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Old 01/23/12, 10:47 AM
 
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This is Gramma's udder, yesterday and today. Today is her actual due date - really hopeful!

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Old 01/23/12, 10:48 AM
 
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wow! what a difference!
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Old 01/23/12, 10:49 AM
 
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Was almost exactly 24 hours. Its still not quite strutted, but Im hoping she will get there very soon.
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Old 01/23/12, 11:25 AM
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Oh yeah!!!!
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Old 01/23/12, 11:42 AM
 
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She is going on a walk-a-bout now! Along the back fence, takes a few steps, paws, takes a few steps....

Hopefully yall wont hear from me again until I have baby pictures!
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Old 01/23/12, 11:52 AM
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We'll be waiting to hear & see good news. Hope all goes well.
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Old 01/23/12, 02:46 PM
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What a difference overnight! The pawing the ground is a good sign!

We'll be waiting for adorable baby pictures!
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Old 01/23/12, 04:07 PM
 
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what is 'strutted'
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Old 01/23/12, 04:18 PM
 
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strutted = udderly full of milk!

Nada yet.
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Old 01/23/12, 04:18 PM
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Strutted is when the udder is so full the skin is shiny.

I hope you are busy with new babies by now, Frog.
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Old 01/23/12, 08:47 PM
 
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Any babies yet?!!!!
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Old 01/23/12, 09:46 PM
 
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Not yet, but I think she is close. Her udder has gotten bigger than that second photo I took this morning. Its huge! Lots of heavy breathing, some holding her breath....
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Old 01/23/12, 09:53 PM
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Make some strong coffee sounds like you may be up awhile! Take the camera to the barn along with your blanket, pillow & large coffee cup!
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Old 01/23/12, 10:39 PM
 
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Sleep in my bed, sleep in the barn? Sleep in my bed, sleep in the barn?

Ug - Im so sleepy
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Old 01/24/12, 07:38 AM
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Waiting for updates? Did you get any sleep Frog?
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Old 01/24/12, 08:00 AM
 
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About 5 hours. In my bed! Still no babies. I think she is waiting for Christmas. Probably upset I wont share my coffee or cigarettes with her.

Only change I have noticed this morning is when she is laying down her vulva is quite open. Just little dribbles here and there but nothing major coming out yet. She does seem uncomfortable when I feel her tail base - there are no ligs left.
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Old 01/24/12, 10:17 AM
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Today's going to be the day, I just know it! Keeping my fingers crossed for 2 or 3 doelings!!
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Old 01/24/12, 10:30 AM
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I agree with Katie! Today is the day! Get some good pictures !
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Old 01/24/12, 10:37 AM
 
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Whoo Hoo sounds like kids are a coming!! Best wishes for safe kidding! Cant wait to see them
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Old 01/24/12, 10:40 AM
 
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I went to check a while ago, she had a stringer from her who-who to the ground. Pulled it off of her and nothing has followed. She is laying down, chewing her cud. Every little bit she stops chewing and goes all bug-eyed.

Ran in to grab some grub. My camera is loaded and ready. I would never dream of proclaiming babies without the necessary proof!
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