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Rosiegirl · 04-01-2009, 12:31 PM

Hello everyone. I made it to my test today (the one that Rosie was supposed to allow me to make it to) and when I came home she had threw up on my bed while dad was watching over her. Then we checked her temp and we have been using the kind that only takes 8 seconds. When I first started I also used a mercury one so then I knew what degree difference there was between the elec. and merc. and have been subtracting the difference in order to keep using the quicker one. Any way, I got a drop to: 98.5 (actually said 97.8 + 0.7 deg.) I am a little skeptical so far if this is the onset of labor though. She isn't showing any other signs yet. Is it normal to not see any other signs for a few more hours? I don't want to get too excited yet because what if she's tricking me? We are on day 61, 59, or 56 depending on which tie did the trick. Vet seemed to think the calcification of the bones in her x-ray indicates she is on the sooner end of this range, but who really knows. If anyone reads this and has advise or wants to say a prayer for us to have a safe whelp, that would be appreciated. -Melissa & Rosie.

Thank God I don't have to leave my house again for class until next Monday.

rbelland · 04-01-2009, 12:37 PM

It sounds to me she may have those babies soon! I would be exited anyhow just by the suspense!! LOL I believe the temp drop is first but all dogs are different. I would just keep a good eye on her!

I will pray for a safe whelp and I will check back for updates. I probly get as exited as you all do!!!

Rosiegirl · 04-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Thanks, you know with how many million times I went over all the info i could find about whelping, when something like this actually happens it seems like you forget eveything you tried to learn, probably because it's so exciting.

rbelland · 04-01-2009, 12:48 PM

I have a book on all the stuff I have learned and I just go over and over. I print off everything, its a wonder I have money for anything else but inc!!! Most of it is from here and my vet of course. It is amazing how fast we forget what comes next, but I think you and Rosie will do great!

Jemma · 04-01-2009, 01:49 PM

What was her baseline temp before it dropped to where it is now?

luckylady · 04-01-2009, 01:59 PM

Isn't it that labor will USUALLY begin within 24 hours after the temp drop? It's been over a year since my one and only whelp so far and it was anything but textbook, so I'm just kind of remembering what I have read or seen here on YT.

Good luck to you........we'll be staying tuned to this thread.

Rosiegirl · 04-01-2009, 02:33 PM

Her baseline about a week ago was between 100.4 and 99.9, those were the first 2 I recorded anyway. Sunday it got down to about 99.2 in the evening. I gave her a few days off because she'll fight me so bad if I don't have help holding her still, then after I found out she threw up today I checked it and it was at 98.5. I am going to do it again right now. She is still eating the chicken I gave her and a little wet dog food about an 1/2 hour ago, but just a little bit of it ( I think it was just because the other dogs were watching and she didn't want them to have it) Let me go take it again.

O.k. it is back up to 99.7. I think she is messing with me today.

When the temp drops, does it stay down or go back up before labor?

luckylady · 04-01-2009, 02:49 PM

I've read the average whelping temp is between 98-99, and that it spikes high, then drops with labor within 24 hours. Her temp being up a bit now could be caused from being up and about moving around, playing or what ever.....so the drop to 98.5 could be legit in telling us whelping is near. But these girls sure do have a way of playing with our minds, don't they

Let's just suffice it to say that she will likely have them before you have to leave for class on Monday......or at least we sure hope so!

Jemma · 04-01-2009, 03:12 PM

I believe she played with you today, lol The temp usually takes a real nose dive and stays there until whelping starts, usually within 24 hours. Once it starts the temp then can go back up. But with a temp going down and up and down, usually not the time. When that temp takes the nose dive, trust me, you'll be posting, OMG her temp is 96.8 lol
Now this is USUALLY the norm in whelping bitches. But... every dog has their day!

Breny · 04-01-2009, 03:22 PM

I sent you a pm but mine will drop and if it STAYS dropped we normally have babies in 12-24 hours. Once I get a drop I check it every hour to make sure it stays down. Keep me posted!

Oh and mine normally throw up but its when the contractions are starting.

ddj2 · 04-01-2009, 08:16 PM

Abby's temp stayed in the 99-100 range going up and down within that range then one morning I got up and it was 98.4 it stayed down all day and she didn't start the panting untill 11 pm. that night and didn't deliver the first baby until 5 am the next morning. So it could be awhile, but hopefully sooner than later.
Today is Abby's 64 day from the first tie and day 61 from the second and 60 from third tie and her temp was 99.9 as of about 1/2 hour ago. Im ready to see babies. How long is too long before they should be having them? I am just assuming that she didn't conceive on the first tie. Also, the first tie was pretty early in her cycle. The second tie was on day 10 after bleeding started so am pretty sure this is the day she most probably conceived, and was the day she conceived on her last litter.
Congrats. and hope you have babies soon.

Micah my love · 04-01-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rosiegirl

Her baseline about a week ago was between 100.4 and 99.9, those were the first 2 I recorded anyway. Sunday it got down to about 99.2 in the evening. I gave her a few days off because she'll fight me so bad if I don't have help holding her still, then after I found out she threw up today I checked it and it was at 98.5. I am going to do it again right now. She is still eating the chicken I gave her and a little wet dog food about an 1/2 hour ago, but just a little bit of it ( I think it was just because the other dogs were watching and she didn't want them to have it) Let me go take it again.

O.k. it is back up to 99.7. I think she is messing with me today.

When the temp drops, does it stay down or go back up before labor?

as i was reading your post i thought she is describing my Annie and her actions today and i went to check on her as i walked into the living room
she cried out and started having her first little girl about 35 min later she had her 2nd and last this was her first litter and both were breach all are doing good.
good luck with yours

Betty &Micah my love

Breny · 04-01-2009, 08:53 PM

Any updates???

ddj2 · 04-02-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micah my love

as i was reading your post i thought she is describing my Annie and her actions today and i went to check on her as i walked into the living room
she cried out and started having her first little girl about 35 min later she had her 2nd and last this was her first litter and both were breach all are doing good.
good luck with yours

Betty &Micah my love

Congratulations on your new babies. Can't wait to see pictures. I'm still waiting. Abby's temp was 99.4 and them 100.0 so I guess not today.

Breny · 04-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Yoooo Whooooo Mellisa? How is everything going?

04-01-2009, 12:31 PM	#1
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Temp is 98.5! Hello everyone. I made it to my test today (the one that Rosie was supposed to allow me to make it to) and when I came home she had threw up on my bed while dad was watching over her. Then we checked her temp and we have been using the kind that only takes 8 seconds. When I first started I also used a mercury one so then I knew what degree difference there was between the elec. and merc. and have been subtracting the difference in order to keep using the quicker one. Any way, I got a drop to: 98.5 (actually said 97.8 + 0.7 deg.) I am a little skeptical so far if this is the onset of labor though. She isn't showing any other signs yet. Is it normal to not see any other signs for a few more hours? I don't want to get too excited yet because what if she's tricking me? We are on day 61, 59, or 56 depending on which tie did the trick. Vet seemed to think the calcification of the bones in her x-ray indicates she is on the sooner end of this range, but who really knows. If anyone reads this and has advise or wants to say a prayer for us to have a safe whelp, that would be appreciated. -Melissa & Rosie. Thank God I don't have to leave my house again for class until next Monday. __________________ Melissa: Alpha female to: Shiva Marley Ranian Rosie and (new boy) Little Rascal Last edited by Rosiegirl; 04-01-2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason: Wrong temp in title

04-01-2009, 12:37 PM	#2
rbelland Luving my babies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 3,291	It sounds to me she may have those babies soon! I would be exited anyhow just by the suspense!! LOL I believe the temp drop is first but all dogs are different. I would just keep a good eye on her! I will pray for a safe whelp and I will check back for updates. I probly get as exited as you all do!!! __________________ Renee, Tayah, Dash, Bella & Paige

04-01-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Thanks, you know with how many million times I went over all the info i could find about whelping, when something like this actually happens it seems like you forget eveything you tried to learn, probably because it's so exciting. __________________ Melissa: Alpha female to: Shiva Marley Ranian Rosie and (new boy) Little Rascal

04-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
rbelland Luving my babies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 3,291	I have a book on all the stuff I have learned and I just go over and over. I print off everything, its a wonder I have money for anything else but inc!!! Most of it is from here and my vet of course. It is amazing how fast we forget what comes next, but I think you and Rosie will do great! __________________ Renee, Tayah, Dash, Bella & Paige Last edited by rbelland; 04-01-2009 at 12:49 PM.

04-01-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	Isn't it that labor will USUALLY begin within 24 hours after the temp drop? It's been over a year since my one and only whelp so far and it was anything but textbook, so I'm just kind of remembering what I have read or seen here on YT. Good luck to you........we'll be staying tuned to this thread. __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies Last edited by luckylady; 04-01-2009 at 02:00 PM.

04-01-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	What was her baseline temp before it dropped to where it is now?

04-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
Rosiegirl YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	Her baseline about a week ago was between 100.4 and 99.9, those were the first 2 I recorded anyway. Sunday it got down to about 99.2 in the evening. I gave her a few days off because she'll fight me so bad if I don't have help holding her still, then after I found out she threw up today I checked it and it was at 98.5. I am going to do it again right now. She is still eating the chicken I gave her and a little wet dog food about an 1/2 hour ago, but just a little bit of it ( I think it was just because the other dogs were watching and she didn't want them to have it) Let me go take it again. O.k. it is back up to 99.7. I think she is messing with me today. When the temp drops, does it stay down or go back up before labor? __________________ Melissa: Alpha female to: Shiva Marley Ranian Rosie and (new boy) Little Rascal

04-01-2009, 02:49 PM	#8
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	I've read the average whelping temp is between 98-99, and that it spikes high, then drops with labor within 24 hours. Her temp being up a bit now could be caused from being up and about moving around, playing or what ever.....so the drop to 98.5 could be legit in telling us whelping is near. But these girls sure do have a way of playing with our minds, don't they Let's just suffice it to say that she will likely have them before you have to leave for class on Monday......or at least we sure hope so! __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

04-01-2009, 03:12 PM	#9
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	I believe she played with you today, lol The temp usually takes a real nose dive and stays there until whelping starts, usually within 24 hours. Once it starts the temp then can go back up. But with a temp going down and up and down, usually not the time. When that temp takes the nose dive, trust me, you'll be posting, OMG her temp is 96.8 lol Now this is USUALLY the norm in whelping bitches. But... every dog has their day!

04-01-2009, 03:22 PM	#10
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I sent you a pm but mine will drop and if it STAYS dropped we normally have babies in 12-24 hours. Once I get a drop I check it every hour to make sure it stays down. Keep me posted! Oh and mine normally throw up but its when the contractions are starting. __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

04-01-2009, 08:16 PM	#11
ddj2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 119	Abby's temp stayed in the 99-100 range going up and down within that range then one morning I got up and it was 98.4 it stayed down all day and she didn't start the panting untill 11 pm. that night and didn't deliver the first baby until 5 am the next morning. So it could be awhile, but hopefully sooner than later. Today is Abby's 64 day from the first tie and day 61 from the second and 60 from third tie and her temp was 99.9 as of about 1/2 hour ago. Im ready to see babies. How long is too long before they should be having them? I am just assuming that she didn't conceive on the first tie. Also, the first tie was pretty early in her cycle. The second tie was on day 10 after bleeding started so am pretty sure this is the day she most probably conceived, and was the day she conceived on her last litter. Congrats. and hope you have babies soon.

04-01-2009, 08:53 PM	#13
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Any updates??? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

04-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#15
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Yoooo Whooooo Mellisa? How is everything going? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com