From Woo to Whelp: The Gentle Reveal (Almost)

We’re not quite at confirmation yet — that moment comes in a few days, but the signs are whispering. Poppet’s silhouette is shifting — not dramatically, but just enough to make me pause mid-kettle-boil and squint with hope. Her belly feels a little rounder, her movements a touch more deliberate. She’s still the queen of subtlety, but the clues are starting to hum.

Inside (if all is unfolding as hoped), those once-microscopic embryos are developing spinal cords, tiny limb buds, and the beginnings of their heartbeat. The placentas are forming, anchoring each pup to their own little life-support system.

In short: the blueprint is becoming a body plan, and yes—I’m absolutely pretending not to overanalyse every nap, sigh, and snack refusal for signs of maternal glow.

How I Support Poppet (Without Becoming Her Personal Chef)

💌 For Future Families

Week Four is the gentle reveal — or almost. If your future pup is growing inside Poppet, this is when their tiny heart may be beginning to beat. It’s a week of quiet celebration, of trusting the process, honouring the pace, and letting nature do her slow, steady magic.

Confirmation is coming soon. But for now, we wait — with softness, with hope, and with a blanket or two more than strictly necessary.

What’s (Possibly) Going on Inside

• Routine: We keep our daily lake walks gentle and unhurried. She sets the pace, I follow.

• Comfort: Nesting zones are now officially deluxe — extra blankets, low lighting, and a pillow arrangement worthy of a boutique hotel.

• Meals: Still familiar, still nourishing. I offer snacks with reverence and avoid introducing anything new unless the vet gives the nod.

• Connection: I talk to her belly like it’s a secret garden. She pretends not to notice, but her tail says otherwise.