WELCOME TO YORKIETALK ! I have found that the book by Anne Seranne " The joy of breeding your own show dog " has helped me tremendously ! It covers anything you want to know about whelping. Course no-one gives better advice then the breeders of YT. I have turned to this forum several times and also get the right answer. I love YT and the Yorkie people here ! Hang in there. I wish I did live in CA but I am in Florida so that wont help you. Suki is due in 2 weeks so I know what you are going thru. But you do have nursing background so that will help you ! Our prayers are with you. Keep us up to date on her progress, We cant wait till see pictures of your new babies ! Good Luck