Any Upcoming January Litters?

[AprilLove]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

Ok, third and final baby:
parti female (4.1oz.) at 5:40

I was able to get the two placentas out....special thanks to Kim ("peanut") for helping me and listening to my shaky voice over the phone.

The third puppy also brought her own issues. Her placenta was COMPLETELY inside Livi....there was NO cord to work with and Livi was not pushing, no more contractions. I did what Kim suggested and was able to get VERY little cord...I held it as much as I could and Geoff tied off.

I feel drained, Geoff's drained and I KNOW that Livi feels the same!!! But oh my goodness....we are sooooooo lucky!!! Livi started pushing around 4:15/4:20 and was done by 5:40. I am already in love and thankful for their size! I will post pictures when I can....at the moment, we all look like we have been in a war zone.

Congratulations Tammy and Livi!!! 3 bouncing babies and all healthy!!! So happy to hear Livi did so well!!! Big HUGS all around. Now, if only you could package that puppy breath and send me just a wee bit

[Crickettsmom]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see pics!!! I know you all much exausted!!! Enjoy the babies and Livi, and get some rest!!

[TammyJM]

The puppies are great at latching on, but I just checked and her milk has not come in. Should we supplement?

[Golden Parti]

Congrats on the New pups, It sounds like you have had a long day.

I give my new moms calcium and Suppliment the puppies 2 or 3 times a day when there milk has not come in good yet.

Star is just now producing enough milk for her one baby and I am on puppy watch again tonight with Lillee. I hope she doesn't decide to start having then at midnight.. I'm already exhausted over here and don't know if I could stay up all night delivering pups.

[TammyJM]

I read somewhere that you can give a small amount of dark beer to help bring her milk come in. Is this correct? I sent Geoff to the store to get some, just in case.

[JeanieK]

I would give her more time. the sucking will help it come in. They can get milk where yo can't. Ollie already has milk but no babies.

I can't believe that she only had 3 as big as she was. Ollie barely looks pregnant. Maybe she's not.????????????????

[Golden Parti]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

I read somewhere that you can give a small amount of dark beer to help bring her milk come in. Is this correct? I sent Geoff to the store to get some, just in case.

I read that about beer too. I think I have a link on my computer.

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I would give her more time. the sucking will help it come in. They can get milk where yo can't. Ollie already has milk but no babies.

I can't believe that she only had 3 as big as she was. Ollie barely looks pregnant. Maybe she's not.????????????????

I think that Livi's body structure makes her look like she is carrying more. She is very cobby/square so that doesn't really have a lot of room. I don't know if that makes sense...but I really think that her little "boxy" body makes a difference.

[Golden Parti]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

I read somewhere that you can give a small amount of dark beer to help bring her milk come in. Is this correct? I sent Geoff to the store to get some, just in case.

Here's what I found online. I know I read this somewhere else too.

"Answer
Hi. You can give her a teaspoon of dark beer, this will help with milk production. She may be producing milk, but the pups may be draining it as fast as she makes it"

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by Golden Parti

Here's what I found online. I know I read this somewhere else too.

"Answer
Hi. You can give her a teaspoon of dark beer, this will help with milk production. She may be producing milk, but the pups may be draining it as fast as she makes it"

Thank you so much...I may have to try this. The parti babies have nursed nonstop since she had them. The carrier is now latched on but needed help from my husband...although, she has done it on her own.

I hope her milk comes in really soon!! Should I start supplementing tonight?

[peanut]

Congratulations Tammy, I can't wait to see these little ones. I am just glad everyone is great and all worked out good! Big hugs to Livi and yourself, now go get that rest you haven't had in the past week.

[Golden Parti]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

Thank you so much...I may have to try this. The parti babies have nursed nonstop since she had them. The carrier is now latched on but needed help from my husband...although, she has done it on her own.

I hope her milk comes in really soon!! Should I start supplementing tonight?

If she is not producing enough milk to satisfy all her pups then you need to suppliment them right away. It is important that the puppies do not lose more then a few eighths of an oz. If you can feed them once and get them full this will give her a chance to build up some milk for them. Then just watch their weights closely for the first few days and make sure they are gaining and not losing. I usually see a gain of at least 1/8 oz every day for the first few days.
If a pup is not gaining or losing you need to keep supplimenting it untill it gains on it's own.

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by Golden Parti

If she is not producing enough milk to satisfy all her pups then you need to suppliment them right away. It is important that the puppies do not lose more then a few eighths of an oz. If you can feed them once and get them full this will give her a chance to build up some milk for them. Then just watch their weights closely for the first few days and make sure they are gaining and not losing. I usually see a gain of at least 1/8 oz every day for the first few days.
If a pup is not gaining or losing you need to keep supplimenting it untill it gains on it's own.

Thanks so much! I will get them started on supplementing.

[Golden Parti]

Take some pictures when you get a chance, everyone wants to see them.

[Breezeaway]

Ijust want say congrats on your new babies, I know your in heaven right now. Tears of Joy for you.