Decided not to do 2nd xray today

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

well keep us posted as the puppies progress...

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by liquidgirl

thanks!


Also, last weekend, it seemed like her puppies were really active and we felt them moving a lot. This week, it seems that it has died down some. I felt one move last night, but the other side of her (which seemed really active) doesn't seem to have movement. I told my husband I was worried cuz i don't feel them moving as much. Is this normal???



maybe i'm just a worrywart.

Prett normal, things are getting tight in there.

[HighlandYorkies]

What day is she now ?

[liquidgirl]

Originally Posted by HighlandYorkies

What day is she now ?

Ok, well if my calculations are correct, then we're on Day 55.

But, you won't believe me when I tell you that she started to or appeared to start 'nesting' last night. She is the type of dog that digs in her bed before laying in it, but last night what she was doing was different. It does appear to be nesting as best as I can tell.... Now for the kicker: She's doing it to her PUPPY PAD! I am freaking out! I made a place for her to whelp and am going this weekend to get some whelping pads for it (as I read on here that towels and newspapers are a no-no). I didn't expect her to try to use her puppy pad though! I feel for her as I can kind of understand the logic behind it. How can I deter her from trying to have them on her puppy pad?????

[luvdorkyyorkies]

They have their babies up to a week succesfully. At least I have found.

Do You have your beauties yet?

If you do I hope their healthy, happy and gorgeous! And as is the human family!
Its so much work but its worth it, if you can find the time. I love it.

Sending you much faith.

[liquidgirl]

Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies

They have their babies up to a week succesfully. At least I have found.

Do You have your beauties yet?

If you do I hope their healthy, happy and gorgeous! And as is the human family!
Its so much work but its worth it, if you can find the time. I love it.

Sending you much faith.

UPDATE here:


http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75337

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by liquidgirl

I spoke to the vet today and she didn't seem to mind that I changed my mind about the 2nd xray. We just touched base about what to do if something goes wrong, etc. She also told me where to get a food scale so I can weigh the pups after they're born. She also recommended I get a brand new pair of manicure scissors that I should soak in alcohol to use if I need to cut the umbilicol cord(s). She wants me to come by Saturday to get a dose of the deworming stuff for Lily. She told me that after Lily gives birth, I should bring both her and the pups in either the next day or day after to get all of them checked out and she does want me to do an xray on Lily at that time to make sure all is okay inside of her.

We think we're on day 51. They tied on Feb. 10th. My friend who works as a vet tech said that it's possible that from the day they tied, it could actually take another week before she actually got impregnated. So, if that's the case, then we're on day 45. Gosh, it's so hard to know for sure!

I have found that if you let nature take it's course, your "two" knew the right time to breed. 98 % of my litters come at day 61 from the 1st breeding. With the usual 30 days one month and 31 the next (except on February, July and August) I put the same day of breeding, just add 2 months later as the due date. You could almost count on it. If it were mine, I would expect babies the 11th of April. (Although, due to ease and habit, I would have put the 10th on my calendar, and just waited an extra day ) Stops all the counting days.
If you feel a need for X-rays then do them later in the gestation, then only one X-Ray is necessary. I have read that routine X-Rays cause Cancer just like too many X-Rays for humans. I only X-Ray when the "gut" feeling tells me something is wrong, or had problems in the past. A careful exam after whelping, and she settles down will tell you when you might have one left in there. It took me 5 yrs before I quit shaking while whelping LOL
Good luck, and hang in there!