[Sarah's Mom]

Hello.
I'm new to this forum, but I had to join bc i really needed to get some help with my pet yorkie. She had been menstrating about 2 weeks back, and one day she had run out of the backyard only to be seen by mom with a large german shepherd. My mom, brother and I all seperately suspected that she might be pregnant. She is getting heavier and her stomach slightly protruding.

I've had her for the last 10 years, since she was born. To make matters more complex Sarah has a tumor on one of her teets (size of a walnut?) and another tumor on the back of one of her legs. I had her checked out, and the dr. said that if she's not in pain (didn't seem like it), it would be best to just leave it alone.

To be honest, I'm reading these posts on taking care of pregnant dogs and I'm overwhelmed. Heated bed, temperature drop, calcium, x-rays.. I didn't know any of this. Where do I get this stuff? Is it absolutely necessary? I'm on a grad student salary.

Sarah is my life, helping me recover from a life threatening health condition. I just want to do the best thing for her. Has anyone else ever felt this way? If anyone has any advice for a newly pregnant dog (and owner), I would appreciate it tremendously.

A little scared, Sarah's mom.