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YES!!! It was the Time!
I started to answer each of you who responded to my blog post of yesterday and decided to just enter another one with the details.
Our baby was born in the wee hours of the morning!!! I was out late (for children) and the kids were at a friend's house. Went to pick them up at 10:30 and 2 of the 3 were still awake!!! The third fell asleep as soon as she knew I was on my way to get them. After I got the children in bed and asleep, I went down to our office to check my emails and DK for postings. I learned that delivery was beginning, and shortly thereafter, the first boy was born! We were first pick for one of the babies and we wanted a girl. Can I tell you how nerve wracking it is to see, "It's a boy!" come on the screen time after time!!! My 3 yr.old woke up to go to the bathroom, so I left the computer to help. This did relieve some of the tension and I knew that by the time I got back another one would probably have been born. I was right; this time I read, "It's a girl!" I felt a big sense of relief. That was short lived though. I really wanted there to be at least two girls, for multiple reasons. One was because our breeder, Teri Fann, had two people wanting girls. The second reason was purely selfish. There would be different personalities from which to pick the right pup! Labor slowed considerably and I found I was having a tough time staying awake. At around 2:45 I finally threw in the towel; I just couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. At this point there were 5 boys and 1 girl. The prediction because of her size based on past litters was that, Tula, the mom, was carrying 7 pups.
First thing this morning, I checked. The final tally was 6 boys, 1 girl. The prediction was right on, but I feel so sad... I know that this other family wanted a female, also.
The theme for this litter is "Books and People of the Bible". The first female was to be "named" Queen Esther. This litter is in honor of my husband, Dirk and I had been doing a Bible study this Spring on the book of Esther. So how appropriate that Queen Esther would be ours. Her offical name will be Cinnamon Hope Esther DeYong, but we will call her Cimmy. 3 yr. old, Emily tells everyone that she is going to have a puppy named Cimmy, so of course, it is set in stone.
I told Dirk about Cimmy's birth. He gave a little smile, but he was very slow in his movements this afternoon. He held Emily's hand while she talked with him about the puppies. I think he was having a hard time grasping the thought of a puppy. I don't think he remembers most of the time that we are getting one. We will share pictures of her with him as we get them... you all, too. And now begins another wait.....
Our baby was born in the wee hours of the morning!!! I was out late (for children) and the kids were at a friend's house. Went to pick them up at 10:30 and 2 of the 3 were still awake!!! The third fell asleep as soon as she knew I was on my way to get them. After I got the children in bed and asleep, I went down to our office to check my emails and DK for postings. I learned that delivery was beginning, and shortly thereafter, the first boy was born! We were first pick for one of the babies and we wanted a girl. Can I tell you how nerve wracking it is to see, "It's a boy!" come on the screen time after time!!! My 3 yr.old woke up to go to the bathroom, so I left the computer to help. This did relieve some of the tension and I knew that by the time I got back another one would probably have been born. I was right; this time I read, "It's a girl!" I felt a big sense of relief. That was short lived though. I really wanted there to be at least two girls, for multiple reasons. One was because our breeder, Teri Fann, had two people wanting girls. The second reason was purely selfish. There would be different personalities from which to pick the right pup! Labor slowed considerably and I found I was having a tough time staying awake. At around 2:45 I finally threw in the towel; I just couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. At this point there were 5 boys and 1 girl. The prediction because of her size based on past litters was that, Tula, the mom, was carrying 7 pups.
First thing this morning, I checked. The final tally was 6 boys, 1 girl. The prediction was right on, but I feel so sad... I know that this other family wanted a female, also.
The theme for this litter is "Books and People of the Bible". The first female was to be "named" Queen Esther. This litter is in honor of my husband, Dirk and I had been doing a Bible study this Spring on the book of Esther. So how appropriate that Queen Esther would be ours. Her offical name will be Cinnamon Hope Esther DeYong, but we will call her Cimmy. 3 yr. old, Emily tells everyone that she is going to have a puppy named Cimmy, so of course, it is set in stone.
I told Dirk about Cimmy's birth. He gave a little smile, but he was very slow in his movements this afternoon. He held Emily's hand while she talked with him about the puppies. I think he was having a hard time grasping the thought of a puppy. I don't think he remembers most of the time that we are getting one. We will share pictures of her with him as we get them... you all, too. And now begins another wait.....
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Comment by Lynda Kamrath on April 23, 2009 at 12:13pm
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Super! I'm so glad you are getting a puppy. I have been having problems getting up the pages on the pal mail - it says the page is not available, but it was sent to my e-mail. Would you like to chat directly by e-mail rather than through DoodleKisses? My main e-mail address is lynkam@earthlink.net.
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Comment by Kashmir and Joanie on April 22, 2009 at 12:27pm
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Contratulations!! How fabulous!! I believe there was a reason that was only one girl in the litter. God had planned the perfect girl puppy for your family, now you don't have to make a decision of which one to take!!! She will fit into your family perfect! And how special, just one girl. My prayers are with you and your family. I love to read your blogs and the responses you get. It goes to show that people are truly caring about one another. In this world sometimes it doesn't seem so. I really enjoy this website. Take care, I know it will seem like a long time for 8 weeks to go by, but I will be looking for your pictures of the journey of your new lil' Cimmy! Cute name!
Many Blessings!
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Comment by 2SCdoodles on April 21, 2009 at 5:06pm
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Cimmy! What a wonderful name! I have a Cinnamon Cappuccino and a Java Joe. I really like Cimmy for a girl doodle name!
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Comment by Karen & Lucy on April 21, 2009 at 4:44pm
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CONGRATULATIONS,,,,,,, Cimmy, a "star" in the sky. How perfect. Will be waiting to see pics of her.
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Comment by Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY on April 21, 2009 at 11:43am
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Congrats new DK mom,,,can't wait to see the pictures...
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Comment by HANNAH 8/2/07 & HONEY 7/2/08 on April 21, 2009 at 11:19am
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I am so happy to hear about the Birth of Cimmy. Sorry that the other family does not have a pup or can they choose a boy. Don't you feel bad or that you don't have a choice. God gave you the gift of Cimmy and the perfect pup to match your family, she will light up your hearts with joy, wonder and lots of love. Can't wait to see pics and hear more happy things about Cimmy. Hope all is well with You, Dirk and the Kids....Lots of Love...Denise, HannahNHoney
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Comment by Susan on April 21, 2009 at 9:36am
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God Bless you for giving this gift to your kids and the pleasure of letting your husband see the joy on their faces. You are a strong woman and Cimmy is going to be one lucky puppy! Congratulations!
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Comment by Chris & Boys on April 21, 2009 at 9:23am
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Congrats on Cimmy! ( I have to quit reading your blogs on my lunch hour, you alway get me teary eyed! :-) ) It was meant to be that she was the only girl. Now, you will never wonder, when she is nipping at your ankles or chewing on your favorite pair of wedges, if you picked the right one. What a wonderful way to bring sunshine into your home!
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Comment by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on April 20, 2009 at 10:31pm
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW FAMILY. CIMMY IS A DARLING NAME. Boy pups also make great dogs - I found that out when by luck? our last 5 family dogs have been males. Hopefully the other family will feel that way too and take a male.
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Comment by Kim Williams on April 20, 2009 at 8:21pm
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Congrats new Mom!! I can't wait to see pictures of Cimmy.
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