I am too tired to say much.
I checked Poppy every couple of hours during the night. She was definitely not her self in the night and in some pain. Panting. But no pushing. No babies. She did pass a small bloody bag about midnight then after that everything settled back down and she went to sleep. This had me worried.
She had been up and down remaking her bed but no sign of any real labour other than the blood. No real distress.
I checked her at five then still fully clothed fell asleep on the bed. 
Then at 6.30 I went back out and peered through, she is lying with her back to me and I can see two perfect babies roaming up and down a very well stocked milk bar. They are big babies. With big floppy ears, vigorous. There might be more that I cannot see. Or even more on the way. It is hard to tell when piglets are born they are born ready to go like little trains. Legs pumping away.
But I am going no closer today. I have had lots of good advice this time. The best being stay away for the first 24 hours. So I will.
There now – Later I will go up into the loft and take a picture from there, she does not react to noises from up there. Other than that the barn is on lock down and will stay quiet until milking time at 7 tonight.
We go to pick up the new boar today too!
I will be back
Much love
celi
PS. 8.23 am There were two when I wrote this early this morning but as of 8.00 there are three MORE live babies. (One was born dead after that long wait of almost three hours) So we have FIVE live babies all squirming and fighting for the nipple. She has eight teats! No need to shove guys. She has cleaned (the afterbirth has come away) and now hopefully she will sleep while they feed. So there we are. Phew.
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81 responses to “Two perfect babies + three perfect babies”
I can’t believe I actually guessed right! 5 on the 4th!! Do I get one of the Poppy babies as a prize?? 🙂 Whew is right! Congratulations Cinders and Poppy! You did it! Now off for an afternoon Siesta for you!
Birth, it seems, is always on its own accord……babies , piglets, and puppies arrive when it’s time……..let’s hope all is well in Poppy’s new family ! Thank you for sharing and allowing us to witness the miracle of new life on the farmy ! Hugs all around !!!
Five piglets – now you can sing “this little piggy went to market” with real pigs 😉 Hope they all continue to do well and that you get some rest x
She is just starting to get up and discovering her feet swarming in piglets.. I am terrified. c
YAY!!!!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Yay too!!! I thought about you and Poppy all day yesterday!!! Cheers and much comfort to the new mama and her wonderful caregiver!!!
Yay three! Congratulations to all! I have been telling whoever will listen (and no one really is) about how Poppy would soon become a mother. I am so excited to see the babies. Best to you and the new mama!
Can’t wait to see the photos! Imagine how crazy it is going to be around there with all of those little Poppy juniors running wild, just like their mama!
Yikes – though I am still focussed on them surviving their Mama at the moment.
I have just been texting with my co-worker that is also a farmy follower — had to tell her about the piglets. Hope all is well and Poppy stays calm!
Congratulations! Wonderful news! I hope she is nice and settled. May all that oxytocin make her sleepy and amenable.
Ah yes, the nipple therapy.. I hope so too
Congrats to you and Poppy! Holding good thoughts that she’s a careful and stellar mama.
Oh hooray! Well done Poppy and well done you for getting thru that nerve-wracking farmy addition. Much love to you and mama and babies. 😀
Still nerve wracking, until they are strong enough to get out of her way, but they are a good size.. c
Whew! I thought we were going to have to stop looking at her for a spell. 5 is not 13 so hopefully Poppy will have an easier time avoiding them underfoot.
I remember those Not Looking days!! c
Great news, Celi!! Congrats…and on the 4th of July!! Have a great day!!
Excellent news! Congratulations to you both; and hope you both get a good rest. Praying Poppy steps lightly!
I hope Poppy is calmer with her babies underfoot.
Nope! My heart is in my throat.