It is hard to go by the temperature on some females. There have been posts on this forum in the past where the expectant mommas would have a low temperature for many days. Blood sugar levels also effect the temperature. If your female is not eating a lot or if you take the temperature before she eats you could get a lower reading because of low blood sugar. Also, there could be a problem with your thermometer. Good luck with the whelping.

The temp thing is rather confusing....some never have a drop in temp....and some will spike just as labor kicks in. The one thing I would do is be leary if temp goes below 97....that is one of the danger signs.

Still no babies.

Temp only dropped twice in the upper 97's but went back up. If she was going to follow the temp way then we would have babies now. LOL She likes to be different.

She did eat some yesterday but so far nothing today. I tried putting some food in front of her and she did not want it. I can still hear heartbeats and babies are moving some. Not as much as they were the other day. I can also feel some "smushy" between her ribs and her tummy but don't know if babies just moved from that area or if she is dropping. Tried to see if any milk could come out but she got a little nosy when I was doing that so I just left it alone. She is not getting up to see who is here anymore or greeting whoever comes over the gate.

I guess only time will tell when she will have these babies. I will keep everyone updated on progress and hopefully when the time comes we will delivery healthy puppies.

Just want to thank everyone that has offered help and advice. It is much appreciated and I welcome it anytime.

Hugs,
Sara

Promise you won't forget to give us updates..we do care and get worried if there is no info.

I promise I will update daily and then if there is any major change. Once she is in labor you guys will definitely know. I will need all the prayers and advice I can get.

Hugs,

sounds to me like it could be today. If her normal is to greet people and she isn't doing that... she is probably starting in labor. does she want to follow you when you leave the room? poor mama just sounds like she is so uncomfortable. Good luck with the whelping and hope it is soon.

Yes, her normal is to say hello to everyone and she has only barked once today. She has been staying in the computer room most of the day. Even when she hears noise out in the living room.

Her girl parts were slightly swollen this morning and when I just checked her they are now definitely swollen. She is doing lots of sleeping. Has not touched her food today but did eat some of my sandwich around 12. Temp is back to 98.5. We shall see if tonight is the night.

Anything yet?

Nope, nothing yet. Had a little wet stuff on her vulva but wasn't sticky. She is just going from bed to bed to find one that is comfortable. I think she is going to wait for a little longer before she does something. If she even does anything tonight. Babbies are still moving, the only licking she is doing is on the part of the belly she can get to. I think she is going to pop if she has to go too much longer. LOL

She could go at any time. Some females show little signs of labor until you see them pushing but most of mine will start trying to hide under the couch or bed once the labor starts. Once I see them doing this retire to the bedroom and chill out on the bed and watch tv so I can keep a closer eye on the momma. I have a big wicker basket that I place on our bed and that is where I whelp the pups. As the labor progresses the females usually do a lot of panting and digging but not all do that. Just make sure you sleep with one eye open in case she decides to have them in the middle of the night. :)

For the past 3 nights I have been sleeping in the computer room on the floor with her. Last night and tonight I will keep the door closed so she can not leave the room to go to the hall. So should anything happen I will be right here.

Nothing else has changed since my last update. But will post if anything else happens.

We just had a litter of Aussies and Stormie's (mom) temp was 97-99 for a week. Never saw a spike or anything. We did know the dates though so we knew it was "any day". The only signs she gave though were that morning about an hour before when she kept trying to steal one of Tatum's stuffed animals and take it to her whelping box and then she started shaking a little right before.

Good luck! Waiting and watching are the hardest parts!

came here first to see if there were any updates. I am hoping the OPs first post today is that "we have puppies!"

Gimme an update! I wonder if this is what fathers felt like(in the old days) behind the scenes on the birth of their baby. I am so excited and nervous for the OP. Just don't be nervous when she delivers, stay calm. I have only had one litter but I wish I could hold your hand or something, lol. Let us know....

Wish I had good news to share but we have NO PUPPIES yet. She is restless and goes from bed to bed but that is it. No panting, no digging, no nothing but sleeping. I have stopped taking her temp since it was doing no good but make her bottom sore. If she doesn't feel or look right then I will take it to make sure we have no problems.

Here is my thinking so far. On the 27th we had xrays done...the xray showed ribs, spine and pelvis in bright white. When I did some research I found that ribs and pelvis show up around day 58. So if Friday was earliest day 58 then today has to be at least day 61.

These puppies have definitely gotten bigger since friday. My concern is will they still fit for her to have them. The vet said on friday that they should not change in bone size that much and we should not have problems. Any one else know if and how much they will grow over the last few days?? I am not worried about the fat they put on cause that will smush when delivered just the bones that don't move. She is a tiny little girl and that is the part that has me freaking out.

Just wish we could get this over. I have no nerves left. A strong drink would do me good about now but I am not a drinker. LOL Could not imagine what men had to go through back in those days. Guess that is why so many of them were at the bars when it came time for the birth. :D