Help, stopped in the middle of labor?

FreyasMom

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So I've been watching Freya for weeks. Over the weekend she lost her mucus plug. I've been expecting babies any day now. Last night I look out the window and I can see her pushing. It actually looked as though she would crown in moments. Since I didn't want to disturb her I went back to my business. Next thing I know she is up walking around and eating. I figured she just needed to settle back down so I just got up every two hours to check on her. So come this morning she still has not birthed. Should I be worried?
 
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When I left for work this morning, she looks normal. Like I never would have known had I not checked on her last night and seen her. Didn't see any fresh discharge, just hay on her tail from losing the mucus plug.
 
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She might have just been doing some re-arranging of those kids. It's not "real" labor - it's more of an "I'm uncomfortable and I want these kids to move" kind of thing. Does can also show mucous on their lady parts for a month or more before going into labor. I've got a doe that I know with certainty isn't due until the end of this month and she's been dripping mucous off and on for a week now.
 
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Do you have a due date (range)? Know when she was bred? Sounds like she's "toying" with you in the doe code way. Just trying to get you totally stressed out and crazy in preparation for (more) waiting...
Looking forward to some pics of the kid(s) when they eventually arrive! :bow Hope everything goes well for Freya and her little one(s)!
 
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