Hi All,

I am pleased to announce the arrival of Crystal, a lovely healthy murray grey heifer, up and drinking after 8 minutes. Will post photos soon. Thanks to all for your advice and thoughts.

The vet had confirmed the calf still alive this morning and was happy to still let nature take its course as the cow was showing no distress.

So happy for you! WHEWW!!!!!!

YooHoo!!!! Fantastic news!!
Even non-members of the cattle forum had been watching this thread.
I will admit to being thrilled!!

Thank God!!!!! I am so happy! I know you are too! I can sleep tonight!

congratulations! so glad all is well. how big is she?
can't wait for the pics!


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HEAVE!!! Oh good heavens thank goodness! I could barely breathe all up in worryin' about this even though I didn't even post [wait did I?]. EDGE OF MY SEAT I tell you. Going, "No no no not another day not another day...c'mon cow...c'mon....."

You can tell I don't have TV.

PICS
!

Congratulations! I'm so happy that the delivery went well, I been so worried about all this. And it's a heifer to boot. God is good!!! Happy, Happy Dance!!! :nanner::nanner::nanner::nanner:

I think we are ALL relieved, most especially your cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad all went well.

Fantastic news! And a heifer to boot! I'm sure it's even more special since you had to wait so long :) We're all interested in how large (lbs., kilos, stones, whatever) and how the delivery went. And of course photos....

Good good good!:icecream:

I had a first time heifer calve last night as well. I don't know if it is a bull or heifer, since she is being a bit protective. I don't know if mine was overdue, since I don't have an actual breeding date. These things do make you wonder, if you never knew the actual date of breeding and just let nature take it's course -would it matter?- it wouldn't change the outcome - you would just worry a lot less:shrug:

Glad it all turned out well.

:nanner::nanner: I know you are relieved....and Amy just kept chewing her cud, knowing it wasnt time yet and wondering what all the hoopla was about...lol

Told you the farmer was correct...they do have hymens, my vet wouldnt lie to me...lol He was one of the best in Middle TN. He passed away a few years ago at 80 something yrs old.....I still miss the ol'man. But his son is just as good but they dont do large animals anymore...

Give Amy a big hug and cant wait to see pictures. Woohoo, a heifer~

Yay...glad everything went okay! Cant wait to see the pictures of her.

Oh, happiness all around!

Welcome, little Crystal! You are probably the most awaited calf that Homesteading Today has ever known!

SO HAPPY for you guys!!! I think everyone that has been following this post is just as happy as you, I know me and my hubby are. CONGRATS and can't wait to see Crystal.

I am just so thrilled for you and your son and Amy! Absolutely thankful that you stayed your course and did what you and your vet felt was the best thing for Amy. Not that you did not get a lot of great advice but the difference of being there and being the owner, knowing your animal, etc. is everything. Just very thankful for the best outcome ever!

Awesome! Congratulations!!!!

Oh good!
A healthy heifer and a happy mama can't get better then that
Pictures please:)

Congratulations. You had a long and nerve racking wait. I bet your son is just thrilled. Lots of us that have been watching and waiting here in HT are pretty happy too. Can't wait for those pictures.

Congratulations!

Now pictures, pictures, pictures.

Congrats...so happy this was a GOOD outcome!

Where is she...pics please :)

what a relief, it's good to know how many folks on this forum, genuinely care about other peoples animals, makes me feel good about all of us, :)
So glad she delivered a healthy baby and hope next time she does it like a "normal" cow!!

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!
Oh what a relief it must be.

Please oh please post pictures of mommy and baby!

Hi guys, sorry I do not have a camera and had to wait for my daughter inlaw to upload from her camera. As you can see amy had bagged up considerably more than the original photo I put up.

Crystal and Amy are both doing well, will start milking her soon. Thankyou to everyone for you loving thoughts whilst we all waited for Amy. My love is sent straight back to you all.

I just love Amy's face...glad moma and baby are doing good....Crystal is a cutie

Great news! As far over due as she was, I really thought we were gonna see a sad post. Very happy for you that you got a live calf and a heifer to boot.

I did also mo cows. That calf is big!! How did she deliver head first of butt first? I just gotta know. I am so glad all are ok and momma cow is healthy! How are they today?

Was a normal delivery, everything was where it was meant to be, was worried as she was so late so had a little pressure put on each leg so I could check everything and that was all it took, the next contraction and with the slight extra pull it was all over and done with.

We were all pulling for Amy and hoping for a good outcome. YOu got a great one. So happy for you and your family. They are both adorable!!

Awwwwwwww!

Amy is a very pretty Momma, looks well pleased with herself too! She should, that is a beautiful heifer.