After a bit of a scare last Thursday we've had a quiet weekend but this morning (day 60) Pippa is really restless and scratching at her bed, the carpet etc.
Her temperature is creeping down (37.1 this morning, 37.7-37.4 yesterday). I was expecting a dramatic drop but as I haven't seen it is she maybe not quite there yet? Last night she kept losing bits of fluid and the stringy mucous stuff was coming out too.
She won't eat anything even with her favourite tuna mixed in this morning.
I daren't leave her but I am sure me feeling anxious doesn't help!

Does sound as if she my be on her way, my limited experience is well out of date and I am sure others who are breeding currently will be around to help or offer comfort soon.

Thanks Jackie, I appreciate you taking time to reply.

I'm not very experienced myself (onyl one litter 'under my belt') but my girl's temperature was up and down like a yo yo, then she went off all food and drink for a day on day 59 (I had to syringe water into her mouth!) then temperature went right down to 36.1 on day 60, stayed there, and she had her pups that night.

She didn't display many 'signs' but wasn't her usual self and I am pretty certain she was in early labour on day 59.

So, you may have a wait, but keep an eye out! :-) Good luck! 

Not an expert either Pippa!  Just had one litter aswell.  Just posting to wish you the best of luck!  Sounds as though your girl hasn't got too long to go though!

Sounds like she is on her way i would expect pups within the next 24/48 hours good luck to you both

I've never taken the temperature of any of my bitches, but the muccous is a good sign that things are on the way ;-) Don't be surprised if it 'leaks' for a few days though. Keep an eye on the colour. If it starts to go green get her to the vet.

My girl completely looses her appetite the day she is due, scratching, restlessness, all signs that the whelping is iminant.

Good luck, you should have the pitter, patter of tiny feet within the next 12 hours. :-)

I usually find that things are sure to start pretty soon once they go off their food.Try not to be too anxious around your bitch and stay close now.Good luck

Thanks for all your support yesterday, 12 pups born between 6pm and 11.30pm. Pippa is doing really well feeding them all.
I will no doubt be back with lots of questions!

Congratulations,
Your girls done really well.

congratulations............... you will have your hands full

Well done Pippa!  Glad all's OK.

Congratulations.Glad all went well for you girl.

Thanks everyone...so far so good!
Vet has been to check them and they are all doing well.

CONGRATULATIONS just out of intrest did her temp drop any more my bitch due last monday from first mating but we had 3 matings her temp at 37.6 did go to 37.4 this morning she to has clear stringy discharge my kids say i,m obsessed with her rear end lol

yay! well done to you and your girly!

Thanks all.
Carole, her temp went back up to 37.7 at lunchtime then I don't know after that as she started crying at about 5 and first puppy was born at 6.

Congratulations.  Hard work ahead!! :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Plenty to keep you busy over the next few weeks, good luck! :-)

Pippa,
12 puppies fun and games ahead!

What breed do you have?

She isnt allowed to post the breed here as could be seen as advertising. Although she could PM you.

Sorry new to to the site.

Congratulations Pippa.