Mare stare under the stars with Diamond

[Intexas2stay]

Ok everyone thanks for hanging in there! Having surgery on friday so lots of preparing for that.

No mothers day baby, but with her now. This afternoon/evening she had a pink stain on her back foot. Not red just pink. She had a high power alfalfa dinner. She didnt want to be fussed with for pictures, her old welsh pony buddy Rocky has been protecting her. He will put his body between us and her so she can get away. At dark we brought her in the stall and hes at her window waiting.

Shes been quiet/still last almost 2 hours after pacing/walking this evening but now shes moving around in her stall.

Just an update for ya!

 

[Intexas2stay]

I did not get to read your previous comments when I posted earlier, I apologize for that. Between a hungry family, a 2 year old and the neighbors coming to visit it has just been hectic.

She has been having contractions for about 2 hours now. The kind that looks like a cattle prod up her hiney. Hope thats not to graphic, but the best way to explain what she does. Poor girl. But it is kind of funny this late at night

I have fresh coastal down for a soft landing, betadine for naval dip ( I read this was ok, if not please tell me quick) a clean towel, a thin cord for the shoestring trick, vet on stand by, banamine (sp?) for just in case, her tail is braided, and I am just sitting here outside watching.

Boy am I tired!

 

[countrymini]

Sounds exciting. Good luck!!

 

[Eagle]

Is she standing or laying fown during these contractions? They shouldn't last that long do I am concerned.

 

[Intexas2stay]

She is still standing. Shes not doing this regularly, just every 30 mins or so. Shes not showing signs of distress just seems more uncomfortable. I think she lost her plug sometime during the afternoon.

Mothers day I saw by my own two eyes slab sided. Her waist disapeared! I get that part now lol!

 

[Eagle]

If she is having what we call "butt tucks" where she looks almost as though she wants to sit down, then I would call the vet, these shouldn't last more than a few minutes without the baby showing.

 

[AnnaC]

I too would be a bit concerned over the type of contractions you are seeing, even if they are that far apart. As your vet has been informed that a foal may be expected tonight, why not give him/her a call and explain what is going on and ask his advice to be on the safe side - I know my vets would want to be updated if anything was happening that I might consider a little 'different' in my mare's progress.

Good luck and saying prayers for a safe smooth foaling.

 

[Intexas2stay]

Ok I will update the vet. Thanks guys! Will keep you posted.

 

[Eagle]

Great thanks, sending prayers.

 

[Intexas2stay]

I just spoke to vet. He says she is most likely in the first stages still and as long as bag hasn't broken or a hoof or part of the baby isn't presented shes ok right now. She is peeing alot and shifting weight on rear legs.

Thanks Eagle, glad you are here tonight! And everyone else too. It's late so I am a bit foggy brained and punch drunk, so forgive any faux paus. Or mis spellings.

 

[Intexas2stay]

Would love to play the name game. Ring test says boy, which is what I wanted, for a show gelding. And can you find out past babies from her through the registry?

 

[Intexas2stay]

Shes shifting weight on hind end every 15-20 seconds now.

 

[AnnaC]

I'm sorry but I am very suprised by your vet's reaction! I would not be happy with his reply (not your fault, what are you supposed to do except to rely on your vet!!) But in my opinion Diamond is not showing the normal signs of delivery and needs to be seen by a vet experienced in these matters. Look at the time on the post when you said she was 'butt crunching' - too much time is going past and Diamond NEEDS YOUR help right now! I would insist your vet comes out or find another vet. Time is so important and when foaling these minis, time is what we dont have. I will repeat what I posted once before in a post on someone's thread - DONT WAIT!!

Sorry to be so direct, and wishing you good luck!

 

[Intexas2stay]

Shes laying down now

 

[Eagle]

ok sorry I have been away. What exactly is she doing now? I agree with Anna and am not really happy with your vets answer. Butt tucks are a sign of strong contractions and the bubble should appaer within minutes, if not it means the foal isn't in position. Here ius my number

0039 345 3277700 please call me

 

[Intexas2stay]

Thank you Anna, for your concern. I trust my vet, he sees many minis in my area and is a good vet. Please bare with me. I have surgery friday, so I am having to take a pain medication every 6 hours, so I think I might have miscommunicated here. Her crunches are more like how they do when they pee. I think the first few caught her off guard. It was more of a surprise reaction, her head flew up the first 4 times like someone "goosed" her behind. I went out and she was laying down resting. She didn't lay out she stayed in a resting upright position. I went out after alerting hubby who told me she was just taking a nap. Lol. He was right.

She shows NO signs of distress. If she was or does the vet will be here. I wont let anything happen to her. My son would kill me if a broken heart didn't first. I am going to go check again. We're all tired here, but its been a long wait and we don't want to miss a thing.

Hugs to you for caring so much about her. Your heart must be bigger than mine. I read other posts and see how much help you give to so many mares you have never met! Thank you for being up all night with us nut cases!

 

[Intexas2stay]

You too eagle!

 

[Eagle]

We are just worried that is all, we do all we can to help you get babies safely on the ground

What you describe really sounds like butt tucks which are a sign of full on labour. When you go out can you open her vulva slightly and see what colour it is and if there are any signs of the foal. Thanks, I know you must be tired but it is all worth it when your baby arrives safely.

I am sorry to hear you are on pain meds. Sending prayers

 

[countrymini]

Hope everything is going ok over there

 

[AnnaC]

Thank you for taking our concerns so kindly - it is very difficult when trying to give advice over the internet when we have no idea who we are talking to! Also, as you said, words often dont give the full picture which can make for mis-understandings. As you have already realised, we are all just trying to get these little babies safely on the ground with their Mommas happy and safe too.

I'm glad you are happy with your vet, but I'm still not sure that if a mare was as far along trying to deliver as he said, I would be very happy, it might be too far along to save baby, especially if one had to wait for the vet to arrive.

As Renee says could you check inside her vulva for the colour - anything looking red as against pale salmon, and I would stay right beside her from now on until she foals.

Again thanks for allowing us to post without feeling that we are 'interferring'. Really hope you feel better soon.