BabyGirl Page 5
Dr Craddock
I talked to Dr. Frank Craddock Texas A&M University –
goat and sheep specialist.. and he thinks that she did NOT hurt her neck in
the delivery as I thought.. He feels this is a birth defect..and the stomach
problems may be a part of it..
His first question was ..”Is she still
alive?” and was shocked to hear she was.. and was improving some.. He was
pretty amazed at the fact that she has done so well.. and in his words told
me..”I don’t know you have kept her alive…” which coming from him sure
made me feel good..
Needless to say the little darling still sleeps in
the bed with me.. and why not?.. especially with her spine curved like it
is. She needs all the extra comfort and padding she can get!
Yesterday we had a storm and everyone was out in the barn.. I
stayed with them for awhile and finally went in after it calmed down to get
some coffee..
I guess BabyGirl got tired of being in the barn without
me..I looked outside and there she was.. very wobbly BUT walking all
by herself from the barn almost to the front pen.. about 50 feet before she
fell.. then got up.. soaking wet and muddy walked to the front pen to see
her mama.. then fell again.. My son’s girl friend went out to get her- helped her up on her
feet.. opened the gate.. BabyGirl walked out the gate by herself..
saw me on the porch..walked up the steps.. around the dogs and into
the house.. very unsteady and wobbly but on her own.. now go figure.. *S*
she is something.. this little girl never gives up.. now happy as a
lark.. her eyes just shine..
last night she got up a few times to go to the
kitchen for hay..which I keep for her under the table..
April 2000 We never did find out what the elevated blood
count was all about.. I have a bottle of dexamethasone on hand for any times
she has an accident and her neck swells.. I have watched her closely and it
seems within a day or two after even the smallest strains on her neck, she
starts to have problems with her motor skills.. and eventually her
digestion.. So, she is closely monitored and gets a shot of dex after any
accidents and within a day she is back to normal.. for her.. She doesn’t
walk straight, her head tilts all the time.. sometimes she loses her balance
while tinkling, and sometimes she is fine.. her feet drag some and when she
runs she does this cute little side wiggle thing.. her very own
style..
August2000 She even takes the effort to “coo-coo” the
boys and I might add they think she’s pretty cute too *S*
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Good thing they are behind the fence
Autumn 2000
The girl is strong willed and a happy little
face, getting anything she wants any time she wants it.. Why Not?.. she has
more than deserved it.. Last year at this time she was flat out on her side
watching the other goats chase falling leaves..
October 2000
This year she can
“chase” them too.. slow and carefully she will bend down to get one.. it
takes her a few tries but gets them none-the-less..
She spends the days with her mom
and sister..
and the evenings and nights with me..
She still shares my bed with me.. I wouldn’t
have it any other way..
I think that’s pretty fair.. don’t you?.. She is
pretty well house broke.. asks to go outside.. even wakes me up in bed to
go.. I do have to lift her off and on the bed.. but hey.. a small price to
pay for little hoofies that can walk..
There have been many many
answered prayers in this house,many tears and many smiles.. She has brought
delight to anyone who has spent the time to know her.. with that BabyGirl
tilt of hers.. She is a blessing to have around and I thank the Lord every
day for giving her feet back to her.. for her.. not for me.. I would have
carried her till the end if she needed me to.. but she feels good about
herself and that’s what counts to me.. she’s happy.. her mom and sis are
happy and that makes my heart smile..
She is The Most Precious Gift I
could have ever asked for..
Until Next Time… goatie hugs
goatlady
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*A Quick update on BabyGirl~
January 22 2001
She
is doing very well.. has more good days than bad.
As long as we catch any
accidents quick with the meds and watch her closely…things work out
well.
She can steal your heart like no other! I promise you
that!
Here’s the Birthday Girl on her 3rd birthday-Jan 22, 2001..Looking
good and playing with Binky…She’s amazing!
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