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Aug172014

I am in Labor: Update

DateSunday, August 17, 2014 at 12:34PM

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Socks is departing so I made sure I got him washed.

She's down to low 98s but not as low as usual but may of missed the true drop during the night. She is nesting. She is panting off and on so it appears to be first stage labor. This can last 12-24 hours or go real quick. I am charging my camera battery. I can't deliver and take photos but I can take photos as I can. I won't be posting as I deliver. I will be posting after.

Nathan departed at 530. Clearly the earliest he can be home is tomorrow night. Jon's working this morning and tomorrow morning so we have him at night.

She has stopped eating which is normal. Tummy is upset during this stage and its the rare dog that eats through labor. I have vanilla ice cream ready (needs calcium during delivery).

We are all set. Just looks most likely Nathan will be missing this one. It will be his first and I feel bad for that but he knew this may be ythe case when he went. They don't always wait. :-)

Update - non stop panting. I believe it will be sometime in the next 12 hours - maybe soon - maybe later - we shall see!

Water is out - placenta coming first - usually a head comes first. No stress but panting. It may be a long one. Won't post photos till end. Without Nathan and Dennis watching dogs its just me.

AuthorDarlah | Comment5 Comments |

Reader Comments (5)

Positive wishes go out to Jeannie & Darlah for a safe and uneventful delivery. Perhaps this will be a first for Dennis??? I bet he'd be a great assistant!

August 17, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDebi & Laci

Its just me - he's watching dogs. 1st pup still not here - placenta coming 1st - first time for that. Won't post till I am done or have a huge break between.

August 17, 2014 | Registered CommenterDarlah

Darlah, if you would like me to come and help, I can. Or I could take pics or help with anything you like. Just ask. 45 mins away. :) Thinking of you and Jeannie. :)

August 17, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJane Waring

Good luck, Jeannie and Darlah, hope you have a up eventful delivery. Can't wait to see the puppies! Darlah, please let me know if there I can help in anyway.

August 17, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterGidget's Mom

Darlah, thinking of you and Jeannie.

August 17, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDiane and Mateo

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