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cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 04:32 AM

quick question on whelping while i wait for arrival
from the time they start nesting...... how long til first pup.. from your personal experience?

thanks jenny

tinker89144 · 07-21-2008, 04:52 AM

Doo Doo started nesting the night before. Between 10 and 12 the next morning we had 6 pups.

Mom2BabyNatalie · 07-21-2008, 04:53 AM

I don't think there's anything set in stone on this one....

If she's nesting "wildly", that's usually a tip that she's within an hour... maybe less - - of delivering.... but some dogs will nest like that for days before even beginning labor.

I think it's easier to determine onset of a whelp by other behaviors of the bitch.... panting, pacing, contractions... that "concerned" look in her eyes, etc.

Congrats on your upcoming arrival!! Will be watching for updates as the day progresses!!

Lots of prayers for a smooth delivery and a happy family at the end of the day!

Chloe and Joey · 07-21-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

I don't think there's anything set in stone on this one....

If she's nesting "wildly", that's usually a tip that she's within an hour... maybe less - - of delivering.... but some dogs will nest like that for days before even beginning labor.

I think it's easier to determine onset of a whelp by other behaviors of the bitch.... panting, pacing... that "concerned" look in her eyes, etc.

Congrats on your upcoming arrival!! Will be watching for updates as the day progresses!!

Lots of prayers for a smooth delivery and a happy family at the end of the day!

Based on my one and only time dealing with this, I would agree completely with the above statement. Chloe nested for about 2 days, but when she looked almost frantic - I knew that it was very close.

As I was told by many of the breeders on here, it is important to pay attention to the part when she begins to push. More specifically, you want to make sure that she isnt pushing and straining for more than an hour - two hours (depending on who you ask). You will see her neck stretch and if you look, you can tell that there are some contractions/pushing going on.

Good luck! Sending a prayer your way.

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tinker89144

Doo Doo started nesting the night before. Between 10 and 12 the next morning we had 6 pups.

ok.. lucy started 5 am... so by 5 pm today .. i hope...

12 hours from nesting to birthing

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chloe and Joey

Based on my one and only time dealing with this, I would agree completely with the above statement. Chloe nested for about 2 days, but when she looked almost frantic - I knew that it was very close.

As I was told by many of the breeders on here, it is important to pay attention to the part when she begins to push. More specifically, you want to make sure that she isnt pushing and straining for more than an hour - two hours (depending on who you ask). You will see her neck stretch and if you look, you can tell that there are some contractions/pushing going on.

Good luck! Sending a prayer your way.

she has the frantic type... she wants me to stay with her
and she wants to be in her whelping box
in the west wing

hope its not days

thanks for the prayers and advice

i never stop learning at my house

cobird2 · 07-21-2008, 05:11 AM

Sending wishes for a safe delivery for Lucy and her babes.
With no experience, I can't offer advice, just support.

Chloe and Joey · 07-21-2008, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cesar49

she has the frantic type... she wants me to stay with her
and she wants to be in her whelping box
in the west wing

hope its not days

thanks for the prayers and advice

i never stop learning at my house

Chloe wanted to be around me while she was nesting (even for the two days prior). However, I didnt notice any diarrhea until the night before she had the puppies. Also, when she was frantic she was running around from one side of the bed to the other then back to her whelping area, making sure that my fiance and I were awake, panting, and really digging. If Lucy is anything like Chloe, you will absolutely know when it is about to happen. There seemed to be a much more significant change about her.

Keep us posted!

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chloe and Joey

Chloe wanted to be around me while she was nesting (even for the two days prior). However, I didnt notice any diarrhea until the night before she had the puppies. Also, when she was frantic she was running around from one side of the bed to the other then back to her whelping area, making sure that my fiance and I were awake, panting, and really digging. If Lucy is anything like Chloe, you will absolutely know when it is about to happen. There seemed to be a much more significant change about her.

Keep us posted!

the loose stool i think was a significant sign...
they have to clean out with the pressure of contractions
her behavior too..
please not 2 days

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 06:11 AM

another question..
thanks for all the great answers and prayers
when the babies come down the birth canal... they enter the horns...
then they can be felt along the back areas toward the tail?
is this right?
cuz lucy is wanting her back massaged.. and the pressure is in the rump

poor baby..what a trooper

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 06:39 AM

What I've read says the same.....after an hour of hard contractions and no puppy, see the vet. You could try doing traction on her belly timed with a contraction. What you do is firmly stroke downward (toward the rear legs) as she has a contraction to help her deliver. If that doesn't work, the vet is likely your next option.

copied this post as reminder to myself..
the traction mentioned above...
should that be done along the back
or the belly?

jennylee333 · 07-21-2008, 07:01 AM

I would just rub what she wants rubbed....she knows what feels good to her. Sounds like she is being very clingy...that is normal. Just try to comfort her in any way. She has no idea why she hurts so bad right now.

When my girl had her babies. I would help her by putting pressure around her vulva with my finger tips. Not too hard but enough to help give some levrage(sp?) It helped. She had been crying before I did it and then she stopped when I would help her through the contractions.

I do agree that it is very close....the poops always came when delivery ws eminant!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck

ChantalB · 07-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Good Luck and please keep us update!!

We all love puppies!!

cesar49 · 07-21-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jennylee333

I would just rub what she wants rubbed....she knows what feels good to her. Sounds like she is being very clingy...that is normal. Just try to comfort her in any way. She has no idea why she hurts so bad right now.

When my girl had her babies. I would help her by putting pressure around her vulva with my finger tips. Not too hard but enough to help give some levrage(sp?) It helped. She had been crying before I did it and then she stopped when I would help her through the contractions.

I do agree that it is very close....the poops always came when delivery ws eminant!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck

i agree...

im taking lucy for vet visit and an xray at 3p
i hope its not a travelling delivery
i better take my emergency whelping kit

jennylee333 · 07-21-2008, 08:34 AM

Good Luck....you might get to deliver on the side of the road.......LOL

07-21-2008, 04:32 AM	#1
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	lucy nesting quick question on whelping while i wait for arrival from the time they start nesting...... how long til first pup.. from your personal experience? thanks jenny __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-21-2008, 04:53 AM	#3
Mom2BabyNatalie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,133	I don't think there's anything set in stone on this one.... If she's nesting "wildly", that's usually a tip that she's within an hour... maybe less - - of delivering.... but some dogs will nest like that for days before even beginning labor. I think it's easier to determine onset of a whelp by other behaviors of the bitch.... panting, pacing, contractions... that "concerned" look in her eyes, etc. Congrats on your upcoming arrival!! Will be watching for updates as the day progresses!! Lots of prayers for a smooth delivery and a happy family at the end of the day! __________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! Last edited by Mom2BabyNatalie; 07-21-2008 at 04:55 AM.

07-21-2008, 05:11 AM	#7
cobird2 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 837	Safe Delivery Lucy Sending wishes for a safe delivery for Lucy and her babes. With no experience, I can't offer advice, just support. __________________ Johnny, Our Big, Little Dog

07-21-2008, 06:11 AM	#10
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	uterine horns another question.. thanks for all the great answers and prayers when the babies come down the birth canal... they enter the horns... then they can be felt along the back areas toward the tail? is this right? cuz lucy is wanting her back massaged.. and the pressure is in the rump poor baby..what a trooper __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-21-2008, 06:39 AM	#11
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	previous post What I've read says the same.....after an hour of hard contractions and no puppy, see the vet. You could try doing traction on her belly timed with a contraction. What you do is firmly stroke downward (toward the rear legs) as she has a contraction to help her deliver. If that doesn't work, the vet is likely your next option. copied this post as reminder to myself.. the traction mentioned above... should that be done along the back or the belly? __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-21-2008, 04:52 AM	#2
tinker89144 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 80	Doo Doo started nesting the night before. Between 10 and 12 the next morning we had 6 pups.

07-21-2008, 07:01 AM	#12
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	I would just rub what she wants rubbed....she knows what feels good to her. Sounds like she is being very clingy...that is normal. Just try to comfort her in any way. She has no idea why she hurts so bad right now. When my girl had her babies. I would help her by putting pressure around her vulva with my finger tips. Not too hard but enough to help give some levrage(sp?) It helped. She had been crying before I did it and then she stopped when I would help her through the contractions. I do agree that it is very close....the poops always came when delivery ws eminant!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck

07-21-2008, 07:06 AM	#13
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	Good Luck and please keep us update!! We all love puppies!!

07-21-2008, 08:34 AM	#15
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	Good Luck....you might get to deliver on the side of the road.......LOL