Good Morning Everyone,
This is such a fabulous, fabulous day! I am so excited for my dear friend, LIFE IS SWEET! She had a lovely bay COLT yesterday…March 23…by SMART STRIKE. Here she is with him when he is just several hours old. She is snuggling up and bonding with him in the stall. She will be a WONDERFUL MOTHER. Life is Sweet is such a loving horse. I know she will share all of her fabulous qualities with her new FOAL.
I’m experiencing so many new concepts in my life right now. I know my dear friend will be a wonderful MOTHERHOOD role model for ME! She is a first time MOM now like I will be next year. This makes it all so interesting!
Life is Sweet told me that foals normally stand up very soon after they are born. They may be a little wobbly at first when trying to stand up as it is all so new to them to use their legs after months of being inside the MOM. Once a bit more secure on their feet, the most important thing for them to do is nurse well. Under normal conditions and if all is going well, the baby will be up and moving around and nursing within an hour/hour and a half or so after birth. The first nursing experiences are so important as the milk contains colostrum which is essential for a newborn foal.
Life is Sweet is elated! Her baby is adorable and all has gone very well for both of them. I am so HAPPY and PROUD of her!
ALL IS ALSO GOING GREAT FOR ME! On my 28 day scan…all is A-OK. Everything looks fabulous! YIPPEE! The next scan will be at the 42 day stage of my pregnancy. It is a very important one. I’m feeling terrific, having fun, and so happy! Upon hearing all of this good news today, I think I’m going to celebrate! Treats of pears and bananas will make it all complete!
Have a great day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~(Especially to LIFE IS SWEET and her adorable Smart Strike colt!)
Z
RuthG
Such happy news to brighten a rather gloomy day in NJ. So happy for Life is Sweet and her new colt. He sure is a darling. And your 28-day scan is such good news for us. Zenyatta, you will be such a good Auntie to the new colt. I bet you can’t wait to talk to Life is Sweet and get all the scoops. Love you so much.
Andrea from Germany
Yeeaahh Zenny what a bunch of great news. Can´t wait for your foal. My postcard is on your way. I hope it can make it within a week. Love you Zenny.
Gloria Jeanne
Oh, and Congrats on your day 28 scan, enjoy your pears and banana’s. I am glad that Life is Sweet has taught you so much in life. I know the both of you will be such great Mother’s to your foals.
Love you Z !!!!
Barbara
This is so wondeful. What a cute baby and Life is Sweet looks so happy! Thank you for a great diary!! Good news on your scan:)
Neva Rae Powers
Thanks for the breaking news about Life Is Sweet!
suemar
The blaze almost looks like yours Z but in opposite direction looking forward. Use your mirror and check it out. Looks like a
tornadoe. COngrats on ultra sound #2!!!
Lib
Wow, what a beautiful colt! Congratulate Life is Sweet for me. I always learn so much from reading your Diary Posts. Thanks, Zenyatta and congrats also to you on your 28 day scan. Love you!
Jody
What a beautiful colt, such a blessing! Congrats to Life is Sweet and everyone on the farm!!
L.S.
@Margaret,
There really is no ‘schooling’ for motherhood, the way there was for the track or even the breeding process. Zenyatta will either naturally take to it or she won’t.
Rags to Riches with her first foal did not produce enough milk and that filly had to be raised on a nurse mare. RtR’s second foal, she was fine and the colt stayed with her.
Lotta Kim, Rachel Alexandra’s mother was not able to care for RA and so RA was put on a nurse mare. With RA’s full sister, Lotta Kim is doing better and the filly is staying with her.
All steps will be taken to ensure that Zenyatta has the best chance to take to motherhood naturally. If for some reason she doesn’t with her first, she should be given the chance with her second. Given Zenyatta’s general personality, I would not expect her to have any trouble adapting to being Mom.
Diana Hanson
Babies are so much fun! You will be a terrfic mom! I can already see ya glowing in this motherhood thing. It is good you are eating healthy. Remember you are eating for 2 now! Tell LIS congrats for me!
Fran
What a beautiful baby Z. You are going to be a great mom too. I am sure of it because you are so kind to everyone. Well, Kate got to have a great afternoon with her Dozey. They just had a play day in the barn because the weather is too bad. Kate is teaching Doz to pick up her brushes! They love to play together. Doz got groomed, and she loved her special attention. We had to get home because a new storm was coming in and roads were being closed due to the weather. We made it home, and there was a nice warm fire in the fireplace! So nice! Have a good day Z. We have another storm on the way and the wind is about 30 mph! xxoo
Melissa
Congratulations to Life is sweet on having a beautiful baby colt. what is his name? I look forward to seeing him run if he does. And Zenyatta I am so glad and blessed to know that your 28 day scan went well and your baby is healthy. God bless you and your pregnancy. XOXO
Elaine Bueschen
This is so awesome to see what goes on in the breeding barn that I almost feel like I am a part of it. Never had this experience before and I am so excited to learn how all of this works and almost watch it as it happens. Thanks Zenyatta and I can’t wait to see your foal.
Carolyn Caswell-Brown
Congrats to Life Is Sweet on the safe delivery of a healthy colt. And of course to You on the reports of an A.O.K. scan. All is right in your world – Now if it would only warm up a little . . . X-O-X-O
Sandra
A National Baby Shower for Zenyatta…..
Thats actually not a bad idea, perhaps we can send donations to a special TB Retirement fund in Zenyattas name. Let sget this idea rolling folks!
Astrid
Wonderful news about Life is Sweet and thank you for the precious pic!! He is a cutie! Also happy to hear about your scan! Keep Baby Z safe and have fun eating your pears and bananas:)
Linda
Great news!!!
Dolores Pshsnychniak
Cute! can’t wait to see your foal Zenyatta!
NorCalFan#1
Welcome, little one! Congratulations to the new mama, and to you, too, Auntie Z! Such joyful news all around! What a remarkably joyous day–a precious new colt, Bernie’s B-day, and your pregnancy is going A-OK! Please thank Sarah for the adorable photos. Can life get any sweeter? Take care, sweet girls…and son! Thank you, Dottie, for letting all of us share in their lives.
Marty Oliver
Beautiful baby!!!! Congrats to all!
Enjoy your pears and bananas!
So happy your scan looked great!
Love you
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Zenyatta,
You’re so precious to share pictures of your friend and her foal—seeing Life Is Sweet and her Colt has put tears in my eyes (sorry I’m so emotional), he’s absolutely adorable! As for you, dear Z, I’m thrilled to hear that your scan went well—all that fruit has to be doing wonders for you and baby! :) And don’t let this new motherhood thing scare you. I’m sure Life Is Sweet will tell you evrything you need to know! :)
Sunshine, love, and hugs to you, dear Z,
Stel
jackie
Congrats to Life is Sweet. How adorable he is. Can’t wait you are next!
Hugs and Kisses
jackie
judy berube
Dear Z,
Thank you and Dottie for sharing these wonderful photos of Life is Sweet and her sweet baby boy. So happy your scan was perfect. Looking forward to your big day next year. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Zeina
Dearest zenny ever!!!
How are you? How’s everything? I’m so glad to know that all is A-OK with your pregnancy. Just a couple of minutes ago I was watching videos of you racing and I tear up whenever I watch them. You’re so amazing! But the most important thing now is that you’re fine and doing great and that your pregnancy is going well.
Please take care of yourself and give warm regards to Life is Sweet and her cutest little colt. A real beauty!
Soon, we’ll see you as the most wonderful mom ever!!
Zeina
Theresa
Beautiful picture!
Debbie Bassett
The pictures are precious! Life is Sweet is a beautiful mom. Her colt is adorable! I can’t wait to see your foal!! I’m sure that you will be a fantastic mom. You are so gentle and warm with humans, I can only imagine how you’ll be with your little foal. Pears and banana’s to everyone…and Congratulations to Life is Sweet.
relientkislove
Aw that’s so sweet (: I can’t wait till it’s your turn Zenny!
Michelle
As an expectant mom, are you able to still have your Guinness? Or is that not part of your diet as you are not in training?
Give our love to Life is Sweet and her boy!
Selene McCarthy
What a happy day for Life is Sweet! Precious photos! I know she will be a great role model for you, Zenny (not that you need one). Great looking colt!
Thanks, Dottie for the wonderful posts.
hugs, pears and carrots,
Selene
Diana
How wonderful for Life Is Sweet! The colt is sure a cutie!! And so happy to hear that your pregnancy is moving right along as it should be! Can’t wait for your own cutie to arrive next year! I’m sure all your friends and family (human and equine) are happy as clams about it all! Hugs back at ya, Zenyatta!! Have a great day!