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Originally Posted by bettycno  My baby gurl is pregnant... her due date was yesterday (6-19-10). I'm new at this and not sure what to do. I've been staying home just in case she needs help. Today I left the house for an hour and when I got back, the side of her nesting area was all wet, but there was no color to it... an hour later she is laying down and sleeping. There are moments she wakes up and is breathing hard, as if she was hot an thirsty but is not. I called the vet and she said that was not abnormal and babies may be born by tommorrow. I'm afraid of sticking the thermometer to check her temp because I don't want to hurt her, plus she wont let me look at her behind.. So at this point I'm just sitting here not knowing what to expect. I found a link that said when the water thing breaks, some color comes with it, and I'm freaking out because I don't see that color and she is sleeping now... pls help, any advice is appreciated  |
Her water has broken. Her breathing hard means she's in the first stages of delivery. And yes she is ready to go into action. Contractions can begin at anytime. You do need to take her temp. You won't hurt her. Make sure you lubricate with KY Jelly before inserting.
What do you have on hand? Whelping Pudding (check the stickie at the top of the breeders forum). Do you have your vet on speed dial and is your vet available if you need her. Do you know the danger signs. Do you have supplies on hand. Do you know the stages of labor. Do you have dentifloss, scissors, iodine, surgical forceps. Clean wash cloths, several changes of bedding, a baby nasal asperator. Is everything sterilized. Sterile Guaze. Benebac, Nutridrops, NutriCal, Oral Cal Plus. Alcohol on hand for sterlizing your hand. Have you shaved her tummy and cut her down? Baby wipes, piddle pads. Heating Pad.