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*screams* SHE'S BIRTHING

post #1 of 59
3/21/10 at 4:40am
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sorry to make a new thread..

but..

SHE'S BIRTHING!!!

*screams and runs in circles*

I was sleeping, idk when it started, but she has 3 kittens right now.

Two of them are attached to a placenta outside her body, one of them is attached INSIDE her body. IS THIS OK???

she's bloody too is that ok???

THEY'RE SQUEAKING!!!! THEY'RE SO CUTE.
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post #2 of 59
3/21/10 at 4:45am
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ok now there are 3 placentas. but she isn't eating them or detaching them. she's letting me touch her and the kittens. she's purring and looking at me with this expression "I have babies."
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post #3 of 59
3/21/10 at 5:00am
Squeeee!!!
Ok, calm yourself, let Momma cat do her thing and back yourself off a bit unless you see an obvious problem.
Blood and fluids are normal, birth aint pretty, lol.
Let Mom cat be Mom, and step away, to the camera and take pics! NO FLASH!
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post #4 of 59
3/21/10 at 5:03am
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one of them looks like he has extra toes!! The daddy is polydactyl.

I'm trying to take pics but it's hard cause it's so dark.

it's neat cause the dad is sitting at the edge watching and meatloaf seems ok with it. I am making sure he doesnt harass though. lol he's just looking at me with this expression "Oh crap, did I do that?"

Meatloaf is sitting on her butt with her legs wide open and the kittens are between her legs ravaging titties lol. I tried to shift her into a more comfortable position but she won't have it.

When will she detach the cords??
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post #5 of 59
3/21/10 at 6:03am
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well I waited for about an hour and she showed no interest in detaching the cords or eating the placentas, so I tied them off with dental floss and cut them myself then disposed of the placentas. kittens seem ok. I think she only had 3 in there.

they're precious.

I had to hold them as I was snipping, and definitely got a sense of their personalities. the black/gray one hissed adorably but didn't make a peep while snipping, the light cream/white one squealed once or twice, and the dark cream/brown one screamed constantly. I thought I was hurting it, but as soon as I put it down, it stopped. so I picked it up again, and yep, more screams. So I snipped it real quick then put him back. I changed the bedding to include a plush blanket and I closed the closet except for a tiny crack for her to get through.

I let Blackie (the dad) sniff the kittens and he acted terrified of them because they were squealing. Now she is grooming them.

The little black/gray one does indeed have an extra toe on its front feet

The other 2 don't however.

I can't tell their genders, all 3 of them look like boys to me. they have a little saggy glob of skin below their butts.
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post #6 of 59
3/21/10 at 6:59am
Awwww congratulations Can't wait to see pics. xx
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post #7 of 59
3/21/10 at 9:02am
Aww, congrats!!
Yes, cutting the cords is definatly the best thing to do if she won't do it
Three is a good sized litter, and it sounds like everyones healthy It's generally a good thing when they squeal when picked up, it shows that their lungs are clear, and that they're good and heathy. It sounds like Meatloaf's a great mom!
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post #8 of 59
3/21/10 at 11:22am
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thanks everyone!!!

I went back to sleep and just woke up about an hour ago, everyone is doing good. I gave Loaf some food and water and the kittens are eating her nipples.

It is precious because while I was petting her and the kittens, the kittens were kneading her and she was kneading the blankets hehe it was so cute.

she is constantly purring and has a look on her face I've never seen before. She's officially an adult now.. sniffle.

My little brother wants the gray one with extra toes, so as soon as it is weaned and fixed it will be going home with my brother.
I know it will be safe cause my 13 year old cat lives with him too.

excitement excitement!!!
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post #9 of 59
3/21/10 at 11:29am
that is amazing im so glad they are all doing well!
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post #10 of 59
3/21/10 at 11:32am
Congrats on your newest additions! Yes, babies can bring all the joy in the world! Momma cats just have this content look in their eyes, actually loving the fact that the babies are nursing and she is their provider. I find this especially sweet when it's a first time mom, which 3 of my cats are or were until a couple weeks ago. I get the "grandma" feelings of pride when I see how well mom is taking on her new role. No, I'm not a grandma but I would imagine that's how I'd feel.

We do need pics
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post #11 of 59
3/21/10 at 12:13pm
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It is difficult to take pictures, but I did take videos!!!! I am uploading the videos now.

2 cream cats, the one I'm holding is the quiet one.




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post #12 of 59
3/21/10 at 12:29pm
Yeye, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sooooo cute.... Great pictures
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post #13 of 59
3/21/10 at 12:42pm
Adorable pics! Can't wait to see the videos!
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post #14 of 59
3/21/10 at 12:47pm
congratulations awwwwwwwwwwe cute little muffins
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post #15 of 59
3/21/10 at 1:08pm
Babies!

You might want to cover the plush blanket with a sheet or pillowcase so their tiny little claws don't get stuck in the blanket. I did exactly the same thing when Goldy had her kittens thinking it would make them more comfortable. Unfortunately, they can't retract their claws and if they get stuck crawling around they can't get themselves loose to get back to momma to eat.
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post #16 of 59
3/21/10 at 1:08pm
Itty bitty kitty feeties!
I have a total kitten feet fetish, not in a bad way, lol.
Awaiting the vids, and yay for you and the Loaf, and Daddy cat, good job all!
But please do alter them once this is over with, tis the season for many kittens, not all can find homes.
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post #17 of 59
3/21/10 at 1:15pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! =) they are entirely adorable!
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post #18 of 59
3/21/10 at 2:13pm
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I have a kitty feet fetish too! I love kitty feet!
The gray one is so cute, it has extra toes on all feet. I was holding it trying to take a picture of the feet and he PEED ON ME!!!! lol!!!! I was like ew gross. As soon as I put him down Meatloaf licked his little butt. I think that one is a boy. I dunno. I think they're all boys!! @.@

And no worries, I called the vet this morning and made an appointment for each of them. They will all get fixed in about 12 weeks
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post #19 of 59
3/21/10 at 2:16pm
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Here is a short video of the more quieter cream kitten. As you can see in the background Meatloaf started to panic so that is when I put the kitten back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyZYqe30qfQ
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post #20 of 59
3/21/10 at 3:53pm
Congrats on your new arrivals! They are absolutely beautiful.
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post #21 of 59
3/21/10 at 4:33pm
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thx thx everyone!!

I am so happy!

I'm glad she lets me be near her. She kind of acts like she wants me to be there. She lets me get close with the camera.

I was trying to peek under their tails just now to see if I could tell the gender, and I am pretty sure I have 2 girls and a boy.

The gray one and one of the cream ones both have a similar looking butt, with an opening closer to the anus, compared to the other cream one who has an opening farther down. I can't wait to start thinking up names! I love naming things!!

I took some pictures of their eedle feets, will have to upload them.

does anyone know when they will start showing their colors and patterns? The 2 cream ones look kinda like they're going to be orange tabby, but that doesn't make sense since neither parent is a tabby!! Or would they still be tabbies if a grandparent was a tabby?
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post #22 of 59
3/21/10 at 5:15pm
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I LOVE TAKING PICTURES!!! ^_^







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post #23 of 59
3/21/10 at 5:48pm
HOLY KITTEN CUTENESS OVERLOAD! They couldn't possibly be any cuter!
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post #24 of 59
3/21/10 at 5:59pm
Look at those little faces!!! And what a pretty mommy too! I love her colours! They're all going to be so beautiful!
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post #25 of 59
3/21/10 at 6:02pm
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Originally Posted by Desirai View Post

does anyone know when they will start showing their colors and patterns? The 2 cream ones look kinda like they're going to be orange tabby, but that doesn't make sense since neither parent is a tabby!! Or would they still be tabbies if a grandparent was a tabby?
The underlying pattern for ALL cats is tabby, so yes, it's possible that they will have tabby stripes even if the parents don't show them. The red (orange) color is sex linked and comes from the mother.
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post #26 of 59
3/21/10 at 6:07pm
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Originally Posted by GoldyCat View Post
The underlying pattern for ALL cats is tabby, so yes, it's possible that they will have tabby stripes even if the parents don't show them. The red (orange) color is sex linked and comes from the mother.
Yup, orange is linked with the tortoishell pattern on cats- one of Meatloafs parents was probably orange
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post #27 of 59
3/21/10 at 6:56pm
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Oh I see. I read that orange/red cats are always male, so does that mean the 2 orange ones are males?
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post #28 of 59
3/21/10 at 7:12pm
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Originally Posted by Desirai View Post
Oh I see. I read that orange/red cats are always male, so does that mean the 2 orange ones are males?
Not always... My Rusty is female and the two strays we used to feed were orange females
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post #29 of 59
3/21/10 at 7:19pm
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Meatloaf left the nest for the first time just now to go drink and eat.
Then she came back and immediately counted the kittens, which was sooo neat. She touched their faces with her nose one by one, then they were like yay mommy's nipples.

Blackie (the dad) went to investigate, and she even greeted him with a "Merf" sound. She let him get about a foot near them, and he sniffed and sniffed and sniffed, then the babies started squealing and he ran away. lol
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post #30 of 59
3/21/10 at 7:27pm
Just like a man, when he hears a baby cry freezes and says "now what?" LOL

My Devon male, he went so far that he would babysit and clean bums and everything. The kittens then were just over 2 weeks old. I couldn't believe it! Monty hasn't gotten that close yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if he does it as well.

Those babies do look like a buff color, diluted orange. We had one like that last year, and wow, what a looker he was!

Congrats again on them, they are cuties
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