Just Kidding!

Yesterday was certainly a day to remember! It brought back memories of when I gave birth less than 5 months ago...naturally. Poor Vanna. Our sweet Saanan goat. Our oldest son and I were out digging in our garden when he heard her bleating in an unusual way. He ran there while I grabbed the baby and was close behind. When we got there the head and two front hooves were all ready out! We could see his little white head and his pick tongue sticking out.

By this time my other kids had gathered around to help/watch. Thankfully our cat had kittens last year so everyone knew what to expect. Molly ran and grabbed the video cam and Ethan helped Vanna stay comfortable. All the while little Jack was being entertained by his older siblings.

It seemed like it was taking FOREVER so we decided to contact our local student midwife, Rahcael, who happens to have been raised on an organic dairy/meat farm. So she has tons of experience with sheep and cows goving birth. She actually caught Jack when he was born! Ok back to our story. So Rachael told us everything we should look for and can you believe it that kid was born just minutes later! It was truly amazing. Both mom and kid are doing great.

Vanna is known for huge amounts of milk she gives. So we are so excited and thrilled that we will no longer be paying for milk or cheese or yogurt or any other dairy product we can possibly think up. AND best of all...ALL the soaps at http://www.shesaponifies.com/ will be made from raw goats milk. As there are MANY health benefits to raw milk. This would be a new topic though.

I hope you enjoy the pictures!