Madcow & everyone - you're so right about the Doe Code. Clarice, my Oberhasli/LaMancha cross, was 3 days late and big as a party boat; kept us on the edge of our seats (and beds) until JUST before Easter dinner Sunday night, when she got down to business and presented us with THREE beautiful babies: 2 girls and a boy. You're right: you forget all the annoyance when you see those sweet faces