Well at 8:40 I left to go to my grandmas house to feed my horses she lives not even 1/4 of a mile away from me. I came back at 9:25 to find Irena laying down with her water bubble coming out. 1min later I saw something I didn't want to see, a tail. So I stayed calm and was thinking about my options. A few seconds later Irena pushed and popped out a little girl like it was no problem. Named her Serenity. Get her face clear of goo and seconds later she starts pushing and out comes a kid upside down. Little boy, brother later names him Speedy because in a couple mins of being born he was up and walking around. 15 mins later Irena starts pushing again and out pops another kid in the normal position. Another little girl. Grandma names her Misty Rose. Babies have nursed are almost completely dried off. I'm just worried about Serenity or Tia for short. She has suckled a bit but not as much as I'd liked her too have. She is laying under the heat lamp. She is the tiniest even though she was first born. Should I pull her and bottle feed or leave her and hope for the best? Her other siblings are going to town on eating. What should I do?
Mom and babies are up this morning. The lil 3 are up to no good xD very curious little things. I might have to put bells on them. It's suppose to be 70 and sunny today, hoping the babies can come out and play in the sun :)
Some of them do rest that way! That is normal, especially when they are really tired like she is now!
I agree with Patty also. I would try to get her to nurse as much as possible for a while first, for the colostrum. She really doesn't have to nurse long the first few days to get what she needs!
And the black strap molasses is a very good idea because a lot of times they just need a little extra energy to get them going with their nursing and that boost to their sugar levels can do wonders. JUST REMEMBER: that by a little she means, like put some on your finger and wipe it on her tongue. NOT a big spoonful or anything like that. Or you could syringe her a cc or 2 at a time if it isn't to thick to get in one.
So happy for you and about all of this. You too Patty!
Is anyone else having trouble viewing pics lately that are posted with the link like these? I think it's my pc. But every since I had it worked on last week, I only get a huge portion of these linked pics and only see a tiny bit! I can't see the babies!
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They are so sweet. Mom looks exhausted. Good job, mom!
They are precious! That one y momma is so cute. I reminds me of a little redheaded child!
Congratulations! I just saw this post. Don't know what is up with Ning, as I'm getting notifications sporadically. How is everyone doing today?
Here's a pic of all of them. :)
Sounds great Payton! I am just so happy for you! :) I hope to see lots of pictures.
Some of them do rest that way! That is normal, especially when they are really tired like she is now!
I agree with Patty also. I would try to get her to nurse as much as possible for a while first, for the colostrum. She really doesn't have to nurse long the first few days to get what she needs!
And the black strap molasses is a very good idea because a lot of times they just need a little extra energy to get them going with their nursing and that boost to their sugar levels can do wonders. JUST REMEMBER: that by a little she means, like put some on your finger and wipe it on her tongue. NOT a big spoonful or anything like that. Or you could syringe her a cc or 2 at a time if it isn't to thick to get in one.
So happy for you and about all of this. You too Patty!
Is anyone else having trouble viewing pics lately that are posted with the link like these? I think it's my pc. But every since I had it worked on last week, I only get a huge portion of these linked pics and only see a tiny bit! I can't see the babies!
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