Today we were hoping for answers, but again we find ourselves waiting. It's 28 + days since Milli was mated to Nico, and after last time's sad events I went with her owner to have her scanned early. It felt a little deja vous really; only 2 puppies could be seen on the scan. Though to be fair she has been offered another free scan in 7 days which may come up with a different conclusion. So yeah, worse case scenario, with the risk of re-absorption at this age she get's nothing, and looking on the bright side, she's hiding another couple in the rib cage. Of course we would all settle for 2 health, happy puppies, but the risks during birth are always greater for bitch and pups with such a small litter.So why does she seem to be producing small litters? God knows! For some reason this young bitch seems to have only a few eggs to fertilise...and I'm pretty damn sure we got the timing right this time. She was ready and willing and we had a text book mating, I know that's not a sign of guaranteed success ... but we were so hopeful. Still all is not lost, wait and see and hope that the two little ones who we know are there today continue to thrive and grow .. and here's hoping for at least another two to help them on the way ....
