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paytonsmom · 07-06-2008, 10:10 AM

I am new to this site and just from reading previous posts, it has already been a hege help. My name is Tiffany. I am a 28 year old stay at home mom. I have 2 daughters and 2 stepsons that we are actively involved with. I am also the mom to my fur baby, Payton. I came across this site a couple of days ago researching information for Paytons pending delivery. Around 11:30 last night she started nesting and panting. She was aggressive (snapped at me when I tried to move her blanket) but at the same time didn't want me out of her sight. She was confused and so was I lol. I stayed up till after 3am waiting and apparently fell asleep, I was jolted awake at 6:20 this morning by hubby hollaring =) I went to the closet (her whelping box) and the 1st pup was half out.
This was Paytons first litter and my first time whelping. I have spent the last 50 something days doing LOTS of research and reading. We had the x-ray and knew we were expecting 2 pups, we were also told pup #2 was big and may cause problems so needless to say, I was extremely nervous. I couldn't handle something bad happening to my baby much less one of hers!
Puppy on slid right out, Payton immediately broke the sack, chewed the cord and was working on getting the placenta out. Pup wasn't moving, no sound and couldn't see any breathing. I grabbed "it" (didn't know the sex yet and 1st priority was getting it to squeal). I suctioned it's nose and mouth, put it in a towel and rubbed. I think I started to cry when SHE did, we had a little 6 ounce girl, sqealing and squirmming. I gave her back to her mom, it didn't last long though, pup #2 was coming.
Feet first of course, and it's sack busted, it was stuck. Little back paws kicking. I grasped it with a towel and with the other hand applied lots of KY, *bloop* out it came. Again, instinct took over, mom cleaned and chewed cord...this one came out squirming and squealing....what a set of lungs! Grabbed pup to finish cleaning HIM... 5 ounce little boy. Tied off the cords on both pups (didn't know if I still needed to being that she chewed the cords, figured better safe than sorry..did I do the right thing?)
Mom and both pups are doing fantastic. She's not as aggresive now. She will allow me or hubby to sit by the box and even pet her but she's still VERY protective of the babies. She didn't want to take any food or water unless I give it to her by hand...is that normal? She also seems to be panting like she's hot or thirsty but won't take anymore water..is this something I should worry about?
So so sorry this is so long, I'm just SO excited for her, what a great mommy she's turned out to be!!!!

YorkieRose · 07-06-2008, 03:55 PM

Welcome..and congratulations...
I recommend all new moms go to the vet after whelping for a check...did you see both placenta's? New moms tend to pant..make sure she has a spot in the bed that is not too warm for her to lay down...I place a heating pad under the box and at one end only. It is normal to want to be hand fed and not want to leave the babies...insist she go out to potty and exercise her legs....good luck

paytonsmom · 07-06-2008, 04:28 PM

Thank you for your reply. I did indeed see both placentas, I knew to watch for them from reading posts here (thanks to all again, even without being a member, you guys unknowingly helped a lot). I too have a heating pad on only one side of her box so that she can get off of it. I'm bringing her and puppies to the vet tomorrow, she's getting some kind of shot to help with her milk along with a check up as are the puppies. I'm amazed at her instinct! I really thought I was going to have to do a lot more than I did.

I may have "over prepared", I swear, my room, especially my closet is like a full fledge vet office! She does go outside to potty, even came out for a while to play...she checked on them constantly though. I just fed her some more by hand and got her some water, just wanted to make sure it was normal...thank you again

luckylady · 07-06-2008, 05:05 PM

Well..........WELCOME to Yorkie Talk

,
CONGRATULATIONS on the new puppies

, and
GOOD JOB on assisting with the whelping

!

Sounds like you did your homework well in preparing for this and it paid off in knowing what to do for that second baby coming our feet first. Wow, I'm impressed! Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you and the new little family. When you get a chance, we'd love to see pics of mama and babies.

Susan123 · 07-07-2008, 06:06 AM

They do pant after delivery, the uterus contracting, shrinking back to normal size. Syringe her water as she'll need that nursing, lots of it. Give her some calcium rich foods also, or one calcium tums a day.

07-06-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
paytonsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Posts: 4	Newly delivered puppies! I am new to this site and just from reading previous posts, it has already been a hege help. My name is Tiffany. I am a 28 year old stay at home mom. I have 2 daughters and 2 stepsons that we are actively involved with. I am also the mom to my fur baby, Payton. I came across this site a couple of days ago researching information for Paytons pending delivery. Around 11:30 last night she started nesting and panting. She was aggressive (snapped at me when I tried to move her blanket) but at the same time didn't want me out of her sight. She was confused and so was I lol. I stayed up till after 3am waiting and apparently fell asleep, I was jolted awake at 6:20 this morning by hubby hollaring =) I went to the closet (her whelping box) and the 1st pup was half out. This was Paytons first litter and my first time whelping. I have spent the last 50 something days doing LOTS of research and reading. We had the x-ray and knew we were expecting 2 pups, we were also told pup #2 was big and may cause problems so needless to say, I was extremely nervous. I couldn't handle something bad happening to my baby much less one of hers! Puppy on slid right out, Payton immediately broke the sack, chewed the cord and was working on getting the placenta out. Pup wasn't moving, no sound and couldn't see any breathing. I grabbed "it" (didn't know the sex yet and 1st priority was getting it to squeal). I suctioned it's nose and mouth, put it in a towel and rubbed. I think I started to cry when SHE did, we had a little 6 ounce girl, sqealing and squirmming. I gave her back to her mom, it didn't last long though, pup #2 was coming. Feet first of course, and it's sack busted, it was stuck. Little back paws kicking. I grasped it with a towel and with the other hand applied lots of KY, bloop out it came. Again, instinct took over, mom cleaned and chewed cord...this one came out squirming and squealing....what a set of lungs! Grabbed pup to finish cleaning HIM... 5 ounce little boy. Tied off the cords on both pups (didn't know if I still needed to being that she chewed the cords, figured better safe than sorry..did I do the right thing?) Mom and both pups are doing fantastic. She's not as aggresive now. She will allow me or hubby to sit by the box and even pet her but she's still VERY protective of the babies. She didn't want to take any food or water unless I give it to her by hand...is that normal? She also seems to be panting like she's hot or thirsty but won't take anymore water..is this something I should worry about? So so sorry this is so long, I'm just SO excited for her, what a great mommy she's turned out to be!!!!

07-06-2008, 05:05 PM	#4
luckylady Living My Dream X 4! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,693	Well..........WELCOME to Yorkie Talk , CONGRATULATIONS on the new puppies , and GOOD JOB on assisting with the whelping ! Sounds like you did your homework well in preparing for this and it paid off in knowing what to do for that second baby coming our feet first. Wow, I'm impressed! Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you and the new little family. When you get a chance, we'd love to see pics of mama and babies. __________________ Rose,Lucky, Lexie, Toby, & Halle CrAzY ClUb MeMbEr-LGC Members Positive Post Pledgee

07-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#2
YorkieRose YT 4000 Club Member Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 7,207	welcome Welcome..and congratulations... I recommend all new moms go to the vet after whelping for a check...did you see both placenta's? New moms tend to pant..make sure she has a spot in the bed that is not too warm for her to lay down...I place a heating pad under the box and at one end only. It is normal to want to be hand fed and not want to leave the babies...insist she go out to potty and exercise her legs....good luck __________________ Pat, Kate, Becca and Pinkkee Prim

07-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
paytonsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Posts: 4	Thank you for your reply. I did indeed see both placentas, I knew to watch for them from reading posts here (thanks to all again, even without being a member, you guys unknowingly helped a lot). I too have a heating pad on only one side of her box so that she can get off of it. I'm bringing her and puppies to the vet tomorrow, she's getting some kind of shot to help with her milk along with a check up as are the puppies. I'm amazed at her instinct! I really thought I was going to have to do a lot more than I did. I may have "over prepared", I swear, my room, especially my closet is like a full fledge vet office! She does go outside to potty, even came out for a while to play...she checked on them constantly though. I just fed her some more by hand and got her some water, just wanted to make sure it was normal...thank you again

07-07-2008, 06:06 AM	#5
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,352	They do pant after delivery, the uterus contracting, shrinking back to normal size. Syringe her water as she'll need that nursing, lots of it. Give her some calcium rich foods also, or one calcium tums a day.