Baby Coming Soon!!!!! :)

As spring has begun we are enjoying the beauty of bright, green grass, beautiful blooms and the chirping of lovely birds in the trees.  God's creation is truly AWESOME!  So many miracles are popping up every day, all around us!  And we are soon to experience yet another miracle, on our farm, as our miniature mare, Sweety, gives birth to a foal! 

Sweety's "bag" (her udder) has filled up and we are now waiting for the next sign of up-coming parturition that will signal her delivery that could be within 4-7 days.

As you can see in these pictures her udder has filled up as her hormones prepare for the coming foal.  This usually happens within 4-6 weeks of foaling.  We are now at the 4th week and waiting for the next sign which is an increase in the size of the udder which will extend the teats as they fill up with milk.  A sticky substance, called wax, will appear which is a very good indicator that a baby is coming soon!  I must keep a very close watch on her.  :)

As you see in this picture the teats still have dimples in them and in order for me to see the teats I have to bend over and look under her.  On the other hand, when they fill up, I will be able to see them in an upright position.   Let's keep watching!  :)

                                                         What a sweet Matron!!!!!  :)