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TammyJM · 05-27-2009, 11:54 AM

I am full of questions today.

So here's some more...what supplies do you plan to have on hand for delivery? I plan to have Nutri-Cal drops ( Bovidr Laboratories Inc - Pet Nutri-Drops #122-150-Z ), Calsorb ( calsorb ), whelping pudding for Livi, Geoff is building this whelping box for her: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/2563277-post11.html
I will have the heating pad, blankets, towels....what are the other basics that I am missing?? I was told by a breeder that she uses her fingernail instead of the hemostats...is this an okay idea??

I have prepared and researched for over three years, but now that she is pregnant, I feel lost and confused.

It's so different when it's your own fur kid that is facing delivery!

Tammy

Pinehaven · 05-27-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

I am full of questions today.

So here's some more...what supplies do you plan to have on hand for delivery? I plan to have Nutri-Cal drops ( Bovidr Laboratories Inc - Pet Nutri-Drops #122-150-Z ), Calsorb ( calsorb ), whelping pudding for Livi, Geoff is building this whelping box for her: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/2563277-post11.html
I will have the heating pad, blankets, towels....what are the other basics that I am missing?? I was told by a breeder that she uses her fingernail instead of the hemostats...is this an okay idea??

I have prepared and researched for over three years, but now that she is pregnant, I feel lost and confused.

It's so different when it's your own fur kid that is facing delivery!

Tammy

I like hemostats myself, sometimes you get a cord that bleeds so I leave the hemostats on the pup until the cord stops bleeding.

Scissors, Clock that displays seconds, paper and pen for writing down birth times, contractions, time in between births ... digital postage scale to keep track of pups weights, alcohol to clean tools, emergency formula and bottles/syringes in case a pup doesn't want to nurse, I buy a big stack of wash clothes (they are just the right size for cleaning pups off). Also, KY jelly in case she has a hard time pushing a pup out. Don't forget to have your emergency numbers handy, I've called my own vets a few times during delivery and it's a lot easier having the numbers in your "birthing box" than having to search through the phone book.

Pinehaven · 05-27-2009, 01:10 PM

I was looking through my own birthing box getting ready for my girls delivery next week and wanted to add, have a bulb syringe in your kit for cleaning out puppies mouths/noses if needed and thermometer to keep tabs on moms temp. during and after delivery.

kpstoybox · 05-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Dental floss works well to tie off the cords before they are cut. Also...have a few feeding tubes handy just incase babies will not accept the bottle or syringe. As Sue already mentioned...a digital scale will be worth it's weight in gold, as you will be using it daily for the 1st few weeks. Especially if you have a tiny or two.

TammyJM · 05-27-2009, 03:05 PM

Thanks Sue and Karen! I have all that you mentioned except for the bulb and the feeding tubes (let's hope that those are not needed!). So once I get these things that you guys mentioned, I will be pretty set. ??

I am getting even more nervous now....

kpstoybox · 05-27-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

Thanks Sue and Karen! I have all that you mentioned except for the bulb and the feeding tubes (let's hope that those are not needed!). So once I get these things that you guys mentioned, I will be pretty set. ??

I am getting even more nervous now....

Tammy...I still get nervous. Every litter, every momma, every pregnacy is different. I thought I knew it all..but Daphne's litter slam dunked me back to reality real quick . I find myself learning still...with each litter.

The best advice I can give you is to have your vet, and emergency vet #'s within reach at all times. And DO NOT hesitate to use them if you feel something is not right.

With that said...I am sure all will go well...and we will be here with you through it all.

bsparr · 05-28-2009, 06:45 AM

This is Lizzie's first litter and I'm so excited. She also has the spots. Here are some belly pics from day 56. She is now on day 58. Took her to the vet for her health check up and to see how many and he said 2-3. I can't get the pics to upload, will try again later.

TammyJM · 05-29-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bsparr

This is Lizzie's first litter and I'm so excited. She also has the spots. Here are some belly pics from day 56. She is now on day 58. Took her to the vet for her health check up and to see how many and he said 2-3. I can't get the pics to upload, will try again later.

I would love to see her belly pictures, if you can get them to load.

Tammy

augiedaisysmom · 05-29-2009, 10:24 PM

My Daisy is due any day. She Champion sired and her stud is fronm an excellenrt bloodline. this is her firsyt litter and my firdt one as well. I am very excited.

TammyJM · 05-31-2009, 05:04 PM

How are your soon to be mommies doing? Livi is doing good...just resting more than usual. Her starting weight was 5.6/5.7 and she is now up to 6.4lbs.

It now getting to the point that when I pick her up, it is a bit more difficult because she getting round and there's not a comfortable way to hold her. I hope to be able to feel her babies moving soon.

I know it was only 4 days ago that I posted her belly picture, but here is one from today.

Tammy

TammyJM · 05-31-2009, 05:14 PM

I meant to ask if any of you shave/trim your females before they have their babies. I went ahead and shaved Livi today (a little shorter than a puppy cut). I also cut her tummy hair pretty short.

Tammy

susanandthegang · 05-31-2009, 05:16 PM

Well, I personally don't have a litter(although I am going to breed Holly once she has her 2nd heat....October 2009), but my daughter's Yorkie Mia is due on June 19th,2009 & Holly's mommy, Keera is due on June 30th, 2009. I am probably going to get a boy from my daughter Camryn's litter to breed Holly with.

bjh · 05-31-2009, 05:54 PM

My Gigi just finished delivering 4 beautiful little girls. Everything went very smoothly.

char7 · 05-31-2009, 05:59 PM

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:d my gigi just finished delivering 4 beautiful little girls. Everything went very smoothly.

congratulations!!!!

susanandthegang · 05-31-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bjh

My Gigi just finished delivering 4 beautiful little girls. Everything went very smoothly.

Congrats! Gee, I wish I had four little girls in my house!

Got any pics?

05-27-2009, 01:10 PM	#18
Pinehaven Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 923	Wanted to add ... I was looking through my own birthing box getting ready for my girls delivery next week and wanted to add, have a bulb syringe in your kit for cleaning out puppies mouths/noses if needed and thermometer to keep tabs on moms temp. during and after delivery. __________________ *Sue White* www.pinehavenyorkies.com Colorful Yorkshire Terrier Club www.colorfulyorkie.com

05-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#19
kpstoybox Do you like Parti's?" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,337	Dental floss works well to tie off the cords before they are cut. Also...have a few feeding tubes handy just incase babies will not accept the bottle or syringe. As Sue already mentioned...a digital scale will be worth it's weight in gold, as you will be using it daily for the 1st few weeks. Especially if you have a tiny or two. __________________ Karen and the PartiTime Kids There's always a parti at my house!

05-28-2009, 06:45 AM	#22
bsparr YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 8	Due June 2 This is Lizzie's first litter and I'm so excited. She also has the spots. Here are some belly pics from day 56. She is now on day 58. Took her to the vet for her health check up and to see how many and he said 2-3. I can't get the pics to upload, will try again later.

05-29-2009, 10:24 PM	#24
augiedaisysmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, Mn USA Posts: 17	Expecting anyday My Daisy is due any day. She Champion sired and her stud is fronm an excellenrt bloodline. this is her firsyt litter and my firdt one as well. I am very excited.

05-31-2009, 05:16 PM	#27
susanandthegang Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 14	Well, I personally don't have a litter(although I am going to breed Holly once she has her 2nd heat....October 2009), but my daughter's Yorkie Mia is due on June 19th,2009 & Holly's mommy, Keera is due on June 30th, 2009. I am probably going to get a boy from my daughter Camryn's litter to breed Holly with. __________________ Susan, McGee, Cash & Jane

05-27-2009, 11:54 AM	#16
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I am full of questions today. So here's some more...what supplies do you plan to have on hand for delivery? I plan to have Nutri-Cal drops ( Bovidr Laboratories Inc - Pet Nutri-Drops #122-150-Z ), Calsorb ( calsorb ), whelping pudding for Livi, Geoff is building this whelping box for her: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/2563277-post11.html I will have the heating pad, blankets, towels....what are the other basics that I am missing?? I was told by a breeder that she uses her fingernail instead of the hemostats...is this an okay idea?? I have prepared and researched for over three years, but now that she is pregnant, I feel lost and confused. It's so different when it's your own fur kid that is facing delivery! Tammy

05-27-2009, 03:05 PM	#20
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	Thanks Sue and Karen! I have all that you mentioned except for the bulb and the feeding tubes (let's hope that those are not needed!). So once I get these things that you guys mentioned, I will be pretty set. ?? I am getting even more nervous now....

05-31-2009, 05:14 PM	#26
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I meant to ask if any of you shave/trim your females before they have their babies. I went ahead and shaved Livi today (a little shorter than a puppy cut). I also cut her tummy hair pretty short. Tammy

05-31-2009, 05:54 PM	#28
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	My Gigi just finished delivering 4 beautiful little girls. Everything went very smoothly.