I'm Having an AUGUST LITTER..............Are You?

[ranant12]

Hi puppy watchers!

Lord I am so tired. Today was our first day back to school and Diva is keeping me hopping. Sunday her temp dropped to 99.7 and I thought it was time for sure. 2 hours later it was back to normal. No puppies yet. Her belly has dropped and feels so tight. She is still eating, but that's not much help. Last time she was eating French fries with me 45 minutes before her first puppy was born. I am praying that I do not get fired up here. I refuse to leave her alone for a minute and since I'm in a self contained class, I snuck her up here with me and have her hidden in one of our bathrooms, with an out of order sign on the door. I'm the only class in this building so I doubt we will be discovered, but it's worth taking a chance.

I can feel the puppies moving around like crazy and am almost sure that I feel 3 for sure. I cannot wait for these babies to get here.

[blancla]

I wish that I could bring my dog to work with me, but there's no chance. You guys are so lucky.

[rbelland]

Congratulations to all the August litters!!! I cant wait to see all those babies!!!

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by RoxieHart

Good luck to Sammie! I have fears about Roxie whelping this puppy.. she's a small girl, and the puppy is all alone in there, taking all the nutrients, AND it's breech. Ack! If it gets stuck halfway out, it's a goner. I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and schedule a c-section. Advice?

Originally Posted by RoxieHart

I did ask the vet what he thought about Roxie being able to deliver the puppy, and he was very vague and acted like he didn't really care. He kinda held up his fingers to the puppy's skull, on the xray, and then did the same to Roxie's pelvic xray, and told me it appears that the puppy will fit. But he didn't take into account that the pup's skull had 10+ days of growing to do before it has to come out! I want to get a second xray on day 60 or so, but I'm not sure if I have the extra 150 dollars for it, if she does indeed need a c section later.

Advice?? Well, not advice; I am by no means an expert, but here's my thoughts on scheduling a c-section...........if your vet did not originally suggest doing it right away, then don't. Why put mom through more stress if it's not necessary. Didn't I read that Roxie was in the 6 pound range pre pregnancy? That's about what Halle is/was. As far as breech goes; I take it you're meaning butt first. It's got those 10+ days to turn around and also it is fairly common (and okay) for them to come out that way. It may take a little more time to slide all the way out, but it can be done. If it gets stuck doesn't necessarily mean it's a goner, it just means you may have to assist. You can do it!!! Read, read, read, in these last few days. And I may be wrong here....a more experienced breeder can correct me if I am.....but I would think at this point the skull itself is done growing; it's the body that is filling out in the last days. So I don't think the head will get any bigger. But by all means, if you feel more comfortable getting another x-ray & opinion closer to her due date, go for it. Do what ever you need to do to put your mind at ease.

[MeggieNRoxie]

Great advice!

[rbelland]

Originally Posted by luckylady

Advice?? Well, not advice; I am by no means an expert, but here's my thoughts on scheduling a c-section...........if your vet did not originally suggest doing it right away, then don't. Why put mom through more stress if it's not necessary. Didn't I read that Roxie was in the 6 pound range pre pregnancy? That's about what Halle is/was. As far as breech goes; I take it you're meaning butt first. It's got those 10+ days to turn around and also it is fairly common (and okay) for them to come out that way. It may take a little more time to slide all the way out, but it can be done. If it gets stuck doesn't necessarily mean it's a goner, it just means you may have to assist. You can do it!!! Read, read, read, in these last few days. And I may be wrong here....a more experienced breeder can correct me if I am.....but I would think at this point the skull itself is done growing; it's the body that is filling out in the last days. So I don't think the head will get any bigger. But by all means, if you feel more comfortable getting another x-ray & opinion closer to her due date, go for it. Do what ever you need to do to put your mind at ease.

I agree!!

[karak333]

Hi everyone!! I have been following this post and want to thank everyone for their valuable information. I know this isn't at all relevant to what subject everyone is on right now but I am soo excited I just had to post it. some of you may know my situation but for those of you who don't I will recap. so my girl is about 6 weeks pregnant and several days ago she started vomiting and had really bad diarrhea and would not eat or drink for like 2 days. I took her to the vet and after numerous tests and even an x-ray, they said she has mycoplasma and for those of you who don't know what that is, it is a parasite that basically eats or damages red blood cells. and from the research I did, it can also kill the puppies if the dog is pregnant. so I was very very worried. the x-ray did not show any puppies and it was very cloudy due to a lot of fluid in her tummy. I was so excited that she was pregnant and now there might not have been a chance that she was pregnant at all. I was very worried for Cinnamon and her puppies. well, after getting fluids at the vet and her medicine she is doing a lot better. and the best part is that I went and got an ultrasound done and she is have definitely 4 and maybe 5 puppies!!!!! all living and healthy! now, you have to understand that when I bred her, the stud for some reason could not tie with her, so there was ONE time when we where able to hold there butts together while he was inside for only like 3 minutes. so I am very happy to say that with one outside tie we got 4 maybe 5 pups!! I am just so happy I just don't know what to do with myself!!!!

[rbelland]

Originally Posted by karak333

Hi everyone!! I have been following this post and want to thank everyone for their valuable information. I know this isn't at all relevant to what subject everyone is on right now but I am soo excited I just had to post it. some of you may know my situation but for those of you who don't I will recap. so my girl is about 6 weeks pregnant and several days ago she started vomiting and had really bad diarrhea and would not eat or drink for like 2 days. I took her to the vet and after numerous tests and even an x-ray, they said she has mycoplasma and for those of you who don't know what that is, it is a parasite that basically eats or damages red blood cells. and from the research I did, it can also kill the puppies if the dog is pregnant. so I was very very worried. the x-ray did not show any puppies and it was very cloudy due to a lot of fluid in her tummy. I was so excited that she was pregnant and now there might not have been a chance that she was pregnant at all. I was very worried for Cinnamon and her puppies. well, after getting fluids at the vet and her medicine she is doing a lot better. and the best part is that I went and got an ultrasound done and she is have definitely 4 and maybe 5 puppies!!!!! all living and healthy! now, you have to understand that when I bred her, the stud for some reason could not tie with her, so there was ONE time when we where able to hold there butts together while he was inside for only like 3 minutes. so I am very happy to say that with one outside tie we got 4 maybe 5 pups!! I am just so happy I just don't know what to do with myself!!!!

I am happy for you and glad to hear all is well with your girl! When is she due? 4-5 puppies!! How exiting!

[karak333]

she is due around august 29th. I just hope everything else goes smoothly.

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by karak333

she is due around august 29th. I just hope everything else goes smoothly.

I said it in your other thread and I'll say it here.............HOORAY for you and Cinnamon!!!! So happy to hear that all is well. Wishing you good luck with your whelp!

[karak333]

thanks! ya'll are so sweet.

[rbelland]

Originally Posted by karak333

she is due around august 29th. I just hope everything else goes smoothly.

I will pray she has a safe and quick whelp!!!

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by karak333

Hi everyone!! I have been following this post and want to thank everyone for their valuable information. I know this isn't at all relevant to what subject everyone is on right now but I am soo excited I just had to post it. some of you may know my situation but for those of you who don't I will recap. so my girl is about 6 weeks pregnant and several days ago she started vomiting and had really bad diarrhea and would not eat or drink for like 2 days. I took her to the vet and after numerous tests and even an x-ray, they said she has mycoplasma and for those of you who don't know what that is, it is a parasite that basically eats or damages red blood cells. and from the research I did, it can also kill the puppies if the dog is pregnant. so I was very very worried. the x-ray did not show any puppies and it was very cloudy due to a lot of fluid in her tummy. I was so excited that she was pregnant and now there might not have been a chance that she was pregnant at all. I was very worried for Cinnamon and her puppies. well, after getting fluids at the vet and her medicine she is doing a lot better. and the best part is that I went and got an ultrasound done and she is have definitely 4 and maybe 5 puppies!!!!! all living and healthy! now, you have to understand that when I bred her, the stud for some reason could not tie with her, so there was ONE time when we where able to hold there butts together while he was inside for only like 3 minutes. so I am very happy to say that with one outside tie we got 4 maybe 5 pups!! I am just so happy I just don't know what to do with myself!!!!

Congrats !!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you !!!

I was wondering what happened to your female ... Great news !!!!

I am crossing my fingers for you ... 5 babies ... hoooraiiii !!!!

XOXO

[RoxieHart]

Thank you for the advice Rose, you definitely eased my fears I wasn't aware that the skull stops (slows) growing towards the end, so that is great to hear. Roxie is due anytime between yesterday and the 18th so I am really on edge here!

I was able to get some surgical scissors from my school (I'm in pre-nursing) for the umbilical cord. I know any scissors will do, but these things are neat. And sterile. Haha.

Roxie is laying on my lap right now and I just felt the puppy completely flip around! (Roxie's belly is pressed to my thigh and that pup is wiggling around like crazy in there.) How cool!

[sapo1009]

Originally Posted by karak333

she is due around august 29th. I just hope everything else goes smoothly.

My due dates are 8/26, 8/27 and 8/29. I am so glad that your mama is doing good and the pups as well.
Christina