An update for those that are wondering,....

[FFFoxyGal]

Hi everyone,..I didnt bother posting about Foxy today,...as there is no major change in her yet,....

I did come on here this morning,....and started to answer replies,....but,....got off and went and laid down,...I think this mare stare thing is taking its toll on me,.....

This is my first time ever,....and To me Foxy is my dream come true,.....I actually sit there and cry and tell her how sorry I am that her baby is kicking her and making her hurt,.....

She stares right into my eyes and sooo very much love goes through me ,..that I start bawling,..All Fred does is laugh at me!

I dont want nothing to happen to my little Foxy girl or her baby,..When I do manage to fall asleep ,..I have night mares,....The other night I had a dream that the baby came out dead and in 3 or four peices and everyone was standing around me while I was screaming ,..pointing fingers at me and laughing!

I didnt stay on long today,....I have really bad cramps and am having a hard time eating,...The thought of food makes me feel sick,....

I know I sound foolish to most of you ,..but,....to me this is real,....anyone who REALLY knows me knows that I am a worrier ,..and I have lost so much in my life that I guess little Foxy has really taken a firm place in my heart and I am scared that in time,..I will lose her and baby too,..I dunno ,..It is weird,.....

Not trying to worry anyone,..I will get through this,....It is just ,....I never thought I could love another horse as much as I loved Freedom.

Foxy,..you win my heart!,..over and over again

: ,.....Here I am blubbering again! I promise I will let you guys know the very MINUTE anything starts to happen,...

Foxy and I send our love to you all Terri :saludando:

 

[KanoasDestiny]

I don't think that you sound foolish at all. It's crazy and scary at times, how much we can love an animal or person. I don't have any kids, so all of my pets ARE my kids. If something goes wrong, I feel very much like I am caring for a child and couldn't be more worried about them, if they were human. My cat Prissy is very ill as I speak. She was practically on her death bed yesterday and after 2 days at the vet's and lots of money for IV's, shots, etc., I think she may actually be getting better. The vets have no idea what is wrong with her and if she does get better, than I am still in the dark to whether it could happen again. I have not slept well the past two days, and I call constantly to make sure that she is still alive and to see her diagnosis. Poor vets, they know my vioce by now. I feel like a mother hen, if something is or seems wrong, I panic. Keep us posted!!!

 

[Kootenay]

Awwwww Terri, I can relate to how you feel. My boys are like family to me, and I wouldn't want to see anything happen to them. I have never owned a mare in foal, but have worked with prego mares,and could just imagine how much anxiety there must be waiting for Foxy's baby. Hang in there hun

: . Nature will take it's course, and before you know it, you'll be seeing your new little one. I can tell by your previous posts that you'll be a loving, doting grandmum to that baby. You're on the right forum for the wealth of information and great people. Take care, and i'll say a prayer for a perfect birth. :saludando: ,

: Kim

(Message me if you need someone to talk to k?)

 

[slaneyrose]

Ahh FFFoxy!!!

: I am so glad you feel this way about your little Foxy......remember we "spoke" when you were talking about Freedom a while ago and you really touched my heart! I do think it is such a special thing to really love someone (animals included) and although my heart goes out to you as you worry your way thru this mare stare, I`m so glad you are able to love her as much as you loved Freedom. It wont take away from your feelings for Freedom but she is gone and is hopefully much loved by someone else, and its not easy to feel that depth of feeling again......I`m so glad you do!! FFFoxy will enrich your life, you are doing great by her so stop panicking.

 

[RJRMINIS]

Worrying, mixed with lack of sleep will take it's toll, hang in there.............I am so wiped out and still have more mares to foal!!!!!!!!! Foxy is VERY lucky to have you in her life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[luvmycritters]

I don't think that you sound foolish at all. It's crazy and scary at times, how much we can love an animal or person. I don't have any kids, so all of my pets ARE my kids. If something goes wrong, I feel very much like I am caring for a child and couldn't be more worried about them, if they were human.

[SIZE=10pt]I couldnt have said it better newbie25. [/SIZE]

Hang in there, things will be fine Terri...and keep us updated!

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Lori

 

[Dairygirl]

Yes just hang on in there. My Misty is still holding out on me also. But the good thing is I came home today to a very pretty bald face colt. Came in 2 weeks early but was up and running around like crazy. I was very lucky. I was gone to work and was planning on beating a couple of kids because they didn't let my horses out in the big field like I told them too. Well now I'm glad they forgot. Of course I won't tell them that one. LOL. I would post pictures but I'm trying to find a link that tells you how. I know I've seen it some where.

We all share a common love for our animals so don't think for a second you sound foolish.

 

[Valerie]

Oh Terri, I don't think it makes you sound foolish at all, it makes you sound like you love your horse with all your heart and that is what will make a bond for you both. I know that I talked to my Mom last night after coming in from the barn as my mama-to-be is getting as big as a house and I was telling Mom, gosh I was just listening to DeeDee just groan & try to breathe...and then the baby to be just started kicking like a basketball hoping around. My Mom (after having 7 kids) goes, oh, poor baby, I remember getting feet kicking me in the ribs when I was pregnant, etc, etc....and the list goes on. I can't emphathise with DeeDee on the whole pregnancy thing, but that I what my Mom's job is, I can feel sorry for her, but I have no idea what it's like and thank goodness will never have to know..haha.

I think you are doing a fine job, just get some rest when you can & when Foxy is ready to have that baby, it will happen and you will be overcome with joy and that is a great thought also. It's great to have feelings for our animals. Heck we just spent over 500 on our $65 dollar adopt a cat ...on dental work, etc...and then she got very sick after having 5 teeth pulled. She is a senior cat, so the teeth thing had to be done, but gosh, we don't treat out animals any differently than others treat their kids....to my hubby and me, our animals are our family. Of course we also often tell ourselves it's a good thing we don't have kids, because basing things on our pets, the kids would end up spoiled and sometimes ill mannered...haha.

Best of luck and I am thinking of you often since I am sitting here waiting & waiting for DeeDee to finally foal out as well.

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[eagles ring farm]

Hang in there terri

Foxy is very lucky to have you

there is nothing foolish about loving our animals they are part of our family and can give us such joy

I can't wait till foxy foals myself

lori

 

[CountryHaven]

Hang in there sweetie. Hey, I'm mare staring tonight too. You know the part that touched me most in your post above? It all did, but the part where you said when you talk to her about being sorry, and she looks at you with all the love in her eyes and it shoots through you. I get that all the time from mine. Isn't it great the amount of love these beautiful animals have for us? They give us so much. Don't fret though, she knows how very much you love her, and she is giving you all she has to give as well. Hugs sweetie. You'll do fine. The nightmares, I'm sure are just your anxiety and fear. You know I can't possibly tell you that 'nothing' will happen, and it's all peaches and cream. You've been here, and read the posts here long enough to know that sometimes bad things do happen... but you have also learned so much here, and are prepared, and will have the knowledge with you to help do the very best for Foxy when, or if, she needs it. So please, take a nice deep breath, splash your face with some nice warm water, and sit here with me staring at mares not having babies tonight. LOL

 

[DakotahMoon_Ranch]

Terri, I've said it before.....you're just the kind of person I'd want my horses to go to ....it's obvious you truly care about Foxy.

I can relate to the emotional feelings - I feel the same way about mine!! (that's why I end up with way too many stallions - I hate to sell anyone.)

My girls that are due (that are actually here at my place) are at 334 days today.....I think they're trying to see who can hold out longest! I've been battling a headache the last few days (no doubt from sleep deprivation) and as much as I appreciate having the cameras to watch them so I don't have to 'sleep' in the barn - it does get old after a while anyway LOL.

Hang in there....we're all here with you. I can't wait to see what Foxy has for you! Just read all you can and prepare the best you can - and look at the bright side....she HAS to foal sometime!!!

 

[FFFoxyGal]

Thanks guys,....For all your kind words,......I am truly honored to have you as my friends and to go through "mare stare",..with you all! :aktion033:

I want to share my horescope with you all for today,....and truer words could not be spoken!

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Here it is,..I got it in my Yahoo mail,

Cancer Horoscope

Today,

You are nothing if not family-oriented. Whether it's your biological family or a self-made family of friends, you care deeply about your circle. There's nothing you wouldn't do for them, and they know it. It gives them a real feeling of security to know how much they mean to you. And vice versa. So check in with a couple of your nearest and dearest. Ask them how the heck they are, anyway. You'll all be glad you had a chance to talk!

Foxy was acting a little weird around 3:30 this morning,..but,..she is quiet again and eating her hay! I am still feeling crappy,....Fred thinks it could be some form of the flu,..not sure,....

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My wish for today is for everyone on here going through mare stare to have angels around them so that everyone can have a very safe and healthy foaling.

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Your friend FOREVER Terri :saludando:

 

[Bluerocket]

Good to hear from you -- glad Foxy is ok - and hope she decided to "get-er-dun" soon.

Sorry to hear YOU are not feeling well --- we have several viruses (people related not computer) running around here -- some are gastro intestinal and others are respiratory -- heaven help the person who gets them both! Bet there are similar things running around your part of the country.

Get some zzzzzzzzzzz if you can --

{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} it will be over soon.

JJay

 

[hhpminis]

You dont sound foolish at all. We all feel these things. I feel every contraction, every uncomfortable moment they have. I dont ever want to get so big that I dont. They are not just a commodity to us they are our soul mates and trust me, we all understand how you feel.

The emotional feelings are heightened by lack of sleep. Breeding is not easy work for the mare or us. Soon it will be over and you will have a beautiful baby sending that loving look through you. Hang in there and keep us posted. Try to steal a nap when you can.

 

[DakotahMoon_Ranch]

Hey Terri,

That's my sign too (Cancer)...and it's a very very true horoscope as far as I'm concerned too!!

 

[littlearab]

: Hang in there... you do not sound silly to me. Just a good horse owner. Foxy is lucky to have you.

Take can of yourself, get some sleep.

 

[Miniv]

You sound exhausted! I highly recommend that you ask your husband to keep an eye on things for awhile and let you get a little sleep.

Believe me, when Foxy does finally pop - you are going to want to be alert!

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MA

 

[Mercysmom]

Hi everyone,..I didnt bother posting about Foxy today,...as there is no major change in her yet,....

I did come on here this morning,....and started to answer replies,....but,....got off and went and laid down,...I think this mare stare thing is taking its toll on me,.....

This is my first time ever,....and To me Foxy is my dream come true,.....I actually sit there and cry and tell her how sorry I am that her baby is kicking her and making her hurt,.....

She stares right into my eyes and sooo very much love goes through me ,..that I start bawling,..All Fred does is laugh at me!

Not trying to worry anyone,..I will get through this,....It is just ,....I never thought I could love another horse as much as I loved Freedom.

Foxy and I send our love to you all Terri :saludando:

Missed your post about your "Freedom" - we have a "Freedom" here and she was my very first dystocia that I repositioned and delivered on my own (left leg back and down, right elbow locked and "stuck", right hoof delivered with the nose on top)- she is now 5 and is my special girl because I "saw" her from the first day the stallion whinnied to her dam Hope to pulling her into this world to going through colic and training and all that goes with raising a baby. While Mercy holds a special place in my heart after all we have done and are going through with our service work, Freedom is "my" baby. I used to rock her to sleep when she was a newborn....she was also born April 24, 2001 - on September 1-2 I was at the Trade Center at the Marriott Hotel between the Towers for a wedding and a friend of mine died in one of the towers....we are going to try showing again as her maturity level is getting better.

Hang in there... hope Foxy has her foal soon - but it is normal to worry.

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My pregnant pony is coming up to me now in the pasture and hanging out close to me - she was always most difficult to catch in the pasture if it was not time to come in.

Breathe, have a cup of tea and breathe again! Back to work!

Denise

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Silversong Farm

www.freewebs.com/mercysmom

 

[clpclop]

Hey Foxy...

How ironic that I find your post this afternoon. I've been busy with our new little one and was wondering how you and your Foxy have been. This was my first time and I have to tell you... and it may sound weird, but the anticipation, excitement, exhileration, joyfulness, and a crazy crazy amount of love just spilled right of me over this little filly we just had, is exactly compared to the birth of my kids! I love that little girl with all my heart and soul and I know that all of your anxiety, anticipation and love for Foxy will EXPLODE into the love for her baby. This experience was so spectacular that I can't even explain it properly. I gush when talking to anyone that has an ear and I must look like a total fool to others that don't understand. I can't wait to hear about Foxy and her baby. It will all be worth it in the long run. You're doing exactly what a great "Mom" does and that is taking care of Foxy right now. Keep up the good work. You're the Best!!

Karen