Gracie's Mini Mommas' To Be Page- All done foaling! Five Healthy Foals!!

[Sandy B]

Okay, the girls are now separated and seemed so quiet that we did not bring their buddies in, but they can see them (in daylight) across the way regardless. Fancy is acting just a bit irritated thought tonight about it but Lexi is all calm and happy. Both girls have been doing a lot of back leg rubbing and stomping today and I Lexi's hooha is looking even more swollen and her tail head a bit loser. Fancy though is looking very red inside her hooha. Not sure if its from all the butt rubbing or if its getting close. Her udder still lacks big time though.

 

[Sandy B]

Well we are at 341 & 342 days and NO CHANGES to either one!!!!!

The only thing slightly different is that Lexi had two piles of cow patties this morning, but there is still nothing coming out of her udder, no additional hooha changes, nothing. Fancy's nipples are still touching, she looks weeks away. I went back over all the breeding records just to make sure I did not mess up on due dates. LOL! Gracie checked the other three remaining mares that are still out in the pasture and she said all three are beginning to bag up. They are due May 18, may 24 and June 1. Jasmine the one due May 18th foaled at 330 days her former owner told me. So Lexi and Fancy better get there hoohas' in gear as I do not have enough stalls......

 

[Eagle]

Try not to worry Sandy, once they decide it is time they will make those final changes fast. I bet the other girls will foal late too. We are all in the same boat this year :arg! My mare that is 283 days has a better udder than my mare that is 312 days

 

[Sandy B]

I told Gracie she needs to pony them over jumps or up and down hills....

 

[targetsmom]

Oh Sandy, I do feel your pain!!! I think I just went through this, the not having enough stalls (or cameras), the "who will be next?", etc, and I made it through. It wasn't easy and I will feel better when Mira is home, but we ended up with three lovely LIVE, HEALTHY foals. One thing I didn't realize is how your sense of time gets so out of whack. Even yesterday (was it only yesterday????) when our last foal was born, as we went to put everyone to bed and to blanket the new filly, I said to my husband "I can't remember what she wore last night." and he reminded me SHE HADN'T BEEN BORN YET!!! So each day to you seems like forever....when it is just ONE DAY CLOSER TO A FOAL.

 

[LittleBittyBritches]

Oh Sandy, I do feel your pain!!! I think I just went through this, the not having enough stalls (or cameras), the "who will be next?", etc, and I made it through. It wasn't easy and I will feel better when Mira is home, but we ended up with three lovely LIVE, HEALTHY foals. One thing I didn't realize is how your sense of time gets so out of whack. Even yesterday (was it only yesterday????) when our last foal was born, as we went to put everyone to bed and to blanket the new filly, I said to my husband "I can't remember what she wore last night." and he reminded me SHE HADN'T BEEN BORN YET!!! So each day to you seems like forever....when it is just ONE DAY CLOSER TO A FOAL.

So True!

 

[Sandy B]

Oh Sandy, I do feel your pain!!! I think I just went through this, the not having enough stalls (or cameras), the "who will be next?", etc, and I made it through. It wasn't easy and I will feel better when Mira is home, but we ended up with three lovely LIVE, HEALTHY foals. One thing I didn't realize is how your sense of time gets so out of whack. Even yesterday (was it only yesterday????) when our last foal was born, as we went to put everyone to bed and to blanket the new filly, I said to my husband "I can't remember what she wore last night." and he reminded me SHE HADN'T BEEN BORN YET!!! So each day to you seems like forever....when it is just ONE DAY CLOSER TO A FOAL.

I think it has especially seems so long since we started watching them at 300 days because we were so gun-shy after last year. I was scared to death that they would foal with no udder, no warning, etc., and I could not bare the thought of losing one from not being prepared. I know that you can relate to my thoughts especially. You are right, I could not believe when I realized today was Friday already. The days are one big blur and I am just so tired. I would give anything for one whole night of sleep.

Lexi did not finish her breakfast this morning but did do a good job grazing today and eating her grain tonight. Her udder is so huge, but I still can not get anything out but a tiny bit. The only thing that has me scratching my head is her hooha is really red inside and not just on the perimeter. I am not sure if its from all the butt rubbing or that she is ready to foal. She is really feeling miserable.

Fancy is the same, nipples still touching and her belly is enormous in size but she does not act that miserable.

 

[mthowdy]

Oh man, I don't want to get too excited or anything- and because I am a total newbie I wouldn't rely on anything I say- but to me that sounds very promising for a foal soon!

I'd definitely be keeping my eye on Lexi, well both of them actually, but I know you are already doing that!!

Can't wait to hear what the night brings

 

[targetsmom]

Sandy, I can REALLY relate because we were so gun-shy having lost one last year at 299 days that we started watching at 285 days!!!!

I saw your post tonight while I was just checking on the latest filly and was so hoping it was a foal announcement, but I bet there will be one very soon. I could not get milk from Sox earlier this week - just a few short/long days ago - and then suddenly it was sticky and she foaled within 12 hours. And we have this most ADORABLE solid bay filly.

 

[Becky]

I'm thinking you will have a foal soon. I never could get a drop of milk from Just Magic before foaling and now Love Chant is the same way. I strictly am going by udder size and firmness to determine when foaling is imminent. I was right on Just Magic and hopefully, will be on Love Chant too.

So, just go with your gut, keep watching and I bet there will be a baby very soon.

 

[griggsmel]

Okay, the girls are now separated and seemed so quiet that we did not bring their buddies in, but they can see them (in daylight) across the way regardless. Fancy is acting just a bit irritated thought tonight about it but Lexi is all calm and happy. Both girls have been doing a lot of back leg rubbing and stomping today and I Lexi's hooha is looking even more swollen and her tail head a bit loser. Fancy though is looking very red inside her hooha. Not sure if its from all the butt rubbing or if its getting close. Her udder still lacks big time though.

My mare scratches her back end all day long and she isn't red inside so I would say it's close to foaling.

 

[AnnaC]

Sounds like it could be any time now with Lexi!! Keeping my fingers crossed and saying prayers for a smooth safe foaling.

 

[Sandy B]

Thank you all. We are keeping a very close eye on the girls and Lexi in particular. Lexi is being very slow to eat but she did finish last nights dinner but this morning she took a few nibbles and then went and stood in her corner for a long while and then heads back over to eat a bit more. She and Fancy were both pretty quiet last night, both laid down several times to sleep.

We are going to enjoy our beautiful day here today. Gracie is getting ready to ride after she finishes cleaning stalls and I am going to do yard work and keep an eye on the girls while they are turned out grazing. Will update later with any changes! Thank you all so much for being here for us, you all are the best!!

 

[LittleBittyBritches]

Cant wait for the update! She sounds really close!

 

[AnnaC]

I hope you both enjoy your day Sandy, but do remember to try to get a quick nap (or two) if you can as well! You might have an exciting night in front of you!

 

[Sandy B]

Just as I was hoping to get a nap, my mom brought by my sister who lives a couple hours away and who was here for a over-night visit. Loved seeing there faces but would have loved a nap. Then they begged me to come to dinner with them and my dad. So I called my vet who lives just down the street to ask her if she would be my back-up incase something happens while Gracie stays here to be on foal patrol. I feel a little guilty but but do I need to get away for an hour or so. Plus my husband will be home from work not that long after I am gone.

Gracie rode her jumper today and then washed him and turned him out to graze and the dork started running around and ripped his front shoe off and tore his heel in to his upper frog. It is pretty yucky. I scrubbed with Betadine Scrub and then rinsed allowed to air dry and applied a dressing and wrap to it. I am hoping it will secure back together. She is bummed as she has shows coming up and she is schooling almost daily, but he is going to need at least a week off.

Lexi and Fancy have been out all day grazing. Lexi's udder is so big, warm and tight. I am finally able to get a few more drop out of it, but it is still clear.

 

[Mima Acres]

Your horses are so beautiful. I'm with you, the wait is so hard I'm going crazy! I hope you get to meet your little foals soon. I also wanted to say the pic of the dog and kittens is ADORABLE!!! I hope the baby kitties are doing well

 

[Sandy B]

Well I am back from dinner with my family and Gracie and Dale held the down the fort just fine. Lexi is doing some serious scratching of every part of her body, almost obsessed like and a lot of foot stomping and belly biting. Still only clear fluid. She did dig in to her grain and is nibbling on her hay.

This kittens are doing well. We have noticed one of the white ones is deaf. I am so attached to them that it will be hard to let them go and I am going to be a freak when it comes to them getting the perfect homes. One little guy has been a bit of a challenge but so far so good and all are surviving.

 

[Sandy B]

I decided to take a few pictures tonight to share. I am not sure how much longer poor Lexi can go. I can get a tiny bit if clear sticky fluid out of her udder, but it still takes work to get any out and sometimes I can not gat any out at all. Today while I was checking her one of our dogs was standing in front of her and she lunged at the poor dog with snapping teeth.

Lexi is 343 days today-



Fancy is 344 days today and I am not sure what the heck is going on with her

 

[Eagle]

I think we might be getting a baby soon