Questions about Expecting Mom

[lmperez]

About a yr ago I was in a similar situation. I too was anervous wreck. I did the temp thing also, Drove me crazy and her well lets just say she would run... The day she delivered she just stay in her bed. She was very quiet. No digging, whinning, or panting. She was a little restless. I just had a feeling that was the day. It was kind of wierd. I have never delivered pups before and worried how will I know and I just looked at her and somehow I knew. I can't explain how or why I just knew. ( I have very strong bond with animals, maybe thats how I knew). Anyways good luck to you. and thanks for taking such good care of this little girl.

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by Sara1130

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.

My girl did not "dig" until minutes before birthing. She was laying between me and my DH watching TV when she tried to get up and then just fell on her side...we knew then. Desperately tried to get her in the whelping pen to no avail...she HAD to have them on his jeans he laid on the floor. We just made her very comfortable and I guess that is why they love him to death, she didn't give birth but HE did according to the smell, lol. If anything, keep vets number handy and please keep us updated as I am an "expectant father" too on your litter. Best of wishes and prayers.

[roseslevi]

I was hoping to hear about puppies being safely delivered. I will check in later.

[Sara1130]

Nothing new happening so far. We have ice and snow moving through in a few hours and I pray that if she decides that tonight is the night that she has no problems.

Will update again if there is a change. Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and advice.

Hugs!!

[DamSweet]

Sending prayers and good thoughts for you and the new mommy to be!

[babbsiam44]

Originally Posted by Sara1130

Nothing new happening so far. We have ice and snow moving through in a few hours and I pray that if she decides that tonight is the night that she has no problems.

Will update again if there is a change. Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and advice.

Hugs!!

I know I am no vet but we are up til wee hours on this forum if you need support!

[Sara1130]

Morning Update: No labor and no puppies. Mom slept with me all night long. Normally she will just lay there for a little bit and then move but she did not last night.

We have had sleet most of the night so far. Hopefully it will end around noon today. Will keep everyone posted if something should change.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Sara1130

Morning Update: No labor and no puppies. Mom slept with me all night long. Normally she will just lay there for a little bit and then move but she did not last night.

We have had sleet most of the night so far. Hopefully it will end around noon today. Will keep everyone posted if something should change.

Thanks for the update. I hope she has them soon. Is she still eating?

The cold front is headed our way and should be here in a few hours. I think it will be more of a rain event for us. I am not looking forward to the cold weather.

[Belladonna1]

Oh I know aout that waiting thing. I myself just went threw it, My Girl BellaDonna gave birth to 3 little girls Sat the 29th on her 61st day, I took her temp starting on the 55th day it usally ran 99.6-99.9 it did go down around the 58th day to 98.7 but back up, but on the 60th day it went to 98.4 and then on 61 day 97.9 and stayed. She did not pant,dig,she eat,drank water, everything was norm,She had no milk come out,no discharge nothing, except that I had made her a whelping area in my walkin closet but she would not go to it during the preg, That morning she was found in the closet and I could just tell by the look in her eye it was time, She started labor at 12:30 pm by 1pm, 30 mins the 1st came out breech. She was crying the hole time. We could not get the fetus out, With the fetus being stuck for more then 6 mins and we could not help it out we rushed her in to the vet, It took the vet another 30 mins to remove the fetus, It was a girl but was still born, do to the time of being in the b/c. Bella then delivered by her self without help two more little girls and came home that night, Shes doing well, Iam not trying to scare you but things do go wrong and fast, Make sure you have a vet close by and a 24 hr vet close by in case its night time, and money!!! althou Bella did not need a c-section or help it was still verey expensive to take her in for them to remove the stuck fetus and watch her whelp the other two, They did do xrays and blood work. If she gos to birth and you see danger signs dont wait to get help even 10mins can sometimes be to long. Watch and learn as much as you can about whelping pups, Youll need to know how to help her birth the 1st pup as in yorkies the 1st one always needs a little help. I hope all gos well. Please get xrays if you havent already it will not just tell you how many but it will help the vet know if she can deliver them on her own at home by the size and potions of the pups, If the pups are big she may be introuble. And sometimes the vet will go ahead and just do a c-section or have her deliver in the office.
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[Belladonna1]

I read you did get xrays so thats good, Sounds like your ready but momma not, Shes doing what a good mother does carrying to term,Witch is whats best for the pups since my Bella is only 4 pounds I was worried about her size as well, but these pups are the smallest thing ive ever seen Ive seen rats bigger You say you cant wait till its over the birth is just the start, After youve got to watch momma even closer for other problems that can happen, Since my Bella gave birth at the vet and they did xrays right after I new there was not a stuck pup or plasinta, Youll watch for temp over 103.3, Milk fever,eclampsia, and keeping the pups warm when mom gets out of her box, Iam using a low heated pap, and heat lamp,Youll always want to watch for low calcium, Im giving a half tumb a day and the whelping pudding you`can find recp on YT. Now that Iam on the 3rd day after the birth my nurves arnt as bad and things are getting back to norm but its been a week for sure,WHAT TODAYS ONLY TUESDAY! Were off today for the docking of the tails and dew claws, Please update us on the momma and pups,

[Sara1130]

Just did my evening check. Temp is back down to 98.1 although we have been at that range before. Her tummy is hard and full. I just can't see how she can go much longer without popping. Wish I could say that tonight was the night but only time will tell. Still have ice on the roads so if it is tonight I hope we don't have problems. I do know that my new friends here will help me the best that they can and I am very thankful for that.

My question is: Since her xray was Friday, how much bigger have the puppies skulls developed since then. We measured the skulls and pelvis on friday and it showed the pups would fit, I am just wondering if they will still fit now if and when she has them.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by Sara1130

Just did my evening check. Temp is back down to 98.1 although we have been at that range before. Her tummy is hard and full. I just can't see how she can go much longer without popping. Wish I could say that tonight was the night but only time will tell. Still have ice on the roads so if it is tonight I hope we don't have problems. I do know that my new friends here will help me the best that they can and I am very thankful for that.

My question is: Since her xray was Friday, how much bigger have the puppies skulls developed since then. We measured the skulls and pelvis on friday and it showed the pups would fit, I am just wondering if they will still fit now if and when she has them.

Sounds like it is anytime, if you c-section, don't spay her, her milk will dry up faster, is her belly really tight like she is going to pop, then not as tight, she could be having mild contractions.

[Sara1130]

We had an uneventful night last night. Pups are still warm inside mom's tummy. Temp is still down this morning. Will be calling the vet today to see if we can come in for a check up and possible 2nd xray to make sure all is good and we can still proceed.

Thanks Kim for talking with me last night. You helped ease my mind. YT members are really great!!!

Will update later.

[YorkieRose]

..just wait it out, unless you see a problem..the less stress mom has the better...

[Belladonna1]

It will come and when it dose it might not be what you expected, a watched pot of water never boiles