Not 5 minutes after I posted the pics of Reece and how big she was, she turned, collapsed and despite my best attempts at reviving her she died, apparently from a massive heart attack due to the stress of the PG. Quickly though, I was able to get all 10, yes 10 pups out. Unfortunately, I was unable to keep up with all there is to do with 10 puppies to get them breathing. Within a few minutes 7/10 were taking breaths and I was working hard on getting the others to come around when 2 truely awesome people came to assist, Kathy Hood and Eva Dickey. I owe the two of the alot as without them I do not know where we would stand right now. THANKS GUYS!!!!! The other 3 just never came around. We still have 6/10 doing very well 4 girls and 2 boys. They seem to be doing very, very well to this point. 1 nice little boy just never did pink up well and passed this evening.
Here is a small tribute to their wonderful mother who I will miss more than I probably realize now. Sorry for such a sad report, but it is still very bittersweet.
Championship pic!
What sad news
so sorry for your loss - keeping you and your family in my prayers and those sweet little pups - Reece's memory & legacy can live on through them
Jen & Dixie
sorry
Sorry for your loss. Lottie
oh Jim and family
I am so sorry to hear of this news. She was a beautiful girl and this is tragic. I will keep the pups in my prayers that you get a small piece of her to live on.
Very sad news..and definitly bittersweet.
I'm so very sorry....
for your loss of Reece, you are all in my thoughts!!
She's a very beautiful girl.
The babies are very beautiful and I wish the best for you and the pups !!
Carrie
So very sorry
My heart breaks for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your precious young pups.
OMG I'm so sorry Jim
Prayers for you and your family and the babies that remain. What a tremendous blow. The pups are beautiful, she did leave you very beautiful babies.
Best of luck with them, hope the rest thrive and do well.
Annise
Jim
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. WE sincerely hope the puppies will continue to do well..
Kelly
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I'm so sorry
Please accept my condolences. Good luck with those precious babies.

so very sorry
I will keep you and the pups in my prayers.
Rest In Peace sweet girl
sandy
So very sorry....
Jim,
I dont have the words...focus on those babies. Your family have our condolences...
Ward and Natalie
You Can DO It
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Jim. Having gone through the loss of our beloved bitch, Abby, we know what you're experiencing. But those babies will pull you through the next few weeks. You can do it. We did the tube feeding, the burping, the pacifiers, thanks to the encouragement and expertise of many bulldoggers. It won't bring Reece back, but you will be busy, too busy to second-guess or have regrets. And I hope and pray there is a little Reece II in there someplace for you. Again, I'm so sorry.
How very, very sad...
hope those babies stay strong and well--they sure look like fat little grublets! I lost a bitch with 8 pups several years back--but we also lost the pups, none ever came around
So, many of us know your pain.


So sorry for your loss
We are so sorry for your and the Rzonca's Loss of your girl .
We will keep your in our thoughts and prayers.
Good luck with the Litter.
Brett & Christy McDonough
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Appreciate the news
and that those pups are doing well. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Heartbreaking.
So sorry to hear about your girl. You're doing an unbelievable job with the pups. They're big and beautiful. Wishing you the best.
Jim and Lisa-
We were very sorry to hear about your loss of Reece.
So sorry.....
Amanda and I are so sorry.
Re: Here are the babies
I wish we lived closer so we could lend a hand. Give Eva and Kathy a big hug from us..I'm so glad you have them to lean on at a time like this..
These babies don't look early at all Jim. I've had them go term and not be as big as this. We will be praying for you and the babies my friend..
OH MY!
Jim so sorry to hear about your little girl Reece....when you posted that pic...I thought...my lord....I would be really surprised if she went till the 4th. That is sooo heartbreaking. Good luck with those babies, and keep on pushing....it is just a tragedy that you had to lose your girl too.
Jim & Lisa
We are very sorry to hear this tragic news about Reece. We know how much you care about your dogs. You and the pups will be in our thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for the pups.
Michael & Patti
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So very sorry Jim,
Losing Reece is a terrible.....Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.... Best of wishes for your puppies..
Betsy
Jim...
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the babes...and for your family. Keep us posted on the babies.
Cathy Miller
Mars Hill Bulldogs
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So sorry
Jim, I am so sorry to hear of Reece and I know all too well what you are going through. I will pray for the best for the babies, if you need anything please do not hesistate to email. Best wishes and many prayers.
Warm Regards,
Sabrina
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Thanks.
So far so good. nearly 24 hours later and 6 are still with us. A little scare with the big boy last night as he had some fluid on his lungs, but was able to suction it out and he is doing better.
Thanks for all the prayers, thoughts, kind words. Its great to know that you all are out there to help us release and emote our feelings to. Its too bad we all dont live next door to each other to be able to help/hold each other up directly rather than over the net. Imagine-Bulldog Estates!
So Very Sorry....
Our thoughts are with you on this very sad time,know that you are in our thoughts for those babies to thrive. So so sorry.

Laurie
LaBonte Bulldogs
We are so sorry guys
Please accept our condolences.
Yes, Kathy and Eva are 2 very special people and you could not have had better Bulldoggers there by your side in a time of crisis.
The puppies are beautiful and what a great tribute to their dam.
Larry & Deanna Grissom
So sorry
Jim,
I'm so sorry to hear about your family's loss. It has to be absolutely heart breaking. The puppies are adorable. Best of luck to you!!
Sorry for your loss
We will keep you all in our prayers.
So so sorry !!
There is nothing worse then loosing Mom . My heart goes out to you and the babies . I am so sorry that this had to happen .
Pauline
So very sorry...
My heart is breaking for your family!!! I am so sorry.... Take good care of yourselves.
Sharon
I am so very sorry
to hear of your loss. I know you don't know me, but I wanted to offer you my sincere condolences.
To the Bullard Family
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I can't even imagine your pain. Jim I'd like to commend you on your quick thinking. Destiny sends a hug to your girls.

Best wishes with your babies.
Margie
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Jim; I'm SO sorry you have lost your sweet, beautiful Reece.--
How heartbreaking!
It's so good that 6 babies have survived the ordeal, & I pray that they may all continue to thrive & do well.
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and those
pups in our thoughts and prayers.
-Brian & Beth Stephenson
Very Sorry
I'm sorry to read such tragic news, Jim and Lisa. Only the best wishes for the remaining puppies.
Jay
I'm so sorry
what horrible news, I'm so sorry! I wish you all the best for the weeks to come with the babies. my thoughts are with you.
Kristie Barwick
http://www.symarunbulldogs.com
Oh, my, I am so sorry,
OH my heart goes out to you,& your family. I will pray for the babies, that theya re healthy 7 stong, & feel your pain. Just dont know what to say, but you are so brave.
Bless you all,
Marcela & family
I am very sorry....
to hear about your loss. I saw your previous post with Reece's pics on her 55th day of her pregnancy and how you were looking to have 4th of July babies. Like everybody else I was happy for you and the pups you were about to receive. It is so sad and tragic what happened to Reece, she was a beautiful girl. At least you were able to save the 6 pups, a bitter sweet moment indeed.
sooo very very sorry for your loss!
I was looking at that pic today....soooo jealous of your big preg girl....one of my girls reabsorbed and we found out yesterday, on day 63....I have been so sad, but cant imagine what you are going through...this breed is so heartbreaking, cherish the good times and hold them near in times like this.
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Such a sad thing :<(
I am so very sorry. Best wishes to her lovely babies.
Jim, We are so sorry
It takes a strong person to be a breeder of bulldogs. This is the things that people(like us) should consider when they consider starting. You and your wife are awesome folks and sometimes these things will happen. We are shaken here from your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. If theres anything we can do. Let us know.
Perserverance isn't a long race. It's a series of short races, ran one after the other.
Home of Bryson's Bulldogs
sorry to hear about your loss
Jim:
What a very sad story. I had just read your last post and was feeling all happy for you, and then sat back down an hour later......you must be devastated. I hope you find happiness in the puppies Reece left behind.
We are so sorry
We are so sorry to hear this news Jim and Lisa. We know Reece was such a special girl to you guys and she will be greatly missed.
You are in our prayers. We really hope the pups will pull through.
-Larkin and Michelle
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So sorry
I am so sorry for you loss, how devastating. My fingers are crossed for the rest of the puppies.
Jennifer Harp
Winsome Bulldogs
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I'm so very sorry
I wish you the best with the babies.
Im very sorry
to hear that news, im hopeful the rest of the pups will be fine, im sorry to hear that, sounds like heavy litter syndrome, and nothing can be done about it. im sorry, keep us posted on the other pups progress and wish you well.
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OMG
i so very very sorry. Many hugs and prayers to you all.
Gald you have the babies, please get some rest.
vicky
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So tragic
I am so sorry, what a beautiful girl.
Lynn King CPDT
I am so sorry....
My thoughts are with you. Keeping the babies in my thoughts.
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So Sorry
our thoughts are with you and prayers that the little onea all do well
Jen and Jay