Question about nesting and wiggly kitties :)

I know.. I can't wait for the kittens to arrive. My house will never be the same. I already have two friends waiting to adopt her babies so I know that I can still visit and see them grow.

Carlysmom--- I am not sure if it has anything to do with the kittens being so close to making the grand entrance but she really had a blast last night. Fun to watch. Kind of got my mind off of stalking her every move to see if labor has started.

Kittens really turn your house up-side down!
I just wanted to add that you may want consider confining her to one room since they'll be coming anytime, and it's better for her to have them in a box than under a bed
Agggg, I too am waiting for kittens, and it's nearly been 2 weeks since I felt them moving! She's gotta pop soon!!

If you haven't read this tidbit, just want to give you a warning. Some mom cats get highly protective of their young when they are first born. Protective to the point of attacking anyone that comes near them. Even though she may seem really friendly and playful right now, read her very carefully during and after her delivery and give her some space if she tells you she doesn't want you close at first. You haven't had her that long and she may decide you are more of a threat than a friend. Chances are I am wrong on this point, but you really don't want to be scratched or bitten if this happens.

I have read that when the kittens start moving back it "lightens" the load and they can become playful. Baby Girl didn't do this.

I have had Baby Girl since she was 5 weeks old and after she delivered she has been very protevtive of her babies. I only pick them up to weigh them because she gets so upset. She will let us pet her and the kittens in their box, so we do. Other then that we leave them alone alot and just check on them off and on.

My kitchen and my den are all open together so I have her in here. We keep the bedroom doors closed that way she can't go hide somewhere in there where we would have a hard time getting to her if she needs us. I set up a box in the den and left the bathroom door open with old towels. Also she seems to like my TV cabinet so I cleared that out for her and put some newspaper in there. Only problem is she also keeps wanting to go behind the sofa and I don't want her back there either so I have stuffed pillows behind there and chairs and anything else to block her from getting back there. It looks crazy but whatever works.
I am sure she will probably be protective over her babies because sometimes while I pet her, if I get too close to her tummy she will swat at me. This just started. She used to love her tummy rubbed...not so much anymore. So I give her space then she is fine. I am trying to take cues from her. I wish she could talk... would make this so much easier.

Well, it sounds like you're set!
About the swatting, that's a little thing called "tortitude" Tortoishells are very famous for their big attitudes

Tortitude.. I like that. LOL

Originally Posted by cometluv

Tortitude.. I like that. LOL

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LOL ya, when I first had that I laughed- my first torti was...well let's just say she had quite the temper for her size!

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I called the vet a little while ago. The same one that my dog sees. I explained to him the situation and that we really do not have a ton of money to spend. He told me that I can take her in tomorrow morning and he will work something out with me. I am also going to make an appointment to get her spayed while I am there ( if that is possible so far out... I did not ask him ) I do not want to see her have to go through another litter of kittens. As cute as she is and I am sure her babies will be adorable, she does not look comfortable at all and now that I am reading so much about it I have come to realize there really is a problem with overpopulation. Really sad.

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Good for you! Sounds like she's doing great, but it always helps to have a vet "in the know" when it comes time. They'll probably schedule the spay for a couple of months away.

This has to be the funniest thread I have ever read!

My cat is pregnant at the moment, we think about 60 days gone and i have honestly turned into a paranoid nutter. Her stomach twitches like mad and everytime it does I start shouting at my husband "THIS IS IT, THIS IS IT..... THERE ON THEIR WAY"

He is not impressed! Says I am driving him mad! I am just so excited!

Keep us all informed of her progress and I think you truely are a lovely person and so is your husband for taking her in and giving her a loving home xxx

Originally Posted by Lottiexxx

This has to be the funniest thread I have ever read!

My cat is pregnant at the moment, we think about 60 days gone and i have honestly turned into a paranoid nutter. Her stomach twitches like mad and everytime it does I start shouting at my husband "THIS IS IT, THIS IS IT..... THERE ON THEIR WAY"

He is not impressed! Says I am driving him mad! I am just so excited!

Keep us all informed of her progress and I think you truely are a lovely person and so is your husband for taking her in and giving her a loving home xxx

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Well, welcome to the gang! You'll find a lot of paranoid nutters here

Hey, I'm not a paranoid nutter! I was before Monday though. LOL.

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Hey, I'm not a paranoid nutter! I was before Monday though. LOL.

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LOL- ya, it's much more relaxing once the kitties come I don't know if I'll ever have babies though . She really doesn't seem to want them out of her...

It is more relaxing. I'm telling you the waiting is horrible. I think it's so bad because you don't know when they'll have them, you want to see them, and all the things you worry that might go wrong.