 Twinkles is a mama
Well it has been quite a day.
Twinkles finally had her babies today. it's good news and sad news. She had three girls and two boys. We lost the two little boys. The first one was a stillborn and the second boy, (# 4 in delivery order) was, I believe, the result of a traumatic birth. He was the largest baby (4.8 oz) and his head was too big and got stuck half way through. We used mineral oil and tried to help Twinkles push him out but it took a long time. When his head finally came through, the rest of his body just took forever to finish being born, no matter what I did. When he was finally born, we just couldn't get him to breathe or respond. That was the hardest thing I ever did.
The good news is we have three healthy little girls. They weigh 3.3 oz, 3.7 oz and 4.0 oz. Mom and babies are doing great - nursing, pooping and peeing. All have been checked out by the vet tonight and she said they are great. I will post pictures tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for their support and help. I couldn't have done this without all of you. I feel like I have a whole new family.... I love YT. I thought I was the only Yorkie nut aound... nice to know there are a whole bunch of us! After watching my little girl do what she did today, I know they are the mightiest dogs in the world.
One question - Twinkles didn't have anything to do with the still born or it's placenta. But the little boy that diedn't make it, she acted like he was a live puppy, just like all the others that lived. Now she keeping digging, like she is looking for another puppy - as if one is missing. Do you think she knows? Has anyone else had this experience?
God Bless you all. More tomorrow.
Lynn, Twinkles Ollie and the three little ladies |