Questions about Expecting Mom

[Sara1130]

Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco

Sara, think of all the time you could save by just setting up a web cam. We could have 24x7 updates and could see the wonderful woman in action!

If I had one that would have been great. Think of the sleep that I would get and let you guys baby sit. LOL

[Sara1130]

Originally Posted by lisaly

Jacqueline, you are so incredibly sweet. You are right about Sara. She is such an amazing and special person. Her love and devotion to these pups and their momma is so heartwarming, and I have been moved to tears reading this whole thread.

Sara, thank you for giving of yourself so selflessly and for giving your momma and her babies love and life. You have my deepest respect and gratitude. I'm sure there are no greater rewards than seeing this special family thrive. I pray that each day that they will get stronger and healthier.

Thank you...that was very sweet of you to say. I would like to think that I am not different from most of the people here. GOD brought this girl into my life for a reason. He implanted her deep within my heart and my heart does not know that I did not give birth to her, or have her every second that she has been alive. Therefore, for me there was never any question on what I would do to save her. Just like if it was for my own 3 kids and 2 grandkids. I would not have been able to live with myself if I sat around and did absolutely nothing. Dogs have always been my passion and at one time I did want to become a vet but could not stand the thought of having to put a dog down or watch it's owner's let it die.

Thank you for the prayers also. So far all of them are doing real good. Mom's problem is still her BM's. They are soft but she is still moaning with them. Sent vet a text to keep him updated. Other than that everything else is going just fine. 2 of the puppies are now using a infant bottle. The other 2 just cant get their mouths open to suck it. All are gaining weight so fast. The biggest is up to 4.2 and the baby is now 2.8. I did wake up to the boy trying to nurse on mom. Don't know if it worked or not but he did not want too much formula. On the next feeding I will try to put a different dog there so I can weigh it before and after and see if there is anything. With the boy that is hard to do since he doesn't leave her.

[Candibee]

So I just stumbled across this thread, I usually stay away from the breeder section, and I must say I am in tears. You are an absolutely amazing lady for taking Bella and doing what you did for her and her puppies. She and her puppies are very lucky to have you. This story makes me sick to think that some people don't care if their animals get pregnant and what could possibly happen to them. But God bless you for being there for her

[Sara1130]

I guess it is time that I update you on all the good things that have happened. I am now the official owner of Bella...her name will be "Momma's Little Miracle". The owner came over the other day and agreed to let me keep her. She apologized and cried and said Bella would not have been here if it wasn't for me. So that part is finally closed and this little girl is home now.

Now for more good news.........She is nursing the puppies!!!!!!!!!! It started out as getting the boy to latch on which he has no problems. He is a boy right. LOL She would let him nurse for only a short period of time. Wasn't sure if he was getting anything or not and after a few minutes she would nudge him off. Then another dog started. This morning I fed the babies at 4. Most of them had a belly that already felt full. They did eat some but no where near what they were yesterday. The next feeding was getting close and I noticed all 4 puppies going to her to nurse. After they were done I felt their tummies....all felt somewhat full and I did offer bottles to them just in case they were still hungry. No takers. Stayed that way all day today so I can only assume that she now has some milk. Still checking all the babies at feeding time to make sure no one is hungry and only have a few that will take a few more bites before they are done and belly is full. I have not been able to get any milk out but wouldn't that be the only thing that they are getting to make their tummies full. There has been NO weight drop in 24 hours and I know they had 2 full feedings and a couple of partial ones so she has to have milk in there otherwise I should have seen it by now...right?

Still too early to tell if she will continue but things are looking real good today. Just think...1 week ago this morning we were welcoming the new little puppies and didn't know we were on the edge of saying goodbye to mom. She was saved with all the prayers that she received.

We also got a call from the ER vet yesterday. He went back to the hospital on Wednesday night (after her 2nd surgery) to check on her even though it was his day off and when she was not there he thought she passed away. Finally yesterday he decided he had to call so he pulled out her file and there was the note that I left for him letting him know she was alright. We talked on the phone for 20 minutes and he told me he did not expect her to make it which was why he went up there. He wanted to oversee her care and save her if possible. If not he wanted to just be there if things got bad. Now how many vets would do that? I am just so thankful that GOD lined up the best people to take care of her. Between showing us this site and giving the vets the knowledge to know what to do and when, this little girl has survived.

While our story is looking like it will have a happy ending, that is not always the case. Too many dogs die while giving birth. Please protect your babies and have them spayed or neutered. By doing that, you are giving your baby a chance at life and not a money maker. There are 2 things that I hope our story has shown. First there is a GOD and miracles do happen!! Second, tragedy can occur in the blink of an eye so avoid that and don't let your dogs breed just for the sake of having puppies or selling them for money.

My love will always be with the members here at YT for helping us through our difficult time.

[Crestwing]

Originally Posted by Candibee

So I just stumbled across this thread, I usually stay away from the breeder section, and I must say I am in tears. You are an absolutely amazing lady for taking Bella and doing what you did for her and her puppies. She and her puppies are very lucky to have you. This story makes me sick to think that some people don't care if their animals get pregnant and what could possibly happen to them. But God bless you for being there for her

Sara what an amazing person you are. I read your thread all the way through. What you are going through is tough even for an experienced breeder. You are doing a wonderful job. wish I lived closer to give you a hand so you could finally get a much needed 8 hrs of sleep. Can you ask at your vet's office if they know of someone local who could come help? God certainly found a wonderful home for that little girl. I pray that God blesses you with no more problems and a quick recovery for mama dog and growth spurt for babies. I sure hope you get a chance to rest soon. God Bless, Sue

[TexasKat08]

Wow! Absolutely amazing news. Again! Nursing? Who woulda thunk it? You are so very blessed to have these amazing doctors on your team. Between them and your instincts you have really created your own little miracle - or miracles! So glad to hear that Bella's owner has seen fit to let you keep her, too. You absolutely deserve her! And she no doubt needs you so much! I am very happy for you!

[Crestwing]

Originally Posted by Crestwing

Sara what an amazing person you are. I read your thread all the way through. What you are going through is tough even for an experienced breeder. You are doing a wonderful job. wish I lived closer to give you a hand so you could finally get a much needed 8 hrs of sleep. Can you ask at your vet's office if they know of someone local who could come help? God certainly found a wonderful home for that little girl. I pray that God blesses you with no more problems and a quick recovery for mama dog and growth spurt for babies. I sure hope you get a chance to rest soon. God Bless, Sue

Just seen ur update. So God did have a plan for her and you. Miracles do happen. You deserved one. Happy everything turned out ok for you. Puppies will definately let you know if they are hungry. They will start crying if not getting enough to eat and u will see weight change. God Bless you, Sue

[Sara1130]

Originally Posted by Crestwing

Just seen ur update. So God did have a plan for her and you. Miracles do happen. You deserved one. Happy everything turned out ok for you. Puppies will definately let you know if they are hungry. They will start crying if not getting enough to eat and u will see weight change. God Bless you, Sue

Nope, they are not crying after they nurse. The boy is my big baby and he will let you know when it is meal time and I have not heard anything from him nor the others. Still offering the bottle just in case....don't want to jinx anything right now.

[Sara1130]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Wow! Absolutely amazing news. Again! Nursing? Who woulda thunk it? You are so very blessed to have these amazing doctors on your team. Between them and your instincts you have really created your own little miracle - or miracles! So glad to hear that Bella's owner has seen fit to let you keep her, too. You absolutely deserve her! And she no doubt needs you so much! I am very happy for you!

Well I was not going to let her go back without a fight. She knew that and did what was best. She is still welcome to come visit anytime she wants. Not like I am a total stranger. As far as the nursing, I didn't think she could still do it. Not sure how much she is getting but so far the pups are content. Hopefully it will last for awhile. Maybe they can still get some of the good stuff from her to help them in life.

Oops....I forgot to update everyone on the puppies weight today. Are you sitting down?

Brown Girl is now 3.8
Black & Gray girl is 3.7
Boy is 4.8
Baby girl is 3.0

Two have passed their birth weight, 1 is close and then there is the baby....what can I say about her. LOL She did make a lot of progress. She was down to 2.4 on Thursday and now up to 3.0. She is now one of my stronger sucker's. Started as the weakest and now one of the strongest. A fighter just like her mom.

[bjh]

I am glad momma is doing so much better and the pups are gaining. If you are going to allow the momma to nurse then you must make sure she is eating well, about 4 meals a day and she will need a calcium supplement like Pet-cal. After all she has been through I am surprised she would have enough milk for them. Hopefully everything will be uphill from now on and you can started getting some rest.

[Belladonna1]

So Ive been gone taking care of my little pups witch opened there eyes on v-day, and I just read 4 pgs, Ill say the same as everyone has, WOW Iam so glade mom you and babies are doing so good, Now to questions... If pups arent crying during or after feedings with mom they are getting milk, A happy pup will eat poop and sleep, a hungry pup will cry weep and not sleep, A heallthy pup will twitch as it sleeps, helping with growth of muscles and the nurves system.Iam so glade Bella owner has agreed to hand her over for good, but I have a good feeling Bella wasnt leaving your side regraudless of what the owner had to say. Keep up the hard work!GOD BLESS
GOD SOMETIMES SQUEEZES BUT NEVER CHOKES!

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[BonBon]

Congratulations, you're a new mother yourself! I think Momma's Little Miracle is the perfect name for this girl. And what wonderful news that she's able to nurse her babies!! Yay!!

Now, it's time for more pictures. PLEASE?

[Belladonna1]

Originally Posted by bjh

I am glad momma is doing so much better and the pups are gaining. If you are going to allow the momma to nurse then you must make sure she is eating well, about 4 meals a day and she will need a calcium supplement like Pet-cal. After all she has been through I am surprised she would have enough milk for them. Hopefully everything will be uphill from now on and you can started getting some rest.

Tums work well also for extra calcium, Most say a half a day, I give a hole one a-day, feed wet puppy chow 3x a day and keep dry puppy chow down 24/7, I also give treats everyother day like boiled chicken breast.

[JasmineNoelle]

Wonderful news....so very glad things are going so well. God answers prayers!

[Sara1130]

Tried giving her a tums this morning and she would NOT take it. So, I broke it down to smallest possible pieces and put it in her food. She did eat her food but not all of it. She is a good eater so I should be able to get the rest of the food down her in a little while. Not sure if she is getting enough milk to feed all of them. Had a few squimers this morning so I fed them some formula. Going to still ckeck them at each feeding just in case they need more. Just not comfortable enough yet to let them alone. All are asleep now cuddled with mom. Did get a few pics for you all to see. They are 8 days old now.