You may as well mark whatever reading you are getting and then just make sure it doesn't drop. I bought a scale on ebay and it has an option to weigh in pounds and ounces. I little thing that is great to have for sure. I am soooo happy for you Amanda! I was really getting scared there for a while. Remember to turn those pups and make sure they will nurse while laying on their sides. With all of the build up of this thread, how could Kallie have NOT had a dramatic whleping???!!!???? I'm exhausted myself