Saturday, April 19 10:15pm
Dixie is showing signs of delivering soon! Her udder is beyond big...it's GIANT! It is noticeably larger than it was this morning. Seriously. HUGE. There's lots o' "goop" in strategically *censored* places. She's uncomfortable... licking her sides, rubbing her head on the nearby chute, standing at the hay bale but not eating. I'll be checking on her hourly with camera in hand, and will be updating this post as the night progresses. Stay tuned!
And by the way, tonight's a 100% full moon phase if you're curious about these kinds of things.
Sunday, April 20 12:20am
Dixie's spending time in the barn now, showing similar signs as earlier. In January 2007 when Dixie gave birth to Chick, she was in the barn.
She likes laying in the barn, so I'd putting my money on another barn delivery.
But I'm not a betting girl...
Sunday, April 20 2:35am
In the barn, out of the barn, in, out. No noticeable change in progress.
I have taken some less than flattering photos of poor ol' Dixie tonight. You'll notice the precision cropping I've done on this one, just for you.
*you're welcome!*
Sunday, April 20 4:15am
Alan goes out to see Dixie. No baby. Anna catchin' some Zzzzz's.
Sunday, April 20 7:00am
Alan says Dixie is a "watched pot". It's true. Dixie kept us up, ALL night.... and nothing. No babies. Just a whole lotta oooze. And big nipples. *hahaha!*
Sigh...
We'll keep ya posted!
Ok, it's been over 24 hours since your last update . . . do you have a baby yet?!1 :D
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | April 21, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Poor Dixie! She looks sooo uncomfortable. Come on Dixie, you can do it!! A little heiffer for Anna and Alan, if you please:)
Posted by: Cindy H. | April 20, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Oh Anna, you are just hilarious!!! I was cracking up at the labeled (is that a word?) photos!
I'm starting to get anxious for that baby cow now too!!!!
Anette (snowmom13)
Posted by: Anette Eakins | April 20, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Oh wow! Any minute, huh? Poor Dixie, just pop it out already hun. You'll feel so much better! Good luck Anna and Alan!
Posted by: Angie | April 20, 2008 at 02:30 PM
i'm always reading your blog, now i can't be without writing , i'm very excited about the progress of Dixie, i show the pictures to my kids, now they are asking me if the baby has arrive.
MJ
Posted by: Maria Jesus | April 20, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Anna you crack me up... looks like we are doing the same thing today. I am going out every hour .. yes with camera in hand to check on my last Momma to be mini donkey. Cheyenne. Hopefully she isn't waiting until you head for bed! Full moon does bring out the babies!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | April 20, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Poor Dixie. I keep popping in over here to see if she's had any luck. Can't wait to hear the good news!
Posted by: Joanne B. | April 20, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Oh Dixie, I feel I'm in labor with you. Come on girls you can do this! Anna, hang in there girl, "Cowlick" will be here when she gets here...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | April 20, 2008 at 11:35 AM
I love your posts (and photo's!) about Dixie!
~ Leonie ~
Posted by: Leonie | April 20, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Your blog is so wonderful, Anna! I truly look forward to reading it. Go, Dixie, you have so many fans out here awaiting your baby's birth! I can't wait to hear the news.
Debbie
Posted by: dbdesigns | April 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Unbelievable!!! I think Dixie likes the attention and photo ops, LOL. I hope you get some rest today...as I'm writing this I'm thinking that you might be in the barn right now! Since she likes to tease she probably wanted you to get good and tired and then she would deliver her calf, teehee.
TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 20, 2008 at 10:37 AM
I'm a city girl so I find this very interesting. I also have sympathy pains for her. It's just taking soooo long.
Posted by: Ester | April 20, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Hoping she had some progress since this morning, had to come check up on her after worship. Having had two pretty small babies, I guess I would not be in a hurry to deliver a cow either, blessings that she has a safe and easy delivery.
Posted by: Sally (CKMom) | April 20, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Go Dixie!! I'm so excited, and I know nothing about cows!!! I love your blog, I feel like part of the family!!
Posted by: Patti B | April 20, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Poor Dixie! I love the pix with all the little words describing everything! Too funny!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | April 20, 2008 at 08:19 AM
She is such a tease. I feel like I've been waiting forever! I can't wait to see the beautiful baby. Let's hope it's a girl so you can keep her!
Enjoy!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Tabbers | April 20, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Poor Dixie!!! I am glad you and Alan are watching her so closely in case she needs help. You both must be tired with little sleep. Maybe today she'll go "TA-DA is this what you're waiting for?". Hope it's a heifer so we can all watch her grow up and have calves of her own. TFS Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | April 20, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Jeez, this poor cow. She is looking at the camera saying -- get a grip people, privacy, a little privacy pleeeeez! Poor thing. She looks like she is just ready to lose the baby. Hopefully the absence of posts since 4:15 a.m. means she has a little one hobbling about by now. I hope. Thanks for the farm pictures. It is quite enlightening to us city girls!
Posted by: Laurie H | April 20, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Go Dixie, go Dixie, go Dixie!!!! Anna thanks for all those (very funny!) updates. Love your humor. Hope you are catching some zzzz's while you can. It sounds like today might be long one.
Posted by: Karan | April 20, 2008 at 07:25 AM
c'mon, Dixie!!! you can do it!
I am due with #4 this summer.. hope nobody is there to witness and photograph ooze and big nipples! hahahaha
it just cracks me up the way you put it.. great country humor!
Posted by: AnneMarieZ | April 20, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Anna your the best! Its so much fun to read your blog as you keep us all updated on the upcoming birth of Dixie's baby. Its almost like we are right there with you and Alan! Makes me want to hop on a plane and come for a visit..:) Thank you for all your time updating your blog daily.
Posted by: Rose | April 20, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Anna,
I feel as though I'm waiting for my best friend or sister to have a baby. The suspense is killing me and I typically can't stand animal deliveries! I've said it before - you help me see things through different eyes. I wish I was there to help sooth 'ol Dixie, pat her, rub her down, help her to stay calm. But I guess they do all of that on there own, don't they. Well anixously awaiting your next post - Good luck and Kisses to dixie.
Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl horton | April 20, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Poor Dixie. How miserable she must be. I have gotten the biggest kick out of your pictures and little captions. You are the funniest girl! Can't wait to see the new baby pictures. I hope it's a girl!
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | April 20, 2008 at 05:04 AM
I love all of your carefully labeled photos. Oh I cant wait to see pictures of this little GIRL> See Im thinking girl thoughts for you too. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B | April 20, 2008 at 04:54 AM
Well we both are celebrating new babies! My blog is launched well sort of and your dawdler is coming.I am sure Dixie is promising.
Posted by: Kevin Miramon | April 20, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Anna, I am really excited - I love checking your blog for all the latest updates - plus your fabulous cards!!
It's like being on the farm with your regular updates - keep that camera ready girl, I want to see this new baby!!
Posted by: Diane | April 20, 2008 at 01:36 AM
Poor thing looks like she's READY for that EVIL SPAWN to be out of her. LOL Poor moo moo!
My Dixie is a 10lb terrier...a stark difference from your Dixie. LOL!
Posted by: Jennifer Love | April 20, 2008 at 12:34 AM
There is nothing like the excitement of a pending birth, I hope all goes well.
Posted by: Susy | April 19, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I may be a girl from Nebraska, but this is ALL new to me. Thanks for keeping us informed!
Posted by: Sharon in NE | April 19, 2008 at 10:46 PM
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I AM SO EXCITED! I'm standing by at my computer waiting for the updates. I can't wait to see the new baby! I'll keep refreshing your blog to see all the details. Good luck to you and Alan and Dixie!! I hope it's a quick and easy delivery for Dixie.
Lots of hugs for you all.
Lorraine
www.lorrainerowe.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lorraine Castellon-Rowe | April 19, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Oh, looks like this is it! And I totally believe the full moon affects things!
I hope she has a swift and not-too-painful delivery. Been there done that! LOL With NO epidurals! Please be a heifer, please be a heifer....
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 19, 2008 at 09:55 PM
What's the betting it's a bull with an udder that big! Boys really do put their moms through some trouble! LOL!
Hope all goes well & you're not checking every hour for too long.
Posted by: Liz | April 19, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Oh Anna...what a funny post. I love how you pointed out the bug...you're a hoot! Best of luck, and I'm anxiously awaiting the happy news!
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | April 19, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Let's hope it is soon! Poor thing...I bet she's ready! Good luck!
Posted by: Amy | April 19, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Good luck!!
Posted by: SUSAN | April 19, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Go Dixie Go!
I am off to bed- hope to see a new baby when I wake up! (Ok Anna I will let you sleep bfore you post!)
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | April 19, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Go Dixie!! You're not the only one working tonight. Course, I'm not having a baby - just a software release.
Posted by: dcorder | April 19, 2008 at 09:20 PM
P.S. That is a fantastic photo! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 19, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Awe, I'm glad it's about to be over but I feel sorry for her too, all that pain! I'll say another prayer for her, the baby, you, and Alan in a few minutes. Thank you for the update, this is VERY exciting!!! Good night.
Hugs
Posted by: Juanita | April 19, 2008 at 09:14 PM
What a perfect night for a new baby. Come on Dixie!!!
Posted by: MicheleP | April 19, 2008 at 09:03 PM