Plus everything about them is just so darn small! :)

I'm an old RN too....but, there is nothing like working on your own.....everything goes to H$$$ In A Hand Basket.......nerves set it and you feel like you're a keystone cop..........

I guess that is why Dr's are not allowed to treat their own family members.

Thanks for your reply! Yes, this is her and my first time. I am nervous but I think I have everything I need....have read, listened, watched videos....putting it all into practice will be the nerve racking part.

Yes, I have my vet's number....his emergency number as well as his cell phone number. I also have is assistants cell phone number. They are aware that today she is due...I am thankful for them. Hopefully I won't need them tho :)

Thanks! Yes, I have unwaxed, inflavored floss. My girl still hasn't got her milk in. I wish she would cause I would just feel better.

Thank you sugar! Yes, I have watched many a youtube birth so I understand the squeezing of the bulb PRIOR to putting in the mouth. Good lordy....though I know it I'd probably be so nervous I'd do the same as you did, lol.

Livi's milk didn't come in until after she had her puppies. She did have issues a couple of days afterwards with it all coming in at once and, again, we had to contact the vet.

Hope all goes well for her!

Tammy

I was just looking at her vulva. It has some clearish discharge....just a minor amount. Looks...wet but not a plug or anything like that. Is this normal? Some of her hair was stuck to it so it must be a bit sticky.

Absolutely normal........Some girls are very clean and never let that discharge build up.....other's get so fat they can no longer reach down there to clean, so it builds up. I just usually wipe them after they pee, so I don't give it a chance to build up. When you would worry is if the discharge was green and smelly.

Try and trim as much hair around there as you can with baby manicure scissors, for sanitary reasons........I usually shave my girls vulva area with a Whal Peanut......

Marc,
I felt pretty confident and had it all planned out how everything would be. I was in charge, knew exactly what to do, but as soon as I realized Maya was having contractions I panicked. I mean, I almost forgot what I was supposed to do, lol. I looked at my boyfriend and said, "I'M NOT READY YET!!!". It's funny looking back on it now, but I was a nervous wreck at the time. Unfortunately, maybe fortunately, I didn't have to put any of my learned skills to use. She wasn't able to deliver them on her own, afterall...:rolleyes: But yes, if you think you're under control now, you probably won't be when you realize it's "time". Uh, not trying to scare you but just be prepared. Your emotions will be all over the place, especially since it's your first time as well.

[QUOTE=starstella92;2877214]Marc,
I felt pretty confident and had it all planned out how everything would be. I was in charge, knew exactly what to do, but as soon as I realized Maya was having contractions I panicked. I mean, I almost forgot what I was supposed to do, lol. I looked at my boyfriend and said, "I'M NOT READY YET!!!". It's funny looking back on it now, but I was a nervous wreck at the time. Unfortunately, maybe fortunately, I didn't have to put any of my learned skills to use. She wasn't able to deliver them on her own, afterall...:rolleyes: But yes, if you think you're under control now, you probably won't be when you realize it's "time". Uh, not trying to scare you but just be prepared. Your emotions will be all over the place, especially since it's your first time as well.[/QUOTE
With each and everyone of my litters.....contractions start and I start to cry.......my heart aches that I made the decision to put my girl in that situation. And the worring doesn't stop after the whelp...your work just begins then......monitoring the pups, making sure mom's needs are met....making sure she's eating enough.....watching her breathing, taking her temp......hoping there is no infection (oh, always take your girl in to have that pop shot. At least 12 hours after she's whelped), or she doesn't get mastitis or eclampsia.....For the next few weeks you're gonna go nuts.

QUICK HELP PLEASE:

I am making that whelping pudding right now. The gelatine pkg says its for half a cup of water. But the recipe asks for 12 ounces of water which is way more than a half a cup. Do I add more pkgs?

Follow my recipe as I gave it to you...not on the package. No extra packages.

I've been making this recipe for yorkies for a few years.

Thanks so much Mardelin! What consistency should this be when it is ready?

You are too funny......wanting to know everything too the T

It will be the consistency of pudding. And as you use it will get a big liquidy.....but it's fine.

Ha. I'm sorry. I am a curious one. I need to KNOW so I don't guess...which'll keep me up at night. LOL.