N00b w/prego rescue mini

[Vansplic]

As for washing machines... My last phone went through an industrial washer and dryer then worked for another 2 years!

 

[Vansplic]

You ready??? (I sure wasn't when I got back or when I let her out)........











Cat cutting

 

[Eagle]

she sure is wild! Cat cutting

 

[AnnaC]

She really is a fiesty little madam isn't she - just brilliant!!

Did you enjoy your 'restful' weekend?

 

[Vansplic]

Yes, my weekend was magical! We were in a huge historical mansion with bath tubs you could swim in, immaculate grounds and wooded hiking trails. The food was amazing and there was always someone just off to the side if you needed anything. The wedding was amazing with the men in kilts and all the bells and whistles of a beautiful formal wedding. Off to the left was a renn encampment with nightly bonfires, a fire eater/breather, songs and stories. There was all the elegance and class of a formal wedding and all the fun, mischief and merriment of a renn fest! The only thing missing was a flower girl... I think our little filly would have been perfect! Dressed either in the tartan or in Renn garb of the wedding colors with those mini carnations in white flying madly off of her as she kicked, bucked and galloped her way down the isle. The rennies seem to think she should be topaz something rather than amber something.... meanwhile they will be sending me the contact info for some of the best costume makers they know! So was the weekend restful? NO... rejuvenating YES! It reminded me how much fun I can be and how much healthier I am when I am in a "drama free" zone.

I was concerned that not being worked with for 3 days would set the filly back but it seems to have done just the opposite. When I walked out to the field just now the nickered to me and ran all the way up to me while I was standing (she has never approached me standing or nickered to me). She got brushed for the first time today and got her mouth played with. The only "bad" thing was that we had worked really hard on "if you want your bum scratched you have to stand sideways in front of me" or somewhere else "polite" but where I could reach... today there was a lot of turning the bum to me for scritches then backing into me if I didn't get the hint. But, I would stop petting, she would stomp her disapproval then turn her side to me.

She has gone to moms side but I have not seen her nurse since I got home. She is clearly full of energy so I assume she is OK. She is munching grass and stealing grain. her poo this morning looked like slightly mini normal mini poo.

 

[LittleRibbie]

Catching up on some very old threads b/c Ive been gone so long!!! Your little one is amazing, love the Cat Cutting!! I love her little star! I know Im rather late but congratulations!!

 

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures!!!! And "cat cutting" -- WOW -- you fit right in with our antics!!!!

Just such a beautiful little girl!

 

[LittleRibbie]

Just out of curiosity...did Renee stop her limericks...been sitting here reading some threads a bit and have yet to see any of Renee's humorous rhymes!! maybe she's a ghost writer these days!!

 

[Eagle]

hehehe, life doesn't make me laugh much anymore Heidi

I think I might have lost my touch. Maybe I could try for Peanut.

 

[Vansplic]

Still needing help with the name. I was pretty set on Moonlight Amber Hue but then I am getting a lot of people liking topaz better for her than amber and that just doesn't have the same ring. Midnight, firefly, and charm are other bits of names that have been thrown about that I liked that could be included.

She is officially two weeks old today! I am so impressed by all she is learning already!

 

[Eagle]

Moonlight Firefly aka Firefly

Moonlight Firecracker aka Cracker

Twinkling Topaz aka Topaz

Midnight April Moon aka Luna

Midnight Jewel aka Jewel

Midnight Mayhem aka May

 

[Vansplic]

Where oh where would you have come up with that last one?????

 

[LittleRibbie]

Love the names Renee....being Topaz myself I vote for Twinkling Topaz...tho its a bit of a tongue twister...maybe Midnight Mayhem is better.

 

[Vansplic]

Went out and played with baby tonight. she is breaking teeth. She will run up to me when I go out now and is starting to follow me around. She will look to me or mom for permission to go farther or explore new things.

 

Everything is such an adventure!!! ENJOY!!!!!

 

[Vansplic]

OK, so the barn name Topaz has been set now to figure out the rest of the name! Topaz got to meet her first human in a wheelchair today! She did great! It was a power scooter/chair and she went right up to it! After a few scritches she was following the woman around the pasture!

Topaz does seem to have the runs though. Temp is OK ans eating and nursing are normal. I am keeping a close eye on her to be sure she is not getting dehydrated. Our vets stink! Is there anything else I should be doing?

 

[SummerTime]

How old is she now? Mom is probably in her foal heat and that can give them the scours. Your doing the right thing by keeping an eye on her, but it is very typical for that to happen when mom goes back into foal heat.

 

Just keep her little butt clean with baby wipes, and you can put vaseline or desitin to help protect that tender skin. But it's quite normal when mom is on her foal heat! So, no worries!

 

[AnnaC]

As Mindy says, it is probably the foaling heat. Just keep a good eye on Topaz for the next few days,perhaps you could clean her little botty, dry it gently with a cloth and then smear a little vaseline around the area - the 'scours' can 'burn' the delicate skin and make them a bit sore.

As long as she is drinking, lively and energetic she will be fine in a few days.

Snap Diane. LOL!!