Uncertainty
Saturday August 8, 2020 Uncertainty. Word of the day, the month and for me the whole pandemic. Just when I think I’ve got a plan figured out, I get more information and everything changes. However, I’m grateful I don’t have … Continued
How’s little Remy?
Thursday July 23, 2020 The boys are making their adjustment to life in the big boys area really well. It’s usually not too hard because I let the moms wean them gradually over the second half of their first year. … Continued
Rocky’s Story
Saturday May 30, 2020 Old habits die hard. I find myself looking at the bellies of the moms to check for kicking babies this time of year. But there will be no babies this year. And then I remember the … Continued
How to know when it’s time
Thursday January 30, 2020 Today I’m grateful for all the work that needs to be done around here to keep me busy. I’ll let the grief of losing Jack seep in a bit at a time as much as I … Continued
Update on Rocky
Wednesday October 16, 2019 If you recall, Rocky had a pretty serious hernia and I opted to treat it here rather than put him through surgery. He wore several different versions of a belly band until I figured out the … Continued
Rocky and Remy and Yarn
Friday September 20, 2019 Rocky’s belly band is staying in place nicely and he doesn’t seem to mind it at all. He runs and plays and does whatever the other little boys do. whew. I’ll take it off in a … Continued
Rocky’s little problem
Monday September 16, 2019 Well I discovered an umbilical hernia on Rocky a few days ago and as I do with any problem I first observe and then decide if and how to react. We’ve had hernias in babies before … Continued
Watch what makes you happy
Friday August 30, 2019 Football or hurricanes? I’ll just watch alpacas. Seriously, I am concerned about Dorian because we have friends and family in Florida and I wish them safe keeping. And I will admit the right team did win … Continued
Yay for Rocky!
Tuesday August 13, 2019 Rocky gained another whole pound and I think it’s still a miracle that he’s here to celebrate his 1 week birthday. We celebrated by not making him wear a coat last night. 🙂 And that fleece, … Continued
Those first five days
Sunday August 11, 2019 The first five days in a cria’s life are the most critical. Our little fighter Rocky is on day 5 today. Yesterday he was a bit flat, seemed confused and very tired. I offered him a … Continued
Getting back to normal?
Saturday August 10, 2019 I saw one more baby kicking inside Ava and I asked for a few more days before he/she arrives. I’m hoping somebody listened. I’m still trying to get caught up from all the things that get … Continued