Maddie's whelping area set up on the porch . Have supplies nearby on porch . Cooler equipted with heating pad for newborns . Extra newspapers & towels nearby . Whelping box ready & lowered sides . Matress on top of couch , that was converted into a Cardigan Condo , Having a place to rest for a 3 day pre & post whelping , comes in handy . Now to con . . . I meant convince the wife to stay up for 3 days while I snooze on the Cardigan Condo ! Bring on the puppies !