Again, I am confused....

[AppyLover2]

I haven't posted before but I've definitely been keeping up with what's happening (or not happening). Just wanted to say I think she's a VERY pretty girl!

 

[Bonny]

Bonny tends to rear up when she is frustrated so I hope he does bring a sedative. When we US her on the abdomen she wasnt happy and moved a lot.

Some days I look at her and think she is close to foaling and other days I think next spring.

Todays udder:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08002.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08011.jpg

 

[LisaF.]

Bonny - I think a " little" sedative is good. My vet only uses it if he has too. The vet doesn't want any tears, etc. that is why he want' them relaxed. Bonny is like any miniature sometimes they will through a little fit - they don't like it. So, it is something you have to be careful about. They won't mean to hurt you - but, they will wheel (sp) to get away.

My vet won't come to our house he is too far away. So, of course he has a set up for the ultrasound. While waiting on the vet ( you may have already done this) I would be looking around for the safest place for Bonnie- you- and the vet - to tie her up.

I am going to try and figure paint out today ( It is sad - that I don't know how to use paint).

I don't think you will mind - I am going to try and use some of your pictures and then post them.

Just in case - will you let me know if this is ok?

 

[Bonny]

Hi Lisa, glad your home safe! How is your mare??? Any foal yet?

You are more than welcome to use my pics! Also I use the edit in photobucket to edit my pics, its really handy!

You may want to play with that.

I am thinking of a spot, I have a stock but would have to add lumber to make it mini size! LOL

I will be glad when he gets here to help figure this out. I dont care if its now or next spring, just want to know!!!

 

[Bonny]

He(vet) hasnt called back yet.

I noticed when I got home that her spine has a ridge near her tail today, meaning it is bony. Tell me if yall think this means she looks like her hips are falling away yet. To me she looked different kinda strange actually.

 

[shelly]

I agree they look sunken in...the baby looks to be getting bigger and the weight is pulling her belly and all down making her spine look more pronounced! When is that dang vet coming already?

 

[Bonny]

I dont know, that one pic looked weird to me.

 

[shelly]

Judging from the new post and pics of the due date guessing game---I would have to say that Bonny has a little ways to go... more than I thought! Though she is maiden and that could keep her belly smaller!

:wacko WE NEED THAT VET SOON!!!

 

[Reijel's Mom]

I hate to be the negative nelly but if I had a vet that inexperienced with miniatures I personally would skip the ultrasound. I'd rather watch the mare like a hawk forever than risk it.

 

[Bonny]

Your right, with his inexperience he could hurt her.

I want to post a few pics from tonight. I was told she looks kind of like the foal has moved into position.I want yalls opinion.

Her belly seems fuller from the side view and her back view has shrunk. I may be seeing things but I think I may see a slight V look? I hate to even think that but I need opinions!

yesterday:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479...-27-08020-1.jpg

tonight:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08067.jpg

flanks seem fuller?

the 22nd:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479...-22-08086-1.jpg

tonight:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08080.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08081.jpg

And the V??? and fuller flanks?

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-28-08063.jpg

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Bonny, I think she is moving quickly!!!! I see lots of differences everyday. I think you're going to have a foal sooner than you think! I wouldn't be going to far away for too long!!!!!

 

[Candice]

I've been following your posts all along and I'm just curious, what does her "milk" look like? I know she is a maiden, but I still think that can be your best indicator. Not fool proof, but combined with everything else can give you a better idea of where she is at.

I also don't think its wise to have an inexperienced vet do an internal utrasound at this stage. Good luck and Happy foaling, if you don't go insane by then.

I do believe you have the most anticipated foal of the year here.

 

[Bonny]

This mornings pics.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08006.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08002.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08003.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08001.jpg

 

[Bonny]

I just looked at the pics, sorry about the mess, I hadnt cleaned her stall yes this am. She sure left me a lot of work! LOL silly mare.

Do yall think the foal is up in her flank? Getting into position?

Also her milk as of yesterday was still clear and her tail is still got resistance.

Even if the foal is moving into position it can still be weeks away right?

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

I don't think you have weeks!

 

[shelly]

I'M SOOOOOO CONFUSED!!!

:wacko

I don't know anymore from one day to the next-one horse from another

:RollEyes I'm going to stick to my original guess of Aug. 17th @ 10:30 pm!!!

:yeah

Any other guesses?

 

[New2Minis]

Hey Bonny.....

Did you see pics of my girl from last night

. Our girls are competing!!

http://www.miniaturehorsetalk.com/index.ph...96874&st=10

 

[Reijel's Mom]

I'm going to guess any time between now and a month from now and I would NOT do the ultrasound

 

[SunQuest]

Bonny,

She has changed A LOT in the past week. In the last picture, it really does appear that the foal is starting to shift back. Check the milk. I have found that there are changes in the milk that tend to help me know much more. Read this link. While I don't taste the milk like the author does, I do go by color and stickiness to help.

http://www.ceoates.com/info/Mare_Milk.html

Since your mare sounds like the milk is clear, I would say that she is not going to foal today. BUT, I have noticed the shift in the pictures (That last one is very obvious to me), so I am thinking that within the next week or maybe two at the most. This would also coincide quite well with the 4 to 6 weeks before foaling a mare will start to develope an udder and your timing with your pictures on that.

As for her udder being not as full at evening feeding, that is very normal. The udder fills over night, and tends to shrink during the day with exersize. Watch this closely. If this changes and the bag doesn't get smaller during the day, and her teats look engourged and pointed more downward, then that is a huge sign that you want to be on your toes.

Keep at it.

 

[Bonny]

Her milk is still clear and not easy to get. The last couple of weeks she has been cranky and yesterday and today she has stayed close to my Paint mare.

Tail has resistance.

I went out and took more pics because I wasnt sure, Bonny was leaning this am when I took pics.

I just dont know what I am looking at anymore!

LOL

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08014.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08017.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x12/479.../7-29-08032.jpg