What are your experiences with due dates?

I spent 2-1/2 weeks jumping at every move Goldy made, and then she started having her kittens before I got home from work. I only got to see the last one born. Goldy was fine, but I was exhausted.

Go Coral, go! Kick those squirmy babies out of there!

Can I tell you how cute Goldy is!? I kept looking at her picture and she reminds me of my little boy that I put to sleep 3 weeks ago. He wasn't really little. I had him for 20 years and me was like one of my children. That's why this whole Coral being pregnant is bitter sweet.

You must have been so disappointed because you went through all that and she didn't even wait for you to get home to have the babies! I'll bet Coral is going to do that to me. I have to run out right now and I can picture her starting to have them the one time I've left her alone all day.

I know exactly what you mean...it seems like it will never happen!
It will eventually, then before you know it, they'll be gone off to new homes!
Hopefully its soon!

Oh my gosh! I just called the "good vet" and asked her some questions about my vist there 3 1/2 weeks ago and informed her of the due date the vet that was filling in for her gave me. She said that his notes said she was actually due in 3-4 weeks at the time of the visit. That means that anytime before this coming Monday, and she'll be "on-time". I'm so relieved. I don't know why I heard something different.

That makes me think that my idea that the original vet that I took her to to be spayed, just told me a sooner due date because they didn't want me to spay/abort. I won't go there again. I thought it was weird that two vets were so off. That's why I called the good vet once more, because it all seemed so wrong to me. I feel better now knowing that she's not 2 weeks late . Now I have to take a stool sample in because she's had bright red blood in her stool and they think she may have a parasite. Poor Coral!

We're still expecting babies anyday now, but now I'm a lot less anxious and worried.

Awesome to know she's not overdue! I hope everything is okay though and she doesn't have a parasite. Good luck!!!

I asked the vet if they could treat her even though she's pregnant and she said yes. They're a very cutting edge vet place, so I'm pretty confident that she'll be okay either way. I think I'll start counting days again when she's officially late according to the vet, which will be monday. We'll see.

We're still waiting. She woke up in the middle of the night and started to meow. I got up with her and she just went to her food and started to eat and drink. What a little stinker! She's looking very uncomfortable. I can feel her ribs protruding and I remember that was the most uncomfortable part of pregnancy for me, so I feel sympathetic towards her. She has been very lazy.

It must be so frustrating for you. First, you think she's due, then overdue, then really overdue... then you find out she isn't due yet?! And now she's due again, so it starts all over... (((big hugs))) You poor dear. You should explain to Coral that you've had enough scares already, and she needs to be more clear about her signals, lol.

He he...true. I think her and I should definatly have a talk. I know, it was crazy that one vet said 2 weeks and one said 3-4 weeks. Well, we're at 3 1/2 weeks now, since our appointments. I brought her stool sample in today and I'm hoping it something that has a quick, safe fix. It's so much easier to just spay Hopefully she'll pop soon.

Oh gosh, so much drama going on in the kitty house!
Hehe, well I'm glad she's not overdue! Any day now!

No kidding! We always say, it's never a dull moment at our house, 4 cats, 1 rabbit, 1 dog (plus we're dog sitting my parent's dog this week), a bunch of fish, and a parrot, along with our 1 1/2 and 3 year olds. I am a stay at home mommy, so I can take the stress of this whole kitty pregnancy thing. I really want to put a picture up of Coral now just to compare with the one from last week. I'll try to later.

I just heard from the vet...no parasites . The vet thinks that the pregnancy my be hard on her bowels, just like it is on humans. She advised me to give Coral 1 tsp of pumpkin pie filling, twice a day. I think she'll love it! I hope the extra fiber helps her.

No kittens yet. I am thinking this weekend for sure. I don't think she'll make it to Monday even. She's so big and uncomfortable.

Aww...poor Coral...at least she's alright!
Wow, you've got your hands full with all those pets plus kids!I'm sure they're all happy to have such a good home.

Aww. Thank you. We have lots of fun all the time.

I'm really happy she's okay too. I can't wait to see the little ones!

Originally Posted by tinahaj

I just heard from the vet...no parasites

. The vet thinks that the pregnancy my be hard on her bowels, just like it is on humans. She advised me to give Coral 1 tsp of pumpkin pie filling, twice a day. I think she'll love it! I hope the extra fiber helps her.

No kittens yet. I am thinking this weekend for sure. I don't think she'll make it to Monday even. She's so big and uncomfortable.

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Glad to hear there are no parasites. Just be sure to get the plain pumpkin, not the pumpkin pie filling with spices in it.

That is weird that she said that. I even asked her, should I get just plain pumpkin or pumpkin sweetened. She said, "Get the pie filling that's already sweetened." I got some and I don't know if she'll even eat it. I went to Petco today too and thought that I should just get cat treats that have added fiber. I found one kind and I think I'll go back and get it.

Coral is currently giving birth. So far, she's had 2 little ones. All is going great. She is so quiet while she's in labor. Very focused. She started around 4:30am and I only knew because I heard the 1st kitten start to meow. I was even half awake, but she was so silent. She's having them in our closet, which is great. She's doing perfect. I will update everyone once they're all here.

We're at 4 now and I definatly feel one more in her, at least. I think she's super tired and taking a break. She was a champ! She ate all that she should eat, chewed off all the cords and thus far, has given birth to 4 very tough looking kittens. I have been reading about other people's experiences and some have said that 24 hours passed between kittens! She's not having any contractions and I can feel that 5th one rolling around inside her, so I'm not too worried yet. I think if she doesn't have them by the time our vet closes, I'll take her in.

She's cleaning all the kittens and letting them eat lots and lots. She has been purring while resting her head on them. It just goes to show, young cats can be excellent mommies. I'll update when the final one/ones arrive. I hope 5 is it! Anyone else have long time spans between kittens?

Another quick question. How soon after she has her kittens, can I handle them? She trusts me a lot and wanted me to pet her the whole time she was in labor. She's letting me pet the kittens now, but I don't want to upset the bonding.

What do they look like?!

Also... great job Coral! I'm so glad to see that she did so well. =o) HOpefully mine aren't far behind.