Belle 2021

[elizabeth.conder]

Belle is approximately 320 days. She has been super slow about starting an udder but I think maybe that finally changed today. Decent udder this morning, and it actually grew through the day. Still a ways off from a foaling udder but I?ll take it! Having a few issues keeping my camera going but hopefully we?ll bet that resolved asap.

[dcwolcott]

I can see her with no issues, and she's up and eating...of course!  I'll keep watching.  Glad she's moving ahead!!  At 320, it's getting exciting!!

[dcwolcott]

There she is!!!  I've been checking at the wrong times, I guess, because she's been outside and I haven't seen much of her most times.  Looking good today!  Glad she's been outside a lot getting her exercise, prepping for that big job ahead of her.  Can't wait!!!  Have a good day, Belle!!

[elizabeth.conder]

She spends most of the time outside still. Not close enough that I feel it is necessary to stall her more yet. So basically 7 central standard timing to early morning. A bit later this morning. Kinda depends on my grad school schedule. She?s taking her sweet time. She went 345 last time but I thought she?d go earlier this time. She?s starting to make me wonder. I feel pretty good about the dates I have. Her udder is not serious yet. Kinda sitting at about 25%. Last time once she got serious she built it quickly. Who knows lol.

[dcwolcott]

I forgot how long she went last time.  Your plans for her sound good.  Outside exercise is certainly the best!  Looking forward to it!

[dcwolcott]

I see she's in this morning.  So good to see her.  Hopefully she's making some progress for you.  Not sure how your weather is there, but here in Florida it's finally starting to get colder -- supposed to be in the 40's on  Sunday morning with the highest morning temp on 62 in the next week.  Hope it stays warmer for your upcoming wet baby!!   

[elizabeth.conder]

Weather is all over the place. Highs often in the 70s and 80s. Lows in the 30s and 40s. Feel bad for my hairy horses. She?s starting to make real progress I think. Udder is probably between a third and half full. That?s definitely improvement lol. She?s made a lot of change there the last 36 hrs. Not getting my hopes up quite yet. I USUALLY let her out 7-8 am. With my school schedule it fluctuates a bit. That?s why she was in a bit later this morning.

[dcwolcott]

 Hopefully you're able to sleep in today with no school.  Are you still working on your --was it your PhD?  I remember reading what you were studying, but my brain has left me today.

Belle is looking good this morning.  Just munching as she should.  You should both rest a little today!!

[elizabeth.conder]

Thank you, I?m going for my Doctor of Physical Therapy. Been a stressful week lol. Belle is definitely making progress. Her udder is finally starting to get serious. Having a tough time testing ph. But Friday morning it was 7.5-7.8. She?s much grumpier this pregnancy. So I?ll probably have to get help to test her in the future. Foal is shifted and I?m feeling movement by her tailhead now. She was very uncomfortable last night so hopefully more change today. Roughly 330 days more or less.

[dcwolcott]

I thought I remembered a PhD.  Yeah, my brain might still be working.

Belle standing quietly munching, and then looking with her head through the fence.  She looks good!!  Come on  Belle~!~~Can't wait to see what you've been hiding!!

[elizabeth.conder]

Testing 7.5ish now. Udder is starting to look more serious. Everything else is looking pretty close. Just need some more work on her udder.

[dcwolcott]

Exciting news !!  Come on Belle!!!  Wishing a safe and uneventful foaling of a healthy and dynamic little one 

[dcwolcott]

I see Belle is still in this morning.  Hoping that mean you are resting a bit with your crazy schedule.  Belle looks great and I'm sure she's still making progress.  Can't wait to see this little one!!

[elizabeth.conder]

Yes, making progress. All on her own schedule though lol.

[dcwolcott]

It always at their schedule for sure.  But she'll get it done!!