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Post by harveydales on May 17, 2009 6:05:09 GMT -1
No change when texted this morning..........
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Post by dalesponyrider on May 17, 2009 7:59:50 GMT -1
I have just about fallen off my chair laughing at this lot! I've popped home for a shower as D is grazing peacefully and doesn't look like she is about to produce!
I'm not convinced by any of it and you may well be right Grace. She does give me heart attack sometimes when she is obviously in discomfort and lays down, gets up, goes on her knees, gets up and stands around lifting her tail. But then she seems to get over it, walks off and looks like a perfectly content and normal D! I am well aware that it could happen very soon now or not for a week or two so am not getting too excited.
I wonder if she will hang on till the better weather at the end of the week. There are definite changes to her vulva, udders and rump, but that may well not be conclusive. In fact, her udders have shrunk a bit this morning! Perhaps it is my cold hands coupled with the heavy rain!
It is nice and cosy in the caravan but my only worry is, I've got a lot of clients next week, I've got the decorator coming to do Paul's room in the last week in May (it needs emptying), Paul is arriving in the country on the 1st June from NZ and I am now WELL behind with all the cooking and preparation I need to do for his homecoming party. Unfortunately the cooker in the caravan is not really up to cooking joints, parsnip roulades and cakes! I really could do with D having it today so I can get on! I hope I don't end up having to choose to meet my son at the airport (who hasn't been home in four years) and the possibility that D might foal!
Oh well, I'm getting a nice rest in the caravan! Better look for another book after my shower!
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Post by SuzieP on May 17, 2009 8:58:30 GMT -1
LOL Linda - every cloud and all that.....you probably needed the break the last few days has given you.
Steve and I are calling in to see Linda later - might see Pam there too.
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Post by zeldalithgow on May 17, 2009 9:04:42 GMT -1
LOL Linda maybe D's having Braxton Hicks. I hope she foals soon for everyones sake
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Post by harveydales on May 17, 2009 9:41:44 GMT -1
lol Linda, I think you need to delegate. Make a list of everything you want preparing for the freezer and we can all do a bit.
It's been tipping it down all morning here so I do hope D decides to hang on til the weather improves. I've decided not to go down today as the caravan will be full with visitors - I'll go down tomorrow and any weekday.........
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Post by emmadales on May 17, 2009 11:28:22 GMT -1
Back from Hillside and not alot happening. Linda thinks she may go for a while yet, and i have to agreee doesn't give the impression its going to be soon, but im going to guess tuesday morning.
Nice to meet sue again today and steve too.
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Post by Debbie on May 17, 2009 12:29:52 GMT -1
Being a Tuesday's child, I have to agree... Tuesdays are a nice day to be born on  LOL, that little caravan's been duly and truly broken in by now  Linda I'm so glad you've got a cozy/comfy place to monitor D from. I'm sure she's reassured knowing you're right there for her  |
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Post by leannwithconnie on May 17, 2009 12:36:02 GMT -1
Shucks...!! I felt sure that when I logged on there would be some news... I suppose it will come when it is ready and not before.  |
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Post by bevbob on May 17, 2009 12:44:13 GMT -1
Hi Linda! just been typing away doing lots of essay stuff for my course and suddenly it dawned on me that its any time for D! just read page one and skipped to page 7 in anticipation and you obviously know the rest haha. Hope it all goes well for D and the foal arrives soon! lots of love, I will be logging on to check daily now. xxxx so exciting!
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Post by sunny on May 17, 2009 16:37:28 GMT -1
Well still nothing happening. Amanda are you taking a sweepstake?
D's udders are full and firm but the time I've spent there this afternoon she's looked more settled than before...no signs of uncomfortable periods, maybe the calm before the storm?
Keep strong Linda.... you're doing really well!
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Post by SuzieP on May 17, 2009 16:49:12 GMT -1
Steve and I called in to see Linda for an hour this afternoon. All was quiet and D seemed calm and content. Her bum is definitely spongy and her udders firm - as sunny says - and Linda says there's definitely some vulval lengthening...but I couldn't judge that.
I'm no judge really, but I didn't think it looked like anything was going to happen very soon.
Still - Linda has a lovely set up there. The caravan is ever so cosy and the awning is useful for wet boots and coats. The window overlooks D's paddock so Linda doesn't even need to leave the caravan to make a quick assessment of how things are going.
It would have been so perfect if D had foaled this weekend - but it isn't to be....
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on May 17, 2009 19:43:27 GMT -1
Nothing happening here either...  went over to dads this afternoon and doris's udder is full and very firm, tinker looks full (would not dare touch her loose in the field) and dribbling milk, she had wax showing a few days ago tho too.  not long to go now, better get the camera charged up... ;D |
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Post by dalesponyrider on May 18, 2009 15:30:44 GMT -1
Rude question........ (skip this post if you want)
When we talk about vulval slackening/lengthening, are we talking about the actual slit? Thats the bit I've been measuring. But I notice this afternoon that the bit above the slip looks puffy, smooth and longer - I think (I haven't been measuring THAT bit ;D).
So which bit lengthens?
D very slow this afternoon and resting much more than usual. Still doesn't look imminent to me though!
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Post by sammy on May 18, 2009 16:49:47 GMT -1
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Post by SuzieP on May 18, 2009 18:22:49 GMT -1
Very interesting and I didn't find the pics rude at all.....I think Linda will find these very informative.
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