Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Birth of an Elephant

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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  1. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 11:21

    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.

    CJ xx

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  2. vegemitevix24 February 2010 at 11:28

    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?

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  3. Kerry24 February 2010 at 11:39

    Thats amazing really moving, she just knew what to do it is very clever. What a thing to capture!

    Kerry x

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  4. san24 February 2010 at 11:50

    Sending (((HUGS)))
    Actually I need some myself, I was sobbing watching that.
    Take care, Sx

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  5. Chic Mama24 February 2010 at 12:57

    Take care of yourself! XX

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  6. Mwa24 February 2010 at 13:09

    Oooh, that hit very close to home for me. (I am not an elephant.)

    I hope you feel better soon. x

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  7. Coding Mamma (Tasha)24 February 2010 at 15:02

    Lovely video.

    Big hugs. Hope you're OK, hun. Take care of yourself.

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  8. Mrs Banjo24 February 2010 at 15:27

    I actually held my breath when the baby wasn't breathing! Mum always knows what to do though I suppose!

    I love how it took its first steps, magical.

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  9. Not From Lapland24 February 2010 at 16:24

    That was incredible! I'm going to watch it again!

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  10. Reasons24 February 2010 at 16:26

    Hmmmm sounds like you need a private blog.

    Will go back now an see clip.

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  11. Brighton Mum-Teenage Angst24 February 2010 at 17:40

    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

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  12. Diney24 February 2010 at 17:49

    Ouch! Hope you feel well again very soon x

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  13. Selina Kingston24 February 2010 at 18:35

    Amazing 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.
    Meanwhile, I hope you are OK my honey and that whatever is bothering you is soon cleared up. Sending you a BIG warm hug x

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  14. Harriet24 February 2010 at 20:43

    Like others my first reaction is - are you ok? Will be hoping all resolves itself soon.
    And my second? Awe, tension, tears.... Thank you for posting that, it's amazing.

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  15. Anonymous24 February 2010 at 21:15

    I thought for a minute the blog was about a person. I told the midwife I was giving birth to an elephant...lol
    Hope everything is OK xx

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  16. Potty Mummy24 February 2010 at 21:26

    Wow, Just. Wow. Thanks for posting that. Hope everything is OK

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  17. and1moremeans524 February 2010 at 21:46

    ((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

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  18. ella24 February 2010 at 22:34

    What a great video!

    Hope you are doing ok x

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  19. Jo Beaufoix24 February 2010 at 23:24

    Oh sweetie that was lovely and so moving. And if you need to chat you know where I am. Hugs. x

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  20. Working Mum25 February 2010 at 12:05

    Incredible! How amazing that the mother knew just what to do.

    (PS Hope you sort your head out)

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  21. Local Girl25 February 2010 at 18:51

    ((HUGS)) to you xxx The elephants are beautiful and I'm sitting her crying watching it. Take it easy xx

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  22. Lorraine25 February 2010 at 20:06

    I love elephants and that was amazing to watch, thanks for sharing.

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  23. Catharine Withenay25 February 2010 at 22:37

    Fascinating 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!)

    Hope you're ok, and thinking of you.

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  24. Insomniac Mummy25 February 2010 at 23:04

    I hope you're OK lovely lady. xxx

    Amazing video.

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  25. A Modern Mother1 March 2010 at 09:55

    Amazing video! You OK?

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  26. Tattooed Mummy1 March 2010 at 10:47

    I saw this via a link on twitter - but watched it again anyway! so awesome!

    Hope you're OK

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  27. allgrownup3 March 2010 at 21:04

    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.

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  28. Perfectly Happy Mum5 March 2010 at 21:26

    Hello Lovely,
    Sorry 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

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  29. TheOnlineStylist7 March 2010 at 10:40

    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

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  30. Mary@Holy Mackerel8 March 2010 at 03:34

    Simply and utterly amazing.

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  31. Snowbrush11 March 2010 at 07:25

    I 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.

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  32. Paul White11 March 2010 at 17:46

    Hey stranger! What an amazing video. J told me to check it out and wow, just wow. It's very moving.
    Except... 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!

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  33. family Affairs12 March 2010 at 13:38

    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

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  34. PlayPennies17 March 2010 at 12:07

    Oh my god, I am 7 months pregnant and that video just made me cry then smile uncontrollably. Thanks for sharing!

    Emma

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  35. cynthia20 March 2010 at 19:12

    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.

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  36. Iota 24 March 2010 at 03:59

    I'm so glad I watched that. Thank you.

    Thought 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.

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  37. Anonymous28 March 2010 at 23:49

    I hope you are all ok now backi home. I know sometimes things can be difficult.
    It 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

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  38. Anonymous28 March 2010 at 23:51

    Oh boy - my heart was in my mouth watching that! Fantastic x

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  39. freddo4131 March 2010 at 16:04

    "Must get back to blogging soon."

    Just to say, we're ready when you are.

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  40. Sparx6 April 2010 at 22:56

    Wow, great... didn't realise I was holding my breath until the baby breathed and I let it out...

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  41. Sparx6 April 2010 at 22:58

    PS - you ok?

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  42. Marion8 April 2010 at 07:54

    Hope you're doing well...
    But we want you back!!

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  43. ellisia_sampson8 April 2010 at 11:27

    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 =)

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  44. scribblingmum8 April 2010 at 20:15

    Hope things are ok, just checking in to see if you were back. Take it easy :)

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  45. Irish Mammy21 April 2010 at 10:42

    Hope you are ok it's very quiet down here

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