*Alice update*

[showpug]

Alice's temp is down today and appears to be staying down...:yikes: Due to her progesterone, we are still going to wait another day or two on the section unless nature doesn't allow...:yikes: Her vet is ready and waiting and just a call away, but I am one nervous Grandma!!! :D

[Lizmo]

Oh wow, I'm so excited! :D We must have puppy pictures soon!

[Baxter'smybaby]

ooooooo---wow!

[MafiaPrincess]

Yay I can't wait for puglets!

[Buddy'sParents]

oo0oo.. exciting!

[SummerRiot]

YAY PUGLETS!!!!

We need pics you realize.. lots and lots of them..

[bubbatd]

Can she still go C section if she starts contractions ??? What are your plans ....at this point Wednesday seems forever !!! Anxious with and for you !!!! Don't see much sleep for you the next few nights ......

[Laurelin]

Oooh, I'm so nervous! Good luck with the delivery!

[Sunnierhawk0]

Woot cant wait!!!

[Brattina88]

:eek: Excited, but nervous with you!! LoL :D :p

[stevinski]

!yay!

[showpug]

Can she still go C section if she starts contractions ??? What are your plans ....at this point Wednesday seems forever !!! Anxious with and for you !!!! Don't see much sleep for you the next few nights ......

Grammy, a c-section can be done prior to labor or during labor/contractions. If she were to start labor, I would call my vet and rush in.

The plan is progesterone testing which we have been doing since Saturday. Alice is in the 2 1/2 to 5 range. She needs to drop below 2 in order to do the section unless labor starts before that. If we go in tomorrow and the progesterone has dropped then she gets a steroid injection and plan for a section on Tuesday. If labor starts at anytime then I rush in for the section ASAP.

At this point she's not restless and still has a hefty appetite. She seems more uncomfortable from bulk alone, but I don't sense any labor, yet.

Oh, and for the record - I haven't been sleeping at all the last two nights as I have moved to the guest room to sleep with Alice. Every move she makes I am like this....:yikes:

LOL!

[RedyreRottweilers]

I hear you, sister. :D

Anxiously awaiting a joyful update.

[bubbatd]

Thanks for the info ..........being a past breeder I sure feel for you !!!! Before I knew about the temp thing , I sure didn't get much sleep either !! Then after I knew , it was almost worse !! I was keeping a female once for her whelp . I didn't know her very well so didn't know any signals with her . I let her out, then couldn't find her !!! Bubba lead me out to the patio and cocked his head , Sure enough there were puppy squeals under the deck ! It was pouring out , and tight quarters but I managed to crawl under and get the pup .... Mom followed me out and soon she was comfy and dry back in the whelping pen . All was well with the rest of the pups and the 1st was fine .....though whelped on dirt and scaring the pants off of me ! Why in heck she did that when she had been happy in the pen was beside me !

[showpug]

Thanks for the info ..........being a past breeder I sure feel for you !!!! Before I knew about the temp thing , I sure didn't get much sleep either !! Then after I knew , it was almost worse !! I was keeping a female once for her whelp . I didn't know her very well so didn't know any signals with her . I let her out, then couldn't find her !!! Bubba lead me out to the patio and cocked his head , Sure enough there were puppy squeals under the deck ! It was pouring out , and tight quarters but I managed to crawl under and get the pup .... Mom followed me out and soon she was comfy and dry back in the whelping pen . All was well with the rest of the pups and the 1st was fine .....though whelped on dirt and scaring the pants off of me ! Why in heck she did that when she had been happy in the pen was beside me !

Grammy, your story isn't all that uncommon, actually! My vet is a repro vet only and she told me that she has had countless numbers of clients who let their bitches out close to delivery and couldn't get them back because they dug a den under the house and refused to come out!:yikes: I am on strict orders to monitor Alice at all times, LOL!

[~Jessie~]

Good luck! I can't wait to see pug puppy pictures! :D

[Aussie Red]

Soooooo waiting ......... I am excited to see baby pugs.

[drmom777]

The puglets are coming. The puglets are coming. I am so looking forward to pictures. I have never seen a tiny puglet, and can only imagine their cuteness.

[showpug]

Thanks everyone!

I am very excited and I appreciate your excitement along with me.

Tiny pug babies are adorable and born very dark (almost black) and then they lighten to a fawn as they mature. So cute!

No labor yet and I'll keep you all posted...:yikes:

[Baxter'smybaby]

I feel like I should be pacing back and forth across the floor!:)

[showpug]

I feel like I should be pacing back and forth across the floor!:)

It won't happen tonight (knock on wood) so Alice will let you sleep tonight ;)

[malmo]

OOOHHH. Good luck. :)

[Barb04]

How is Alice this morning? Also, how are you holding up?

[bubbatd]

Wondering too !! What are her levels today ( from vet ).

[showpug]

Hi guys,

We made it throught the night with no emergency rush due to labor!

Her temp is the same as last night, definitely down and not budging. This morning is the first morning where she won't eat much other than a little hand-fed canned. Last night she did a lot of digging and nesting in her pen and I am able to express a little milk from each nipple now.

My older female pug is very insistent upon telling me something is up - she is very interested in Alice's vulva and won't leave the side of Alice's pen and when she does, it's only to dig my leg to inform me!:rolleyes:

We're in to the vet at 10:30 this morning (pacific tme) and will update soon...

[Sapphire-Light]

I'm so exited!!! :popcorn: Is this Alice first litter?

[Aussie Red]

Oh I can not wait. I want puglets. Hang in there . I hope that all goes well.

[bubbatd]

Two more days ....if not sooner !!! What time is the scheduled C section ??

[showpug]

I'm so exited!!! :popcorn: Is this Alice first litter?

Yes, it is my first and her first. :)

[showpug]

Two more days ....if not sooner !!! What time is the scheduled C section ??

I'll know about the c-section today Grammy and promise to post details. Most likely it will be tomorrow morning...if we both can make it that long. :yikes:

[bubbatd]

Do let us know ASAP !!!!

[HoundedByHounds]

Best of luck with the section and that you have a natural good momma to help you out with those babies! I bet you'll both do great once the shock is worn off LOL!

[showpug]

C-section is scheduled for 3pm today. All is well...we looked at pups on ultrasound and they looked great, fully developed with good heart rates and her blood work showed she's ready to deliver...

More pics and info later...got to go!!!!

[Fran27]

Can't wait for updates!!!

[Boemy]

How exciting! Aww, how cute of your other pug to keep you "informed." ;) Has she had a litter before?

[Barb04]

I'm going to get fat waiting for the puppies :popcorn: .

[TheWonderPuppies]

awwww barb can you pass some popcorn???

[RedyreRottweilers]

Thinking all good thoughts for a safe surgery and delivery for Alice and healthy vigorous babies.

Can't wait for the update!!!!!

[sparks19]

Well I guess it's official. Alice will be a momma before me lol.

Good luck and can't wait to see pics and hear the updates.

[simplymisty]

Can't wait to see pics. I'm climbing the walls waiting to see how everyone is doing. :popcorn:

[bubbatd]

Went out to eat with SIL and thought I'd certainly come home to news !!! Hope that all is well !!!

[Brattina88]

I'm anxious to hear as well! :D

[Baxter'smybaby]

now I am pacing back and forth!

[jess2416]

*chewing on fingers and pacing with Bax*

[Giny]

Oh yay! New little puppies soon, or like others have mentioned, Puglets..hehe..cute!

I didn't know this was your first litter. I bet you're on pins and needles. Sending you all my strength to you. You are well prepared and have no doubt that Alice is in the best of hands.

[bubbatd]

I'm getting antsy !!! It's been 5 hours , right ??

[RedyreRottweilers]

She is probably really busy, Grammy. I would say she might have spent over 2 hours at the vet, getting everything ready, getting the section done, getting Alice woke up, after care instructions, etc.

Then she has to get home, get them inside and all settled, and make sure everyone is eating and ok. She would be weighing and doing her data sheets, and IDing every, etc.

I'm sure everything is just fine, she's just busy. Might not hear from her until in the morning.

[bubbatd]

^^^ Agree ..... shows what a good Mommy she is !!! Or Grammy ! I know I wouldn't be on Chaz long . Just need an AOK !

[RedyreRottweilers]

Just one more post to say, SHOW PUG AND ALICE, we are thinking of you here in NC, and can't wait until tomorrow to see pictures of mommy and beautiful babies.

[Sapphire-Light]

I'm as exited like a jack russel before her walk :D

[bubbatd]

I;m off to bed and ditto Redy !!

[Aussie Red]

All good thoughts here for you and dear little Alice. C-section babies are work to grt going I had it with the Boston Terriers. Can't wait for news.