A hard 48 hours
Posted By Elaine on March 9, 2010
Well, the time had finally come. I wasn’t really ready for what was about to transpire. Yoohoo was looking a little different to me. I was concerned and called the breeder, Karen. She didn’t know exactly what to make of it but she did have several ideas. Later I went out to the the barn to implement her advice and when I saw her in the light I saw the signs of labor. I kind of giggled and then I was like WHAT!? LABOR!? I don’t know what I am doing! I called the breeder back and she kind of chuckled with me. She gave me some instructions and told me to call her in the morning with a report.
Yoohoo in labor
Well, I went out almost every hour to check on her. I was excited when her water broke at nearly 5am. Still, labor went on….all day and into the next night. After numerous calls to the breeder she tried to reassure me that everything was ok. Yoohoo was not under any stress. She was not screaming or grinding her teeth, she seemed very calm and focused. Never complaining.
After another long night the breeder finally came to the farm early Sunday morning. She was going to try to pull the kids out. Alas, it was not to be, and after deliberating we took her to the breeders’ vet in Clarksville. She had a C-section that afternoon.
Unfortunately both kids had died, probably even before she went into labor. I have been told on multiple occasions that goats kid without problems 95 % of the time. It seems anything I try that is new is usually met with difficulty and heartache. Firsts are hard. There is a learning curve and the “if onlys” will drive you crazy.
I am definitely way more apprehensive about Stitches going into labor. Yoohoo is home but still very sick. This week will be touch and go for her.
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So sorry sister to hear of all the trouble with birthing,just remember the battle goes to those who persevere to the end,and no one can deny you are running a good race girl!! i believe that the LORD will honor your heart very soon,he always does sometimes quickly sometimes slowly,GOD gifted you with that heart for specific reasons!!!! keep on casting your bread upon the water,HE doesnt have a problem,HE has a plan!
I am so sorry Elaine: I saw how proud you are of those goats! I think your due for some good luck! I feel that Stitches will do just fine! Keep us posted:)
Cathy,
The best we can determine is that she might have fallen and the placenta may have detached and it might have taken the kids a few days to die. They were full term kids but she did not produce enough hormone to dilate completely to deliver. The only thing we do know is she was not able to deliver those kids but she did a fantastic job trying. She was so calm and focused during the whole thing. Stitches is due in May. I am already getting nervous. Prayers are always helpful.
Blessings
My heart aches for you. Learning something new, and the hard way, is always heart wrenching. I’m sorry it has to be so hard on you and the boys (and of course Yoohoo)! Thinking about you and your crew!
I’m so sorry Elaine. That’s so sad about Yoohoo’s babies. Did the vet know why they died?
I’ll keep Stitches in my prayers. When is she due?
I think you’ve used up all your bad kidding luck for the next… lifetime.
When Stitches kids, she’ll be nursing all three kids before you even get to the barn.
Thank you for the wonderful post Elaine. You can just ‘feel’ the love you give your animals.