Our First Kidding - Need Some Guidance PLEASE [THEY'RE HERE!!]

[MissDanni]

Trouble did not feel much like walking around today at all. She would come out of the barn take a look around and go right back in.

She still has the same food that she was fed yesterday morning, so I guess her appetite is pretty much gone at this point.

She is looking even more boney now in the back quarters.

Rather than follow me, she just lays there looking at me and making those quiet moans.

I hope she gives birth soon as she really looks extremely uncomfortable.

Still no sign of discharge but I was told that some don't show discharge until right before they deliver... not sure if that's true or not?

Oh and for some reason she started licking and trying to suck and nibble on my fingers... this is something completely new, she hasn't done anything like that before.

Maybe I should go squeeze her? LOL Just Joking!

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

You're going to have kids VERY soon. I just skimmed the posts... you have your kidding kit ready? Plenty of clean towels? A stiff drink? Don't worry, most times they manage just fine on their own and you can sit back and wring your hands while she does the work. If you haven't already be sure to review the kid positioning info on fiasco farm' site, just in case. It may help you visualize what you're feeling if there's an emergency. Good luck and post pics!

 

[Livinwright Farm]

 

[ChksontheRun]

Its been 24 hours...... What is the scoop. Hope everything is ok

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Hoping that she & the kid/kids are okay... hoping to see your update soon!

 

[MissDanni]

Ok, just came in from the barn.

I was so sure that she would have them last night!

Now today she has had ants in her pants and just doesn't wanna sit still.

Shes pawing at the bedding lots and groaning when she exhales, almost like shes trying to go poop and can't? If that make sense? :/

When she is laying down her pooch seems to open slightly and it is looking even more puffy now.

Shes looking all caved in around the hind quarters.

Gee I wish I could do something to help her along the poor thing is really uncomfortable

I feel like I'm having my first child all over again!

 

[elevan]

Sounds like you're getting really close

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Okay, I am not thinking she will go tonight, but definitely keep an eye on her... cause you never know. Have you checked her ligs(the ligaments running on a diagonal from her spine to her pin bones)? if you don't feel them and it appears that the base of her tail is risen UP(or that area around tail base has sunk way down), be READY! this is the only sure sign of the beginning of labor.

 

[doxiemoxie]

Keep breathing. You're going to do just fine. And so is Trouble. I'll be thinking happy thoughts for both of you.

 

[MissDanni]

Another long night for Trouble.

I'll see if she will allow me to take some new pictures today so I can post the physical changes.

I bet you as soon as I stop checking on her that will be the time she goes. That's what always happened when I was breeding boxers, the minute you take your eyes off them, that's when it starts.

Ok here are some fresh pictures:

New pooch pic

Arching Back

Perfecting the nest

Still not just right

And down again (Which lasted a whole 30 seconds before she was back to perfecting again)