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tweetyb715 · 03-21-2009, 06:58 AM

When I last logged in - Tinker and her little angel were seemingly doing well
under the circumstance.

Thursday evening, Tinkerbell's teats became engorged and her temp was going up so we started her on Clavamox and gave a small dose of asirin for the fever. (Thanks you guys for reminding me to keep and eye on Tink for symptoms of mastitis.)

During the night Thursday, we supplemented the baby with Just Born formula between her half harded latching episodes. Early Friday morning I could hear crackling as she took breaths and we knew fluid had got in her lungs (my husband and I are both in the medical field ). I tried the sling technique several times like I had when she was first born to see if gravity would help eliminate some of the fluids from her lungs.
At 8:00 we were at the vets- they spent the day there - they had three techinicians checking on them constantly along with one of the vets. They were kept in a warm, quiet location. They made sure the baby was fed, either by teat or supplemented, gave the baby sub-q dextrose for hydration, etc. But dispite the efforts, the baby grew increasing weaker.....
We picked them both up from the vet at 5:00pm - they had done all they could. The little angel was weak, unable to grasp a teat and her temperature was dropping.
We brought them both home and I sat with Tinkerbell and the baby with there bed on my lap - mainly trying to keep the baby warm and comfortable with the heating pad on low and snuggling her up against mom for warmth. Tinkerbell continued to lick her and it seemed we were both trying to tell the angel DON'T GIVE UP!
At about 6:30 pm. right at 48 hours of life, she gave her last little breath. Tinkerbell and I have been mourning since. I'm sorry, but I just couldn't bring myself to get online last night and give you all the news. I am so distraught...I know we did all we could - but somehow I am not comforted right now by that! I thought if this little angel could just survive, we would give her a full, happy life with us and always be known as our miracle baby.
Thank you all for your prayers and concerns....I feel like my heart is shattered and I know Tinkerbell is feeling the same way. My husband and Mom have been right here through this whole ordeal. Many, many prayers have been sent to God - but for some unknown reason, it was not His will.
I don't understand it but if this little girl wasn't going to be able to live a healthy life - then I guess this was for the best - that is the only reason I can think of.

Thank-you again for being a source for me to openly express my feelings and concerns. Most people to not understand the emotions -joy and grief we feel with our little yorkies. But I know the people on this network truly do and that in itself is comforting.
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bjh · 03-21-2009, 07:22 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could. I know how painful it is. Hugs.

silverjoy · 03-21-2009, 07:25 AM

I am soooo sorry to read your one little passed. You did all you could to sustain her life. My sympathies to you and family.

tweetyb715 · 03-21-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks so much for your kind words of support.....

Another question - - Tinkerbell's teats are so full of milk, will they gradually go down since they are not stimulated? At least they are not red or warm - I'm sure the antibiotic is helping the mastitis. I wish I knew someone that had some orphaned babies I could let her raise - wouldn't that be awesome?

Tinkerbell and I took a long, warm shower and got cleaned up and changed my bed sheets. I have taken the bed away that she was in with the puppy. But I left the baby blanket that was in their bed on my bed so maybe having the scent would calm her a little. Of course I used B&BW aromatherapy sleep pillow mist in lavender vanilla - I love it! I think the combination seems to be working, she is curled up on the blanket and sleeping right now. Neither one of us have gotten much sleep the past 72 hours so we are having a lazy Saturday together! I am so thankful that she is doing well - she is being especially needy (of course she probably thinks the same of me, right?). We are sticking together like glue!

msjagg · 03-21-2009, 11:37 AM

My Deepest Sympathies to the whole family over the loss of the whole litter! Especially the last litttle one...R.I.P. Baby...

Hugs to you and TinkerBell...

tweetyb715 · 03-21-2009, 11:40 AM

I just thought you guys would be interested in seeing the pictures of the little angel that only survived for 48 hours.
Hopefully I can figure out how to do this.....well, it says the pictures exceed the limit to upload....sorry.

lily · 03-21-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tweetyb715

I just thought you guys would be interested in seeing the pictures of the little angel that only survived for 48 hours.
Hopefully I can figure out how to do this.....well, it says the pictures exceed the limit to upload....sorry.

sorry of your lose. I just lost a 7 day old pup. It's hard to get them to live that small. I have had a few live at 57 days ,but was a larger pup. lily

luckylady · 03-21-2009, 12:10 PM

I am so very sorry your the loss of your last little pup. Sometimes, as hard as it is to understand, even the hardiest of pups will not make it, no matter how hard we try. We surely know that you and Tinkerbell did all you could and I send you both hugs for the pain you are dealing with today.

RIB little angel

Baileyrosemomma · 03-21-2009, 12:12 PM

Awww so sorry for you and momma. My heart goes out to you.

Tobie22 · 03-21-2009, 03:31 PM

I am so sorry for your lose, you and your family are in my heart and prayers.

peanut · 03-21-2009, 04:06 PM

I am so sorry for your loss

jeanief · 03-21-2009, 08:32 PM

I'm so sorry, you did all you could.

NanaDtreasures · 03-22-2009, 10:02 AM

I am so sorry you lost the little one
You did all you could

Crestwing · 03-22-2009, 07:05 PM

The more the baby can drink from mom will produce more milk and supply will start flowing. Good luck, Sue

Crestwing · 03-22-2009, 07:13 PM

Awwww. I am so sorry for your loss. I posted before I read the full thread so did not realize you had lost the last baby. You tried so hard. You did everything you could. Take care, God Bless, Sue

03-21-2009, 06:58 AM	#31
tweetyb715 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 93	Update.... When I last logged in - Tinker and her little angel were seemingly doing well under the circumstance. Thursday evening, Tinkerbell's teats became engorged and her temp was going up so we started her on Clavamox and gave a small dose of asirin for the fever. (Thanks you guys for reminding me to keep and eye on Tink for symptoms of mastitis.) During the night Thursday, we supplemented the baby with Just Born formula between her half harded latching episodes. Early Friday morning I could hear crackling as she took breaths and we knew fluid had got in her lungs (my husband and I are both in the medical field ). I tried the sling technique several times like I had when she was first born to see if gravity would help eliminate some of the fluids from her lungs. At 8:00 we were at the vets- they spent the day there - they had three techinicians checking on them constantly along with one of the vets. They were kept in a warm, quiet location. They made sure the baby was fed, either by teat or supplemented, gave the baby sub-q dextrose for hydration, etc. But dispite the efforts, the baby grew increasing weaker..... We picked them both up from the vet at 5:00pm - they had done all they could. The little angel was weak, unable to grasp a teat and her temperature was dropping. We brought them both home and I sat with Tinkerbell and the baby with there bed on my lap - mainly trying to keep the baby warm and comfortable with the heating pad on low and snuggling her up against mom for warmth. Tinkerbell continued to lick her and it seemed we were both trying to tell the angel DON'T GIVE UP! At about 6:30 pm. right at 48 hours of life, she gave her last little breath. Tinkerbell and I have been mourning since. I'm sorry, but I just couldn't bring myself to get online last night and give you all the news. I am so distraught...I know we did all we could - but somehow I am not comforted right now by that! I thought if this little angel could just survive, we would give her a full, happy life with us and always be known as our miracle baby. Thank you all for your prayers and concerns....I feel like my heart is shattered and I know Tinkerbell is feeling the same way. My husband and Mom have been right here through this whole ordeal. Many, many prayers have been sent to God - but for some unknown reason, it was not His will. I don't understand it but if this little girl wasn't going to be able to live a healthy life - then I guess this was for the best - that is the only reason I can think of. Thank-you again for being a source for me to openly express my feelings and concerns. Most people to not understand the emotions -joy and grief we feel with our little yorkies. But I know the people on this network truly do and that in itself is comforting. __________________ __________________

03-21-2009, 09:13 AM	#34
tweetyb715 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 93	Thanks so much for your kind words of support..... Another question - - Tinkerbell's teats are so full of milk, will they gradually go down since they are not stimulated? At least they are not red or warm - I'm sure the antibiotic is helping the mastitis. I wish I knew someone that had some orphaned babies I could let her raise - wouldn't that be awesome? Tinkerbell and I took a long, warm shower and got cleaned up and changed my bed sheets. I have taken the bed away that she was in with the puppy. But I left the baby blanket that was in their bed on my bed so maybe having the scent would calm her a little. Of course I used B&BW aromatherapy sleep pillow mist in lavender vanilla - I love it! I think the combination seems to be working, she is curled up on the blanket and sleeping right now. Neither one of us have gotten much sleep the past 72 hours so we are having a lazy Saturday together! I am so thankful that she is doing well - she is being especially needy (of course she probably thinks the same of me, right?). We are sticking together like glue! __________________

03-21-2009, 11:37 AM	#35
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	My Deepest Sympathies to the whole family over the loss of the whole litter! Especially the last litttle one...R.I.P. Baby... Hugs to you and TinkerBell... __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

03-21-2009, 11:40 AM	#36
tweetyb715 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 93	Pictures of 52 gram baby I just thought you guys would be interested in seeing the pictures of the little angel that only survived for 48 hours. Hopefully I can figure out how to do this.....well, it says the pictures exceed the limit to upload....sorry. __________________

03-21-2009, 12:10 PM	#38
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	I am so very sorry your the loss of your last little pup. Sometimes, as hard as it is to understand, even the hardiest of pups will not make it, no matter how hard we try. We surely know that you and Tinkerbell did all you could and I send you both hugs for the pain you are dealing with today. RIB little angel __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

03-21-2009, 07:22 AM	#32
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could. I know how painful it is. Hugs.

03-21-2009, 07:25 AM	#33
silverjoy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 968	I am soooo sorry to read your one little passed. You did all you could to sustain her life. My sympathies to you and family.

03-21-2009, 12:12 PM	#39
Baileyrosemomma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VA Posts: 69	Awww so sorry for you and momma. My heart goes out to you.

03-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#40
Tobie22 ♥ Mama's Boy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,449 Blog Entries: 15	I am so sorry for your lose, you and your family are in my heart and prayers. __________________ Tobie aka Killer

03-21-2009, 04:06 PM	#41
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	I am so sorry for your loss __________________ KIM

03-21-2009, 08:32 PM	#42
jeanief YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	I'm so sorry, you did all you could.

03-22-2009, 10:02 AM	#43
NanaDtreasures YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 1,321	I am so sorry you lost the little one You did all you could __________________ Debbi ~Follow the 3 R's~~~ Respect for self...Respect for others ...Responsibility for all your actions

03-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#44
Crestwing Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cranesville, Pa. Posts: 88	The more the baby can drink from mom will produce more milk and supply will start flowing. Good luck, Sue

03-22-2009, 07:13 PM	#45
Crestwing Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cranesville, Pa. Posts: 88	Awwww. I am so sorry for your loss. I posted before I read the full thread so did not realize you had lost the last baby. You tried so hard. You did everything you could. Take care, God Bless, Sue