Nervous about first kidding!

I got my notes out.
This was my first doe’s timeline.
5 pm clear string of mucus.
8 pm she chose a spot to kid
8 pm - 2 am trying to lie down and getting up, peeing lots of times small amounts, teeth grinding, cud chewing, sleeping standing up.
2:15 am starting small pushes
(I couldn’t see her hind end, so I don’t know when the amber goo started)
3:00 am pushing with contractions
3:24 am amniotic sac breaks
3:30 am baby born
3:45 am another baby born
4:53 am baby #2 had first drink
6:25 am baby #1 got her colostrum from feeding tube
6:25 am doe passed placenta
6:50 am baby #1 drinking from teat
This doe did all of that standing up.

For my second kidding (different doe) this was the timeline:
Morning and afternoon nesting observed.
7:00 pm small bit of yellow goo
8:00 pm lay on her side
8:00 to 10:00 pm Up and down with more yellow goo
10:00 pm small push, water breaks
10:15 baby born
12:00 am first drink
Forgot to note what time placenta was passed, but it was within a few hours

 

love the subtle differences in note taking! I did the same thing...

 

I noticed with my first one everything is recorded exactly by the minute. Second one, I had my iPad to text my friend. Wrote the notes down later.

 

Assisting with finding that teat:

 

It probably wasn’t necessary, but that’s something I tend to be nervous or impatient about... when they take hours to get their first drink. So, I help.