It's actually higher than normal...

Her normal temp is around 100.2

Yesterday during the day it was 100.2
Last night it dropped to 99.1
About an hour ago it was 100.6

this must be driving you crazy. it looks like you might have another day or so.

My guess is a temp drop for her will be low 98's to 97's...I would be taking it about 4 times a day, if it gets low (98.5 or less) then I take it every 2 hours to see if it is staying down. If the temp is just flucuating and not staying down for 12-24 hours then it is not a true temp drop.

You will see flucuations in the temp as the body lowers the progesterone level to allow for labor to begin, that is why there is one huge temp drop right before labor...the progesterone drops off and jump starts the hormone reaction needed for labor!

Just keep letting her rest...and my fingers are crossed all is well.
I would say she was panting either from discomfort or the added heat of all those babies in there. They can actually nest for a week or more before delivery!

Yeah, I know that's typical, but I'm not sure she is...her last litter she didn't have a temp drop at all...so I can't say for sure if hers is reliable. I take her temp AT LEAST every 4 hours. Her temp stayed down at 99.3 for about 15 hours last night...so I figured that was probably it. My mentor has never had any luck taking temps (they have never been accurate for her), so she told me not to even pay attention, but I'm too paranoid not to do it at all. I figured as much about the nesting and panting...because I know for sure she hasn't been in any hard labor (obviously I suppose haha). Thanks for the info though, I always like to pick up more! ;) :D

Yes it really is...I figured they would be out by now...I'm not sure it's possible for her to grow anymore...haha

She is a Yorkie she is waiting for the weekend.
Thats what mine do, they wait until after 5 on fridays then it can be anytime after that with mine once the regular vets have gone home.

Best of luck
Hugs
Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

hahaha, very true...luckily I have a network of people to call, including a vet who works 7 days a week and can be reached at home as well...thank God.

So true! Or wait until 3am !!!

Are you kidding me?!?!?!? I knew when I was going to click on this thread that would tell us how many she had!!! I cannot believe this! Good luck!!!

She could go 63 days from the last breeding.
I was reading up and found out why their temperature goes down - thought it was interesting. It is natures way so when the pups are born they are not so shocked with the air temperature when they come out.
Bes of luck. Also when her temp. goes down and stays there - do not let her go more than two days without her whelping - go to the vet. I found this out with this litter I have now and good thing I took my girl in.
T.

babies???? babies??? where are you babies????

i just got home from work and i was so expecting puppy pictures. i hope you were able to get SOME sleep last night.

::::::::::::stomping feet:::::::::::::::::
WHERE ARE THE PUPPIES??????????????
WE WANT PUPPIES!!!!!
:aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork I still say 7 ...5 boys 2 girls
And I just know its one of the boys holding everything up!!!!!!!

hahahahaha...yep that's just like a man ain't it? ;)

That is interesting...whew I hope she doesn't keep me hanging for another half week. :eek:

Awww bugger. I thought for sure when I saw you posted she would have at least started. Poor baby.

I read about the temperature in Ann Seranne's book, "The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog." It is a great book. She is one of the Mayfair girls. Great advice in this book. I was reading up today since Cici was a bit anxious and I was worried about eclampsia or if she was getting an infection from her C-section. The vet did not place her on antibiotic, but he believes not to interfer unless necessary. I kinda agree, but want to make sure if she needs it I get it for her fast. Her temp has been up around 102.3 with a regular digital themometer, since her c-section. But she is on a heating pad too. I have been giving her cottage cheese and her soft food and giving her water. She just doesn't want to leave her babies, so I am pampering her and bring her everything. She is not shaking, so far so good. I am just so nervous at this stage. I will be happier when the pups are older. The pups look good so far, nice and pink and full tummies. They go in on Monday for their tails and dewclaws.
Well, the book is really great and would recommend it.

It sounds like it will be a long wait for you. I wonder if pizza and a long walk would work like they say it does for human mommies???? No, just kiding! LOL
T.

I love that book too, her chapters on genetics and breeding systems is great! An other great little book on whelping is Canine Reproduction and Whelping by Myra Savant Harris. It's small but it's mighty. There is a pic in it of an intact placenta and it explains how it actually surrounds the pup while it's in utero. Not like us and totally fascinating!

Ok I'm looking for that book right now...that sounds fascinating! :)

And haha, I don't think she could go for a walk...more like a "carry"...but she would certainly take some pizza I'm sure...:D

Okkk guys...temp was 100.1 about 3 hours ago...I just took it and it's 98.8! That's the lowest it has ever been. Could this be it? :eek:

We COULD have leap year babies after all!! :xfingers:

Oh My this is getting sooooo good:) Im crossing fingers and toes for ya:D

I just saw that book (Canine Reproduction and Whelping by Myra Savant Harris) today on the web and you can read every other page of it. It looked really good.
I think you will have March 1st babies. Lets see how does that go - In like a lion and out like a lamb??
T.

:eek: :eek: I sure hope so! I'd hate for all of us to get that news, only to check back through the evening and into tomorrow and find that she is still holding out; or holding them in...:p
Well, keep us informed of her progress (or not) periodically .... you know we'll all be on here checking for news.....heck, we may all be so excited from waiting with you that we might all even stay up with you too:D
"Come on Brooklyn.....have some leap day babies. You've got about 5 hours left to do it in."
Hugs - Prayers - and Good Luck wishes - for a safe whelping.

Nope FOUR hours...it's 8PM here...;)

I think there's a good possibility...because when she DOES have them it will probably be in the middle of the night...;)

Bless her little heart hopefully tonight for her.
Good luck to you and your momma,and hope to see puppy pics tomorrow:)

any news on the puppies yet?!

Hoping to hear about your new puppies in the morning!!! Good luck!

WOW I figured they would be here... I hope all is going good...
Bless her sweet heart.
And yours too.