I am so over-whelmed with joy...if you saw my post in this area about 2 weeks ago and finding a kitten herself that appeared pregnant but was not sure well today it has been confirmed!!!
Short recap, because of picking her up and some odd behavior followed by her salivating, she was put on 10 day home quarantine for possible rabies. That ended here on Sunday the 29th. So Sunday she was let out of the bathroom and into my step sons room that is joined by the bathroom to strech out...be able to see outside etc...
I laid with her for quite a bit on Sunday and last night when I got home. Last night is when I knew she was about ready to give birth. I would lightly place my hand on her belly and could feel the kittens moving around. Because of her size I thought she would only have maybe 2, 3 at the most.
So I am home today, looking for a new job and after I got done I went into the room to check on her...usually as soon as I open the door she is there to great me with a meow. I looked into the bathroom right there and there she was laying in the birthing box I made for her with 3 kittens. It looked like she was done and this is my first time having any pet give birth.
I was just amazed, she was purring and so happy to see me. I petted her a few time congratualated her and from reading up knew she would not leave the box for a bit so placed small amount of food in the box by her head to eat.
Then at 1:10 she had another kitten. At first she did not appear to want to clean the kitten out of the sac, I got scared, came to read what to do quick...very unprepared, because I did not think it would happen this fast. Grabbed rubber gloves and gauze and rushed back in there. But she had cleaned the baby up. Just helped a little get him positioned for a nipple.
I have been leaving her alone for the most part. I have some fleece plankets in the wash right now that I am going to clean up the box here tonight and get them in the nice warm fleece while they lay in there.
She has 3 black and tan tabbys and 1 orange and cream. She looks so happy and for being a kitten herself she is doing great.
Only have a few questions. I know the kittens will start to open their eyes between 5 to 10 days and then fully open them with in the next 3 to 5 days after that. But when do they start to hear?
Also last night when I looked at her nipples they did not appear swollen. How do I know for sure that the kittens are getting milk from her? They are latched on and sucking like they are. She is moving around a lot in the box and when she does one or two will lose the nipple and start to cry. They all appear to be fighting for the same nipple. Is it possible that only one or two of her nipples are producing? That is my big fear right now.
Then with the sacs, I know they are to be born after each birth...I did not see the first 3 so I am guessing she ate them. I know I picked one up out of the box because I read that eating 2 to 3 is plenty any more and she may get sick and throw up etc...and I saw the last one after #4...I am assuming it is not possible to have 2 kittens without passing the sac out inbetween but I am not sure? So any advise on this would be great.
Also how will her belly feel. I felt it her recently and I just want to make sure she has no more kittens in her. I did feel a small lump so is it possible she still might have another even though 3 hours has gone by since the last one?
Thank you everyone for all your advise and help...I will post photos later of the happy momma and kittens.
Short recap, because of picking her up and some odd behavior followed by her salivating, she was put on 10 day home quarantine for possible rabies. That ended here on Sunday the 29th. So Sunday she was let out of the bathroom and into my step sons room that is joined by the bathroom to strech out...be able to see outside etc...
I laid with her for quite a bit on Sunday and last night when I got home. Last night is when I knew she was about ready to give birth. I would lightly place my hand on her belly and could feel the kittens moving around. Because of her size I thought she would only have maybe 2, 3 at the most.
So I am home today, looking for a new job and after I got done I went into the room to check on her...usually as soon as I open the door she is there to great me with a meow. I looked into the bathroom right there and there she was laying in the birthing box I made for her with 3 kittens. It looked like she was done and this is my first time having any pet give birth.
I was just amazed, she was purring and so happy to see me. I petted her a few time congratualated her and from reading up knew she would not leave the box for a bit so placed small amount of food in the box by her head to eat.
Then at 1:10 she had another kitten. At first she did not appear to want to clean the kitten out of the sac, I got scared, came to read what to do quick...very unprepared, because I did not think it would happen this fast. Grabbed rubber gloves and gauze and rushed back in there. But she had cleaned the baby up. Just helped a little get him positioned for a nipple.
I have been leaving her alone for the most part. I have some fleece plankets in the wash right now that I am going to clean up the box here tonight and get them in the nice warm fleece while they lay in there.
She has 3 black and tan tabbys and 1 orange and cream. She looks so happy and for being a kitten herself she is doing great.
Only have a few questions. I know the kittens will start to open their eyes between 5 to 10 days and then fully open them with in the next 3 to 5 days after that. But when do they start to hear?
Also last night when I looked at her nipples they did not appear swollen. How do I know for sure that the kittens are getting milk from her? They are latched on and sucking like they are. She is moving around a lot in the box and when she does one or two will lose the nipple and start to cry. They all appear to be fighting for the same nipple. Is it possible that only one or two of her nipples are producing? That is my big fear right now.
Then with the sacs, I know they are to be born after each birth...I did not see the first 3 so I am guessing she ate them. I know I picked one up out of the box because I read that eating 2 to 3 is plenty any more and she may get sick and throw up etc...and I saw the last one after #4...I am assuming it is not possible to have 2 kittens without passing the sac out inbetween but I am not sure? So any advise on this would be great.
Also how will her belly feel. I felt it her recently and I just want to make sure she has no more kittens in her. I did feel a small lump so is it possible she still might have another even though 3 hours has gone by since the last one?
Thank you everyone for all your advise and help...I will post photos later of the happy momma and kittens.
