Help Peyton's Temp Dropping

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by JaLaYorkieGirl

If her temp has been running in the high 99's to about 100 then I would expect her temp drop to be somewhere around 97-98.3. In my experience it is about a 2 degree drop from what they have been running. Taking her temp about 4 times a day should catch it. If you see a behavior change...refusal to eat...extremely sleepy...glassy eyed...then I take the temp even if off schedule.

Just stay close, they have to come out eventually.

Thanks i will do that!

[BaileysMom2008]

Okay so Peyton continues to go up and down and back up on her temp. She has not started nesting yet and she has a slight pant. I have not noticed the loss of a mucus plug. Today is day 61 since her first breeding. She does however needs to go to the restroom alot....well at least she thinks she does??? Not sure .... she is trained to ring a bell when she has to go potty and every 15-20 minutes today she has been ringing it and having to go out. She will pee and then spend a few more minutes smelling around and then she squats again as she is going to pee....but... nothing... does she think she has to go or is she just acting different? I took some newer pictures as i said i would and i am going to attach them below. She is wayyyy bigger then she was she seems as though she grew over night.... not sure..... also i took a picture of her "pollywog" to see if anyone can tell me if it looks as though she is ready. If you are laying there with her and you have your hand on her tummy you can feel the puppies moving a lot .... and it is low in her tummy where they are moving..... And her tummy also tightens up tight and becomes a little looser.....All comments and suggestions welcome.

[Chloe and Joey]

I like to leave it to the breeders - they are usually completely accurate. My unexperienced bet? - tomorrow night -. Good luck. I will be sending some prayers your way for a healthy (and fun!) whelp.

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by Chloe and Joey

I like to leave it to the breeders - they are usually completely accurate. My unexperienced bet? - tomorrow night -. Good luck. I will be sending some prayers your way for a healthy (and fun!) whelp.

Thank you Jenn! By the way how is momma doing??

[khyorkies]

If she is squatting like she has to pee every few minutes I would say she is fixing to go in labor, it probably won't be much longer. Usually they do that allot right before labor.


Also they will sometimes loose their mucas plug during one of those "squats" My female did that and about 8 hours later we had a baby!

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by khyorkies

If she is squatting like she has to pee every few minutes I would say she is fixing to go in labor, it probably won't be much longer. Usually they do that allot right before labor.


Also they will sometimes loose their mucas plug during one of those "squats" My female did that and about 8 hours later we had a baby!

so if she isnt really peeing that is a sign??? After i brought her in from the last time doing that i had her laying down and thats when i noticed the babies moving alot and what felt like a possible contraction.

[Chloe and Joey]

Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

Thank you Jenn! By the way how is momma doing??

Hi,

Thank you for asking about her. She is doing quite well. Today is actually her 2nd birthday!! She was spoiled with plenty of birthday treats!! She has completely returned to normal. She hears every noise and barks at it - as normal. She is such a good guard dog. I am so happy that she is back to her normal spunky self.

Please keep us posted about the pups!

[khyorkies]

Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

so if she isnt really peeing that is a sign??? After i brought her in from the last time doing that i had her laying down and thats when i noticed the babies moving alot and what felt like a possible contraction.

In my exsperience my females alway's start squatting like they are peeing every few minutes. And then the birth of the puppies is hours after that.

And also the babies will start moving allot right before the brith as they are moving into the birth canal.

Usually when the female has contractions the tummy will tighten for a few seconds and the relax again.

What is her temp at now?

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by Chloe and Joey

Hi,

Thank you for asking about her. She is doing quite well. Today is actually her 2nd birthday!! She was spoiled with plenty of birthday treats!! She has completely returned to normal. She hears every noise and barks at it - as normal. She is such a good guard dog. I am so happy that she is back to her normal spunky self.

Please keep us posted about the pups!

Ahhhh. Well tell her i said happy birth day and give her a hug and kiss and great belly rub from me!!

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by khyorkies

In my exsperience my females alway's start squatting like they are peeing every few minutes. And then the birth of the puppies is hours after that.

And also the babies will start moving allot right before the brith as they are moving into the birth canal.

Usually when the female has contractions the tummy will tighten for a few seconds and the relax again.

What is her temp at now?

I havent checked it yet.... She is sleeping right now.... I will check it in a little while....she seems normal

[khyorkies]

Usually you can tell when they are going into labor, and when the actual time comes you will probably know. Theses are the definite signs she is going into labor and puppies should arrive within 1-5 hours. she'll start to dig at everything, she'll pant like crazy, and won't be able to get comfortable. Diarrhea can be a sign of labor. Some people believe that that's nature's way of flushing everything out before whelping begins. She will constantly lick her vaginal area, and will probably be draining allot!

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by khyorkies

Usually you can tell when they are going into labor, and when the actual time comes you will probably know. Theses are the definite signs she is going into labor and puppies should arrive within 1-5 hours. she'll start to dig at everything, she'll pant like crazy, and won't be able to get comfortable. Diarrhea can be a sign of labor. Some people believe that that's nature's way of flushing everything out before whelping begins. She will constantly lick her vaginal area, and will probably be draining allot!

Okay i just checked her temperature a few minutes ago and it was back to 100.2 she seems to go down and then up again. Her lowest was at 4pm at only 99.1. She has a lot of movement in her tummy as the puppies are moving a lot.

[khyorkies]

Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

Okay i just checked her temperature a few minutes ago and it was back to 100.2 she seems to go down and then up again. Her lowest was at 4pm at only 99.1. She has a lot of movement in her tummy as the puppies are moving a lot.

I don't think it will be tonight unless her temp drops lower than that later on into the night. She is still on day 61 right? So she will probably wait to have them. I know it gets so hard waiting the last days it about drives you crazy! Hehe

But when it drops and stays around the same low reading it shouldn't be anymore than 12 hours after that, that she gives birth.

[Chloe and Joey]

Any news??

[BaileysMom2008]

Originally Posted by Chloe and Joey

Any news??

No nothing yet day 62 continues...LOL Hoping for tonight or tomorrow!