Oh you need to keep us up on how the xray goes. Congratulations on your new little ones too!! I was told by YT people to make sure that the xray was taken when she was on her back, and we did do an xray that way, but the side view was the picture that we could count the heads and spines better with Lexie's brood. Lexie was xrayed on day 50, how far along will yours be when xrayed? I have heard so many conflicting posts on this subject. Good Luck to you and I will keep you posted!!

Kelly,
Thank you so much for your blessings. I will keep you posted!!

I finally came out!! Thanks for letting me share with you first. Your kind words are appreciated.

I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you. But I am wishing you and your baby a safe delivery and some very healthy puppies.

Lexie was about 6.5 pounds before she got pregnant with this litter. At the vet yesterday she was 11.2. She is such a trouper though. She still greeted the recetionist with her smile and kisses and tried to jump on the vet when he came into the room. (He told her she wasn't allowed to do that anymore!!) LOL about the record....I just want health! Thanks for your well wishes. I will keep you posted.

From your experience to Lexie's body..please, please!!! In all my excitement I miss counted her days. Lexie is due on July 19th so today is day 55. Seven and you didn't suppliment? That is great. Lexie's last litter of 6 I didn't have to either. Lex is a great Mom too, and the vet says all is going VERY well, just to keep her eating small meals and drinking. Thanks for the good wishes.

Day 55 already starts sounding reassuring!! Day 56 is almost here! Sounds like you have everything under control. I can't wait for the announcement and to see pictures of the new babies!! Smooth delivery vibes your way!!

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I heard not before day 50 and I heard day 55 by getting advice. So July 20th made 53 days. I just thought I would go in the middle of it so that way I was safe. Yes, they said to have my vet give the xray on her back so that is what I will request for him to do. I am so nervous, just doing lots of reading, research and gathering all that is need and then some.:)

I pray the health for all 8 or 9 pups as well as the momma for strength & health and you a peace and lots of rest till then... cuz you wont get as much once allllllllllll those lil furbabies are born :p

Lisa,
Because of your post, ( and I thank you for your concern) I have spent the last few hours researching eclampsia in canines. I have checked the food I am feeding Lexie and it's first ingredient is protein (23% and the recommended is 30%), but Lexie is eating 6 to 8 small meals a day. In all the articles I have read (both by breeders and vets) it says that you can over calcium the bitch and that is just as bad as having low calcuim. After all of that here is my question.
Would you start giving Lexie (small amounts of cottage cheese and milk once a day? (I would watch her stool to make sure she does not get diarrhea)
In another article I read that giving the bitch one "Tums" a day will also help. What do you think? With Yorkies being so small, maybe a half?
It's after 1AM here in sunny Florida, so I will call the vet, and a breeder friend that I have for their option too, but I would like to know what you think. Do one, do both, don't do anything until and if she shows signs?
I really do thank you for your post. Is there anything else I should watch for now , during whelping, or after the puppies are born? I do have vet, vet tech, and emergency hospital all "on call" for our big event. I just am praying we don't need them!!
Thanks again!!

Well just to tell you all what is going on today. The vet told us a week ago to keep Lexie quiet, don't let her jump, run around..basicly keep her on bed rest. Well today I had to go out for a little this AM and I put Lex in her crate in our bedroom with food and water. When I returned she was so excited to get out of the crate, had eaten and she ran to be with Davie and Harley that were on the porch. They all ran...yes Lex ran outside and caught the first lizard that was not fast enough to get out of her way. She was faster than the other two. She continues to have a wonderful attitude and loving desposition. I am so luck to have her!!

I wish you the best of luck on your upcoming litter. My Misha is due the 19th also. She is only having 3. I posted her X-rays on another post. This is our first litter so I'm very excited.
Maybe we'll be whelping together-miles apart.;)

I just want all of you to know that Lexie is one of the luckiest yorkies in the world because Charlene is her mom. How do I know this? My baby Brissy is one of the six that Lexie had her last litter. I got to know Charlene very well through our experience and continue to have a wonderful relationship with her. Lexie's and her babies are in excellent and loving hands.

Oh Les, thank you. We do love our babies don't we?? I can not thank you enough for offering help when Lexie goes into labor. Besides your knowledge, the caring, loving you will be a calming effect on all of us. Keep your phone handy, and I will call at first sign!!:clock: I hope for both of our sakes it is a good time of day!! :xfingers:

:mademyday

Because of you and Lexie now I'm night-dreaming that my baby is having a large litter too ! :D of 7-8 puppies I just see puppies and puppies coming out!! :D I'm following lexies news , that is just amaizing ....wow 8 possible 9 puppies!!! ;)