QUestions on early labor? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Marlee · 03-25-2007, 07:52 AM

I also asked this at bottom of another thread, but would like a response asap.

We are at day 61 and her temp last night was was high 98.9 now we are sitting at 98.1, she isnt eating and is not really doing anything but resting. I figure we are not quite there yet since there is no digging or panting, but I was wondering if it is normal for them just to lay there. It has been more than a year since my last litter with another bitch, so I am nervous. Her weight also seems to have shifted lower has anyone seen this before?

Diego · 03-25-2007, 07:56 AM

Yes , it is normal for her to rest .

Ladyhawk · 03-25-2007, 07:59 AM

Sounds like she's getting ready. You will notice a drop in her stomach as she gets close. Pups will get stiller and mom will be off her food. Temps are usually lower in the morning anyway but keep an eye on things. You can have her lat on your chest and rest your hands on her sides, if she's in early labor you'll be able to feel the contractions in this position.

Marlee · 03-25-2007, 08:17 AM

I am feeling a bit of tightness here and there with her. SHe sniffs her food a bit and walks away without touching it. So I am figuring we are nearing the finish line. Anything I should definatlly notice before hand? I have my vet and breeder mentor on call so every one is all hands on deck, but last minute advice for this group is more than welcome.

Ladyhawk · 03-25-2007, 09:10 AM

Keep a close eye on her today. When she looses her mucus plug get her into her whelping box cause it's time to go.

sweetr72 · 03-25-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Keep a close eye on her today. When she looses her mucus plug get her into her whelping box cause it's time to go.

Ohhhh I love waiting for new babies...keep us posted!!

Dawn

Marlee · 03-25-2007, 12:07 PM

Monroe is acting very lazy, gets up to wander around her area (we have to keep her seperate from the others right now) sniffs at her food, then walks back to her little box we have set up and just lays there. Her belly has definatly shifted from where top side you could see lots of belly, to much lower, now from the top she doesnt look close to as big. Plus we have bits of colostrum(sp) I found that out last night. As far as a plug, I have not seen anything big, but bits of mucus here and there, nothing bloody or anything though. It is so diffrent from the last time I guess in some ways like us, diffrent dog, diffrent pregnancy.

TammyJM · 03-25-2007, 12:21 PM

Please keep us all updated...sounds like it won't be much longer.

Tammy

tammy8833 · 03-25-2007, 12:41 PM

good luck..my girl's temp just reached 98.8 seems to be a puppy night maybe...fingers crossed that we both have safe deliveries!!

Marlee · 03-26-2007, 02:24 PM

so 20 minutes after I go to bed last night...Monroe began to push, so I got no sleep. But we did get 3 very healthy baby boy puppies. It was a long and stressfull night and there were a few moments where we thought things were going to turn out bad. But all and all, things ended well and all 3 were delivered by mom with a little help form us. I will post pics later...btw is it unusual to have only male pups, I was very surprised.

03-25-2007, 07:52 AM	#1
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	QUestions on early labor? I also asked this at bottom of another thread, but would like a response asap. We are at day 61 and her temp last night was was high 98.9 now we are sitting at 98.1, she isnt eating and is not really doing anything but resting. I figure we are not quite there yet since there is no digging or panting, but I was wondering if it is normal for them just to lay there. It has been more than a year since my last litter with another bitch, so I am nervous. Her weight also seems to have shifted lower has anyone seen this before? __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

03-25-2007, 07:59 AM	#3
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	Sounds like she's getting ready. You will notice a drop in her stomach as she gets close. Pups will get stiller and mom will be off her food. Temps are usually lower in the morning anyway but keep an eye on things. You can have her lat on your chest and rest your hands on her sides, if she's in early labor you'll be able to feel the contractions in this position. __________________ Tami

03-25-2007, 08:17 AM	#4
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	I am feeling a bit of tightness here and there with her. SHe sniffs her food a bit and walks away without touching it. So I am figuring we are nearing the finish line. Anything I should definatlly notice before hand? I have my vet and breeder mentor on call so every one is all hands on deck, but last minute advice for this group is more than welcome. __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

03-25-2007, 09:10 AM	#5
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	Keep a close eye on her today. When she looses her mucus plug get her into her whelping box cause it's time to go. __________________ Tami

03-25-2007, 12:07 PM	#7
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	still nothin yet... Monroe is acting very lazy, gets up to wander around her area (we have to keep her seperate from the others right now) sniffs at her food, then walks back to her little box we have set up and just lays there. Her belly has definatly shifted from where top side you could see lots of belly, to much lower, now from the top she doesnt look close to as big. Plus we have bits of colostrum(sp) I found that out last night. As far as a plug, I have not seen anything big, but bits of mucus here and there, nothing bloody or anything though. It is so diffrent from the last time I guess in some ways like us, diffrent dog, diffrent pregnancy. __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo

03-25-2007, 07:56 AM	#2
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	Yes , it is normal for her to rest .

03-25-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	Please keep us all updated...sounds like it won't be much longer. Tammy

03-25-2007, 12:41 PM	#9
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	good luck..my girl's temp just reached 98.8 seems to be a puppy night maybe...fingers crossed that we both have safe deliveries!! __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

03-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#10
Marlee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 956	There here!!! so 20 minutes after I go to bed last night...Monroe began to push, so I got no sleep. But we did get 3 very healthy baby boy puppies. It was a long and stressfull night and there were a few moments where we thought things were going to turn out bad. But all and all, things ended well and all 3 were delivered by mom with a little help form us. I will post pics later...btw is it unusual to have only male pups, I was very surprised. __________________ Marlee Bridget's Mommy Bridget 's Romeo