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Originally Posted by biewerbabies  Hi everyone! I'm here!!
My baby had her babies yesterday. I think she was over due as they seem a bit 'older' than they are. If that makes sense? I have scales, but they aren't working right so I'm going to Walmart today to try to find something that will work for weighing them.
She has three puppies. Two females and one male. From the time she started pushing, it took her 2 hours and 10 minutes until she was done. She had a hard time with the first one, last two were easier. I was nervous, but I "think" I did everything right. 
I wondered if I could post pictures here so you guys could let me know what you think of them? I think they are precious! 
They have much darker markings than the other Biewer I have.
The breeder keeps contacting me to see how she is doing. I think she 'suspects' something. She doesn't know for sure about the puppies.
I have not let the stud owner know yet.
I was going over pedigrees and my girl's lineage are mostly champions. I think there are 2-3 that aren't.
Now, I'm watching them closely to be sure that they are all nursing. I have supplement with wee bottle for them as well.
I appreciate everyone's advice so much! Any advice on things now, would be SUPER!
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A kitchen scale that weighs up to five pounds should be good. Tell the breeder NOTHING about the puppies at this point.
If you want to dock tails you need to go to the vet at day 3 and up to day 5. Also did you count the placentas and made sure you had 3 for 3? If unsure go to vet for shot to expel placentas. Going to the VET protect your pups. Bring carrier. Put your blanket on examining table. Having an assistant with you is a great boone. They can park car, help carry, what-ever. Try to get either first appointment of the day or last appointment. Do not let MOM or PUPS touch ground in the vets office.
Watch Mom carefully too. Examine all teats for redness, swelling, odor, discharge, Mom's temperature. Make sure you feed Mom enough calcium. A scrambled egg daily has enough calcium for her. And my dogs love eggs
Of course keep Mom and Pups in quiet secure place that is draft free. Wash Mom's feet when she / if she goes out to potty. Disinfect whelping room daily, and change bedding as needed, which might be 2-3 or more times per day.
First week is critical, Second and third week important. You survive the first three weeks, you can begin to breathe easier, if pups are gaining and thriving, and Mom is doing well.