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Post by schwung on Mar 26, 2010 18:20:35 GMT -5
OK, any time now...she's been in heavy labor for a couple hours now...no more resting. Been pacing and pacing and trying to go down. Very soon.
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Post by ladyhunter1980 on Mar 26, 2010 18:26:03 GMT -5
I can't wait to see pics of the new baby!!
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Post by insanepiratedragon on Mar 26, 2010 21:23:23 GMT -5
What about the name Hilda if its a girl?
Long time lurker, and I'm such a sucker for drafts.
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Post by cherrybabe on Mar 26, 2010 21:48:13 GMT -5
haha how bout we see what he's like before the name?
or, we could just call 'em Rome, i do like hat name...
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Post by Sara on Mar 26, 2010 21:49:29 GMT -5
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Post by cherrybabe on Mar 26, 2010 21:50:37 GMT -5
woot!
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Post by schwung on Mar 26, 2010 21:54:25 GMT -5
Here you go...many more pictures to come but I need to feed horses, myself, take a shower, eat, and maybe take a nap first. But mom and baby are doing great and he's a healthy, strapping big solid dark bay colt. He's been up, nursed, and all the things he's supposed to do. Vet will be by at 5am (yes, you read that right! Has to be between 8-12 hours after birth) to do the iGg test and check them out. I took some video of the birth on my phone and we'll see how that turns out, but I have lots of great photos too.
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Post by beta on Mar 26, 2010 22:18:42 GMT -5
Good mama! I'm so excited to see him and take pictures of the little man on Monday after my chores. :-D
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Post by rodeo51 on Mar 26, 2010 22:39:58 GMT -5
Congrats! He is a beauty. :-)
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Post by kuntrylivin on Mar 26, 2010 23:07:51 GMT -5
I just had a feeling it was going to be a colt! Congrats to y'all and to mommy Delilah on a safe delivery and healthy baby!
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Post by schwung on Mar 26, 2010 23:57:31 GMT -5
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Post by shelbyolson7494 on Mar 26, 2010 23:58:09 GMT -5
Omgosh! I am so excited!!! I will bring baby halters. They may be a little big now though. Yay! He is so cute!!!
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Post by rodeo51 on Mar 27, 2010 0:10:32 GMT -5
Jamie...that is one cute baby. He's almost as big as you... :-)
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Post by mymercedes on Mar 27, 2010 0:12:38 GMT -5
What a doll! I have always loved Delilah, and now this gorgeous big baby. What a great package!
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Post by schwung on Mar 27, 2010 9:23:05 GMT -5
Unfortunately, Delilah is not taking to motherhood as well as we had hoped. I have been up every two hours all night because she will not stand to let him nurse without being held and forced to. Dr. Evergreen was just here to do the iGg test and he looks healthy, but we are concerned. Delilah gets agitated when he starts chasing her around trying to nurse and has swung her butt at him and acted alternately protective and aggressive. Our vet is going to consult with the repro specialists at Pilchuck to discuss options. In the meantime, we may need extra volunteers on hand to handle feeding shifts.
I am now beyond exhausted, but if I hadn't gotten up every two hours, she wouldn't have let him nurse at all. :-(
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