Grace 2016 Foal

[Holly]

Graces udder has stayed up last n9ight and all of today, milk getting stickier, less watery more oily.
She is MISERABLE and stands in the corner. Sleeping a lot. She hasnt eaten much in 2 days...
Her udder sticks out between her back legs and goes up top her vulva. Vulva long and red.
I will get new pictures tonight at feeding time.

[Rocklone]

Ooooooooh!

I wasn't able to access the camera last night I'll try again tonight

[Lnight89]

Sounds like she's getting close!! Can't wait to see what she gives you!

[Ryan]

Best of Luck Holly , sounding like she getting close

[dcwolcott]

Just checking on her, and she sure looks uncomfortable.  Baby seems to be "poking out" sideways, so I'll be looking to see if she does some rolling to get this little one lined up!

Poor momma.  But sure is getting exciting!!!

 

[dcwolcott]

Just quietly standing around each time I check on her.  Poor girl!!

But we're praying for a happy and uneventful birth of this special little one!! Can't wait to see him/her!

 

[Holly]

No changes this morning at 10 am.
Its raining AGAIN... Starting to wonder if its ever going to stop....

[dcwolcott]

Holly, I think you're safe!  I hear that WE are going to get all your rain this weekend, so hopefully it will dry up there, as we prepare for the flooding here!

June starts our rainy season, but I'm sure NOT looking forward to the torrential rains they say will start on Sunday here.  They've already said to expect flooding, and steady, torrential rains.  YUCK!!

Meanwhile, I'll be looking to hear that things have let up a bit for you, and the rain has gone away a bit for you!

[Holly]

Hasnt been as rainy today, the flooding here at our home is less. I am so greatful. We do have some pasture available... Though Grace still didnt go out much...

[dcwolcott]

No, she sure has been a "home-body" !!  LOL

But, I expect she will be out running that little one around when it finally arrives!!!

Come on Gracie!  We're all anxious to see this special little one!!

[Chanda]

I was out early to do chores this morning, as the farrier came at 7am; anyway, I opened the pasture gate before he arrived, and when he left an hour later, the mares and babies still hadn't gone out yet.  About a half hour after he left I saw the mares finally heading out to graze.  Goofy girls.
[FYI: I'm here and read everyday, but don't always post.  Sometimes I just don't have anything to say.    ]

[Rocklone]

Just did morning check and she's happily eating away. Still pregnant!

[Holly]

Ok milk has gotten thicker and stickier. pH 8.4 cal is rising.
Udder grew in 5 hrs... first pic is 10pm second is 3 am

[dcwolcott]

She's doing great!!!  Can't wait and getting more and more excited to see what she's hiding! 

[Holly]

So at 10 am Graces udder looked and tested same. She is stocking up in her back legs so I turned her 0out in the yard with the horses to get her moving. That way I can see if her udder goes back down. She is still wide so I suspect it may be edema.