My Tinkerbell is due on Sunday!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 01:32 PM

My Tinkerbell is on day 60 and will be on day 63 on Sunday. I just have a few questions that I wanted to ask before everything starts going nuts with wonderful cute little puppies.

Here is a little back ground. This is my first time having and delivering puppies. I am a certified nursing assistant so hopefully this will help. Tinkerbell is 3 years old as of September 1st and this is her first litter. I can't wait to see what kind of a mother she is going to be.

So here is one problem I am running into right now. Tinkerbell has really long hair and I do not want to cut it. I have experimented with it and it works okay, but is very time consuming. I am going to try and attach a photo of her all braided. LOL. Anyone have any other ideas about what to do?

I am pretty new to this site and have already fell in love with the amount of information that is on here. Thank you for everyone giving their personal experiance. It has been a great help.

MorkieAZ · 09-13-2007, 02:35 PM

I also have a Tinkerbell due in 11 days and is 3 yrs. old!

My Tinks coat is long too. I am going to trim up her skirts though. It grows back fairly quickly. I don't know for sure if the braids will tangle up around a pup or not. I think it's better to be safe than sorry though. Some breeders wrap the hair up or use hair ties. But I just cut it for her to be comfortable for the next 6 weeks.

How many is she having? Mine is having 4...saw on x-rays.
Good luck and congratulations!

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 02:39 PM

More pictures. I just love her so much.

The first one is of Tinkerbell, I and a friend from High School in Fairbanks, Alaska. Very beautiful state. I love it.

The second one is the both of us walking on the beach in Homer, Alaska looking for whatever ocean treasures we can find. She loves this.

The third one is the two of us taking a nap while camping in Homer.

The fourth is Tinkerbell on Flat Top, one of the moutains here in Alaska. She did it all by herself too.

We love to camp, hike and outdoor things.

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 02:41 PM

I believe that she is having 3. I desided not to do the xray and I just listened the the heartbeats on her stomach. Congrats on you having puppies coming too. It is very exciting. Is this your first litter?

MorkieAZ · 09-13-2007, 03:33 PM

No, she has had Morkie puppies before, this is her 1st purebred litter. Bred her with my 3 lbs. male.
I find it to be helpful to have x-rays ($135. here in AZ.)

so I know when she is done delivering and can make sure we have all the placentas safely out.

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 03:46 PM

Yeah it is about the same here. I have been told that if she has any trouble what so ever to take her in. So I have been thinking that I would just do that. She seems to be handling it okay so far. She is big and uncomfortable, but still doing good. What were the things that you find that you most with delivering puppies? I have towels, a bed, medicine dropper, dental floss, thermometer and going to get a scale also. I just have not had the chance.

luckylady · 09-13-2007, 04:26 PM

Hi Sharon I am scanning thru the breeder talk section cuz I'm hoping my Lexie is pregnant and I'm reading up all I can, anywhere I can. Came upon your thread... don't know if the braids are a good or bad idea, but loved the pictures. Also, in the second set, love the picture on the beach. I have a daughter that just moved to Anchorage in August with her fiance. He is in the Air Force. Anyway, good luck to you and Tinkerbell; I'll be watching for news of her puppies!

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by luckylady

Hi Sharon I am scanning thru the breeder talk section cuz I'm hoping my Lexie is pregnant and I'm reading up all I can, anywhere I can. Came upon your thread... don't know if the braids are a good or bad idea, but loved the pictures. Also, in the second set, love the picture on the beach. I have a daughter that just moved to Anchorage in August with her fiance. He is in the Air Force. Anyway, good luck to you and Tinkerbell; I'll be watching for news of her puppies!

This is a wonderful state if you can make it through the winters. The first one is always hard. Well if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. I am on here for as much info as I can get. I am sure that there are questions that I am forgeting to ask or not even know to ask about. The more the better.

So is this going to possibly be your first litter?

MorkieAZ · 09-13-2007, 04:33 PM

Quick stop for the umbilicals if needed, a warm box for between pups, I use a heating pad on low with a towel over the box. A suction bulb to suck out mucous, sanitary wipes to clean her up between pups, chicken noodle soup for afterward for mom, emergency vet #, keep them warm by draping a blanket over crate and don't allow a fan to run in the room. Open the sacs quickly if mom doesn't. You can rough them up alittle with a towel to get them moving. Record weight every day to be sure they are gaining. Check for cleft palate. If I think of some other things I'll post back to you, oh yeah 1 large pot of coffee...it always seems to happen in the middle of the night! Hopefully anything I've missed the other members will post for you.

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MorkieAZ

Quick stop for the umbilicals if needed, a warm box for between pups, I use a heating pad on low with a towel over the box. A suction bulb to suck out mucous, sanitary wipes to clean her up between pups, chicken noodle soup for afterward for mom, emergency vet #, keep them warm by draping a blanket over crate and don't allow a fan to run in the room. Open the sacs quickly if mom doesn't. You can rough them up alittle with a towel to get them moving. Record weight every day to be sure they are gaining. Check for cleft palate. If I think of some other things I'll post back to you, oh yeah 1 large pot of coffee...it always seems to happen in the middle of the night! Hopefully anything I've missed the other members will post for you.

Thank you so much. Some of those things I already have. Thank you for the reminder on the others. Great idea to check for cleft palate. I did not even think of that what so ever. I am so excited and nervous.

ImCKN · 09-13-2007, 05:01 PM

Sharon,
Congratulations on your upcoming litter. About the hair...all I can say is that after Lexie gave birth to 7 puppies in July, I had to cut her hair short because the hair was not allowing the babies get to her and I was afraid they would get too tired fighting the hair and wouldn't nurse. I didn't cut the hair around her face and ears or her tail. The puppies are 8 weeks old now and Lexie's hair is still shorter than I like, but I have 7 of the most beautiful, healthy babies you would like to meet!! Good trade!! I love your pictures. We live at the opposite side of the U.S. in Florida, and we are still in the 90's here. Keep us posted about your babies, and enjoy..they grow so fast!!!
If you ever have any questions, please ask or PM me...I will help as much as I can!

Yorkiekids · 09-13-2007, 05:04 PM

The braiding is adorable. Best wishes on your litter.

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

The braiding is adorable. Best wishes on your litter.

Thank you so much. Hopefully it will work and I will not have to cut her hair. If it comes down to it I will cut it, but I want to do everything I can to make sure that she keeps it.

Your yorkie is so cute in that pink outfit. Sometimes I wish that mine was able to wear clothes like she use to. I guess that would be a perk to having her hair short.

Sunnie · 09-13-2007, 06:07 PM

Sunshine's hair has always been kept long. I didn't cut it for the babies. I DID shave her tummy a little to clean it up some. The babies never had a problem with the hair. Also don't forget the heating pad. I read up on everything I could find before Sunshine had her litter and I think the most important thing I found mentioned over aND OVER IS TO keep them warm. pUPPIES WILL DIE VERY QUICKLY IF NOT KEPT WARM. i ACTUALLY HUNG A THERMOMETER IN THE WHELPING CAGE TO MOnitor it (sorry about the caps). What was recommended to me by a breeder was
1st week: 85 degrees
2cnd week 80 degrees
3rd week 75-80
4week and over- 70-75

Here is a great article all about whelping and puppy care

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html

And this site has a wealth of information on yorkie whelping including pictures of the birth process
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingpictures.htm

Good luck!
Sonya

Sharonandtink · 09-13-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

Sunshine's hair has always been kept long. I didn't cut it for the babies. I DID shave her tummy a little to clean it up some. The babies never had a problem with the hair. Also don't forget the heating pad. I read up on everything I could find before Sunshine had her litter and I think the most important thing I found mentioned over aND OVER IS TO keep them warm. pUPPIES WILL DIE VERY QUICKLY IF NOT KEPT WARM. i ACTUALLY HUNG A THERMOMETER IN THE WHELPING CAGE TO MOnitor it (sorry about the caps). What was recommended to me by a breeder was
1st week: 85 degrees
2cnd week 80 degrees
3rd week 75-80
4week and over- 70-75

Here is a great article all about whelping and puppy care

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html

And this site has a wealth of information on yorkie whelping including pictures of the birth process
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingpictures.htm

Good luck!
Sonya

Thank you so much for you input.

Did you do anything special to keep the babies from getting tangled in the hair? Also thank you for the websites. Great information. I have the heating pad, but it is one of those that turns off every 20 minutes. Does anyone know where to get one that will stay at a certain tempature for long periods of time?

09-13-2007, 02:41 PM	#4
Sharonandtink Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174	I believe that she is having 3. I desided not to do the xray and I just listened the the heartbeats on her stomach. Congrats on you having puppies coming too. It is very exciting. Is this your first litter? __________________ Sharon Paul RIP:Tinkerbell- Sept 1, 2004-Apr 23, 2008 Delilah Please Strive To Be A Positive Poster!!!

09-13-2007, 03:46 PM	#6
Sharonandtink Proud Alaskan Grandma! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174	Yeah it is about the same here. I have been told that if she has any trouble what so ever to take her in. So I have been thinking that I would just do that. She seems to be handling it okay so far. She is big and uncomfortable, but still doing good. What were the things that you find that you most with delivering puppies? I have towels, a bed, medicine dropper, dental floss, thermometer and going to get a scale also. I just have not had the chance. __________________ Sharon Paul RIP:Tinkerbell- Sept 1, 2004-Apr 23, 2008 Delilah Please Strive To Be A Positive Poster!!!

09-13-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	Hi Sharon I am scanning thru the breeder talk section cuz I'm hoping my Lexie is pregnant and I'm reading up all I can, anywhere I can. Came upon your thread... don't know if the braids are a good or bad idea, but loved the pictures. Also, in the second set, love the picture on the beach. I have a daughter that just moved to Anchorage in August with her fiance. He is in the Air Force. Anyway, good luck to you and Tinkerbell; I'll be watching for news of her puppies! __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

09-13-2007, 05:01 PM	#11
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	Sharon, Congratulations on your upcoming litter. About the hair...all I can say is that after Lexie gave birth to 7 puppies in July, I had to cut her hair short because the hair was not allowing the babies get to her and I was afraid they would get too tired fighting the hair and wouldn't nurse. I didn't cut the hair around her face and ears or her tail. The puppies are 8 weeks old now and Lexie's hair is still shorter than I like, but I have 7 of the most beautiful, healthy babies you would like to meet!! Good trade!! I love your pictures. We live at the opposite side of the U.S. in Florida, and we are still in the 90's here. Keep us posted about your babies, and enjoy..they grow so fast!!! If you ever have any questions, please ask or PM me...I will help as much as I can! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

09-13-2007, 05:04 PM	#12
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	The braiding is adorable. Best wishes on your litter. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-13-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	I also have a Tinkerbell due in 11 days and is 3 yrs. old! My Tinks coat is long too. I am going to trim up her skirts though. It grows back fairly quickly. I don't know for sure if the braids will tangle up around a pup or not. I think it's better to be safe than sorry though. Some breeders wrap the hair up or use hair ties. But I just cut it for her to be comfortable for the next 6 weeks. How many is she having? Mine is having 4...saw on x-rays. Good luck and congratulations!

09-13-2007, 03:33 PM	#5
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	No, she has had Morkie puppies before, this is her 1st purebred litter. Bred her with my 3 lbs. male. I find it to be helpful to have x-rays ($135. here in AZ.) so I know when she is done delivering and can make sure we have all the placentas safely out.

09-13-2007, 04:33 PM	#9
MorkieAZ Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,276	Quick stop for the umbilicals if needed, a warm box for between pups, I use a heating pad on low with a towel over the box. A suction bulb to suck out mucous, sanitary wipes to clean her up between pups, chicken noodle soup for afterward for mom, emergency vet #, keep them warm by draping a blanket over crate and don't allow a fan to run in the room. Open the sacs quickly if mom doesn't. You can rough them up alittle with a towel to get them moving. Record weight every day to be sure they are gaining. Check for cleft palate. If I think of some other things I'll post back to you, oh yeah 1 large pot of coffee...it always seems to happen in the middle of the night! Hopefully anything I've missed the other members will post for you.

09-13-2007, 06:07 PM	#14
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Sunshine's hair has always been kept long. I didn't cut it for the babies. I DID shave her tummy a little to clean it up some. The babies never had a problem with the hair. Also don't forget the heating pad. I read up on everything I could find before Sunshine had her litter and I think the most important thing I found mentioned over aND OVER IS TO keep them warm. pUPPIES WILL DIE VERY QUICKLY IF NOT KEPT WARM. i ACTUALLY HUNG A THERMOMETER IN THE WHELPING CAGE TO MOnitor it (sorry about the caps). What was recommended to me by a breeder was 1st week: 85 degrees 2cnd week 80 degrees 3rd week 75-80 4week and over- 70-75 Here is a great article all about whelping and puppy care http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html And this site has a wealth of information on yorkie whelping including pictures of the birth process http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingpictures.htm Good luck! Sonya __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)