I feel unable to write at the moment. My head is filled with so many things, all impossible to share. So instead of writing I thought I'd post a video instead - and maybe my poor neglected blog won't feel sorry for itself any longer.
I saw this amazing video today and it moved me to tears. It's the birth of an elephant. And apart from the obvious miracle that is life and creation, what really moved me was the Mother elephant herself.
Just watch. You'll see what I mean.
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It's a bit like a ewe giving birth. Only bigger, and messier. Absolutely amazing to witness something like that. And the speed in which they get up on to their feet is incredible. It makes me gawp in wonder every time I see a new lamb being born.
ReplyDeleteCJ xx
Oh big hugs. Sorry you feel so locked inside yourself. That was one of the most amazing things I've seen. A 118kg baby!? Surely that's gotta hurt?
ReplyDeleteThats amazing really moving, she just knew what to do it is very clever. What a thing to capture!
ReplyDeleteKerry x
Sending (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteActually I need some myself, I was sobbing watching that.
Take care, Sx
Take care of yourself! XX
ReplyDeleteOooh, that hit very close to home for me. (I am not an elephant.)
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon. x
Lovely video.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs. Hope you're OK, hun. Take care of yourself.
I actually held my breath when the baby wasn't breathing! Mum always knows what to do though I suppose!
ReplyDeleteI love how it took its first steps, magical.
That was incredible! I'm going to watch it again!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm sounds like you need a private blog.
ReplyDeleteWill go back now an see clip.
I hope you're okay sweetie? Here to talk IF you feel the need. Wonderful film, like one of your other commenters, I also held my breath until the baby took its first breath. Just shows you, mums always do know best! Sending you the love xx
ReplyDeleteOuch! Hope you feel well again very soon x
ReplyDeleteAmazing film! I have an affinity with elephants and you have reminded and inspired me to write a post on an episode from years ago with me and my baby and a mother elephant and her baby.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, I hope you are OK my honey and that whatever is bothering you is soon cleared up. Sending you a BIG warm hug x
Like others my first reaction is - are you ok? Will be hoping all resolves itself soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd my second? Awe, tension, tears.... Thank you for posting that, it's amazing.
I thought for a minute the blog was about a person. I told the midwife I was giving birth to an elephant...lol
ReplyDeleteHope everything is OK xx
Wow, Just. Wow. Thanks for posting that. Hope everything is OK
ReplyDelete((big hugs)) hun i hope you are ok xxx and thanks for sharing that video me and hubby were glued to the screen willing the baby to breathe. Elephants are so maternal and is lovely to see xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great video!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing ok x
Oh sweetie that was lovely and so moving. And if you need to chat you know where I am. Hugs. x
ReplyDeleteIncredible! How amazing that the mother knew just what to do.
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((HUGS)) to you xxx The elephants are beautiful and I'm sitting her crying watching it. Take it easy xx
ReplyDeleteI love elephants and that was amazing to watch, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFascinating how nature kicks in - the desperation of the mother to get her baby to breathe and then the need to get her to stand up (even though there are few predators in a safari camp!)
ReplyDeleteHope you're ok, and thinking of you.
I hope you're OK lovely lady. xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing video.
Amazing video! You OK?
ReplyDeleteI saw this via a link on twitter - but watched it again anyway! so awesome!
ReplyDeleteHope you're OK
hope to "see" you back soon. Probably not great timing, but I've tagged you over at my blog, I hope you'll play along, it's a pretty big issue.
ReplyDeleteHello Lovely,
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been around the blogging scene much either and only read this post this evening. If I can be of any help, my offer on Facebook was genuine so don't hesitate to let me know.
I hope you are well and BTW this video had me in tears! It is the most beautiful thing, thanks for sharing Pxxx
I haven't watched the video yet as I was just eating breakfast! Just wanted to say Hi and hope you're OK? Impossible thoughts all buzzing around a head, trying to get out is not good! Big hugs to you my lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteSimply and utterly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI watched this with my RN wife who has worked in labor and delivery for 25 years. We both loved it. She, or course, noted that it was a breech birth right away.
ReplyDeleteHey stranger! What an amazing video. J told me to check it out and wow, just wow. It's very moving.
ReplyDeleteExcept... from a man's point of view, I really could've done without the super-slow-mo replay of the erm, liquid...
Yes, I know, I know, you women are made of sterner stuff than us men!
OMG that was the most amazing video ever. Thanks for that. I'm going to put it on my blog now if you don't mind - I've even got elephants on the top of my blog. I love them!! Lx
ReplyDeleteOh my god, I am 7 months pregnant and that video just made me cry then smile uncontrollably. Thanks for sharing!
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I've been thinking a lot about you and wanted to check in. You beat me to it. Glad to see you've posted. Hoping you and your family are keeping well and that you're able to sort out whatever matters you need to in private. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I watched that. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThought it was funny when the narrator talked about the baby being in "the delivery area". Made it sound like the loading bay of a warehouse or something.
I hope you are all ok now backi home. I know sometimes things can be difficult.
ReplyDeleteIt is Always worth fighting for your family.
You are all so great and make the perfect unit.
Keep on writing please, we all miss you. x
Oh boy - my heart was in my mouth watching that! Fantastic x
ReplyDelete"Must get back to blogging soon."
ReplyDeleteJust to say, we're ready when you are.
Wow, great... didn't realise I was holding my breath until the baby breathed and I let it out...
ReplyDeletePS - you ok?
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well...
ReplyDeleteBut we want you back!!
After a reasonably disgusting first half of the video (understandably it was the birth part) I found myself praying that the giant new born would open its eyes and breathe! Amazing video, honestly didn't expect to enjoy it =)
ReplyDeleteHope things are ok, just checking in to see if you were back. Take it easy :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are ok it's very quiet down here
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