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Member: Priscds |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 3:15 pm: We just finished our bath and massage, i dont think she really appreciated it very much, she kept her ears pinned and i think she wanted to kick or bite me. Well that will be the last one until she has the baby , she was just to antsie for me , she didnt stand still for a minute, it was more like a chore than a treat , she usually loves to be groomed |
Member: Green007 |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 3:32 pm: It is her way of saying, "forget the lamaze stuff already, I want my epidural!!!!" |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 3:43 pm: I think the waiting is almost over....how many of us on HA will be checking our posts tonight and first thing tomorrow morning to see if there was an arrival. You better keep your camera handy. We need lots of shots of the new one priscilla.I am still picking August 30, around 10:00pm! |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 4:47 pm: A lot of mares get a bit grumpy before they foal (can you blame them?) Others get extra sweet and lovey. I haven't found either behavior had anything to do with how they would treat their foals once they arrived. I think some mare just get hyper-sensitive to touch, and some aren't getting much good sleep, either...and you know how that affects you! |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 5:37 pm: I had a mare that I could do anything with, but about 12 hours before she foaled she made it very clear that it was time to stop touching her. I'm saying tomorrow morning 3am. |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 6:25 pm: we have 3 mares that we have bred quite regularly. and all 3 are so different. example. the paint mare eats right up until she lays down to deliver, the QH mare gets very very very oh did i say very grumpy just before, and the arab mare is very affectionate. and all 3 mares are wonderful mothers. my time for this little foal is tomorow morning between 5 am and 6 am.good luck |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Monday, Aug 29, 2005 - 7:23 pm: Well I hope you all are right, I do plan on watching her all night tonight.She has to have it by the end of this week if she doesnt i am going to insist that the vet come back out and check things out I think i actually seen some white stuff on her teats. She is out having her dinner right now so hopefully that will give her the energy she is going to need. |
Member: Dyduroc |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 8:21 am: Priscilla, How's Belle this morning? Any news?D. |
Member: Julieh |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 8:32 am: This is so exciting! I am sitting here looking at my calendar trying to pick a day and time. Ummm, let's see.....how about August 31st about 1 a.m. We had a mare back several years ago and our barn was not at our house so the night we decided to start "camping out" there, she fouled that night before midnight. Our children were small then and they were able to witness the birth. They still talk about that. The funny part was I drilled them and drilled them, told them not to panic during the birth. This was not her first foul and I kept telling them she knew what she was doing. My children still pick on me because I was the one who was in a panic state. I kept telling my husband to do something! The kids were like "Mom, she knows what she is doing!" Too funny. We're all waiting very UNPATIENTLY, Priscilla!!! |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 9:19 am: Where's Priscilla? Outside admiring a brand new foal maybe???? |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 12:38 pm: What's happening Priscilla? I hope as Sherri suggested, you are out taking pictures of that new baby.We are all waiting for an update!! |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 1:47 pm: my mom always said,"no news is good news" i sure hope that is true today. but i have to admit, i am getting nothing done in my house for checking the post every 20 minutes or so. i was even an hour late on feeding my own little band of horses this morning. LOL |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 2:06 pm: Priscilla hasn't posted since 7:30 last night. Now I'm getting nervous. I sure hope everything is okay.I have to go to a funeral this afternoon. I hope everything is okay. |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 2:16 pm: well no news yet , I have been watching her and she is laying down as we speak .. She keeps looks at her side and is breathing pretty heavy, It has to be very soon for her sake , she is definetly in labor and i can she she is very tired i am going out to get a closer look |
Member: Imogen |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 2:18 pm: Can we start a betting book on this? Closest wins... My bet is for 2 am on 1 September (local time to Priscilla of course)There was one for 6 am on 1 Sep I believe? Anyone else? Imogen |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 2:35 pm: I'm still saying tonight around 10:00pm |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 3:13 pm: well i hope priscilla, you come back in with news of a baby, not unheard of to have an afternoon baby for sure. had one do it myself right in the middle of all the geldings. LOL thought i would turn her out for exercise that day, |
Member: Green007 |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 3:22 pm: No JoDeen, that would be far too convenient for Priscilla and for all of us at HA. The mare will have the baby the minute Priscilla falls asleep, or takes a long distance phone call. As soon as the foal is safely born, Priscilla's computer will crash, so we will all have to spend days wondering what happened. Its Mare-phy's Law. |
Member: Canter |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 4:58 pm: My vote: Wednesday morning, 3:30 am |
Member: Dakota04 |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 6:27 pm: I want a piece of the action. I just finished reading all the posts and what fun! I pick tonight, Tuesday, at 11:15 pm. |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 8:49 pm: What's the prize? The winner gets to name the foal? I the winner just gets to keep the foaling pen clean, or clean Priscilla's house to make up for the last month's neglect, forget it!! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 10:16 pm: NOTHING , NOTHINGOH the pain I am going through ... lol really her not me . She is standing in her stall doing nothing, she keeps shifting her weight from side to side and when she takes a step to move she acts like she cant hardly move , her first couple of steps are like walking on ice , she moves very very slow , then she stands and starts shifting the weight back and forth. could I be going crazy looking for all these signs? I have read all the information i could on foaling and labor from the computer to the books I have bought from the store. She is doing everything she is supposed to do except for giving friggin birth ..... going to take a shower then going back out to her stall to check again for any signs . Tonight I will set my alarm for 2:00am , last night i was up from 1:00am , and the guess is 3:00 am I will get back on before I go for a nap |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 30, 2005 - 10:36 pm: Ha! She's probably busy foaling while you're taking your shower! |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 12:18 am: ok, now i am afraid to go to sleep myself.so i opened yet another bottle of "special" wine. and turned on lifetime movie channel. will be with ya priscilla when you wake up to check tonight. Thank Goodness hubby is on graveyards, would think i was nuts. but my stomach is all tied up in knots for you. one more time " good luck " |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 4:46 am: well look at the time, still no baby... I was out for a while this morning watching her laying down she is looking hard at her belly and i do me hard. She finally got up and I thought she would fall back down , she doesn't seem to be very stable when she first gets up . First thing when the vet wakes up I am going to call him to come out and check her and make sure everything is ok |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 8:28 am: Is there wax yet? Usually 24 to 48 hours after waxing. My mare really started sweating heavily before she foaled.Ella ˇ |
Member: Dwawz |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 9:21 am: Okay, somebody catch me up. These posts seemed to start in the middle of something. Were there posts elsewhere to bring me up to speed?Deb |
Member: Julieh |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 9:40 am: Deb, go to the thread "Possibly Pregnant Mare" and start there. This thread picked up from there. |
Member: Dwawz |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 1:42 pm: Thanks,Just got caught up. Feels like I'm living through foaling season all over again! Worse one I went through was a maiden mare that went 366 days, lack of sleep is not a fun thing. Good Luck Deb |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 3:14 pm: Okay, Y'all, I am stuck at the hospital with my daughter ( I CAN complain, as I am now sure that SHE IS going to be fine, so, I really cannot complain) BUT, I AM AFRAID that this foal is going to be born while I'm not around my computer!Priscilla, keep a good look out for the waxing, and get the wine ready! I'll check when we get home on Friday or Saturday! I'm thinking about you! Nancy |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 - 6:25 pm: Nancy- I'm glad your daughter is going to be all right. Nothing worse than having a sick or injured child (regardless of their age.)Gosh, I could use a glass of that celebratory wine. Tell that mare to get on the stick, Priscilla. We'll save you a glass, Nancy. |
Member: Jlhill7 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 10:23 am: I woke up at 7:30 on my day off...........To see if we had a baby..............My guess is when you least expect it....... |
Member: Lhenning |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 11:15 am: I think Priscilla must be out watching her new baby. I had guessed early this morning at 4:00 am. The wine is ready, all we need is the word. Think of how many bottles will pop tonight!Linda |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 12:41 pm: Wow, nothing yet??? I am very thankful for my Blackberry, every post that comes in for this thread, I can read without being near the computer......but my husband thinks I am crazy. I have it sitting on my nighttable, and the other morning, when Priscilla posted at 4:46am I heard it buzz, I bolted out of bed to read the email, cause I knew that must have meant a foal was born, but to my dismay...still nothing.Please Priscilla, go out and wisper in her ear and tell her it's time. For all our sakes!! I wonder if she knows there are so many anxious people waiting on her!! |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 1:12 pm: I've never known a mare that cared about how many people she kept waiting! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 9:32 pm: Well nothing as of now and it is September 1 . I first posted this on July 18 I can not believe it has gone on this long... She seems to be doing fine, she is not showing any more or less signs than she has in the past. I have to say I am sorry for making you all wait along with me , but if you were not here I would be waiting alone and that wouldn't be very much fun . Like I said before she knows exactly what she is doing ( driving me crazy ) but I have to tell you last night I slept alllll night with out getting up and this morning I took my time going out to feed so that she could get the baby ready for me to see , and again nothing. Oh well another night , tonight I am not feeling so tired so i think I might be out checking about 100 times . |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 9:36 pm: this is what she looks like when she is getting up . She looks like she is drunk |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 9:54 pm: That's probably because her hindquarters are so relaxed. That's a good sign that she's prepared for the delivery. If she'd only just foal we'd be happy. I know what you're going through, and it's not fun. I just can't believe with all of her signs that she hasn't foaled yet. Did you have the vet check her again? I know that you were thinking about it. I really hope that it will be tonight. I know how much it sucks to get up during the night to check on her when your bone tired. I'm thinking of you. |
Member: Choney |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 - 11:11 pm: Dear Priscilla,I think by now just about all the folks online would donate $$$ for a c-section! Enjoying this immensely, Cher |
Member: Paul303 |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 12:46 am: OK...I'm back from the funeral now. Priscilla, thanks so much for waiting!!Nancy: Glad your daughter is ok! Sara: How's the ankle? Now, bring on the Pitocin! |
Member: Dyduroc |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 7:03 am: Priscilla, thanks for the update. Hope Belle decides to have that baby soon--I'm running out of fingernails to chew on!Nancy, glad to hear your daughter is OK. Sara, how's the ankle coming? D. |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 9:33 am: Hey all (or should I say Hay),Is there anyone else out there with a new foal this year. Maybe while we are waiting for Priscilla's baby we could share pictures of other new foals in the horse advice world. What do you all think? Ella 9 |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 12:15 pm: D.- ankle is healing, but now walking for another month. Borrrrring!!!I love foal pictures. Bring them on! |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 4:29 pm: Whew ... daughter and I are home from the hospital, and Belle kept that baby in! Thought I might miss it. And, Thanks, my daughter is doing really fine! I probably can appreciate the way you feel, Priscilla, with no restful sleep at the hospital, either!Nancy |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 5:23 pm: Great idea! Here's a picture of my Morgan colt at 3 weeks old. Born May 9th. He's for sale.Here's a picture of my Morgan filly at 6 weeks. Born June 22nd. Not for sale. My husband took this picture. From his height she looks tiny. I lectured him about him not taking pictures of foals at their level. It's a cute picture anyway. |
Member: Gintx |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 6:42 pm: A client brought her mare to be bred. I couldn't catch the mare in heat and was getting very frustrated after a month. They had the mare for 11 months and had bought her from a sale. Well, one morning I got home from work just in time to see her stand up from foaling. The mare owners were just disgusted when they saw the little cutie. I traded them the breeding fee for "Flower". LOL!! She was two hours old in this pic. |
Member: Sr26953 |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 7:22 pm: Ginger,That is too funny. What a sweetheart. How old is she now? Do you still have her? Suzanne |
Member: Gintx |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 8:38 pm: She is 4 months old tomorrow. Yep, still have her! She is a real cutie!! |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 9:01 pm: This is my Appendix QH filly at 9 weeks. We call her Diva. She behaves like a Diva too!Ella |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 9:04 pm: Ginger, I wanted to add that is the cutest little thing I have ever seen and Karen those are gorgeous little Morgans!Ella |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 9:06 pm: Oh my gosh! They are all so cute!!! Karen, what a correct looking little colt and filly! Love 'em. And Ginger, I love those ears!! What a surprise, and is she ever cute!! I just want to hug her. Ohhh...wish I'd bred a couple of my own mares last year; I love the foals. Thanks for sharing. |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Friday, Sep 2, 2005 - 10:49 pm: Boy, she's big for 9 wks., Ella! Great shoulder and color; pretty fiily...and I'm not even a QH person The "appendix" means she has TB, doesn't it? (told you I wasn't a QH person!) |
Member: Albionsh |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 3, 2005 - 3:28 am: Here is our Donnersfedar AL, better know as Feather. She is by our Donners Breeze (Oldenburg) out of Kristall (Trakehner) and is three weeks old here.Nancy K |
Member: Albionsh |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 3, 2005 - 4:31 am: Here is Donnersonne AL, Sonny. He is seven weeks old here and is another of Donny's foals (we had a total of six). Sonny's mom is Hungarian Tia. Love all the babies, especially the little longear!! |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 3, 2005 - 7:06 am: Gosh Nancy I do love warmbloods. They are gorgeous. I particularly love feather.Sara, Appendix does mean TB. She is 3/4 quarter horse and 1/4 TB. They are still registered QH but have some limits on being bred until they have proven themselves. Priscilla, We are all anxious to see your baby when it arrives. Ella |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 3, 2005 - 8:56 am: These babies are all so cute and I am so jealous to see all the pictures. I decided last night i was going to sleep all night again , she didn't do anything again . All the same signs and she has now moved into her 12 month , one thing is for sure it won't be too much longer . Keep the beautiful baby pictures coming .Priscilla |
Member: Paul303 |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 3, 2005 - 3:38 pm: Priscilla: print out all these great pictures and hang them in front of her...maybe she'll get the idea |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Sunday, Sep 4, 2005 - 11:06 am: Hello All,All these precious baby pictures are making me reconsider the sale of my wonderful broodmare(even though I'm still dealing with a torn rotator cuff(sp.) from pulling the last baby out)! Perhaps I'll just invest in a strong person to stand by to help ... then again, I'm sure that they would not pull right to suit me, AND it is a very short list that contains helpers in the middle of the night! Just to pass the time, I'm going to make a prediction of September 10th for the delivery of Belle's foal. It is the birthday of one of my daughters(not the one just back from the hospital). Sept. 10th was a lucky day for me, Priscilla, and here is hoping that it will be a lucky one for you, too (IF NOT SOONER)! Just think, Priscilla, soon , you too, will have an adorable one to post pictures of for all of us here to swoon over! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 10:05 am: Good morning everyone,We still have no baby. She is hanging in there like a trooper. I know for sure now that this is all going to happened when I am not looking . I still will have my camera ready for when she gives me the big surprise. September 10th was the last guess and it is aproaching around the corner. Please give me the strength to wait a few more days |
Member: Canter |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 10:33 am: Ack, Priscilla! When I saw your post come up, I thought for sure this was the big day! I'm sure I won't be the only one psyched out. Continued well wishes headed your way... |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 12:18 pm: Well I just spoke with the vet and he assures me the she will be just fine and that it is not unusual for a mare to go into 12 months . So I will continue to wait up to another two and a half weeks before I call him again , unless she has it before then. Has anyone ever had a mare go to 12 months or over ? As long as she has an apatite and is looking good I guess everything is still fine inside. |
Member: Warwick |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 12:37 pm: Hey Priscilla, none of my mares have ever gone 12 months but have come close on occasion.I was speaking with my repro vet a few months back and he had a mare at his clinic go over 12 months this year and the foal was considered premature when born! Go figure... |
Member: Gintx |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 12:41 pm: Lol, just breathe... I had a mare that went 6 days into her 12th month this year. There were no problems and the foal was a normal size. I know how tired and frustrated you are. She can't keep it forever though. |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 12:52 pm: oh yes priscilla, i have had two of my first time moms go into their 12th month. not fun your right, but unfortunatly so. we are with ya all the way dear. hang in there. |
Member: Frances |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 2:59 pm: You can be sure that as soon as you decide it's no use holding your breath and settle in for the long haul, switch off your attention, drink the champagne you've been saving and generally give up on any hope of a speedy birth ... it'll happen!So just to help you take the long view, I'll say September 21st |
Member: Lilo |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 3:29 pm: Priscilla,I had been wondering. As long as the mare seems fine, I guess there is no reason to worry. Mares don't look at the calendar every day and say - "Gee, I am way overdue, why does someone not induce labor!" Hang in there, Lilo |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 3:31 pm: Our all time record was a mare that went 1 year two weeks. ERG!!! So...hang in there. She looked so ready in the last photos you posted. Have you tried jumping rope with her yet? |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 6:47 pm: Well here is the latest update .... I just went out to check her after leaving her alone all day and she has milk everywhere... her teats are waxed over and when she layed down she shot milk out across the yard ... So now this should be the end right ? |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 7:29 pm: It certainly sounds like this is the moment of truth. We're all anxiously awaiting the good news. Good luck! |
Member: Gintx |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 7:31 pm: Sounds like it!When my mares start dripping milk, we usually get a foal that night or within about 12 hours! Good luck! Wish you had a webcam out there!! |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 7:47 pm: looks like whoever picked 6-7 or6-8 will be our winner. i am so excited here. i will chill the wine. good luck to you all, lots of prayers from wyoming for quick delivery TONIGHT!!!!!!! |
Member: Lilly |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 8:08 pm: Priscilla,I am sooooooo excited for you! I really hope the foal is born tomorrow - it's MY birthday! Not a bad day to be born Ann |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 8:22 pm: YES!~ please just do it...!~ I am going out of town Friday....we want a report as soon as you dare come back into the house... oh .. darn I drank THAT bottle of wine.... not a problem.. got another one open... cheers... On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with SPOTS.. |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 8:33 pm: baby pictures... |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 10:03 pm: Now there's a baby that's going to be hard to handle when it grows up! (the baby mule, that is!)Cute picture. Looks like that little girl would take the little mule to bed with her. Priscilla, tonight, tonight.......!!?? Good luck! |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 10:32 pm: hehehe oh my , does she look like a mule..? the filly is 100% imported Hanoverian lines..not an ounce of spots or MULE in her... On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with SPOTS.. |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:00 pm: Just for the record. I didn't think that she looked like a mule.I can't wait to check my computer tomorrow morning. I'm sure that there will be news of a baby. |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:11 pm: Oh, Ann, I'm sorry!! (although I personally like mules!) I'm lying on the sofa with my bum leg up over the sofa back and am on my little bitty laptop (about 8" x 10") so the picture is kind of small. I've had a couple of glasses of "pain killer" (Merlot) to boot. And....I'm used to Arabs! Am I forgiven?I've looked at the picture up closer now. That baby has LONG legs! How big are you expecting her to get? She is pretty and looks sweet. |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:14 pm: hi this is priscilla daughter taylor she had the baby at 1000 pm it is a boy my mom will send you pic later |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:29 pm: it has a name kodak |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:44 pm: FINALLY!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! And, you didn't even have to stay up all night, Priscilla.As soon as you've recovered, we want pictures. How are you and the mare doing?? |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7, 2005 - 11:59 pm: wonderful news,i can wait to see pics, and hope all went well. did you get to be there for the whole thing? i am sure you did due to the time. well now i know i wont sleep tonight, so i will pop the cork on the wine, and wait patiently for pics. Congrats for sure. how is everyone doing. |
Member: Hwood |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:11 am: Ahh!!!!! Congratulations, Priscilla and Belle and Family!!!!! It's about time! Am looking forward to Kodak's first photo. |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:21 am: |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:23 am: here he is our new bundle of joy |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:24 am: |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:26 am: |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:45 am: Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with SPOTS.. |
Member: Jodeen |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:49 am: Oh my gosh priscilla, He is beautiful, well I am sipping a toast to you and belle and Kodak right now. congradulations!!!!!!! looks like all went well. of course you know we have to have the details now. One more glass of wine and i will finally be able to sleep. LOLJoDeen |
Member: Frances |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 12:51 am: Wonderful!! |
Member: 9193 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 1:31 am: Yahoo!!!!!Welcome to the world Kodak!! Congradulations to the whole family... Two and four legged !!! Debra |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 1:35 am: Thank you everyone for your support through this whole thing I could not have done it without your wonderful advise . I will be on in the morning with all the details ... Good night |
Member: Paul303 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:14 am: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KODAK!!!!! YEEEEEEEHAW!!!!! Well worth the wait! Off to the bubbly!!! Ta ta! Take good care of our little guy, Pricilla! Good job everyone! |
Member: Miamoo |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 6:22 am: He is beautiful! He looks a bit like my filly, Diva, who is in the pictures above on Sept. 2nd. Big and bay and all with a star. Is he nursing o.k. Diva spent about 12 hours trying to nurse on the wall.Remind me what moms breeding is. I think you told us at one point but it might be tough to find at this point. The post has gotten really long! Congrats again! Ella |
Member: Dyduroc |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 6:38 am: Congratulations, Priscilla and family! Kodak is adorable!D. |
Member: Morg1 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 7:57 am: Did you ever go back to bed? I usually can't until the wee hours of the morning or if it's late morning not at all. I'm sure you'll be spending all of your time in the barn. Congratulations on a bright healthy colt. Did you see the entire birth? Looking forward to news about Kodak (love the name) in the future. Have a great time with him. Will you be keeping him? |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 8:18 am: Congratulations Priscilla, very nice!DrO |
Member: Julieh |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 8:24 am: This is soooo cool!!!! I have chills just reading this and looking at all the wonderful pics. Congrats Priscilla and Belle and the whole clan!!!! He is absolutely beautiful. |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 8:33 am: Congratulations Priscilla! The colt is gorgeous. And I love the name Kodak! How appropriate. Can't wait to read a looooong post from you with allllll the details! He looks really tall!Does the colt know yet how many aunts and uncles he has out here in cyberspace? |
Member: Canter |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 8:53 am: Yeah!! Congratulations Priscilla. Delighted that all went well and Kodak is absolutely adorable! Rest up...and enjoy! |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:00 am: FINALLY ... HE'S HERE! HOW DID EVERYTHING GO? CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR EVERY DETAIL!!!HE IS SOOO PRETTY! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nancy P.S. I,like Sarah already drank my bottle of wine(long ago!), so, this morning when I go out to get my coffee, which I am also out of, Ill get that wine! That is really all a girl needs ... a good horse, some coffee and some wine! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:01 am: he has a new name maybe it will be levi |
Member: Green007 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:09 am: Wow Priscilla, did you EVER luck out! I have bred nice mares to nice stallions intentionally in hopes of having a foal as nice as Kodak. He is gorgeous, and dark bay with a star to boot!!! And to top it off, he hasn't even unfolded yet. He will get even more handsome in a few days, if that's possible.Mom sure looks happy and relaxed with her new role, too. What wonderful pictures, and how polite that she foaled while you were there and with camera in tow. You must let this list know if he ever goes up for sale, I think you would have a host of potential buyers! |
Member: Hwood |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:26 am: A horse by any other name . . . .Love the third photo. Mom and baby are so shiny and healthy looking. You done good, Priscilla. I will be offline for quite a while after today. I will miss seeing your subsequent photos, but will catch up with little Kodak/Levi at a later date. Congratulations, again. |
Member: Dwawz |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:42 am: congratulations!!Get some much needed sleep. Deb |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:42 am: Ahhhh.....absolutely beautiful. No way could you and Belle have done better! Thanks for staying up and posting pictures for me to enjoy with morning coffee.Nancy, if you were closer, I'd share. (coffee) |
Member: Lilo |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:52 am: Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful baby!Lilo |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 9:58 am: I always wait for the foal to be born before I name them... I have to get an idea of the personality and of course what they look like... take your time, the name game will stick when its right....that is a blaze on his head not a star correct... ??? * my computer is showing pix dark..* On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with SPOTS.. |
Member: Lhenning |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 10:20 am: Congratulations, you have a beautiful baby horse. It's so amazing, babies are born every day but each one is a miracle. I wish you the best and happiest life for your new little one. May all his days be filled with sweet pastures and kind faces.Linda |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 10:45 am: Oh Priscilla,Congratulations on your new baby! He is adorable, can't wait to see some pics from today in daylight. Mom looks real proud and so she should be! Both look very alert for a couple hours. He looks to be a big baby. How tall is he? Fill us in on all the details.... And now, you better warn your family, that the next few weeks, your attention will be focused on watching the little fella! May not get much else done around the house! |
Member: Albionsh |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 11:17 am: Congratulations!! It was well worth the long wait--what a beauty!! Long legs and beautiful head--looks a lot like mom. Now wrap him in cotton to keep him safe from the world--they can get in SO much trouble! Be careful of any fence low enough for him to lay down and get caught under as he tries to rise. I think wide open spaces or else solid walls are the safest. We had more than our share of troubles this year because our fences are horse fences, not foal fences. Look forward to more pictures as little Levi grows.Nancy |
Member: Warwick |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 11:34 am: Just got into the office and read the wonderful news. Congrats, Priscilla, on your adorable little guy. So glad to hear that it all went so well and at a very respectable hour too. Now the fun begins...Sue |
Member: Jlhill7 |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 11:57 am: My son is sooooooooooo happy. His name is Levi. Like that name. |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:50 pm: |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:51 pm: this is so cute my niece got to pet him very quickly and she was shocked |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:52 pm: |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:54 pm: he is staying very close to his momma and she is making sure of it |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 2:57 pm: |
Member: Julieh |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:08 pm: Priscilla, he is beautiful! I know you are so proud of him and rightly so!! Did you decide on Levi? We have a foul due in January and I have been telling my husband that if it is a colt, he will be called Levi. I have always loved that name. Keep the pics coming! This thread has become a normal in so many lives lately, it will be sad when it ends! |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:10 pm: He is absolutely adorable! They'll be attached like velcro for the first week or so! He seems so tall! How tall is the mare? Has he sucked yet?Our colt could walk under the mare for the first week or two. Doesn't look like this big 'little' guy could. Any idea about the stud? More pictures please!!!! |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:11 pm: Ohhh. More pics!! Priscilla, he is sooo cute. You must be tickled with the new arrival. So how is he? Everything going well. Fill us in on all the details!!You will want to take lots at 3 days old. They say at 3 days, 3 months and 3 years is when to really look at them. It is nice Belle didn't make you wait up all night. 10:00pm is a nice time to deliver. My mare delived at 10:00pm as well. At least you can get SOME sleep!! I guess she knew she was driving you crazy the last couple of months, so wouldn't make you wait all night. Has she ever had a foal before that you know of? She is obviously a good mom and gives you all the signs - when it is time. |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:13 pm: Ann, Happy Birthday by the way. Maybe Belle didn't want to intrude on your day!! |
Member: Aletao |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:15 pm: Congrats --I have been silently following the Tale of Belle and Levi -- can't be silent any longer! Congratulations on the beautiful baby boy! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:20 pm: Good afternoonAs you can see everything went just fine. I went out to check her and seen that she had milk all over her legs.At around 8:00 I went out to check her with a friend and just so happens that i knocked over my glass of tea into her stall and had to go in and get it. That gave her the chance to push the door open and go out the gate into the front yard ,where she started to eat grass. I figures i would be nice and leave her there for a while and went back into the house. About and hour later I went out to check her and put her up and she was doing circles and kept layin down and getting back up,I knew something was going to happened. I went inside to get the phone and came back out to her going down for the fifth time and as soon as she hit the ground her water broke. I ran back in to get the foaling box and came back out to the babies feet and nose out of her already .Trust me I thought I was having a heart attack , my husband had left for a while and i was home alone to go through this . It took probably 10 to 15 minutes for her to get the rest of the baby out ( which i thought it was and hour ) . I went over to make sure the baby was ok and I couldnt stand the bag over his face so I did pull it off . Momma took over after that and we just stood by and let her clean her new baby . It was all just a wonderful miracle to see happened . The vet was out this morning first thing and checked mom and baby out and says they are both doing great . |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:26 pm: I was told that Dad was an Arabian of dark color .Belle is 15'1 hands and he seems to be half her hight already . We have not settled on Levi yet ( except the kids ) i am thinking maybe Captain .... I dont know I have to go out and look at him again |
Member: Qh4me |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 3:37 pm: A perfect delivery, and a beautiful baby. What else could you ask for Priscilla!?!?Belle is a QH right? So you have yourself a bay Quarab maybe?? Whatever he is, he sure is a cutie. What does your other horse think of him? |
Member: Annes |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 4:02 pm: An absolutely beautiful foal! I am partial to the name Levi because I have a gelding named Levi. Any name you choose will be perfect for him I am sure. He is certainly a special guy! So glad he and Mom are doing fine. |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 4:12 pm: Priscilla, thanks for posting more pictures. It sounds like everything went perfectly. Such a lovely mare! She looks so sweet. And "Levi" is beautiful What a nice build and pretty head. Again, Congratulations! Now, have a nice hot bath, plow a path through the house so everyone can walk through for the next week or so, and go back out and enjoy your new foal. |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Thursday, Sep 8, 2005 - 8:24 pm: My goodness, gracious, what a beautiful half Arab colt! He really is a nice one ... new pics of mom and boy really show his beautiful bay color!!! And they both look so healthy ... how are you feeling, Priscilla? Sleep well tonight!Nancy Still have not gone to the grocery store(HATE IT) so I guess it will be Mac Donald's coffee tomorrow ... wish we were nearer, Sara ! |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 10:07 am: day 2 he is so cute , it seems like he has been here for ever already |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 10:08 am: |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 10:41 am: Once again, absolutely beautiful, I gush while drinking my MacDonald's coffee! As someone out there in cyberspace said "some people breed intentionally with much study and money and yada yada yada, and just LOOK at what you just got by accident!" He is really gonna be special(as if he weren't already). Priscilla, you must keep us informed as to how he grows and where he goes. If he is sold, then the new owner MUST realize that he is "watched" by so many Aunts and Uncles at HA. A beautiful bay with a star ... you lucky duck!Nancy |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 11:27 am: Simply gorgeous. Are you keeping him? |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 12:05 pm: Yes we do plan on keeping him so far. |
Member: Tangoh |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 6:05 pm: Hi Priscilla,One word of advice - get a halter on him, the sooner the better. We waited until Dandy was 2 months old, and even though it was no problem putting the halter on, he did protest to the lead rope. He's coming along nicely now though. |
Member: Lilly |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 6:58 pm: Priscilla,Your new baby is so sweet!!! Waking up to find his picture on my email was the best birthday present I got! Thank you for sharing this experience with everyone at HA. Ann. |
Member: Suzeb |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 7:09 pm: Oh my, oh my, oh my!What a beautiful baby. I guess all of the questions have been answered about "Is the mare pregnant"? Congratulations to you Priscilla and your family for your new member . Good thoughts and blessings for the newest addition. Susan B. |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 7:34 pm: Happy Birthday, Lillie!! |
Member: Suzeb |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 8:05 pm: I thought it was Ann's Birthday! Hehehe . |
Member: Lilly |
Posted on Friday, Sep 9, 2005 - 9:39 pm: Sorry about the confusion. Yes, my birthday was yesterday. My name is Ann. My username is Lilly, after my first horse, Lilly. My friend paid me the nicest compliment. She thought I was around 29 and I just turned 34 - not bad!I have really enjoyed following this thread. I am so surprised at how emotional the posts on HA have been. Especially the ones following the births and deaths. Over the last week I have cried over the passing of Ravel and the birth of Levi. These are horses I have never met and probably never will meet but their stories have really touched my heart. |
Member: Paul303 |
Posted on Saturday, Sep 10, 2005 - 1:45 am: Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh.....( sigh ). I LIKE this having babies vicariously!!I'm gonna print out the pix and stick 'em on the fridge. |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 9:12 am: Baby Levi at 2 weeks |
Member: Green007 |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 9:19 am: AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!!!! He is sooo, soooo adorable! And wearing a halter too, like a big boy! What a sweetie. Are you sure he's not for sale? |
Member: Redalert |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 9:20 am: Oh Ann, Ann, AnnYOU LUCKY DUCK... HE IS B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! So happy a hurricane had such a wonderful outcome ... Nancy |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 9:55 am: Levi's first time out in the yard |
Member: Priscds |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 9:58 am: |
Member: Mrose |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 11:30 am: He's lovely!! I bet you are sooo proud! What nice bone structure, and he's sooooooo cute!!!You did good Priscilla!!! Are you already planning his show career? Be sure and get him registered. |
Member: Warwick |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 12:00 pm: Cute photos, Priscilla! Looks like you live in a tropical paradise. |
Member: Suzeb |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 2:05 pm: Adorable, absolutely adorable!Well done Priscilla and congratulations. Susan B. |
Member: Lilly |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 3:41 pm: Thanks for posting new photos. I was just wondering how your baby was doing. He is absolutely precious! How is the momma doing? Is she enjoying her role as mother?Ann |
Member: Dres |
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 - 8:40 pm: OK OK.. you are not tooo proud are you..??very ,.. VERY cute... On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with SPOTS.. |
Member: Sunny66 |
Posted on Sunday, Sep 25, 2005 - 10:41 am: Priscilla, he is gorgeous...I don't blame you a bit for being proud Keep posting those precious pics!! |