First time pregnancy,..not sure how far she is

[kehranc]

Well nothing again overnight but yet another thunder and lightning storm. Molly was better last night she didnt try to run through the fences but was still very scared and jumpy

..... Hopefully she relaxes soon

 

[countrymini]

Good to hear Molly is ok. We had a really bad storm last night too. Our neighbours horse was almost recovered from trying to run the fence last storm we had and after last night she injured herself much worse trying to get through fence again. She was put down this morning

I had my girls up in the yards near our house so they were ok.

 

[kehranc]

Awwwww thats so sad

..... I have been super worried about her but she did alot better last night..darn storms. are you in QLD thats where our storm was...Big hugs for your neighbour..xx... NOt hat its important but was your neighbours horse a mini too.?.. just wondering if they get more frightened

 

[countrymini]

No, she was a yearling TB. We're northern NSW

 

[kehranc]

oh ok no we are up near BUndaberg and the storms were pretty full on but the days are lovely so hopefully she will go through the day rather than me trying to help her through Rain , thunder and Lightning..lol,, how is little bindi going ?

 

[countrymini]

Still plodding along lol

 

[kehranc]

Good morning.. Todays update is she has decided she is still not ready for this bub ..hahah.. so we are watching her very closely but she is pretty determined to make us wait.. I will post more pics today

 

[countrymini]

You're obviously not tired enough yet, she's waiting for your eys to be hanging out first lol

 

[jessj]

Yes more pics please!

 

[kehranc]

tell me about it !!!!!... This close to Christmas and heaps to do and cant go anywhere and can't sleep ..hahahaha... She is lucky she is so darn cute

 

[kehranc]

Hi well it looks like her udder is going down and no more milk drops on the udder aaarrrgghh...See what you think in these photos then next lot of photos of Molly's Belly

1 week ago

Today

 

[kehranc]

She is very grumpy today and does not want me touching her Belly or Her backend at all so photos arent the best from backend as she wants to kick me ..oops sick of the photos I am thinking .

ok She is also breathing really fast today , a bit like a dog panting which I have never noticed before but it is almost 34 Degrees today so very hot for her. She was staying in her little shelter but as she didnt want photos taken she has now come out...she is getting sooo big ...she is laying down more and started yawning alot..hahaha, maybe nothing but I thought I would let you all know ...lol... L Plates remember...

 

[kehranc]

Ok lastly I finally managed to get another shot of her Udder from behind but its not the best... also her out in the paddock eating again.... Can anyone see a V yet or has she just sucked it back up hahahaha

Udder from between the legs

 

[JAX]

Just my opinion here but if she is a maiden mare then I would still be watching really really close. Several of my mares will start the yawning a few days or sometimes just hours before labor starts. I feel like its due to the pain of foal getting into position for birth. Also her belly seems to not be as low as she was... I realize her udder has gone down but being a maiden always makes that somewhat un dependable. So obviously I could be really wrong here

but with the yawning starting and what looks to me like a shrinking belly I would hazard a guess that the foal is getting into position...

 

[kehranc]

Thanks JAX, I was starting to think I was going out of my mind ..hahaha...I will keep you all updated

 

[countrymini]

oh exciting. I've read about the 'yawning'. I've also read, keep in mind this is textbook mare stuff, that the udders will go up, down, up, down, then on the day of actually impending labour they'll stay up all day.

 

[JAX]

" on the day of actually impending labour they'll stay up all day." Normally I would agree but being a maiden mare makes it not a sure thing. Some maidens foal with no bag whatsoever and then develop a bag during birth or even afterwards. Now if her udders start to go up down up down and then stays up then yes that will be a wonderful giveaway sign.

I must admit that I find it amazing how I can still get excited just reading about somone elses impending foaling!!

 

[countrymini]

Maiden mares, who would have them lol

 

[kehranc]

Me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

. She is just so cute and I am getting more excited by the minute...Cant waait till she has it and they are both healthy...

Thanks again for the info Jax and yes I am still watching her very 15 mins .. hahahaha who needs to do exercise when you have an impending foal hahahaha

 

[kehranc]

ok its 3am here in Qld and Molly has had sloppy poos since 12.30am, she is rolling around and she is biting her tummy..she has just stopped everthing so I am giving her 10 mins .. thought I would let you all know..Also her Hoohah is getting really swollen and looking a bit pinkish....gotta go check again Wish me luck ..