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WinstonMom · 12-02-2009, 02:17 PM

Congrats on the beautiful babies. I am so glad that they have arrived safe and sound. You are going to have to watch your girl very closely for eclampsia, four is a big litter. When one of my girls had to get calcium my vet told me she couldn't nurse for 24 hours after the shot (I don't know why exactly, maybe one of the other breeders knows). Luckily, I had another litter just 18 hours previous and I was able to get that mom to nurse the babies. I have also had a girl who was totally terrified of her babies and would only nurse them or stay with them if I sat with her (I had to force her to let them nurse, she would lay flat on her tummy). After a couple of days she accepted them to nurse and I think she loved them but remained timid with them right through till weaning. After weaning, she was only too happy to let one of the other girls take over with training them, and I have one bossy girl who thinks all babies should be hers and she is very good with them. Get some rest and spend some time with your skin-kids but keep a good watch on Laynee, she is not out of the woods yet.

Audrey

JeanieK · 12-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Sounds lijke things are improving.

Keep the baby monitor on at night and when you hear the peuppies, get up and make sure they are sucking. Watch so the bigger ones do not knock the little ones off. You can lose one overnight if it is getting pushed off. By morning it will be too weak to eat.

MauiGirl · 12-02-2009, 03:57 PM

Congratulations on the safe arrival of 4 babies. Sending more prayers for their continued health and safety, and hugs to you, their super-mom for being brave and getting them this far.

Following this and your other thread..... makes me feel like I was in labor. Geez, I'd wake up in the night wondering how it's going. Hope we can all rest now.

Keep em safe!

yorkiemama1986 · 12-02-2009, 04:52 PM

she's loving on them!!!! Finally!!! i dont have to hold her down to nurse them. i decided to stick em in her crate and force them together. well it worked. she gave in. lol. now its just sweet

now question, someone said because she was eclamptic/pre-eclamptic that she can go downhill? what am i suppose to look for?

Mardelin · 12-02-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

and guess what!!! she's kissing them!!!!!!!!
yaaaayyyy momma!!!!

So sweet, momma looks beautiful.....get them through the first 72 hours and you'll be fine. Keep an eye on mom's gums, make sure they aren't sticky, pale or cold. You witnessed eclampsia first hand, so you know the signs......

Good Luck, your work has just begun.

Be careful with those lil ribbons around their neck......Some have lost puppies that way.

Mardelin · 12-02-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

she's loving on them!!!! Finally!!! i dont have to hold her down to nurse them. i decided to stick em in her crate and force them together. well it worked. she gave in. lol. now its just sweet

now question, someone said because she was eclamptic/pre-eclamptic that she can go downhill? what am i suppose to look for?

You witnessed it, the stiff legs, any wierd changes in her personality. Make sure that she is by your bed watch her closely, oh make sure wherever you have them that they are free of draft. Cover them with a light blanket.

yorkiemama1986 · 12-02-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

So sweet, momma looks beautiful.....get them through the first 72 hours and you'll be fine. Keep an eye on mom's gums, make sure they aren't sticky, pale or cold. You witnessed eclampsia first hand, so you know the signs......

Good Luck, your work has just begun.

Be careful with those lil ribbons around their neck......Some have lost puppies that way.

i made sure i could fit 2 fingers before tying, is that okay? i just wanna keep track of whos who...i know the purple one is the biggest and is a teat hog. i finally pushed him behind mom so the others could eat. i think inthe morning i will start shave marks on them instead of ties.

okay and after 72 hrs, what are the chances of it? i will breathe a lot easier friday when hubbys home, when i told him about her emergency c-sec today he cried on the phone. he misses his girl

carmen in nj · 12-02-2009, 05:30 PM

make sure she has about 5 small meals a day.. I start with breakfast some wet food and dry kibble mixed with 1/2 a tab of calcium pill, then a little snack of scrambled egg, lunch kibble with some goat milk, dinner mix of dry and wet and before bed, I give her some kibble mixed with 1 tab of calcium pill and a mixed with some goat milk. Make sure she has plenty of water and I have my whelping box oposite of the window, so she and the babies can benefit of some sunshine, when is out, is winter in NJ now and sun is precious to all..make sure you keep an eye on her I get up thru the night to check on Chanel and the babies, I have a baby monitor hooked on top of the whelping box and the receiver on my night table. any noise, crying baby gets my attention and I come to the room.
hugs,
Carmen in nj

yorkiemama1986 · 12-02-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carmen in nj

make sure she has about 5 small meals a day.. I start with breakfast some wet food and dry kibble mixed with 1/2 a tab of calcium pill, then a little snack of scrambled egg, lunch kibble with some goat milk, dinner mix of dry and wet and before bed, I give her some kibble mixed with 1 tab of calcium pill and a mixed with some goat milk. Make sure she has plenty of water and I have my whelping box oposite of the window, so she and the babies can benefit of some sunshine, when is out, is winter in NJ now and sun is precious to all..make sure you keep an eye on her I get up thru the night to check on Chanel and the babies, I have a baby monitor hooked on top of the whelping box and the receiver on my night table. any noise, crying baby gets my attention and I come to the room.
hugs,
Carmen in nj

u should know me by now...im paranoid. shes next to my bed! LOL

carmen in nj · 12-02-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

u should know me by now...im paranoid. shes next to my bed! LOL

LOL, I figure that much, that is a good thing, now you just got a make sure she eats and eats, I have something call oralcal plus, which I can use in case of any eclampsia emergency, thank GOD I had never had to use any of that, I make sure my mamas eat their 5 meals a day..

Mardelin · 12-02-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986

i made sure i could fit 2 fingers before tying, is that okay? i just wanna keep track of whos who...i know the purple one is the biggest and is a teat hog. i finally pushed him behind mom so the others could eat. i think inthe morning i will start shave marks on them instead of ties.

okay and after 72 hrs, what are the chances of it? i will breathe a lot easier friday when hubbys home, when i told him about her emergency c-sec today he cried on the phone. he misses his girl

There have been issues of puppies choking with them. Mom's getting the paw caught in them or another puppy getting their paw caught in there. Here's what I use......Liquid Paper....you know what you use for fixing typos. It comes in different colors. I usually put a dab under a leg, where mom can't see it but, you can. If you have a boob hog, don't put him on until the other 2 have a few minutes alone with her. Oh milk only lets down every 2 hours.

As long as your pups are gaining, you're fine....check for hydration by pulling the skin on their neck. If it bounces right back they are hydrated, if not, call your vet. He can Sub-Q them for you. 3 to 5 days tail docking and dew claw removal. Any changes in the sound of their breathing....could be a respiratory problem, call the vet.....he can administer clovomax....don't wait, it can turn into pneumonia. Most important, don't over handle, all they need is mom right now and quiet. Keep them warm and take care of her, she'll take care of them.

We're here if you have any questions. (661) 424-9926

yorkiemama1986 · 12-02-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

There have been issues of puppies choking with them. Mom's getting the paw caught in them or another puppy getting their paw caught in there. Here's what I use......Liquid Paper....you know what you use for fixing typos. It comes in different colors. I usually put a dab under a leg, where mom can't see it but, you can. If you have a boob hog, don't put him on until the other 2 have a few minutes alone with her. Oh milk only lets down every 2 hours.

As long as your pups are gaining, you're fine....check for hydration by pulling the skin on their neck. If it bounces right back they are hydrated, if not, call your vet. He can Sub-Q them for you. 3 to 5 days tail docking and dew claw removal. Any changes in the sound of their breathing....could be a respiratory problem, call the vet.....he can administer clovomax....don't wait, it can turn into pneumonia. Most important, don't over handle, all they need is mom right now and quiet. Keep them warm and take care of her, she'll take care of them.

We're here if you have any questions. (661) 424-9926

(661) eh? i lived in Bakersfield before i married my husband and got stationed in texas. went to high school in Arvin...lol

Mardelin · 12-02-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by carmen in nj

LOL, I figure that much, that is a good thing, now you just got a make sure she eats and eats, I have something call oralcal plus, which I can use in case of any eclampsia emergency, thank GOD I had never had to use any of that, I make sure my mamas eat their 5 meals a day..

Oral Cal Plus can be purchased through revivalanimal.com. I used it a couple of times my last litter. Tahlulah was just acting strange and panting....so, I squirted some in her mouth.

WV~Yorkies · 12-02-2009, 06:29 PM

So glad they are doing well. Mom and babies look so sweet!

Lioncross4 · 12-02-2009, 07:26 PM

I'm really impressed with your level of care and compassion for your beautiful dog. Nice job of being there for her and being smart in her care. I'm not a breeder---so, I've stayed quiet. But, I've watched every post and kept you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Don't forget to take care of yourself in the midst of this--you need your strength too! I think this has been a good "real life" gut check about the work it takes for safe deliveries.

And, super impressed that she even has her bows in--bonus points!

12-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#108
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Congratulations on the safe arrival of 4 babies. Sending more prayers for their continued health and safety, and hugs to you, their super-mom for being brave and getting them this far. Following this and your other thread..... makes me feel like I was in labor. Geez, I'd wake up in the night wondering how it's going. Hope we can all rest now. Keep em safe! __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

12-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#113
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	make sure she has about 5 small meals a day.. I start with breakfast some wet food and dry kibble mixed with 1/2 a tab of calcium pill, then a little snack of scrambled egg, lunch kibble with some goat milk, dinner mix of dry and wet and before bed, I give her some kibble mixed with 1 tab of calcium pill and a mixed with some goat milk. Make sure she has plenty of water and I have my whelping box oposite of the window, so she and the babies can benefit of some sunshine, when is out, is winter in NJ now and sun is precious to all..make sure you keep an eye on her I get up thru the night to check on Chanel and the babies, I have a baby monitor hooked on top of the whelping box and the receiver on my night table. any noise, crying baby gets my attention and I come to the room. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

12-02-2009, 06:29 PM	#119
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	So glad they are doing well. Mom and babies look so sweet! __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

12-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#106
WinstonMom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 384	Congrats on the beautiful babies. I am so glad that they have arrived safe and sound. You are going to have to watch your girl very closely for eclampsia, four is a big litter. When one of my girls had to get calcium my vet told me she couldn't nurse for 24 hours after the shot (I don't know why exactly, maybe one of the other breeders knows). Luckily, I had another litter just 18 hours previous and I was able to get that mom to nurse the babies. I have also had a girl who was totally terrified of her babies and would only nurse them or stay with them if I sat with her (I had to force her to let them nurse, she would lay flat on her tummy). After a couple of days she accepted them to nurse and I think she loved them but remained timid with them right through till weaning. After weaning, she was only too happy to let one of the other girls take over with training them, and I have one bossy girl who thinks all babies should be hers and she is very good with them. Get some rest and spend some time with your skin-kids but keep a good watch on Laynee, she is not out of the woods yet. Audrey

12-02-2009, 03:56 PM	#107
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Sounds lijke things are improving. Keep the baby monitor on at night and when you hear the peuppies, get up and make sure they are sucking. Watch so the bigger ones do not knock the little ones off. You can lose one overnight if it is getting pushed off. By morning it will be too weak to eat.

12-02-2009, 07:26 PM	#120
Lioncross4 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 338	I'm really impressed with your level of care and compassion for your beautiful dog. Nice job of being there for her and being smart in her care. I'm not a breeder---so, I've stayed quiet. But, I've watched every post and kept you all in our thoughts and prayers. Don't forget to take care of yourself in the midst of this--you need your strength too! I think this has been a good "real life" gut check about the work it takes for safe deliveries. And, super impressed that she even has her bows in--bonus points!