Minnie delivered us a lovely girl this morning, assisted by the mid-wife (Mrs. Smallholder) as her legs were over the top of her head and appeared to be making it diificult to exit - I was phoning the vet, and by the time I had found the number (it was on the sheet of 'things to do when the cria arrives' which was in the 'delivery' bag out in the field of course) and since the phone didn't go to divert for the on-call vet, baby arrived before I got through) - excellent. She arrived exactly on 11months, and after hearing of so many long gestations we were expecting a long wait, then, bingo! She has such long legs, and reminded me of the fighting machines in The War of The Worlds. Anyway enoug
h chat for
tonight, you probably want to see some pictures. You'll notice I'm still trying to get the hang of organizing these photos.
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Smallholder on your New Arrival
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from me too - she's gorgeous - Hilda
ReplyDeleteYour both must be so proud...well done Mr & Mrs Smallholder...more photo's please and any idea's for her name???
ReplyDeleteAwwwww she is gorgeous well done on the first of many I hope Patti
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy! I woke this morning with a smile on my face. Yesterday went by so fast, it hadn't really sunk in. Seeing the pictures again is slightly surreal. She may be known to most by her pedegree name (when it's revealed), but to me she'll always be Curly McBandy-Legs. x
ReplyDeleteRachel sent me your link. Congratulations! Lovely to see Minnie looking well and producing a girl too -what a star! Best Wishes, Helen Stanford
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!!! What a lovely little girl and well done on Mrs Smallholder for her midwife duties. Not ideal having a complication for the first cria!
ReplyDeleteShe looks fab, can't wait the hear what you've called her.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news! Well done with the midwifery - all paid off then! I must say I'm hoping not to need that 'skill' too often! My next 3 are all now any time with one being at 11 months and 3 weeks. Quite a waiting game. Hey-ho!
ReplyDeleteWaiting now to hear the name.
Take care,
Jane