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11-06-2006, 06:21 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama
Posts: 118
| Please help with Lily's babies..... First of all, I want to thank everyone that sent there prayers and concerns to me when my Lily passed away. It has only been 4 days now and I still hurt sooooo much. My house doesn't seem the same without her......nothing seems right without her. I wake up in the middle of the night carefully rolling over as not to disturb her as I had done so many times.....I hear the tapping of her nails walking down my hallway and turn to pick her up.....I truely hurt in a way I have never before. I talked to family and friends with everyone saying that they understand my pain and feel so bad for us.......the strange thing is, that I feel more understanding from you.....the wonderful, caring people on this site!! There is something about having someone that has a the same feelings for there four-legged child saying that they understand my pain and will be thinking about me that truely comforts me! I could never explain the feeling of reading all of your post about praying for me and Lily and how it made me feel. If I could send each one of you a thank you card, I would in a heart beat!!! The more I read them, the more I cried, but I needed to hear that someone cared and half-way understood the love that I have for my Lily. Lily would have been 4 years old on Nov. 17th and I truely feel that her life was cut way too short.....but she did leave me 5 beautiful babies and she would want me to take good care of them! I am doing the best I can with feeding and stimulating, but what else should I be doing?? How often should they eat....the vet says every 2 hours, but they don't eat good if I wake them every 2 hours. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it o.k. to hold them or should they stay with the heating pad? How long do I keep the heating pad in their box? About how much should they be eating.....they are taking anywhere from 3/4 teaspoon to over 1 teaspoon every feeding.....they are 9 days old today. They weighed 3 oz each at birth. I just have so many questions and I am having a hard time calling the vet's office.....to much of a reminder of calling and checking on Lily. Any help would be appreciated!! Again, thanks to everyone for your support and prayers.....they meant so very much to me......you will never know |
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11-06-2006, 06:27 PM | #2 |
My Darling Divas Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: magnolia, Texas
Posts: 1,220
| post this is the breeders forum, and i know they will be glad to help you.. |
11-06-2006, 06:34 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC
Posts: 743
| Hi, Please send me your email via private message if you'd like. I experienced exactly what you are going through a year ago end of this month. I know exactly what you are feeling right now. Good luck to you. |
11-06-2006, 07:30 PM | #4 |
Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA
Posts: 9,333
| I'm not a breeder and don't know anything about hand raising puppies. But, I wanted to let you know that I'm sending my thoughts and prayers. You're doing a great job - keep it up - and post photos when you can.
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11-06-2006, 09:06 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern CA
Posts: 131
| You must be overwhelmed- first of all with grief and also with the responsibility of the babies. Sounds like you're doing every you possibly can, but please care of yourself, too. Hope you get answers to all your questions. Sending all good thoughts your way...... |
11-06-2006, 09:39 PM | #6 |
Donating Senior YorkieTalker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
Posts: 227
| I sent you a message with my friend who is a long time yorkie breeder. She can help you so much.
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11-06-2006, 09:52 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oregon
Posts: 42
| My mom just went trough loosing her mama dog Gracie when her puppies were 9 days old. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time we only had 2 puppies to take care of though. We thought that was a lot of work. just wanted to let you know that ill be praying for you and the puppies. mina |
11-06-2006, 10:03 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL
Posts: 1,399
| The breeding section is really great from what I've seen. I'm not a breeder. But I certainly feel your pain, and have lit candles for you. Hoping the babies do ok, and glad to know all 5 are still here! Your doing something right for sure! I actually bought my last yorkie with the idea of breeding her. Your story, changed my mind completely about breeding. I don't think its something I can do. If nothing else, I've learned a very valuable lesson from your sad experience . There is no way I could keep going feeding babies every 2 hours till they get old enough to eat on their own, while grieving my girl. Your one special person!! I followed your story, and really hated it when you lost Lily. Are you in Mobile? If you are, I wouldn't mind coming and feeding them, to give you some rest. Your bound to be worn slap out by now. God bless you, and another candle going for ya girl! |
11-07-2006, 12:01 AM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire, England
Posts: 1,208
| I'm sorry sweetie, I don't have any answers for you but I wanted to let you know (through my tears for you and your babies) that I am praying for you all. I truely wish I were near you to help out. Big Hugs,Kim and Teddy |
11-07-2006, 05:19 AM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
Posts: 769
| i'm not very experienced but I did have to hand feed one my pups due to a cleft pallatte and I found that if I burped her she did much better with the feeding (she was also garanteed to pee while burping also...so beware) |
11-07-2006, 06:31 AM | #11 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
Posts: 8,287
| I'm so very sorry. At least your precious Lily is safe and happy as an angel at the Rainbow Bridge. She's looking down on you with love. I don't know anything about puppies so I will just bump this up for you and hopefully one of our breeders will see it. Bump!
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11-07-2006, 06:39 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I don't know anything about caring for puppies but sounds like you are doing a great job and a lot of people on here can help you. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. You are in my prayers. If I livd neat you I would be so happy to help.
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