Hiya, yea it took me a while to cotton on.

Her legs are firmly shut and she's asleep beside me. How's coco tonight

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Sammy Gone But Not Forgotten x x

You would hae clocked on in the end

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It took me long enough

Molly isn't using her whelping box, will she use when the time comes?

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Sammy Gone But Not Forgotten x x

Not necessarily, you might need to encourage her
I always put thick pads of newspaper in the box, they seem to
know that they're allowed to shred this up & dig in it.
Blankets are too hot & she probably want's to sleep somewhere cooler at the minute

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thanx, I tried to make it as cosy as poss but didn't think about the heat. I will put some paper in - I've been collecting for weeks so got loads. She just seems happier sprawled out in the middle of the room. Her tummy is fit to burst, the skin is so tight. No milk yet so that's a good sign (I think).

Soz if I'm being a pain with all the questions

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Sammy Gone But Not Forgotten x x

It's fine, happy to help if i can
Yep a good pile of newspaper usually does the trick
It's so so hot for the poor dogs at the minute!
Cosy is good once the puppies arrive, but beware, Molly will still
probably dig the whole lot up in this heat, Diva is still digging up
the bedding now so I am using cotton wherever possible as it's
cooler than the vet bed I always use, I hope it cools down soon

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My vetbeds arrived at the weekend, there so gorgeous well happy with them. Heat pad and whelping kit also here so think I've got everything I will need. Unless you think I've missed anything?

How many litters have you had?

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Sammy Gone But Not Forgotten x x

You seem to have everything in hand, lots of newspaper & old clean towels
is all else you should need really!
This is actually only my second litter of my own.
Have whelped a couple for friends previously & been involved with
the whelping of many rescue dogs over the years, I have also learnt
an awful lot by talking with very good breeder friends

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It's so lovely & reassuring having people around, I know I am going to need you all.

Right off to take Molly's temp and let her have a little stroll now it's cooler.
thanx so much for your help it's sooooo appreciated

lots of love

Rach x

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Sammy Gone But Not Forgotten x x

You're welcome Rach, speak later

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