YES! The drop in body temp means that she's getting very close to birthing! Keep an eye on your girl! I agree with the vet, she should probably have them sometime this weekend! Can't wait to see pics of Nahla as a mommy and all her pretty babies!
As far as the male in the house, I would certainly keep him away once she starts going into labor. You might have a good boy that only wants to sniff and help care for the babies, as I've had before, or once he smells that they are not his, he might try to kill the young. I've had that happen too.
Once the kittens are AT LEAST a week old (better if 2 weeks or more), you can allow him into the room, keeping your hands on him. If Nahla doesn't immediately chase him out, which may happen, you can allow him to sniff the box and if he shows no aggression, the kittens too. At the first sign of hissing or aggression, you will need to remove him, and keep him away from the kittens until they are at least 6 weeks. If he has no problems, i would do the "supervised" visits until you are certain he means no harm to the kittens, and then if you feel confident he won't hurt them, you can let mom and tom come and go as they please, without stressing over keeping doors shut.
Best of luck, and I CAN'T wait! :-) for safe delivery.
As far as the male in the house, I would certainly keep him away once she starts going into labor. You might have a good boy that only wants to sniff and help care for the babies, as I've had before, or once he smells that they are not his, he might try to kill the young. I've had that happen too.
Once the kittens are AT LEAST a week old (better if 2 weeks or more), you can allow him into the room, keeping your hands on him. If Nahla doesn't immediately chase him out, which may happen, you can allow him to sniff the box and if he shows no aggression, the kittens too. At the first sign of hissing or aggression, you will need to remove him, and keep him away from the kittens until they are at least 6 weeks. If he has no problems, i would do the "supervised" visits until you are certain he means no harm to the kittens, and then if you feel confident he won't hurt them, you can let mom and tom come and go as they please, without stressing over keeping doors shut.
Best of luck, and I CAN'T wait! :-) for safe delivery.