More signs of labor...

Each day that goes by, Dixie looks noticably larger, and more worn out.  I find myself instinctively saying, "Poor girl." every time I pass by her.  She looks so large and uncomfortable.  She spends most of her day on her side as you see in these photos.  This evening she was lying under my computer desk and I could here her making noises with each breathe.  I am pretty sure she was contracting, because immediately after that she jumped up and ran under my bed and started scratching the floor.  Its less than 48 hrs to her due date, so it really could be tonight...or tomorrow.

This photo was taken a few days ago. When we can't watch Dixie, we keep her in her whelping box (a kiddy pool) inside a puppy pen.

We took this picture last night.  Dixie on her favorite chair.

Here she is looking pathetic. Notice the matching plaid pillow.  I made that so she wouldn't destroy the chair fabric.

This picture was taken about 4 pm this evening.  No denying that belly!