Foal watch 2009. :)

Thanks! This is going to be an awesome thread! Everyone can have their mares on one thread for everyone to watch. Yes, that is the foal that was born last week. He's five days old and really growing. He is so curious about everything! Yes, I always thought "ME" was a funny brand!!! That isn't the owners brand, she already had it when they got her.

Just did my final check on Lakota, Nothing has changed except her vulva, it is very relaxed, almost gaping at the bottom, and I felt baby move. and her stomach grumbled a lot, so maybe it was gas ;p

I have been noticing that same thing with Bessie. I put my hands on her belly hoping the baby will kick and all I feel is vibration. Then I put my ear to it and hear grumblegrumblegrumble. I wonder if there is any connection to that and being close to foaling. Hmmm

*sigh* Still no change this morning. I swear she knows when I have to go back to work and is waiting for that.

Yep, same with Lakota, I am hoping she will time her delivery with a week-end that way I will be able to devote more time to her and baby...or next week would be good when I have family visiting. But you are right, she will probably wait until I am at work 20 minutes away...

No changes here...Equus? How is everything on your side?

Not any big changes, but she's doing good. She is definatly slowing down though and isn't trotting around the field like she used to. I have a feeling her baby will be an active one as I can feel it kicking like crazy when I have my hand against her stomach. I've heard that when the mother is moving around and eating the baby sleeps, but when the mother is resting the baby is awake and sometimes will kick or jump around!

Just went up to check Lakota, and there are these two soft lumps on her belly above her udders. They are soft almost like they are gel or liquid. Hard to tell in the pictures. Is this supposed to happen?

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Aww so cute! All the preggy horsie-mommies, LOL! Good luck to them all!

I think that is edema. Some pregnant mares get that and I don't think its anything to worry about. I've heard that walking them to give them a little exercise can help take it down a bit. I know LT looked like that last year and she was fine.

Thanks Equus for giving me the term to search...I think you are right. I have seen a few pics and it looks very similar. It says it can spread to thighs as well. One sight said its a sign of foaling and another said it was from poor circulation. I am thinking it may be the latter and will try and get her some exercise in the morning before I go to work while it is cool. She has only been in the stall and small pasture for a little over a week and probably is not getting as much exercise as when she was with the other horses in the larger pastures. thanks again I might be able to sleep now...

Have I mentioned how much I appreciate this forum? It is probably saving me lots of money and vet calls ;p

No problem! I had no idea what is was either when I first saw it last year! I love this forum too! I have learned so much and it has saved me many worries.