saffires foaling thread

[lucky lodge]

mack is a big boy ...he has the nices nature

back to saffire why does she act like she in full on labour ,,,then she stops and stands like a statue

any one got any ideas...how many times can thay stop labour

 

[Riverrose28]

What do you mean, full on labor? Is she laying down, getting up, having contractions? Or is she just restless, looking at her belly? Can you describe?

 

[Eagle]

cooooeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii anyone there???

Jenny

This suspense is killing us

 

[Riverrose28]

I'm here! I'm hoping she means first stage and is in the barn, but her post has me so worried.

 

[Eagle]

I am going to have to go to bed soon but I do hope that Jenny wakes and updates before I go

Terry

 

[AnnaC]

I'm here too and am also a bit worried that we haven't had a response from Jenny. I'll be around (on and off) for the next 3 hours approx - hope we hear something soon.

 

[Riverrose28]

Well, my but is getting sore sitting here looking at the screen. I just popped a top on a busch beer and it's only 3:45, what the hay! I know I've smoked too many cigs, and I'm on pins and needles. Got to go check the wood stove and to feed my guys at 4:00 so I can finish before dark. I'll keep checking in. Hopefully this is all a false alarm.

:arg!

 

[AnnaC]

LOL!! I'm surrounded by apples, mints and nuts in the attempt to keep me from too many ciggies - it's not working very well!!

 

[AnnaC]

Trouble is, Jenny was going to call the vet at the onset of labour, but judging from her last post, it didn't seem clear what Saffire was actually doing. To wait for full labour, is really leaving it a bit too late for the new vet to get there, which is what is so worrying.

I'm just hoping that Jenny is with Saffire (and the vet) and simply cant get to her computer to tell us what is going on.

Has any seen Cassie around, it's been a while since she last posted about trying to get a pee sample from Penny (yesterday?) Just wondered if she has Jenny's phone number? Yes I do realise that she is probably asleep - when is it morning time down there?

 

[Riverrose28]

I'm back from the barn and still on pins and needles, I'll be back and forth between the stove, cooking, and the wood stove keeping it stocked. Trying to be a good girl with the cigs, only have three left till hubby gets home with more. Such a good provider, should I say enabler. I don't know what time the sun comes up in Aussie Land, but it's going down here so it shouldn't be much longer till we have some news.

:arg! Got to love these dang smilies

 

[Eagle]

Cassie should be up in about an hour, gosh this is worrying. Anna you are skinny, I can,t afford to scoff nuts, you know what they say " 5 minutes in your mouth 5 years on your hips" I am of outside for a cig

 

[Riverrose28]

Yes, nuts are fattening, but they are also good for you, they help get rid of the bad colestral, probably didn't spell that right, call the spelling police, I havn't figured out how to download the spell check on LB.

 

[lucky lodge]

iam so sorry for keeping yous all in the dark last night ....i feel asleep............

no foal to report ...but what she is doing is shes madly swishing her tail rubbing bum walking around in circles laying down getting back up

goes back in the stable for some more dinnner then does it again.she does the hole time she eating...then she just stops and stands like a statue..so here i am thnking this is

it have the foaling kit ready vets number on speed dail and then she stops

i dont no what she doing

its like she going in to labour then she stops it ...this has been going on the last couple of nights

 

[minifreishorsefarm]

iam so sorry for keeping yous all in the dark last night ....i feel asleep............

no foal to report ...but what she is doing is shes madly swishing her tail rubbing bum walking around in circles laying down getting back up

goes back in the stable for some more dinnner then does it again.she does the hole time she eating...then she just stops and stands like a statue..so here i am thnking this is

it have the foaling kit ready vets number on speed dail and then she stops

i dont no what she doing

its like she going in to labour then she stops it ...this has been going on the last couple of nights

Foal is most likely getting into position. I cant see it being too much longer. Good luck and prayers for a safe delivery.

Marsha

 

[Riverrose28]

Glad you got back to us as we were worried. Sounds like she is getting ready. Do you know the signs of first stage labor? Such as being restless, pacing, squirreling her tail up and down, yawning, laying down getting up, looking at her sides, pawing, back leg kicking at her belly, the most important is sweating, sometimes mares will lay down to sleep get up and not have any signs except for sweating then lay down and start having contractions. Good for you having the vet on speed dial. Please watch for the signs of first stage and call her asap, no time to waste on that. Pleas lock her in at twilight and don't let her out till morning so you can watch her. So Sorry to stick my nose in, but your last post had me worried, Just want to help. God Bless the Broodmares. Happy foaling!

 

[lucky lodge]

so sorry for worrying you all but it did look like labour do you think she just getting it in postion...this is driving me nuts

:frusty

 

[Eagle]

My mares are always very fast so I am not sure what she is up to, you could call the vet to check her. Jmho

 

[minifreishorsefarm]

so sorry for worrying you all but it did look like labour do you think she just getting it in postion...this is driving me nuts

:frusty

My maiden mare this year was real restless and just had this concerned look on her face, kept going into the corner then out then back in around 8-9pm and she went into labor at 4am. So they can be restless for a few hours especially when its their first and they dont know what's going on.

Marsha

 

[AnnaC]

Thanks for the update Jenny - we were beginning to get a bit worried!

She could be in the early stages of labour, maiden mares can often show signs of being uncomfortable really early on, whereas more experienced mare will take this stage more patiently (if that's the right word!). Not sure what the time is with you, but I would be watching her very carefully for any changes - you dont want to wait until Saffire is actually pushing to call your vet. In the morning I would give your new vet a call and ask her to come out and have a look at Saffire, just to be on the safe side - think you said that she hasn't seen her yet? Also tell her exactly how Saffire is behaving and of your concerns as she is the best person to advise and guide you now.

Yes Terry - the nuts are part of my attempts to keep my cholestrol at the right level!

Well I'm off to bed now folks - I look forward to hearing what your vet said Jenny if you decide to give her a call.

Nite nite.

 

[lucky lodge]

good night thanks everyone......7.55 am here just feed the horses checked on saffires udders and there bigger then yesterday

will take some photos of her for ya,s