~Nadine's Boys Born ~ Day 154

We reached day 150 today with my daughter's Alpine, Nadine.

Nadine's acting fat and happy, and not in any major hurry for kid(s?).

Visiting the ewes:


My daughter will out of town for an FFA competition Friday and Saturday. We'd love it if Nadine would either kid tomorrow, or cross her legs and hang on until Meredith gets back. It's getting very exciting and more than a little scary. :GAAH:

This is how our big girl looked late this afternoon:



I love her face.

Enough with the pictures, already. Back to the buffet:


Anna

 

Re: Taking Her Sweet Time~Day 150

You know, I was wondering about her legs, too. When she heaved herself up on the stands, she was super clumsy. Now mind you, Nadine is not a dainty deerlike creature.

She has kind of awful feet and legs, but she looked even more awkward than usual. Oh, my gosh, it would be terrific if she kidded today or tonight before my daughter has to leave Friday a.m. :leap:

Here's a pic of her earlier in her pregnancy:
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It took a lot of effort for the big girl to stand up last might, too. She's still so agreeable and doesn't really look miserable. She just won't let me feel for babies, though. I think she knows how much I want to and that's her way of being contrary. :GAAH:

Ooooh, maybe baby Alpines today. :wahoo:

Anna

 

Re: Taking Her Sweet Time~Day 150

My daughter checked Nadine before she left school. No change.

We'll be back out there to feed after 5 (Pacific time). I've got the kidding kit at the school (which is where Nadine lives. We can't keep livestock where we live.) I'm prepared for a long night waiting, but she may not kid tonight. Who knows? :scratch:

I just don't want her to be alone, in case she has trouble. Most women my age get antsy waiting for grandchildren. Not me, I wait for baby goats. :roll:

I did crochet kid sweaters for them, though. Hee-hee. :greengrin: What a goober, eh?

Anna

 

Re: Taking Her Sweet Time~Day 150

No babies yet. My daughter (Meredith) and I were out at the school farm last night penning Nadine in the barn area of her quarters. We laid fresh straw and have a plastic barrel for the kid(s) ready to set up.

My daughter's mind is made up -- Nadine will wait until she gets back from the FFA trip. A stubborn 16 year-old is not a force to be reckoned with. :roll:

My husband checked this morning, still no babies. Maybe Meredith and Nadine struck a deal. :wink:

I'm hoping Nadine waits, even though I'm anxious for babies. :dance: Hopefully :girl: :girl:

Anna

 

Re: Taking Her Sweet Time~Day 150

I thought she would kid last night. She was acting shy, and Nadine is never shy. We had her up on the stand and the kid(s) were moving -- a lot. She actually let me feel for them. That was amazing.

She would pause, gaze out into the air, then go back to eating. That was just different. She also didn't want to leave her stall, which for a very curious girl like Nadine, was unusual. Peeing and pooping a lot, udder is a little more full. Ligaments are still there, but lower. Happy and agreeable, as per Nadine. :sun:

So the wait continues. I also hope for a smooth labor, easy birth and does :girl: :girl:

Thanks, everybody, for the support and empathy. Goat Spot folks are the best! :applaud:

Anna