Ultrasound Pictures

I took Marley to see Ray this morning at 10am. Karen (Marley's breeder), Bree (our daughter) and Danielle (her friend who is visiting) all crammed into the ultrasound room to witness that Marley is indeed pregnant. She wasn't too hip on being on her back in a strange room but was able to relax. Personally, I think she enjoyed the attention and belly rubs.

The first picture is the best one. Look closely and you can see its nose, rib cage and heart. Ray tried to get the paw in there as well but it wasn't possible to get both the nose and paw together.

For those of you who might be more used to looking at ultrasound pictures, the pups are there, just not as distinguishable as in the first picture.

About a week before she is due, I will have an x-ray done to count heads and spines. At that time we'll have a more accurate idea of how many pups she is carrying.

Take care - Audrey and Marley

Marley's Belly

I know, how embarassing for Marley - made to stand up just so we could take a picture of her growing belly and post it here on her blog. Anyway, she is at 5 weeks and will be going in tomorrow for an ultrasound with Dr Ray Caulkins at Wilsonville Vet Clinic. I'm pretty sure she's pregnant and will be surprised if the ultrasound shows otherwise. I had wanted to wait until Monday but Ray goes on vacation and won't be back until October 18th. Whew! Just in time to ask him do dews and tails - I'll talk to him about this tomorrow. He's the best and everyone we know with Vizslas goes to him for this procedure. He does a really nice job and is patient with all his "Nervous Nelly" breeders!