question about my pregnant mouse

Question
i recently bought a mouse from a pet store and they claim she is pregnant. if so she is about ready to have her babies now i caught her licking her self something terrible today and making weird noises does this mean she may be ready to have her babies?  or could it be something else

Answer
Dear Amber,

Does your mouse look like a fat little pear?  That is what a pregnant mouse looks like.  She should look very fat.  If so, it does sound like she will give birth soon.  Make sure she has lots of nesting material so she and her babies can be out of the light.  If she has a little house, put some kleenex inside it for her. Then don't disturb her.

When the babies are born, they will make their own very distinct sounds.  Leave them completely alone for a week, until they have fur.

I have written a lot about raising babies in earlier posts, so you might like to look back (click on my name to get to my page) and read some.  Feel free to ask any questions that you have.  I wish your mouse a safe and happy birthing (they have no problems) and baby-raising!

squeaks n giggles,

Natasha