As the weeks have gone by, Grace has continued to be her normal self with the exception of a little bit of morning sickness around week 3-4. But the past few days, she is starting to slow down, has to potty more often, and is looking for a place to have her babies. We have her whelping pen set up in a quiet place where she can devote her time to her babies.
Today we started taking her temperature. With dogs, there is usually a big drop in temperature 24 hours before labor begins. Wouldn't that be great if it happened to humans too! Today her temperature is 100.5, which is normal for a pregnant bitch. Her milk is coming in, she will have plenty to feed her crew.
I also felt movement today for the first time. That usually happens in the last week. Dogs carry their babies for nine weeks, so one week would compare to one month in a human.
So it is official, we are on puppy watch. The next post should be announcing the arrival!
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