Ready or Not....... Shouldvknwnbetter- Fall

[Hens and Roos]

thanks everyone, it's greatly appreciated. Today was mentally draining, wasn't sure what things were going to be when I went to the hospital today. My dad recognized me and my mom when she arrived- this was very good to see as Sunday he wasn't recognizing her or what was really going on around him. He is struggling with getting his words out- so that is frustrating for him.

@sadieml - they are 2 peas in a pod- you don't see one without the other- after all they have been married 58 years!

@Latestarter - we will continue collecting the sap until the trees start budding- probably mid-late March or until DH figures we have enough.

 

[Hens and Roos]

Just thought I would give an update; yesterday late evening my dad was discharged from the hospital(he really could have used a few more days of PT- in MHO); my parents were given the option to have my dad go to a rehab center for therapy......which would have meant more back and forth for my mom. She chose another option(my kids think this was the best one)- they came home with us and my dad with have in home therapy at our house. This way we can give them extra help and there are more of us to help her with my dad. DH has no issue with them being here and my dad listens best to him!! They did this in 2014 when he was getting over aspiration pneumonia....it worked out well.

My DD is hoping that they will be here when the goats start kidding. Today they can see the chicks hatching

 

[OneFineAcre]

Glad to hear your dads home, or I guess at your home.

 

[Latestarter]

Glad a workable and acceptable option was available and exercised. Sounds like a really good fit for all concerned. Hope dad recovers quickly and being around newly hatched chicks and new baby goats can't but help that happen! Prior to my dad's passing, any time he drifted off center, I always got the call to talk him back to a more common sense position on whatever the issue was.

 

[sadieml]

@Hens and Roos - So very glad your Dad is doing well enough to go home with family. You sound like a tight-knit family, and that's great. It will certainly contribute to his recovery to be with all of you loved ones! Baby creatures are good for the soul, so I agree with @Latestarter . Remember, you are all in our prayers! Take care and God bless...

edit to fix typos - sorry my fatigue was showing through

 

[samssimonsays]

SO glad he is on his way to fully recovering!

 

[goatgurl]

glad your dad is getting better. I know it's not always easy but your house sounds like a good place for your mom and dad both. and having the grandkids and all the baby critters around will keep him engaged.

 

[Hens and Roos]

for those of you who have had goats for multiple years- we were wondering for example- Maggie kidded on day 150 last year, can we expect that again this year? I know our rabbits are consistent with going at the same day(day 30)

 

[sadieml]

@Hens and Roos - I don't know, but I'll tag a few old pros who should be able to answer your question. What say you, @Southern by choice, @Goat Whisperer, @Goatgirl47, @Devonviolet ?

 

[Southern by choice]

Our does do have a pattern and are pretty consistent.
@babsbag may chime in... usually her goats never go before 150 (she has big goats) but this year she had a whole bunch go before day 150.

Our nigies are always before 150... usually 146-148.