HELLO EVERYONE!
I’ve missed YOU!
I guess my guys at the farm could not wait a moment longer…and they scanned me this morning. I just had to share the news with you!
I AM IN FOAL!
This is my 15 day scan! From what I am told, everything looks fabulous and solid. The embryo looks to be a good size. So, at this time, everything is WONDERFUL!
I will be rescanned at about 28 days and if that is all A-OK, my next scan will be at the 40-42 day time period from the date I was bred. As Dottie explained to you earlier, the latter scan is really very important. If all is perfect at that time, then I am pretty well on my way in my pregnancy. This is all so exciting and so new to me! I JUST LOVE IT!
David actually called Dottie at 4:33 this morning (California time) to tell her the news! She immediately ran to the computer to type up the announcement for YOU!
I truly hope you enjoy sharing these moments with ME and going through all of these different stages that I am experiencing in my life.
Hmmm! I just had a thought! Lately, I have been craving BANANAS. It seems like that is all I’ve been thinking about for the last few days! I guess this could explain why. Dottie tells me craving some type of food is very normal for humans while pregnant. Maybe it is for horses like me too! This is TOO CUTE!
Oh my! I better contact BERNIE and let him know the good news! I’m sure he will also be very excited!
WOW! I’M IN FOAL! I’m really embarking upon an entirely new stage of my life and career. As you can imagine, I’M JUMPING FOR JOY!
HOOVES CROSSED for the news on my next scan to be just at POSITIVE!
With Love,
HUGS and Big Kisses to All~
Z
ME…IN FOAL! YIPPEE!
P.S. – This is post #201 to commemorate the second chapter of my life!
Especially Horses
Yipeee! Exciting news. I am just thrilled for you and your Team.
Janis
Oh, how wonderful, Zeny. Thank you for letting us be the first to know. Looked on Yahoo Sports and Bloodhorse and no word of it yet. Be safe and healthy. Namaste.
Roxi Cook
How perfectly lovely! Just be sure to stay sweet and calm and happy so your body doesn’t “protect” the foal by absorbing the embryo. I’m looking forward to more good news with every diary post. Congratulations to you and all your connections.
Jan
How many of us checked this site ‘umpteen’ times a day for this news? Other phillies already in foal, I was getting worried. Dottie, thanks for being willing to lose a little sleep to post this. You knew.
Kristi Catalani
OH WOW!!!! YAY!!!!! I’m so happy for you Big Girl!!! Thank you Dottie, for keeping us informed!
Kathie
I am so happy and so relieved that everything is going well. Love you Z, and keep craving those bananas. Will have a guiness in your honor tonight.
Roxi Cook
Ha ha, I can tell how excited Dottie was to get the news because we went from Diary Post #100 to Diary Post #201!!
J Smith
YIPPPEEEEEE! Let the knitting begin. Such great news. Congratulations to all. Dottie, thank you so much for jumping up at that time of day to share the wonderful news with all of us. Though I’m sure after hearing such exciting news it would have been impossible to go back to sleep. I think we’ll all be dancing into the wee hours today. What an uplifting news week, our beautiful Z in foal, the amazing Rachel A in foal, Uncle Mo’s birthday and kick off to his 3 yr old season; and, did you know, Lotta Kim gave birth to Rachel A’s full sister. T
Joan
No more Guiness for awhile, dear…but that’s okay, right?
Margaret
WOW!!!! I came here an hour ago and no announcement. Then I was just about to go upstairs and decided to check one more time. Oh my am I happy I did!!! Zennie I am so happy for you. I can hardly keep still. All I could do was clap and cheer. I think I raised the roof again hollering so loud.
What a truly wonderful way to start the day.
Okay, you got banana cravings and now I’m having apple pear cravings–I learned about them thru our brunch a week ago.
Doing the happy happy dance for you.
Jennifer
Congratulations, Zenyatta! I know you will make a wonderful mother! I saw how sweet you were with my baby…your little filly or colt will be so lucky to have a mother like you. Enjoy your bananas and your new journey into motherhood!!!
Sending much love from Southern California!
Jeanie
Dear Mommy Z,
First of all, congratulations! How wonderful for you and Bernie. You deserve this and so much more! Secondly, I know you are going to be a great Mommy. Little Z is going to be one lucky boy/girl to have you for a mother. Of course, we’ll want to see pictures right away, looking for those ears! I can’t imagine how excited everyone is at Barn 55 in hearing this news today. Team Z has probably Tangoed with you already today! Best of luck to you, dear one, and I hope you feel well throughout the next 11 months! Love you, J
Vicky
OMG! So happy for you Zen! :D Can’t wait to see the future champ! haha, love ya Z! ♥
Henrietta Wolfe
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We will all be following along through this with you. I am beside myself with the great news. You eat all the bananas you want. I love you Zenyatta and am so glad all is well with you. YOU ARE, SIMPLY THE BEST, BETTER THAN ALL THE REST!!! xoxoxoxoxxo
Elizabeth
WOW!! Congrats, Queen Z!!! Very exciting! :) :)
Jo-An Holleman
You always make me Cryyy In a Good Way Though!!!!!!!<3<3<3
Edie Dickenson
Dearest Z, I am crying with happiness and loving that Dottie was up at 4:30AM with the great news! AND I AM EATING A BANANA AS I READ YOUR JOURNAL!
terese a. panebianco
Congratulations Zenny! I have been checking every day for this diary post.Congrats to all of team Z, and esp. Dottie for keeping us all up to date on your second career.God bless you , and keep you and your babe safe and healthy. I will be thinking of somes names, along with everyone else. Love you!!!!!
LizCog
Wow – fantastic news!! We’ve all been keeping a foal vigil by our computers. So, so happy to hear the news. Also, you look MAGNIFICENT in the photo above – is it a recent shot?! WOW.
Frances
This is great news! I always read this blog, but don’t comment. I have to say something today! If the baby is a girl maybe she will be named Princess Z — that would be cute. And if it is a boy, he will surely win the Triple Crown!
I wish you a healthy and safe pregnancy and delivery.
audreyc
Wonderful news….Congratulations, Mama Z!
Smittie
CONGRATULATIONS!! Very Exciting! It brings tears to my eyes. I can remember how wonderful it was when I would find out about my mares. Now with ultra-sound it is so much easier.
Jill Mabry
Congratulations Zenyatta and Bernie (and the entire Team)I am so happy for you all!! I know that you will make a wonderful mommy. Sending you great big Hugs and Kisses from CA XOXOXO!!
We love you all,
Jill
julie june stewart
Oh this is such joyous news! I know you will be a fabulous Mom. I can only imagine how happy all your friends and family are right now! Your baby will have so many “Aunts”, “Uncles” and “Godparents”. So now we have a count down to the newest addition to racing royalty. Congrats!!!
Rockyroads
Congratz beautiful girl!!!
Sammy Nishi
CHAMPAGNE & BANANAS FOR ALL!!
Stephanie Q
Just the Great news we have been waiting for!! Congrats! Can you give us your Due Date??
audreyc
Bananas = potassium , an important mineral for proper functioning of cells, organs & tissues. This is a very good thing for Queen Z, and her tiny wee Z. Bring on the Bananas…
Suzen
Congratulations to you and to Bernie too!
I am thrilled for both of you and all the connections.
Enjoy this special day!
Janie
Great news Zenyatta! I am so happy for you! Love you so much, darlin’ girl! Be happy and healthy and feel all of our love for you!