Ok...3 matings, no tie on any occasion. My girl has shown some signs, sickness, refusing food, very similar to when she had a litter 2 years ago & now seems very rounded, but more up near the rib area. She is a medium/large breed, long haired & in full coat. I was convinced there wasn't going to be any pups, but just in case, I bought a Stethoscope. We are approaching 7 weeks & I've heard people say that pups heartbeats can be heard after 6 weeks. I listened to my girls heart & heard a steady boom...boom....boom. I then moved down to her abdomen & heard the strangest sound! Apart from the usual gurgles, there was a dedum,dedum,dedum,dedum & it was really fast! Well I held my breath for so long, I nearly passed out My Family all think I'm totally crazy. Please tell me I'm not losing my mind, as my Husband says I'm hearing what I 'want' to hear. I so wish I'd had her scanned now, then at least I'd know one way or the other. xx L.G.

You could still have her scanned now.

At the very least, a good vet could also have a listen and give his/her opinion on what you've heard.
But a scan seems the best way, from what I understand - not difficult to arrange these days and not expensive either. Should be worth it anyway, to let you know one way or t'other!

Thank you. I contacted my vet who said it would be better to xray at this stage. I didn't book it, as I thought I'd get opinions here 1st. What do you think? x

If it's any help i have just had my girl scanned at 8 weeks to check for a singleton , but we could see 2 so that was good news :0)

Id just scan it so quick and easy and you can keep the scan a bit like when you have a baby scan when sky had her litter we put the scan on the fridge

Then again you could just wait as she doesn't have too long to go now and will start to look more obvious in about a weeks time

Thanks for your replies, I'll ring again in the morning & get an appointment for a scan. She's not herself today, just moping around & not eating. She definately needs to be seen. Thanks again x

Update...no puppies! Hubby was right when he said I was hearing what I wanted to hear. No explanation for the sounds I heard. I took her to a new Vetinary Clinic that's not long opened, nearer than our vets & scan was only £30! She's eating ok today, but was most indignant when she had her belly shaved!! On another note....my other girl came into season today. I don't know if I want to go through this again, but if we do, we'll use the Stud dog that fathered our 1st litter in 2008. Thanks everyone for your replies xx