I've Gone Country A blog about a city girl learning a whole new world

I love when Spring time rolls around.  With it comes the newness of life.

Of course I have been making my rounds in the pasture…

checking on the girls figures….from the front….

and from the back…..

They endure it……although they look at me as if to say….

alright….let’s get this over with.

I get a good look at each one so I can see how they are progressing with their pregnancy.

This is Punkin….almost three weeks ago….she was very round.  I watch their tummy size and their milk bags, as well as a few other physical signs that help me to know when delivery is near.  Between the calendar and the other signs, I get really close to figuring out the due date….other times I miss it by a week or so.

I missed this one by about 2 weeks.

We went on a Mission trip this past week….and I had hoped that she would deliver before we left.   But she had other plans…..while away, we received a call from our neighbor saying that we had a baby in the pasture.  I had no doubt who it was that had delivered.

I was most excited to hear that she delivered fine and that they both were doing well.  I love being around when they deliver….but I am more than happy just to know they didn’t need any help.  It is great when things go perfect in delivery.

When we arrived home yesterday morning….Billy and I couldn’t wait to check on them.

It’s a BOY!!!!!  He is beautiful of course.  He has a little white on his tummy and a tiny white spot on the tip of his tail.

I was able to finally get close enough to pet him last night.   Mama was patient with me…..it is almost like she knows I really have been waiting for it’s arrival.

Anyway….his name is “Rey”….spelled that way because we were in Reynosa for a Mission trip.  He seems very healthy.

During the day this is what you usually see when a new calf arrives.  A black lump….if the mother doesn’t have him hidden in the tree line.  They rest in the field, beside their mother, while all the others graze.  When they work their way down the field, the mother will let out a little hum….and the calf will get up and move closer to her.  It is fun to watch them.  All the mothers have a little hum they talk to their babies with.  It is different than other times when they MOO.  Interestingly enough the babies seem to know what they are saying.  A certain hum…and the babies come to them.  Another hum…and the baby will stay…and not move from that spot until their mother calls.

Now…..we watch other tummies….and WAIT!!!!!

Its exciting!!!!!!!