Princess is expecting (mating diary new thread)

[Spuds Mum]

Well yesterday evening I weighed my brood. The last time I did this was on the 7th October......
Princess has put on 17 g in 21 days. That sounds a lot to me!! Do you think that's normal?
She doesn't look massive yet, but she definitely looks 'rounder'.

And I checked her tummy and she has very prominent nipples today. so I think we might be 'systems go'

[Holly]

It's sounding very likely - I'm excited for you.

[souffle]

I think she is pregnant Spud's mum. They put on the weight in the last 5 days or so usually. Looking forward to some pinkies soon!

[Basia]

Ooo, that sounds very promising.

[babyboos]

I would get some baby food in

[Spuds Mum]

Well Princess is definitely looking rounder, though, like last time she doesn't have the obvious baby bulge that Bramble had. I can see the bump in her tummy as she is moving around, and have tried really hard to capture it on camera but it doesn't seem as obvious on the photos! maybe partly it is due to her being long haired I guess, the bump is camouflaged by her fluffy coat.
Anyway, Bramble's Dad took some while I tried to keep her still by distracting her and this is what we got! Sorry they are not great.






So what does everyone think? Is it my imagination or are there a couple of Dubesses in there waiting to come out at the weekend?

[babyboos]

fingers crossed for you

[Holly]

Well if you think she's rounder (she looks it to me) you know her best! As babyboos says, fingers crossed - and be sure to keep us posted!

[Spuds Mum]

Well if she is not pregnant she certainly needs to go on a diet!

She has a definite baby bulge this time, much more than last time (which is quite worrying as we think she started off with 13 babies last time even though only 3 survived )

She had made a lovely nest in a cardboard box and we thought she would use that to have her young in, however yesterday she ripped it to shreds! then she seemed to wonder where it had gone . Today we have been out and bought a large (for piggies) plastic house and put it in and she has really prepared herself well by piling the bedding up inside it and also on the outside. she is totally hidden and so we hope that she feels a lot calmer this time round than last.

Tomorrow night should be the night, so will let you know!

[Holly]

Ooooh exciting - be sure and let us know. Will be thinking of you and Princess this evening, I know how exciting and nerve-wracking it all is!