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lowviscosity · 03-30-2008, 09:08 AM

Daisy is precious, Beckham this morning misses her and searches the house everyonce in a while. But he's getting all the attention now as we try to explain where Daisy is. We miss Daisy dearly and I am glad I did what I did. I will call Deb today a few times to see how everything is going. The puppies are in such good hands and Debbie's family is so sweet. Again we cannot thank you enough. I am very greatful for this forum, I do not know what would have happened if I wasn't apart of a wonderful family here online. I pray for the puppies and Daisy, I'm sure Daisy will do great she's a amazing dog with an amazing story.

I am happy to see the forum is being updated and if you ever need anything Debbie just give us a call and we'll readily be on our way! I will talk to you around noon as it seems your night was restless.

lowviscosity · 03-30-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

I am so glad the puppies are doing better. Steve, I am an experienced breeder (somewhat0 and I just two weeks ago went thru this and ended up losing two of my five. You should not feel bad at all. You have done everything you knew to do andd asked for help. Maybe you can get some sleep now while Deb has the puppies. They are in good hands. I went three days without ever taking my clothes off or showering or anything with mine. I was syringe feeding every hour. Now, two weeks later, the remaining three are a success story. They are eating well and gaining fast. I think these are the biggest puppies I have ever had, but it has taken time to get there and I almost lost my mama dog twice the day of her C-section from sseizures and the days right before it, she couldn't even get up or walk. Just laid and rattled in her breathing. I had to finally take her in and get the babies out. Mine are about a week behind in development but the way they are gaining, they will bee just fine. You are an amazing person and it has been a pleasure to help you. Keep us updated.

Thanks, I appreciate this comment. As humans we can't help but feel horrible when a puppy is lost. Me as a person feels horrible when a bug is squished so this whole experience has been heartbreaking and eye opening. I know Deb thought I looked a little rough yesterday, it was the first time I took a shower in 2 days and I was running off of 2-3 hrs of sleep. We got a decent amount of sleep but I woke up several times during the night to what I thought was the sound of Daisy and the pups. I had a dream that we were weighing all the little pups and feeding them.

Today my girlfriend and I are going to burry the 3 that we lost as I think they deserve a proper burrial.

Again thanks everybody for the continued posotive and honest support.

feminvstr · 03-30-2008, 10:20 AM

Steve, Deb is doing a wonderful job she and her family are very dedicated...

Deb is learning new things and doing very with it...She is needle shy so her husband pitched in sub-q'd the kids which they desperately needed all were very dehydrated. She learned how to prepared homemade sub-q administer it and how to syringe feed with an attached nipple...

The pups appear to be getting stronger but still not able to latch on...hoping by this evening they will get enough strength. Mom is preening them and taking great care, she seems to be a great mother. Mom needed a belly shave so the kids could get to the teats better and before every feeding Deb is trying to get them to latch.

Each kid is taking about 2 cc's or more each feeding so they are now hydrated and should continue to thrive....

once we see some consistant weight gain and strength enough to latch, Deb will learn how to dock tails

Joeysmom · 03-30-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lowviscosity

Thanks, I appreciate this comment. As humans we can't help but feel horrible when a puppy is lost. Me as a person feels horrible when a bug is squished so this whole experience has been heartbreaking and eye opening. I know Deb thought I looked a little rough yesterday, it was the first time I took a shower in 2 days and I was running off of 2-3 hrs of sleep. We got a decent amount of sleep but I woke up several times during the night to what I thought was the sound of Daisy and the pups. I had a dream that we were weighing all the little pups and feeding them.

Today my girlfriend and I are going to burry the 3 that we lost as I think they deserve a proper burrial.

Again thanks everybody for the continued posotive and honest support.

Hey...I didn't think any such thing! haha. I actually just smiled because you were so young.... since I have a son your age, it just makes me feel OLD! You only looked tired, as I KNOW I look today and I've only been through one night! I took some photos. I'm going to find my cord and post them here in a minute. Just wanted to respond and let you know I didn't think badly of you at all!

deb

Joeysmom · 03-30-2008, 11:09 AM

Here are just a few. It's hard to do because I don't keep them out very long so they don't get chilled.

and yes, Kimberly has now told me to put the heating pad UNDER the crate, so it's moved. Phew.

deb

no pics of orange boy yet.

katelin · 03-30-2008, 11:11 AM

I don't have much to contribute here, you are all doing so well with this very difficult situation.

I know in people, a warm, damp washrag on the breast/nipple area will sometime relax the glands and allow a better milk let-down. A couple days after Coco had her puppies I bathed her lower half and she really liked and relaxed into the warm water spray on her nipples.

Good thoughts going your way

lowviscosity · 03-30-2008, 11:57 AM

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lowviscosity · 03-30-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeysmom

Here are just a few. It's hard to do because I don't keep them out very long so they don't get chilled.

and yes, Kimberly has now told me to put the heating pad UNDER the crate, so it's moved. Phew.

deb

no pics of orange boy yet.

Ah Daisy, how we miss her

I am glad Daisy is trying to be a good mom, I guess I should've shaved her belly, for some reason groomers around us wouldn't take a pregnant dog in to groom and I thought it would cause too much stress for her. I have clippers at home but am always afraid to shave the dogs.

Yeah the hard part was getting them to latch, I would get a few of them to latch but they would not feed for too long. I am happy she is learning new things and Deb's family sure does seem dedicated, I'm sure when your little girl yorkie gets pregnant it will be wonderful. The little pups she has will thrive from your hardwork and dedication.

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Originally Posted by Joeysmom

Hey...I didn't think any such thing! haha. I actually just smiled because you were so young.... since I have a son your age, it just makes me feel OLD! You only looked tired, as I KNOW I look today and I've only been through one night! I took some photos. I'm going to find my cord and post them here in a minute. Just wanted to respond and let you know I didn't think badly of you at all!

deb

Oh no I wasn't implying that you thought badly lol. Just that I thought I was a little rough looking. Again I can't thank you and Kim enough.

Joeysmom · 03-30-2008, 12:48 PM

Steve... everyone is doing well. Little purple boy is not as strong as the other two, so I'm feeding him every hour right now. We are watching him to make sure he doesn't dehydrate again. The other two are sucking stronger and stronger, so we will keep trying to latch. No success yet, but we're not quitters!

I still need to get better pictures of the puppies. It's hard. It will probably be easier as they get stronger. Warmth is sooo important. And that bedroom is not super bright. I will keep trying on that too... we love pictures, and I def. want a picture diary for memories of this time. I'm actually having fun, even though tired...now that the really stressful part is over. I felt pretty nauseous last night when I realized how dehydrated they were and that we had to (ugh) do the sub-cutaneous thing. BUT...now I know how easy it really is, and if the situation ever arises, i will be braver about it. My family is so wonderful....and supportive of the things I take on. God has sure blessed me in that way...Even my hubby keeps checking in on the puppies....he loves to watch them feed, though he thinks his hands are too big to do it. teehee.

Hugs to you and your girl (sorry foggy brained...I can't remember her name)

deb

lowviscosity · 03-30-2008, 01:01 PM

Yeah pictures are great, it was so hard to get some of the pups because during the day I was home by myself with the litter. I hope all goes well and I'll keep saying thank you every post!

Thank you so much.

Joeysmom · 03-30-2008, 03:12 PM

Latched on! look who got it! He did it all alone, with help holding himself up at first. he's still on right now, it's been about 7 minutes.

yippee! gonna try blue boy next.

yay for purple!

deb

Sunnie · 03-30-2008, 03:23 PM

Yea purple! Great job! I hope this is a sign of better things to come. Good job Joeysmom
Sonya

txshopper73 · 03-30-2008, 03:25 PM

You guys are AWESOME! I love it when YT members come together to help each other out!

Looks like all is going well! Keep everyone updated!

Joeysmom · 03-30-2008, 03:26 PM

Blue boy is now on ! Christina is holding him up cuz he get so excited he falls over sideways and detaches....

We'll try orange on the next feeding as she latched them on while i was feeding him, so he's full.

THANK YOU God!!!

deb

peanut · 03-30-2008, 03:46 PM

that is the best news ever. Your doing a great job

03-30-2008, 10:20 AM	#138
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Steve, Deb is doing a wonderful job she and her family are very dedicated... Deb is learning new things and doing very with it...She is needle shy so her husband pitched in sub-q'd the kids which they desperately needed all were very dehydrated. She learned how to prepared homemade sub-q administer it and how to syringe feed with an attached nipple... The pups appear to be getting stronger but still not able to latch on...hoping by this evening they will get enough strength. Mom is preening them and taking great care, she seems to be a great mother. Mom needed a belly shave so the kids could get to the teats better and before every feeding Deb is trying to get them to latch. Each kid is taking about 2 cc's or more each feeding so they are now hydrated and should continue to thrive.... once we see some consistant weight gain and strength enough to latch, Deb will learn how to dock tails __________________ Kimberly

03-30-2008, 11:11 AM	#141
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	I don't have much to contribute here, you are all doing so well with this very difficult situation. I know in people, a warm, damp washrag on the breast/nipple area will sometime relax the glands and allow a better milk let-down. A couple days after Coco had her puppies I bathed her lower half and she really liked and relaxed into the warm water spray on her nipples. Good thoughts going your way __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

03-30-2008, 11:57 AM	#142
lowviscosity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 96	Read below Last edited by lowviscosity; 03-30-2008 at 12:01 PM.

03-30-2008, 03:23 PM	#147
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Yea purple! Great job! I hope this is a sign of better things to come. Good job Joeysmom Sonya __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

03-30-2008, 03:25 PM	#148
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	You guys are AWESOME! I love it when YT members come together to help each other out! Looks like all is going well! Keep everyone updated! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

03-30-2008, 09:08 AM	#136
lowviscosity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 96	Daisy is precious, Beckham this morning misses her and searches the house everyonce in a while. But he's getting all the attention now as we try to explain where Daisy is. We miss Daisy dearly and I am glad I did what I did. I will call Deb today a few times to see how everything is going. The puppies are in such good hands and Debbie's family is so sweet. Again we cannot thank you enough. I am very greatful for this forum, I do not know what would have happened if I wasn't apart of a wonderful family here online. I pray for the puppies and Daisy, I'm sure Daisy will do great she's a amazing dog with an amazing story. I am happy to see the forum is being updated and if you ever need anything Debbie just give us a call and we'll readily be on our way! I will talk to you around noon as it seems your night was restless.

03-30-2008, 12:48 PM	#144
Joeysmom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 930	Steve... everyone is doing well. Little purple boy is not as strong as the other two, so I'm feeding him every hour right now. We are watching him to make sure he doesn't dehydrate again. The other two are sucking stronger and stronger, so we will keep trying to latch. No success yet, but we're not quitters! I still need to get better pictures of the puppies. It's hard. It will probably be easier as they get stronger. Warmth is sooo important. And that bedroom is not super bright. I will keep trying on that too... we love pictures, and I def. want a picture diary for memories of this time. I'm actually having fun, even though tired...now that the really stressful part is over. I felt pretty nauseous last night when I realized how dehydrated they were and that we had to (ugh) do the sub-cutaneous thing. BUT...now I know how easy it really is, and if the situation ever arises, i will be braver about it. My family is so wonderful....and supportive of the things I take on. God has sure blessed me in that way...Even my hubby keeps checking in on the puppies....he loves to watch them feed, though he thinks his hands are too big to do it. teehee. Hugs to you and your girl (sorry foggy brained...I can't remember her name) deb

03-30-2008, 01:01 PM	#145
lowviscosity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 96	Yeah pictures are great, it was so hard to get some of the pups because during the day I was home by myself with the litter. I hope all goes well and I'll keep saying thank you every post! Thank you so much.

03-30-2008, 03:46 PM	#150
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	that is the best news ever. Your doing a great job __________________ KIM