Oh Amanda, Yes the temp. thing will drive you crazy because its not always the most accurate measure for when and if labor will start.....first off..just to be sure..I always use a dig. thermometer, its faster and is easier to read. make sure its fairly new or the batteries are in good shape..make sure you are inserting it in the rectum at least 1/2 of an inch..I know there are different types of thermometers on the market, but a rectal temp. is the most accurate. This is prob. what you have already been doing??
Don't ever seperate the mom from babies during the first two or three weeks and after that only for very short periods of time. They will nurse almost constantly, if they do quit they usually will latch back on within the next hour or so...If she is comfortable in your room at night then put here there, just where ever you put her, make sure she is safe, free of drafts and protected from any other animals in the house. Monitor the mom at first and see what kind of mom she is going to be..if she doesn't leave them, only to pee and eat then you more than likely can be assured she will attend to them as they need to be, but we always have them in our room at night because thats where they normally sleep...during the day she still stays there and we don't bother her only to chek and monitor things...I hope this helps.

Oh man, I feel for you I would be going absolutely crazy!! Especially everytime I had to leave her alone.
Hopefully it will be soon, we are all getting a little anxious.:D

The temp thing can drive you crazy
It doesnt work with all of them.
Some go up and down for a week or more.
Been there done that
Amanda I know you may worry about her having accidents.
But she has to be with her babies....Yes even thru the night.
Do you have a large xpen that you can put the whelping box in...and put a Pee pad at one end?
This one I have is very large. with the extensions it is about 9'x3'
Here it is shown at 6 x 3'
They are not cheap...but its cheaper then new carpets :)

I know that the timing of the birth can be inconvenient, but could your neighbor go to your son's race today while you stay with your mom-to-be? I always tell my grandchildren that a puppy birth is life and death, and that being late to school or missing an activity is just one thing in a whole lifetime of things for them. When Ruby had her puppies, Olivia had to stay home until noon because I felt that it would have been wrong and unnecessary for me to leave Ruby during her birth.

I'm not trying to be judgmental, just wanted to offer you another perspective on this. Best wishes to both of you.

just checking in to see if we have any babies..I also know the temp thing can be nerve racking.. and not know an approximate date has to be terrible for you... still watching and thinking of you...anne

[QUOTE=katelin;1956894] I always tell my grandchildren that a puppy birth is life and death, and that being late to school or missing an activity is just one thing in a whole lifetime of things for them. When Ruby had her puppies, Olivia had to stay home until noon because I felt that it would have been wrong and unnecessary for me to leave Ruby during her birth.
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In this house everyone knows if its even NEAR whelping time
This Nana isnt going any where.
Same for a week or so after till I know all babies and Mamas are doing well.
If its not an emergency... nothing will get me out of this house.
And they all know that

Well my husband was able to leave work for a few and he is at my sons school now for the race. I wouldn't feel right if one of his parents weren't there and other kids parents were. But we worked it out.. I am home now with Kallie and Stewie so I am going to get her blankets washed and change her xpen around to make it bigger. I WISH she would have them now!!! I don't know why I even bother, but her temp is now at 99.3... Hey, just out of curiosity, what do puppy mill breeders do, do they just go out to the cage and find puppies. I can't imagine not being there to help my baby through her delivery....

Oh, I forgot to mention.... I have had several people say "I want one of the puppies" as if I wouldn't care to just hand them over to whomever wants them...I can already see how this is going to be hard... Everyone wants one for free or really cheap and it makes me crazy.. I wanna say I'm not selling tubberware here you guys.. Plus I'm not even close to thinking about having to rehome these little guys yet, I need to get them into the world healthy and that is my number one priority.....These are part of my family... UGGHH!!!! Just had to vent sorry!!!

Good Luck . Praying for a fast and safe delivery.

Just found this thread and read it right through..how exciting! I'm sure everything will be just fine! can't wait to see pictures of these little darlings!

GOODLUCK!!!!

Ppl are always throwing comments out that they "want" a puppy, and I just smile say, "I know they are adorable aren't they", and the serious ones will usually come forward with more serious conversation and questions...so, you will prob. get alot more of it....You may just want to keep them all;)

I just found this thread and I have to say I am on the edge of my seat reading it. Wanted to send warm wishes your way I am so anxious and excited for you:)

Good luck! I'm waiting for one to deliver too!! It will definitely make you crazy...:D

This thread and the people in it are so amazing!! And I gotta say, this particular post made me just laugh out loud. I'm so glad that while "losing your mind", you're still with it and on your way to being a terrific grandma!! :thumbup::thumbup:

11months and pregant
 

She will do fine,I'm a breeder.She is young,but she will be ok.
Take her temp same time evryday 3 x daily /At 98 she will go into labor.
Call your vet and let them know she is in labor,she will nest want to stay in her box ,She will know what to do just be there if she needs you.
Do alot of reading.Let me know if you need anymore help