Thursday, January 15, 2009

Hidden Haven's First Triplets!



But they are not Sonya's. Sammi gave birth to 3 doelings. Yes, she had 3 GIRLS!!! I am not sure what time the first one was born as I went out to check on all the pregnant girls at 4:10am and found Sammi already had a baby. I grabbed the diaper bag with all the blankets and sweaters so I could dry the little one off. I had just started drying her when out came another one. I hurried to dry the first one good then grabbed the next one and cleaning out its mouth and airway as Sammi had another one! Sammi had a very easy unassisted delivery.All I had to do was help dry off and dip their belly button cords. I did give the first one a bottle of Sammi's milk to help it warm up faster. Earlier in the night I had to move Sammi from the maternity pen. Each time I came out to check she was standing by the fence crying. I would walk her back in the building and she would lay down. I would go check on the other girls and come back and she would be out by the fence crying. Took me 3 different times making my rounds to see that Diva was not letting Sammi stay in the maternity building. She would chase her out. I took Sammi down to the milking stall closed the gate so the other goats couldn't get to her. Gave her some fresh water and hay and left her to rest. I checked on her 2 hours later and knew she would kid soon. Her babies had dropped and her udder looked like it would pop if I touched it. The next 2 hour check should have been at 3am. I overslept and when I ran out at 4:10 Sammi had started without me.

27 comments:

The Scavenger said...

That's great news. So pretty with those little sweaters on. Glad all went well.

Chris

Heidi said...

3 baby girls!!!! hoo-ray!!! Good job Sammie baby! What are the names going to be? Winkin Blinkin and Nod? get it? Since you overslept - why am I the only one laughing...
Good luck today my dear friend!

Phill said...

So many babies! Congrats on the triplets, and congrats to Mama for a simple, easy delivery. Can't wait to see how they look in the next few days!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Congratulations. What adorable pictures this morning Peggy.

Anonymous said...

Congrats, we have had mostly singles, twins, and triplets here on our farm!

Baba said...

Good morning Peggy, what a wonderful surprise today...triplet girls!!!
Sammi did great.. the girls look so sweet..wish I was there to pet them..
Enjoy your new family!!! Hugs, Baba

JK said...

Congratulations Peggy and Sammi :-)
Triplets and 3 girls, it doesn't get better than that!

Christy said...

3 girls, how great! I think I may need to get started knitting some of those sweaters.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Congrats Peggy. Your family just keeps growing. I kept checking yesterday for your news--wondering if you had any new 'kids' yet!!!!! Glad Sammi did well--and wow, three little girls.. Can't wait to hear their names!!!!!

Congrats again.. By the way, how is Sonya???? Think she'll give you 3 boys????

Hugs,
Betsy

Trixi said...

They are just adorable.

Joanna@BooneDocksWilcox said...

girls, yeah! so darling especially with their little sweaters on.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful. All three girls and Mom look like they are doing great.
Good job, Sammi! They are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Now wait a minute,Betsy!!!!We will not have any of that,think girls,last year was the guys.We're still dealing with all that testosterone!!Does,does and well you get the picture.William

Kuma's Mom said...

Marsha, Jan and Cindy??? WOW Three girls! Congrats.

Unknown said...

THREE!
Congratulations : )
I bet she's happy to have them on the outside!

Dana said...

Awww, they are so cute:)

rebel said...

Awww, how sweet. They are so cute. I love the little sweaters. What a good idea to keep them warm. You are overrun with babies, but I bet you love it.

The Raggedy Girl said...

I love their little sweaters. You are such a good gramma to all your babies.
Roberta Anne

Thistledew Farm said...

What a batch of cuties - I just love their sweaters! I want one!!!!

Jennifer said...

wow triplet girls! Doesn't get any better than that! Congratulations, they are beautiful!

Patty said...

how cute ! Love kids. The first of ours are due around the 21st of Feb and no doubt it will be on the coldest night of the year : )

Mary said...

Peggy,

I'm so glad that Sammi delivered triplets and that there were no complications. She had them on her due date, I believe.

Love the pics of the Mom and babies. Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Mary

Mama said...

What sweet babies!

Jess said...

So precious!

Congrats!

Love, Jess

meggie said...

The miracle of life goes on!

Carole Burant said...

Omigosh, 3 babies!!! Way to goooo Sammi:-) I'm so glad to hear that everything went well, sis, and how exciting for Hidden Haven to have its first triplets:-) Those sweaters are so darn cute and I'm sure keep the babies nice and warm. Love ya sis. xoxo

Carolyn Evans-Dean said...

3 babies?!?!! Sammi deserves a special treat for pulling this one off! I can't even imagine how amazing this must be for you. Congratulations!