Momma is due Feb 16th

[Shandie]

Ok soooo I contacted the emergency vet.....$600 for one abdominal exray...WOW crazy if I knew I wasn't going to have any more problems I would go do it.... But she said the same if it were a phantom pregnancy her temp will not drop so it is safe to wait until my vet opens on tuesday

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by Shandie

Ok soooo I contacted the emergency vet.....$600 for one abdominal exray...WOW crazy if I knew I wasn't going to have any more problems I would go do it.... But she said the same if it were a phantom pregnancy her temp will not drop so it is safe to wait until my vet opens on tuesday

Dang $600, that is crazy. The most I've ever paid is $35. Who knows you may have pups by then. Plus they may be able to tell by doing an abdominal exam. I would continure taking her temp and watch her behavior. Although it will be the same with a false preg. as with a real one. But still important to note her bahavior.

Keep us posted.

[Shandie]

yeah thats what i am doing my normal vet was going to be 200 plus 95 for an office visit but ill keep you posted

[KendraE]

Even 295 is extreme for an X-ray!! Where is queen creek?

[Yorkiemom1]

My vet charges $135.00 for xrays...the emergency clinic charges $550.00-800.00, so your ER vet is right in line.....if you end up in the emergency clinic, with a normal, assisted delivery, you are looking at $1200.00-2000.00 for starters. If you are looking at c-section, you are probably looking at $1800.00-2800.00, easily.

[Shandie]

Queen Creek is about 45 mins outside phoenix az. I have set aside a charge card just in case a c-section is needed. But I don't want to unless I NEED to do it and at this point she isn't really under distress. Her temp has stayed between 98.6 and 99.8 so shes not quite there yet but I think she is getting closer.

[carmen in nj]

If you can buy a fetal doppler at any baby store tomorrow, is a very good tool to monitor your unborn babies, I love mine.. and i find out that KY jelly works great with it..
hugs,

[Shandie]

now that I can do. Thanks Carmen!! I have tried my stethoscope I think I hear movement but I may be hearing digestion or something. I have thought that I heard heartbeats but I think it may be hers.

[Woogie Man]

Since she's already run past her due date, I would expect she should have lost her mucus plug. Have you seen any evidence of this, such as a sticky discharge or any matted hair? You should also expect to see some flattening of the vaginal area and an expansion between there and her behind as she nears delivery.

[Shandie]

Yes her back side had been matted and she is walking bow legged.

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by Shandie

Yes her back side had been matted and she is walking bow legged.

I would keep a very close eye on her. She should be very close to delivery. Don't rely on taking her temp to give you advance notice.

With your vet not being available til Tuesday, have another one in mind that you can see if needed. Watch her very closely for any signs of labor and keep an eye out for any bloody or greenish discharge before delivery.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I would keep a very close eye on her. She should be very close to delivery. Don't rely on taking her temp to give you advance notice. With your vet not being available til Tuesday, have another one in mind that you can see if needed. Watch her very closely for any signs of labor and keep an eye out for any bloody or greenish discharge before delivery.

[Shandie]

I am not going to leave her side... My anxiety wont let me. The emergency vet is open 24-7 just expensive but I am prepared for that to...I am just thankful that all of you ladies are here to kinda guide me along Thank you!!!

[KendraE]

Waiting for updates.... Hoping all goes well!

[Shandie]

update....temp went down to 98.6 two hours ago but I just checked it again and shes at 99.2...Shes been sleeping the whole time but seems to not be able to get comfortable