I'm so sorry you lost your baby. I know it is heart wrenching.
I also recommend getting another baby soon, it really helps you move on. I would suggest, however that you either find a source for fresh goats milk or Purina kid milk replacer before you get another one. That's the only...
I've not had great success on kids older than a week old. They always end up with scurs. As for the wattles, I've never had any problems with those in any way.