[Woogie Man]

Lissette, I'm happy to say that things are still looking good here. The tiniest girl has made a real turnaround. She's looking less frail and is beginning to plump a bit. She's also a little more active today. I caught her earlier working a teat! (hooray!) When her next feeding came around, she didn't take as much food but her belly was nice and firm so she was getting something off Mom. I'm not relaxing with her feeding schedule but it's a real difference in her since last night. I think it was due mostly to giving her the extra sub-Q that did the trick. I didn't do as much as Denise (Majestic Yorkies) said she was doing, but did start doing 1cc every 6 hours rather than the 12 hour schedule my vet recommended. The difference is really noticeable. The other girl I've been feeding is getting a good bit from Mom and is only taking a little supplement but is looking good, too. I did the extra sub-Q on her, too. Before, even though they were getting a good amount of food and the beef liver broth, they just weren't hydrating as they should. It makes so much sense, too. Proper hydration is required not only for regulating their temp but also for proper organ function. I'm devastated about the loss of the two girls but am very hopeful now for the remaining ones. I can't believe how little sleep I've gotten but it's so worth it to see these little ones bounce back. I've made an appointment with the vet for tomorrow. Hopefully they're thriving enough to get their tails and dew claws done but it's his call on that. I'll update later on but can tell you that it feels like we're out of the crisis mode now. Everyone here has been wonderful with their concerns and advice and I do appreciate it so much. Jim