I printed out everything Red said - and some stuff from others, too. Today will be a busy day - I will be purchasing numerous items for the birth and before.
I'm going to pick up a digital thermometer as suggested, although I did try a regular one last night - and Molly and I both surviived it - and her temp was 101.7 so she won't have them today, I'm assuming.
She's due (according to the owner of the sire) on Tuesday, my daughter will be here Monday, but I feel as though I could assist this time - looking forward to it, actually.
But if Molly goes a day early - I'm going to be prepared.
I've always loved Molly - but until now - I never dealt with the 'ick' factor. Now I see I was missing out - not escaping.
The thread that deals with the birth of pups, the Doberman/Pitbull thread, should be required reading for every dog owner. It is so instructive and it warms the heart.
One more question for anyone who knows:
I saw the posts about a 'whelping box' that had straight sides and a bar running around the inside perimeter. Does anyone have plans - or at the least, dimensions for a box like that? I'm going to impose on a carpenter friend. I will definetly post pictures.
For the first time - I feel excited instead of totally lost.
I'll keep everyone updated.
Thanks for all the good wishes - we're going to need each and every one.
