Hi, my name is Lynn and I am Grammy to Yorkie Twinkles (almost 2) and Mommy to Yorkie Oliver (11 months). I am new to the group and desperate for information, as we just found out that Twinkles is pregnant and due 8/25. She will have an x-ray around 8/14 to see how many. She gained 3/4 of a lb from 5/23 (5'1") to 7/27 (5'14.75"). And seems to get bigger every day!
Background: Twinkles was my daughter's dog and I was her nanny. She was supposed to be a 'teacup,' but weighs about 5 lbs. (pre-pregnancy). I missed Twinkles so much at night and on weekends, when went home to her parents, I decided to get my own Yorkie -- enter Sir Oliver Twisted AKA Oliver or Ollie (a toy) who arrived at our house around Thanksgiving. Twinkles thought he was the latest gift I brought home for her and promptly took over, raising him "her way." Ollie weighs about 4 pounds now and desperately needs doggie-bootcamp!
And my daughter? She had another baby in December and Twinks became mine.
This pregnancy wasn't planned. I was very careful to keep Twinkles and Oliver apart and she wore her "denim pants" all the time. However, I obviously was not careful enough. The reason Twinkles wasn't spade is because she was my daughter's dog... and only became mine recently. Oliver comes from Championship Blood lines, and while I didn't get him to breed (as I know nothing about breeding) I did give some thought on whether there could be any impact on the breed to not continue his bloodline. I didn't know what anything about breeding.... which told me to stay away. Well, someone had another plan..... so HELP!
My SOS - I have no clue what to do to get ready for the pregnancy. I am looking for guidance, resources and information.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Lynn