Well, we really thought it was going to be a few weeks until Pumpkin whelps her babies...I think we are wrong!! Really wrong.

Pumpkin was acting a little strange this morning...restless, overly affectionate, nesting, so I took her temp and it was down to 97.6F. So I called the vet and she said that she is in the first stage of labor and that it may last for 12 to 18 hours, just to be patient and keep an eye on her. Well since about 10pm she has had heavier breathing and seems very uncomfortable and has that look as if she is thinking "what is wrong with me?". We took her temp again tonight and it is still at 97.6F. I have been by her side since then. Her breathing gets heavier then subsides. I have felt her belly and the pups are moving like crazy and are very close to her cervic area. I think it may happen tonight or earlier tomorrow. If by the time my vet opens (9am) tomorrow nothing has changed, I will call my her and if needs be, take Pumpkin in. Just wanted to update you guys.

Here is a picture of her...she looks so sad!


Thank you for all your nice comments regarding Pumpkin, our rescue, and Dave's work on Pumpkin's Whelping "Suite"! I really appreciate all your support in what we do. It means a great deal to me and to Dave. Thank you again and I will keep you all posted. I "stole" my sister's laptop for a couple of days!! Hopefully I will be able to get a new computer or fix mine when I get my income taxes.

*Cassiesmom, I will email you.*