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luvmymonkies · 01-02-2006, 08:45 PM

I don't know what to do with myself!! We lost Maddie today. I can't stop crying. She went into labor at around 6:45 this morning. She seemed to handle it great. 4 hours went by and we decided to take her to the vet. He said she was fine. We just needed more time. He took an x-ray and measured the puppies heads again and told me she had plenty of room for them. We brought her back home and 20 minutes later, I saw a tail come out. I didn't waste any time taking her back to the vet again because I just thought it was the thing to do. My heart can't handle the details of what my poor little girl had to go through next. We had to cut her and pull the puppy to the point that it did not survive. We decided to do a C-section after that. After the surgery, we got the news that she, nor any of her pups made it. A few hours after our devastating shock, we called the vet to make arrangements for my sweet little girl's body. It was then that we got the news that one of her pups ended up surviving. She's a girl. We are now home with a tiny little girl left from my little angel Maddie. It is such a mix of emotions that I can't explain. We fed her and she's now resting. I'm so nervous. She has to survive. Any help you could give us is greatly appreciated. Maddie would appreciate it too.

Carters Mom · 01-02-2006, 08:50 PM

I'm sure there is no better word to describe your feelings at this point besides devastated.

My heart goes out to you and Maddie.

Did the vet show you how to make the little female pee and poop? Its going to be a long few weeks for you but with the proper guidance from our breeder experts, you'll have better luck than without them!

Best of luck to you!

Lisa

AmandaG · 01-02-2006, 08:53 PM

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you and your little girl!

I know how you feel, and losing a baby is so hard! I really hope that the little girl makes it. I'm sorry again, and you will be in my thoughts!

doggieluver · 01-02-2006, 08:58 PM

OMG thats so sad to hear that you lost momma but at least the little girl survived to carry on momma's legacy. I know the pain you feel. My prayers are with you and the little one

SoCalyorkiLvr · 01-02-2006, 09:01 PM

I am so sorry for the loss of your momma and her babies.

I wish you the best of luck with the little newborn.

Jaspermom · 01-02-2006, 09:03 PM

I am sooooo sooooo sorry for you, dear. This is terrible news. I am so sorry about your Maddie. I hope the very best for the little survivor, and know you will do everything in your power to keep her safe.

You did everything you could. Maddie would be proud of you.

HUGS (((((((((HEATHER))))))))))))))

luvmymonkies · 01-02-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Carters Mom

I'm sure there is no better word to describe your feelings at this point besides devastated.

My heart goes out to you and Maddie.

Did the vet show you how to make the little female pee and poop? Its going to be a long few weeks for you but with the proper guidance from our breeder experts, you'll have better luck than without them!

Best of luck to you!

Lisa

He did explain that. I know I should do it when i feed her. Other than that, how often should i do it? I plan to feed her every 2 hours or if she starts crying. What about burping her? God, I feel so helpless right now.

doggieluver · 01-02-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by luvmymonkies

He did explain that. I know I should do it when i feed her. Other than that, how often should i do it? I plan to feed her every 2 hours or if she starts crying. What about burping her? God, I feel so helpless right now.

Dont feel helpless!! You also have to keep her very warm and as far as burping I have always just gently rubbed(sp) there back. Do you have nutrical on hand? its a good idea to have. A digital kitchen scale is good to have so you know that she is gaining weight. My thoughts are with you Always Keep us posted

christelnpeawee · 01-02-2006, 09:13 PM

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet angel Maddie. It is a miracle that a baby survived. My prayers are with you and your new lil angel.

luvmymonkies · 01-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Thank you all so much for your words of kindness. I am trying my best to be strong right now. I just keep looking at the little spots that she used to sit and watch me when I was busy and all her little chewed up toys...I just feel like I can't take it. I'm trying to be strong for this little baby.

doggieluver · 01-02-2006, 09:23 PM

soon enough your little one will be the same way and you may just wanna leave the toys were they are so that the new baby has some sense of mommy near... Just a suggestion...

luvmymonkies · 01-02-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by doggieluver

Dont feel helpless!! You also have to keep her very warm and as far as burping I have always just gently rubbed(sp) there back. Do you have nutrical on hand? its a good idea to have. A digital kitchen scale is good to have so you know that she is gaining weight. My thoughts are with you Always Keep us posted

I also rubbed her back after I fed her. It seemed to work, but I've never had experience with something so small. I am feeding her "Just Born" plus colostrum. She looks like a little fighter. Tons of movement and she was very vocal when I picked her up.

YorkieShadow · 01-02-2006, 09:24 PM

I am so sorry to hear you lost Maddie and the babies. My heart aches for you and her. I hope this little girl makes it. I will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers.

Yorkie24U · 01-02-2006, 09:25 PM

OMG, how devastating...... many prayers your way in your sadness.

feminvstr · 01-02-2006, 09:29 PM

oh my ...this is all too sad.

Keep your little gal warm (heat pad under her blanket on low) feed every two hours for the 2-3 weeks...did your vet give you puppy colostrum? Its also wise to get a digital scale weighing her 3 times a day making sure she is gaining. you might want to put a very soft stuffed animal in for her to cuddle to, will also help her keep warm.

I wish you the best

01-02-2006, 08:45 PM	#1
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	I'm Devastated!!!! I don't know what to do with myself!! We lost Maddie today. I can't stop crying. She went into labor at around 6:45 this morning. She seemed to handle it great. 4 hours went by and we decided to take her to the vet. He said she was fine. We just needed more time. He took an x-ray and measured the puppies heads again and told me she had plenty of room for them. We brought her back home and 20 minutes later, I saw a tail come out. I didn't waste any time taking her back to the vet again because I just thought it was the thing to do. My heart can't handle the details of what my poor little girl had to go through next. We had to cut her and pull the puppy to the point that it did not survive. We decided to do a C-section after that. After the surgery, we got the news that she, nor any of her pups made it. A few hours after our devastating shock, we called the vet to make arrangements for my sweet little girl's body. It was then that we got the news that one of her pups ended up surviving. She's a girl. We are now home with a tiny little girl left from my little angel Maddie. It is such a mix of emotions that I can't explain. We fed her and she's now resting. I'm so nervous. She has to survive. Any help you could give us is greatly appreciated. Maddie would appreciate it too. __________________ Heather, Monkey & Lil Maddie Play in peace my sweet Maddie girl. We miss you so much. 1/02/06

01-02-2006, 08:53 PM	#3
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you and your little girl! I know how you feel, and losing a baby is so hard! I really hope that the little girl makes it. I'm sorry again, and you will be in my thoughts! __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

01-02-2006, 08:58 PM	#4
doggieluver My Heart, My Life, My Dogs Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: El Paso,TX Posts: 759	OMG thats so sad to hear that you lost momma but at least the little girl survived to carry on momma's legacy. I know the pain you feel. My prayers are with you and the little one __________________ Jessi and my 4 's SugarBear's Taz Gizmo's Gidget

01-02-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,720	Heather, I can't stand it... I am sooooo sooooo sorry for you, dear. This is terrible news. I am so sorry about your Maddie. I hope the very best for the little survivor, and know you will do everything in your power to keep her safe. You did everything you could. Maddie would be proud of you. HUGS (((((((((HEATHER)))))))))))))) __________________ Glad Owned By Dreama & Wosie

01-02-2006, 09:13 PM	#9
christelnpeawee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 546	I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet angel Maddie. It is a miracle that a baby survived. My prayers are with you and your new lil angel. __________________ PEAWEE'S MOM (CHRISTEL), PEAWEE , & TAFFY GIRL

01-02-2006, 08:50 PM	#2
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I'm sure there is no better word to describe your feelings at this point besides devastated. My heart goes out to you and Maddie. Did the vet show you how to make the little female pee and poop? Its going to be a long few weeks for you but with the proper guidance from our breeder experts, you'll have better luck than without them! Best of luck to you! Lisa

01-02-2006, 09:01 PM	#5
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I am so sorry for the loss of your momma and her babies. I wish you the best of luck with the little newborn.

01-02-2006, 09:21 PM	#10
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Thank you all so much for your words of kindness. I am trying my best to be strong right now. I just keep looking at the little spots that she used to sit and watch me when I was busy and all her little chewed up toys...I just feel like I can't take it. I'm trying to be strong for this little baby. __________________ Heather, Monkey & Lil Maddie Play in peace my sweet Maddie girl. We miss you so much. 1/02/06

01-02-2006, 09:23 PM	#11
doggieluver My Heart, My Life, My Dogs Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: El Paso,TX Posts: 759	soon enough your little one will be the same way and you may just wanna leave the toys were they are so that the new baby has some sense of mommy near... Just a suggestion... __________________ Jessi and my 4 's SugarBear's Taz Gizmo's Gidget

01-02-2006, 09:24 PM	#13
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I am so sorry to hear you lost Maddie and the babies. My heart aches for you and her. I hope this little girl makes it. I will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers.

01-02-2006, 09:25 PM	#14
Yorkie24U YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 659	OMG, how devastating...... many prayers your way in your sadness.

01-02-2006, 09:29 PM	#15
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	oh my ...this is all too sad. Keep your little gal warm (heat pad under her blanket on low) feed every two hours for the 2-3 weeks...did your vet give you puppy colostrum? Its also wise to get a digital scale weighing her 3 times a day making sure she is gaining. you might want to put a very soft stuffed animal in for her to cuddle to, will also help her keep warm. I wish you the best __________________ Kimberly