DAY 63: Treasure's Temperature Dropped
10:30 AM, Tuesday 1/11/11
I'm not superstitious and don't believe in things like jinxing or bad luck, and other than running on Dunkin, it is my Christian faith and hope which causes me to be optimistic, hopeful, and excited about my perception of how this day will go! Even so, I'm not going to spend a lot of time on detail other than to share the news of last night and this morning.
At 2 a.m. Treasure's temperature went to 99.8, still in a position to go back up over 100. At 7 a.m. however it had taken another dip and it is now 99.1. I'm looking for a 98 'anything' at this point but believing all will go well, expect that Day 63 will be extremely eventful.
I removed the wicker basket from the actual whelping area and surrounded the whelping box with an X-Pen. Treasure had a great breakfast of puppy food, yogurt, liver, and salmon oil. This morning she ate slowly but Miss Chow Hound consumed it all. She is asking to go outside frequently and at this point is still 'going' but soon the pushing and feeling of increasing pressure which she feels shouldl result in actual physical signs that Stage 1 Labor is well under way. She is sleeping most of the time but when Treasure awakens she immediately begins to dig and/or pace. She's here there and everywhere inside the puppy room. She does have privacy if she wants it but she prefers our company right now and sure enjoys gentle stroking of our hands across her swollen belly. Puppy movement is excellent.
I just came up into the house, switching shifts with John to get some dishes done, made a batch of nursing mothers pudding, etc. and will head back out. We're unavailable by phone right now and email is building up which I apologize for. My prayer is for an uneventful, normal, healthy, safe delivery of equally healthy thriving Brittany pups, and especially for Treasure's comfort and ease as her body begins to intensify the sporadic gentle contractions which will go from voluntary to involuntary. Praying for her well being above all else... and asking for your prayers as well. God Bless you always, John, Ann and ATB
Praying for a smooth delivery and sending hugs and well wishes. This is exciting to follow. Can't wait to hear all about the new puppies!
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers as we await this joyous arrival. Treasure is in the best hands...Monica, Bill, Kate, Brandy, and Spencer
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