Advice kinda needed......

skezier

Look..... It started the day like this....

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af237/skezier/PICT00092.jpg

Then Ken and Beryl came and it ended the day like this....

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af237/skezier/PICT00122.jpg

best of all Ken did it all him self so Beryl and i could have a good old chat...

Been a good day and all I got to do now is make the door and get another bit of corrugate as this is slightly bigger than it should be....

Oh and do a few patches here and there where the frame didn't quite come together straight......

Julie looks like we are on for the shed warming eh? I will have the champers ... pink of course but really I think i should give it all to Ken, he did so much today and I can't stop smiling that it is done......

Hope you had a good Sunday and leaving you a ((((( ))))) xx

Sticky Slurpy said you did drink it..... but her paws were crossed.....

You got the big one again cus the foal isn't to far off now.... Wonder if its a boy this time.. she has had 2 fillies in a row and her Primmy is just lovely.... and very friendly... sorry... I didn't realize she would like to sit on your lap.....

More tea as requested and I have brought it out my self but you yell if she starts to foal..... xx

Joan Oh I could do with a sleep in it flower..... Got to sort a floor out yet but could make a hammock place so easily....

Hope you and Sue are ok? xx

Hi Knee Girl/b] I love modern dance and trance.....Its good stuff to help fight off the fatigue eh?

Hope you have had a reasonable day? xx

Debs I am behind o9n pm's again... will catch up I promise.

hey it passed inspection..... It really has come together eh?

Now all I have to do is sort out the door, find some kind of flooring and line it... its easy stuff that and ken really has worked so hard today..... Looks ok doesn't it?

Ta for the strength, I so need it as fatigue really is stalking me.... You go careful and leaving a ((((( ))))) and a cuppa xx

Annie Sticky is being a foal alarm.... she may have mentioned..... Its not far off flower.... I will check her at 11 and then hopefully be safe to sleep tonight but its getting so near now....

She is uncomfortable, grumpy and has all her muscles relaxed so....

Hey I can see Sticky on flower with a cat on her head like a live Davy Crockett hat now... Poor woman the things we got her doing....

Hope you and your oh had a good week end and this shed... just makes me smile xx

Barbara I haven't been able to do much. i did the window earlier today but had to crawl cus I can no longer bend..... i got the most swollen arms I ever had but its mtx night and I do like to give t a challenge here and there. Hope you had a decent week end and did you see the TB return re-runs xx

Lynn You know I really have put my self into the ground but look at it now Soon be done totally and well they will then be home again....

Hope your okish and leaving a ((((( ))))) and a bucket of bone better xx

Leaving a pain ridden hug for you all and should go get clean cus I really was down to crawling this morning....

stickywicket

skezier wrote:

:Sticky Slurpy said you did drink it..... but her paws were crossed.....

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Oh Slurpy, I thought we were friends. Obviously not where food & drink's concerned.

Skezier, this foal watch responsibility is getting to me. I found myself thinking "I really must get this right. It's so important. I mustn't fall aslepp" Then I remembered I'm actually only on cyber watch. Do you have any meds for this condition? If you do please don't send them out with Slurpy.

dachshund

Hi Cris.
how are you feeling you and your friends have worked hard its nice you had them to help you.
please take care and have plenty of rest.
joan xx

julie47

Hey cris the shed looks brilliant.....well done ken


I am here with every one for the shed warming...

Brought lots of fizz and a box of sandwiches.

I am sooo glad it is now finished, and wish and brea will be pleased too.

Sticky you can come down from the ladder now here have a sarnie

Hope you are having a good day cris.......((((((((((()))))))))) hugs and a sigh of relief.
Love Juliepf
xx

frogmorton

Cris

That is BRILLIANT

well done Bezza and Hubby too ther ARE soem lovely people out there you know

Now maybe you can just sit and admire it? From the kennel window while you chat to us lot.

Love

toni xx

madwestie

Cris, it is looking really good now I am glad that you got some much deserved help at last. Ken has really helped you on the road to getting Wish and Bre home can't wait to see them in their new home...

Now once they are home can you promise to be at least a bit more of a good girl and not take on so much at least for a little while just enjoy having them all close to you and the foals as well.

Maddie says she doesn't mind taking a turn on foal watch she is a very good watch dog, anything different happens and she will bark to wake you up.

Hope you didn;t feel too sick today after mtx night.

Sending you big hug and pat on the back for Ken with Kisses from Maddie

Love Tracey (and maddie)

skezier

Hi Sticky, Joan, Julie, Toni, Tracey, Maddie and All,

It does look good eh?! Every time I think about it I just grin... how sad is that....

Oh Oh Oh yesterday I was getting the bucket out the car for the short shanks and I heard a Baaaa that wasn't Wish.... Bre had her head out the window (she loves windows) and was calling to me.. or the bucket... either way thats a huge thing for me and her to have reached!

Wish has a deeper sound and she is a bit lazy.... she sort of goes murrrrrra and thats the best you get but Bre has a proper baaa just below hopes sound and less demanding but still a bit Hopeish as well..... I am sounding so sad but you know what its a big step forwards and does denote some kind of link.... with the bucket I accept but ....

No foal but tis near now.....

The bones are still bad.. they haven't forgiven me and well do they ever

Sticky where food is concerned Slurps has no friends

You got to stay awake cus this is my 3rd night and one of us has to..... she might (if we are lucky ) foal in daylight....... She certainly now has full relaxation, the foal has turned and its due as soon as she decides to have it........

Wonder if its a colt cus she is normally quicker than this..... mind Primmy was a bit of a false starter as well now I think about it....

Hope your ok up there cus she has got a ton of bone now her muscles have gone..... you want a cushion?! xx

Joan You do this afternoons foal watch cus I must get some sleep..... xx

Julie Did we have to have the lodgers in the party..... its been christened..... I must make that door eh?! Going to drag a pallet across for now......

Ta for the pink stuff and i have still got a couple of bottles cus the shed is worth all of it to have it done xx

Toni Tis so good to have had help that didn't just say they would but actually DID it! As you know thats been the problem here folk say they will and then don't but think soon as I get it finished and sorted a floor.... its got to have a deep one.... they have a new home to be in and I can sit and see then and stop 3/4 of the worry I have! That's got to help 3 of the conditions don't you think?! xx

Tracey and Maddie I wonder if you two could also help with this foal watching? Maddie your job is to sit up with sticky and lick her and bounce her everytime she tries to fall asleep..... Tracey you got the short straw you have to keep me awake.... I have moved into that odd zombie thing foaling always brings

Flower is sneaky she waxes and foals with in hours or she knocks the wax off all the time but there is none on her legs..... Its all there except the waxing.... and I know she doesn't always do that cus its her 3rd and the other 2 were 3 nights worth... so on that reckoning today/tonight it is....

I hope.... Tea all round I think and hope Maddie will be ok up with Sticky since Slurps might not feed either xx

Right I shall go look again... last time I saw her she was in the most stupid place, brambles and nettles there.... she doesn't know what to do with her self so should just have it! Never that simple is it.......

Miss L Legs is on her way in her maternity suit and vets costume under it so....... Flower better get on with it with Miss L.L on the case..... she might help keep me awake as well.......she appears to have some horrible looking electrified poke stick under her elbow.....

julie47

Hi cris

Hope you are well and just to let you know I am still thinking of flower.
Hope the foal arrives soon. (just seen a stork fly past with what looks like flowers foal, heading down south )

Here a black coffee to keep you awake. A hug and a blanket ((((()))))

Take care
Juliepf x

stickywicket

No cushion, thanks, or I'll definitely nod off.

Come on, little foal, you've no idea what a reception committee you've got.

dachshund

Hi Cris.
how are you today. have any foals apeared yet.
i'm pleased bre did a bar for you i bet that made your day.
you take care.
joan xx

bertyboy

hi Cris this shed deserves a post code and a name plaque

HOMEISHERE, MADEWITHPAIN , WOOLLYLOVE,

now for bets on foal being a boy baby or girl baby , i say boy , on 11 ,

skezier

Hi Julie, Sticky, Joan and |Berty,

She ha been in first stage labour on and off most the day and this little one has fully turned.... In theory she will foal tonight but her milk isn't there to its normal size.....

OK my guess.... 2 I am afraid.....

If its a filly inside 24 hrs.... if its a colt 3 days....

Pin me down... Filly sometime near midnight....

or

a colt sometime on Thursday

Right i must go do some repairs at the sheep... I managed to lift the pounder into the car... now you lot help me wield it.... please... but not you sticky... you sit tight cus she might just go for it tonight....

Leaving hugs and hopes to you all love The Zombie xx

chris7

Hi Cris aka the Zombie :shock:

Sorry just catching up here. The shed is looking good
and how quickly it came together with a bit of help eh?

I'll do a bit with the pounder for you but shouldn't you be doing a bit of armchairing if you are on foal watch for the next three days! Lets hope it is a filly then.

Hang in there, just topping up the stamina and bone healer bucket while I am here. (((( ))))
love and besetest fudge
Chris xx

madwestie

Cris, hope all is going well, good news about Bre today the bucket tomorrow well who knows..
-Maddie says she is quite happy to keep Sticky awake she is very good at bouncing but sticky she says she can't be held responsible to cuts or bruises it depends on how many times you nod off..

Now cris as for keeping you awake i will bring my secret weapon (puss cat) she snores so loudly you won't be able to sleep and just in case yuo do manage i will give you a sharp dig in the ribs so watch out or i will leave you to the devices of Miss L Legs........

So which one would you prefer a Filly or a colt or are you not bothered either way i mean isn't that what people ask all expectant parents?

It's a good job it's not long to go i don't think we could all stand many more sleepless night i mean has anyone seen a westie with bags under her eyes :shock:
she says auntie cris i night need to start using eye cream has anyone got any good recommendations, i have very dark brown eyes and white fur with little grey patches now..

On a serious note cris i hope you are taking care of yourself you will need what strenght you have left for looking after everyone.
When do you think you will be able to bring wish and bre home hopefully not long now.

sending you a nice relaxing lavender bath (oh how i dream of a bath can't get in nowdays) and Maddie sends you her favourite cheese and biscuits.

Love Tracey and Maddie

roses1

Hi Cris ,

WOW !! thats a F A B sheep boudoir !!!!

Also good news about Bre! she is getting to know you and calling to you awwww i knew whe would i imagine you are thrilled like when Bruno remembered you it is so rewarding isnt it?

So you are waiting for foals lots of them Try and rest in between eh?
Dont wear yourself out! or is it too late??

Have a cuppa and a cake!

take care

luv me xx

ironic

Hi Cris,
Well that is an impressive shed you have there. Well done for getting the posts in and hats off for Ken getting the sides up all be it with such wonderful acrobatics’ from all your friends on here. Not forgetting the “building inspector”.
So the maybe the midnight hour is ETA for your next filly?? I hope it’s soon so you can get a proper sleep the head warmers will be missing you.
Big step forward with Bre then, it might be bucket love but you could have started something there.
We could do with some lovely summer nights warm and moon lit for foal watching and with luck sheep visiting very soon.
Hugs as always,
Lv, I x

skezier

Hi Chris, Tracey, Rose and I,

Something is wring here... been trying to get hold of her owner cus I personally think she needs a vet..... I wish I knew who his vet was.... at this rate I will be calling out mine!

Will keep you posted but its going to be a long night as she isn't really in labour something is wrong.....

Tis going to be a long and worrying night i think....

Not for the first time I wish she was mine.....

She needs the vets out...... I spoke to mine and they can't cus we don';t have his agreement...... They will if I get his consent.... Its difficult cus she isn't mine but this has to be sorted......

Here is the downside of this life eh?! xx

oh and Rose it made mt day that Bruno remembered me I hope he does next time as well xx

Berty I forgot to say ...... made in pain would suit well I think

Rambling now but had this idea..... he likes trades..... I am thinking five years free grazing for Flower..... its a good deal from his point of view....

I have wrapped her up in a duvet and she actually is less tense so maybe what ever it is thats going on will sort out just I keep thinking about Mules lad....... her owner is an early riser but will he get his messages..... can only hope eh?! She is easier though. Which is a relief.

Its a long night......

Hey bre baaaaad again tonight it wasn't a one off and her ladyship is nowhere near as lame

bertyboy

morning Cris i so hope alls well in so so many ways , i will keep checking ,hope he answers that call , hugs a bundle xxxx you will soon have Bre looking for you xx

madwestie

Cris, how are things going this morning i had to pop in here to seeif we had a foal. I hope the owner gets back to you or has already.

Maddie says she only had to lick sticky a couple of times she was very careful.

It's great news about bre and wish though sounds like the mess with the metacam is worth it for wish and Bre is talking to you at last so watch out now she won't stop.

Sending you a strong coffee and Hug and Maddie send kisses (she is snoring now as she said it was a bit tiring making sure sticky was awake but she will be ready for duty again in about 2 hours)

Love Tracey and Maddie

julie47

Hi cris

Just looking in to see if you have a foal yet.

I hope she is ok and that you get intouch with the owner and he agrees for you to get the help you feel she needs,

Thinking of you and leaving a strong cuppa and a hug ((((()))) you must be sooooo tired.

Take care
Juliepf x

barbara12

morning Cris
I have just read your post, I do hope you manage to contact the owner.....hopefully she will have her foal and all will be well.....you must be so tired and worried.
Sending you some good vibes...and buckets of energy .....
Love
Barbara xx

stickywicket

Hope things are going OK at your end, skezier. I've got two sons and don't think I felt as nervous at either birth as I do with this foal.

Madwestie - Maddie was wonderful. very gentle licks. Much appreciated.

skezier

Hi Berty, Tracey, Julie, Barbara Sticky and all,

She got really ill last night and developed chronic diarrhea.... the vets not long left and she has mastitis, which has given her a big level of toxicity...... IV penicillin and pain jab and another penicillin that is a five days course and have to strip her out.....

Bless her she has been letting me as well but its a grayish colour and well no good for a foal.....

I have arranged to get some frozen colostrum and also get some powdered horse milk and least then if the foal is born before she has been able to get some good milk we are covered.

I have done a few hours (2.5 to be precise) in the arm chair and thats as much sleep as I have had.... so what comes after Zombies?!

This is all in the lap of the fates at the mo..... With luck it will go well and she will have the colt on Thursday who (I so hope) will not have been affected by all this. Mind he will find his milk bar is closed for a min but that should right its self once all the ilk is out and the penicillin starts to do the job.

The window in the sheep shed was exactly the right height for the vet to use as a shield to do the internals which Flower was very good about given she is unlikely to have had one before.....

Fingers crossed eh?

Oh and please cross a few for me cus I have really got to lie flat cus I have never had so much pain and yet I can't cus I got to keep checking her and i will never wake if I do..... never mind will take some more tablets, get some needed stuff and go do my girls before hunkering down for another long night cus the vet thinks the foal should be inside 24, 48 hours and the milk isn't going to let us know is it.....

You all take care and anyone up for even half an hours watching please.......

stickywicket

Oh billhooks! You really didn't need this, either of you.

I don't know what comes after, Zombie, skezier, but I guess you'll soon be able to tell us. No good telling you to get some rest yourself cos you wouldn't be you if you did.

Let's just hope things go a bit easier now the vet's done his thing. Be thinking of you. Am staying up here for the duration. Maddie gave me a wash this morning so I'll last a bit longer as long as you stand downwind of me..

bertyboy

hi Cris thanks for the update you know my fingers are crossed toes as well , have had a word to the body that that is supposed to help at times like this , i am pleased the vets been out , and you know what you are dealing with , please take things steady on your trip to do the girls , i dont know how you are keeping your self awake x hugs a bundle will be waiting for news xxx