| Woogie Man | 03-19-2011 07:36 AM |
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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63
(Post 3468482)
Good Morning, after no sleep again last night, not because of Sadie but because of my own worries, we are still the same. My mentor says she is not progressing and that she thinks it is false labor at this point. She did have some hard contractions but still nothing. No puppy in the birth canal and Sadie can stand and she is not weak just tired. I just took her out to potty and she was trying to run after a bird, I say trying cause at this point all she can do is waddle. I checked her eyes to see if they were dilated and they are not. I am wondering how active the pups are before a whelp. Sadies pups are moving so much you can see them at all times and it is non stop. I am sorry to get everyones hopes up but I am brand new at this and I really thought it was time by the way she was acting and after everything I have been reading. I will keep everyone updated and I am sure I will not sleep much now until the pups are here.
| Oh, I hope you can get some sleep, but sometimes they can keep us guessing. I had a girl once that kept me up for 3 days before having her babies. She was acting like she was in early labor but it never progressed. My wife and I slept in shifts so someone could keep an eye on her. Hopefully you have someone there with you. You know you won't get any real sleep until the babies are here and are well settled in.
With my girls, I notice that they get 'lumpy' just before giving birth. They go from just being big to looking like they're carrying a sack of potatoes. Just another indicator that the pups are getting into position. It can 'seem' like labor during that process and I hope that's the case with Sadie.
Did her temp go back up? No discharges? Do watch for a green discharge with no pup being born. The green discharge is a sign of the placenta separating and the babies must come at that time. Is your mentor friend still available for you? If you notice anything happening be sure to have her there with you. Is your vet available to you since it's going into the weekend?
Not sure if I posted this for you before, but here's a site that has loads of good info on the entire whelping process and what to watch out for. Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.
Best of luck with Sadie. Don't hesitate to get her to the vet if you have any concerns for her. While breeders here don't mind offering advice, it's no substitute for having someone qualified actually there. | 