In the home stretch

Today is day 60 for Miss Rylee .... only 3 days to go! I have been taking her temperature 2x daily in order to get a good idea of her baseline so that when her temperature drops, I will know that labor is near.  A dog's normal temperature is around 101 to 102 degrees.  Rylee tends to sit a little lower, around 99 degrees.  Last time she dropped to 97 degrees. 
Puppies could be here any time now basically.  I have everything all ready to go and have been at home with her giving her nice belly rubs.  I have been able to feel the puppies move.  It is amazing.  They are certainly active.  I can tell when they are moving around alot because Rylee is fidgety and whines.  I go over to her and rub her belly and she lays down and stretches out while I feel them moving and kicking. 

Rylee attempts to get comfy...

Rylee drinking down a bowl of water.  We have a blizzard going on in the background.  Ok, not really a blizzard but snow and a lot of wind. 

Walking away from me saying no more pictures mom, day 60. 

Draining the other water bowl dry :)

Camera shy, again ...  I am following her around the house and she is not very thrilled. 

This is the best shot you are gonna get, Mom!

 Daughter Rogue and "Uncle" Dexter ham it up though.