausted! As I finished reading about the adorable little muffins. Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing. (wouldn’t it have been nice if the doc. came to you instead?)
So sorry that poor Muffy had to go through so much and I know it was hard on you as well. Praying that Muffy and the little girls continue to improve! Years ago one of my cats went into labor and there were no kittens after a number of hours so off we went to the vet at midnight. She had to have a C-section too. I remember the anxiety of feeling like an expectant father sitting out in that waiting room.
Surely hope all goes well now and that you will be able to get some rest! Congratulations! The waiting is over…sorry it was such a difficult delivery!
I had seen the posts on facebook about the little “muffins” being born but I had no idea it was such an ordeal for Muffy and for you & Kim. Those babies are just so cute! Will keep all of you in my prayers that everything will be OK from now on.
Wow what a delivery. I have tears flowing and am so happy things are looking good now. The pups are adorable and mom looks really good for all she has been through.
Hugs to you and Kim. What a journey for you all. So relieved to hear more info since I figured the delays meant there were some hiccups. These babies are beautiful and relieved to hear that Muffy is doing ok. Another St. Francis prayer going up.
Wow… trial by fire. What’s that quote – “nothing worth having is easy”? Geesh. I’m hoping all the stress is behind you; the tiredness, well that comes with the territory (motherhood) lol. Looks like you have some good, strong pups on the ground now and a pretty awesome first-time mom. So happy for all of you!
Tears in my eyes – prayers in my heart. Please let Muffy know we’re rooting for her!!
Congratulations and all good wishes to the new mama and babies!
I’m worn out just reading about it. Can’t imagine how you feel. So glad everything turned out well. She and her puppies are beautiful.
Congratulations! Prayers to St. Francis that all will go well!
I was sorry to hear about all the complications. Hope everyone is out the woods now. Get some rest if possible.
Wow Ann…I hope all goes well from here on out. I had said I thought I saw 5 and maybe a 6th one so maybe the 6th one was Mira. What an awesome pic of Muffy and her babies!!!
Thanks for sharing with us!
How exciting and scary and exhausting for all of you! Poor proud Muffy does look pooped. So glad you have a wonderful vet. I think I would be like you and not leave the side of the dogs. Praying all goes well and everyone and every dog does fine.
OMG! That is the best story yet. I tear with happiness for Muffy. What a proud Mama she must be and proud doggy grandparents you two are. The puppies are just about the cutest little puppies I have ever seen. Best of luck to all of you!
The puppies are so cute! I hope Muffy and the “problem girls” get well soon and you get some sleep! Since they are mini muffins and muffins come in blueberry and cranberry flavors, maybe you could name one of the boys Berry…if you are taking suggestions.
congrats on those 6 squeezable muffins … i also didn’t anticipate complications …figured puppy whelping was easy stuff …hope everyone gets well
So sorry for all the complications. Hope Muffy and all the puppies are on the road to recovery and good health, and that you and Kim get caught up on your rest.
So excited and so glad all are doing well. Beautiful new family!!! Congrats !!!
Congratulations! Get some rest. 🙂
Hi Ann, I too guessed six little backbones in that picture! I’m so glad the ordeal is over for the family. Wow, that was stressful and one born in the back seat too. Geez, you are such a good mother to Muffy. Hope they all make it and Muffy recovers quickly. All the best, Peg
Ann, as I sat here reading your step by step ordeal I began to cry. Oh my heart was a little sad but in the end things are working out fine. All the little the must precious time of giving birth is so tight with feeling and know how much needs to be done. Thank goodness that the vet was there at your beck and call. Just wonderful. Glad it is over and things will recoup slowly back to normal. Thank you with our hearts on the update and all the pictures. We will continue to keep prayers for everyone. Sending lots of hugs to all. Again thank you!
Ann, Kim and Muffy,
I sure hope all is going to be fine. I surely didn’t think there would be these problems but hopefully all will go well now.
Ann you are a good mommy.
Diana
The puppies are so cute. I love them! Take care Muffy.
You poor things. Wish I lived closer…I would come puppy sit so you could get some sleep. And, poor Muffy looks so tired!
So sorry for the complications but prayers for healing and rest for Muffy, the “problem girls” and you! Thank you for sharing The Mini Muffin Journey with us, Ann! Hope you can get some rest with Muffy! I will stop pestering you with questions on FB! Huge Hugs, Pauline
If you look at my post from previous, I guessed 6:) Sorry Muffy you and your mom went through a rough one and they look beautiful!! Hugs and kisses sent your way:)
Oh my, what an ordeal for Muffy (and you and Kim). The mini muffins are absolutely darling. All my best wishes for Muffy and her babies.
Congratulations!! How exciting (and exhausting). Thanks for sharing.