I had my first clutches(3) in 2008.
2009 --- only one clutch.
I had hoped for 5 this season but only 2 so far and waitng on the third to drop.
I pretty much consider myself as a hobbyist breeder, so I am happy and am enjoying the snakes and this hobby. The snake sells from the past seasons were used to fuel(help with the expenses) my hobby.
With ball pythons it takes time! I think ball pythons are great to work with. They are also not targeted by most of the legislation that is going to effect the big snake owners.

I recently(started in 2008) have added six boas to my collection. I'm pretty iffy about the future of that part of my hobby, because the boas are included on the "big" snake lists. I purchased high end expensive snakes to work with. Hopefully I can do what I planned as far as breeding. I know, kinda got off subject.

Anyway when you do finally get eggs and they hatch, you will be enjoying some of thew most gratifying parts of the hobby!

Emilio could be right--- you could get a surprize clutch.