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09-08-2007, 12:09 PM
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Montana's in labor!
Woooohoooooooo!!!
When I checked this morning she was cool to the touch which was a good sign. (For our non-breeders: A dogs temp drops about 2 degrees before they start labor, so that told me she was getting ready.) I've been checking her frequently and now she's got a clear drainage going and is panting like she ran a race. Dh is 15 mins from home, so I'll even have help if needed.  She seems to view herself as HIS dog, so I'm sure she will be glad to see him as well.Hopefully soon I'll be able to announce our next litter! I'm predicting 3 pups... being an optimist here since she still doesn't have a belly on her. If there's a nice red or chocolate female I just might have to keep it since that's what I've been hoping for. **Fingers crossed**
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09-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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How exciting Tink! Keep us updated. I'm crossing my fingers for a perfect little red or chocolate for you!
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09-08-2007, 12:12 PM
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How exciting!!!! I'll have to check in later and see if you've posted any more.
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09-08-2007, 12:19 PM
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Good luck, thats exciting, cant wait to hear more.
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09-08-2007, 12:43 PM
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This is so exciting. How are we suppose to wait!!! Praying all goes well with the delivery.
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09-09-2007, 07:57 AM
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Sorry to keep making you all wait. LOL
Believe me I share your agony! She's not changed one iota overnight. She has an occassional light discharge, now that it's cooler out she's panting less, she's as active as ever, she's still got runny stools, is still eating, running, jumping. Today is the 63rd day. I tried explaining that to her, hoping it would help. I've read that they have to be able to relax in order to transition smoothly... so maybe that's the key here? She's not one who likes to relax! Anyway, she seems fine, quite happy for all the special attention and is dragging it out for all it's worth. Time wise she could wait another few days safely, but with the symptoms she has, I wouldn't expect it. But then I expected she was revving up yesterday. She's dug a hole in her pen that's at least 2 feet deep and almost straight up and down on the sides. She sits IN it by dropping her back half in and settling down on top. Once in, only the very top of her head is visible. I took this to be "nesting" behavior (for a badger!) Her nice private birthing area is all clean and ready with fresh bedding only feet away, but remains untouched. I can feel my hair turning gray one by one
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