Dolly's Due Anyday (I Hope) Foaling Thread

[cassie]

My dates won't help

All mine have foaled between 310 and 330! So nice of them to not keep me waiting

But each mare is different so you never know, even when you've had them for a long time you can't rule out the unexpected.

On the milking issue I also don't milk until many other signs are in place and then if I get very clear liquid I don't bother testing it, I might not even try the next day! I really only use it to get that "foaling in next 24 hours" test so I can be even more on stand by then previous nights. Although not all my girls will let me test so 2 of my 3 foals were tested by just feeling the udder (which almost cost me my head a few times from Lyric's mum

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I love the milk test but I do think it's making some people a bit blind to other signs. I learnt a lot more this year then last when I couldn't rely on it and didn't have the foal alarm on for 2 months (I wanted my sleep!!) so I got very good at reading the udder.

great advice Bree!!!

Shayna I can't believe how similar your mare and Penny are

I am the exact same!! thought I had felt movement but nothing exactly sure!!

I SOOO hope she is pregnant for you!!!! fingers crossed!!

 

[painthorsekrazy]

great advice Bree!!!

Shayna I can't believe how similar your mare and Penny are

I am the exact same!! thought I had felt movement but nothing exactly sure!!

I SOOO hope she is pregnant for you!!!! fingers crossed!!

Thank you Cassie! My fingers are crossed for you too!!!! I'm staying positive and going to say we're both going to have the most gorgous fillies, or colts!

 

[painthorsekrazy]

I am really thankful for this forum and all you ladies! Even if I end up with no foal in the end (not going to happen), I am sticking with you ladies to see all your babies!!!!!

Come on Dolly and Penny! Give us a sign!

BTW, I love all these little Emoticons!

 

[AnnaC]

Good luck with the US if you still decide to have it done. Will your vet do one this close to possible foaling - just asking as I have no experience with USing mares, I just wait for a foal to appear to get the proof that I need! LOL!!

But seriously, I hope you get a positive result to set your mind at rest.

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Good luck with the US if you still decide to have it done. Will your vet do one this close to possible foaling - just asking as I have no experience with USing mares, I just wait for a foal to appear to get the proof that I need! LOL!!

But seriously, I hope you get a positive result to set your mind at rest.

Thank you Anna! They said they would. Hopefully its safe to do so..

 

[painthorsekrazy]

New udder pic from tonight and I think I see a slight change!!!!! Yahoo!

New udder pic from tonight and I think I see a slight change!!!!! Yahoo!

OOOOPPPS Upside down! Still trying to figure this out!

 

[Eagle]

12th Feb

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18th feb pic



There does seem to be some change in the shape.

 

[painthorsekrazy]

12th Feb

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18th feb pic

You're good at this! Thank you!!!!



There does seem to be some change in the shape.

 

[Eagle]

you are welcome.

good luck with the US

 

[a mini dream come true]

These mares can drive us nuts

Good luck with the US

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Sad to report Dolly is open.

Going to try again after my horse is bred next month and hope for a 2013 baby from both of them. Vet said she is producing quite a bit of fluid from her udders and is not exactly sure why, but no baby.

I'm going to keep following all your girls as we'll be back next year with better news. thank you all again!!!!

 

[a mini dream come true]

AWWWW! I'm sorry, Wish you had gotten better news. Is the vet going to try to figure out why she has the fluid in her udder?

 

[Eagle]

Sorry to hear she is open. Some of my older mares have fluid in their udders even when they are open, it happens when they have had a few foals.

 

[cassie]

1329593264[/url]' post='1448590']Sad to report Dolly is open.

Going to try again after my horse is bred next month and hope for a 2013 baby from both of them. Vet said she is producing quite a bit of fluid from her udders and is not exactly sure why, but no baby.

I'm going to keep following all your girls as we'll be back next year with better news. thank you all again!!!!

Naw shayna I am so sorry

How sad, I can't wait to see her 2013. Baby though!! That is very very exciting!!!

1329594613[/url]' post='1448598']AWWWW! I'm sorry, Wish you had gotten better news. Is the vet going to try to figure out why she has the fluid in her udder?

Please make sure you find out why she has fluid from her udder... Does she normally? I have heard some mares do have fluid all the time but dnt know if it's normal for her?

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Sorry to hear she is open. Some of my older mares have fluid in their udders even when they are open, it happens when they have had a few foals.

That's what the vet said.

thank you

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Naw shayna I am so sorry

How sad, I can't wait to see her 2013. Baby though!! That is very very exciting!!!

Please make sure you find out why she has fluid from her udder... Does she normally? I have heard some mares do have fluid all the time but dnt know if it's normal for her?

The vet said seemed pretty normal and there might be more than normal because I've been checking her and she's been between mares? We are going to put her back outside and check her again in a few weeks.

Trying to keep my head up and focus on breeding my big horse next month. As soon as she's confirmed, we'll give Dolly another try! Thanks for all your support! I can't wait to see Penny's baby!!!!

Sorry to hear she is open. Some of my older mares have fluid in their udders even when they are open, it happens when they have had a few foals.

Thank you!!

 

[MeganH]

Sorry to hear she is open. It'll be exciting to plan for a 2013 baby though!

 

[vickie gee]

Sorry you did not get positive news. I had been looking at the pictures and thinking...nope...but did not want to say anything. Well, you can look forward to next year. Personally I do not plan to do any breeding for next year and will enjoy watching everyone else's little miracles. It can be so stressful. My first was a c-section and baby lost, my second was an experimental surgery on a deformed foal, followed by 3 healthy foalings. I am hoping things go well for Faith and then I am ceasing for a while.

Again, sorry. I know you were feeling the excitement of a new little one...but it will come in due time.

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Sorry you did not get positive news. I had been looking at the pictures and thinking...nope...but did not want to say anything. Well, you can look forward to next year. Personally I do not plan to do any breeding for next year and will enjoy watching everyone else's little miracles. It can be so stressful. My first was a c-section and baby lost, my second was an experimental surgery on a deformed foal, followed by 3 healthy foalings. I am hoping things go well for Faith and then I am ceasing for a while.

Again, sorry. I know you were feeling the excitement of a new little one...but it will come in due time.

Thank you. I had my doubts for sure, that's why I did the US. Glad I did so I can get some rest!

 

[painthorsekrazy]

Sorry to hear she is open. It'll be exciting to plan for a 2013 baby though!

Thank you!!!!