I'm insane!!!

Can't wait to see pics of your newest additions!

And that is exactly why I dont go to shelters or ask at the vet! LOL!

OMG that's so great! You're lucky! I hope all goes well when you bring them home to meet Abby.

Two kittens = twice the fun! You'll have such a great time watching them play.

Aww, congratulations! And good luck! And I hope Abby's ok with it all, and heals up fast too.

Can't fault the logic there!

And yes, they will be a handful.

BUT.... I will say - even Spooky, our neediest, most jealous hissy territorial kitty - even she was good about at least not being bothered by kittens. She'd just bop 'em if they got in her face. I do think two is better than one, because she really may not be into all that energy!

Do you have space for any cat trees? Giving them as much vertical space to romp is going to help!

How exciting!!!!

Do you have any vacation time coming?

Congratulations, I can't wait to see the new furbabies.

It really did just all fall into place, didn't it?

for Abby (on all fronts!)

YAY!!! This is fantastic news! Can't wait to see pics!!!

Awwwww, I can't wait to see them!! CONGRATS on the new family members!

Awww Linda, I was secretly hoping you'd change your mind and adopt!!! Soo glad you've found two lovely new kittens to bring more happiness into yours and Abby's lives! Do you have a little vanilla extract to help along with the introductions? Feliway difussers are also a wonderful tool to help the intros go well! I also think it's fantastic you're getting two kittens- they will be great companions for one another and also good playmates for each other (that way Abby gets to enjoy their company but doesn't have to "play" as much if she doesn't want to!) Sounds like a perfect match

Do you know what you might want to name them yet??

Aw yay!! Honestly I thought adopting 2 kittens at once was easier than one at a time. And just so ya know; we adopted Mooch and Noodles when they were about 10 weeks old...and they could climb over double stacked baby gates....

Actually the first night we had them they slept in the second bathroom. Our old house had unusually big gaps under the bathroom doors. We woke up in the morning to find they had both escaped!!

Can't wait to see the pics!!

I have 4 8 week old kittens and they leave me with a permanent migraine!

Good luck with your two!

I knew what this was about just from the title Congratulations.

Bargain price for all that's included. I would be getting them chipped while under for desexing too.

Congratulatins on the your new additions! Can't wait to see pictures!

Congratulations, and lots of that Abby adapts to the new family members quickly.

Yeahhhhh kitties!!

Congrats on the new additions!!!

Im not a follower of the intro rules and Gigi is a Queen B when her world is turned upside down. After a few days of hissing and stalking away from Ramsie and Bacon in a huff all is well. Gigi and Bacon sleep together on the bed and couch, she plays all the time with Ramsie and is a happy Queen again. One thing I did that seemed to help the transition along was bath everyone in the same day. I know not every does baths but mine were due for their winter bath so everyone got one and they all bonded at the base of the wood stove while drying off and grooming themselves. Except Herc...he gets a good brushing after his baths.

Two years ago, I had six kittens here from a stray I took in. I never laughed so hard in my life.

And laying on the floor and letting them crawl all over you....well there is nothing else in the world that can lift the spirits like that!!!

Lucky you. Can't wait to see the pics!

I think it worked that way because it was meant to.

We recently moved from 2 to 3 cats because Sybil was simply to energetic for Freya and was driving her up the wall and it' working great. the younger two keep each other busy and Freya watches them with a look that says she thinks they're nuts.

In your case, 3 might actually be easier than two, especially with 2 to keep each other company. Chances are that the kittens will amuse each other and let Abby have time to love on you undisturbed.

I am so incredibly excited for you and these babies!!

It is normal to be a little anxious about it all working out, but take your time, make sure Abby gets a ton of attention, treats, etc and yes, the kittens will keep each other occupied. It'll all work out.

How wonderful! I'm so happy for you!

You need to stay away from the vet......remember that's how Mollipop came to live with us! There we were at the vet with BooBoo, minding our own business and I heard that famous sentence: Would you like to see the kittens? And the rest is history.

When Whisper had her five kittens (they were born in a clothes basket in our bedroom almost 15 years ago), it was truly an incredible experience for us. Watching those guys grow and mature was wonderful. We used to sit in the living room at night and just watch them play....who needed tv when there were kittens in the house!

And yes, it was a bit stressful, too, but we loved having those babies with us. There probably will be times when you're going to wonder "What on earth was I thinking??!" But you're going to love having those babies.

I can't wait to see pictures of Abby's new siblings! Lot of that everybody gets along well.

Congratulations on your new babies! Have you picked out names yet? Can't wait to see pics!

Don't worry. You'll be surprised how well things could end up working out.

I've got 4. 2 are adults and 2 are kittens and they all just kind of went thru the paces of learning their place and learning about each other. Its hard sometimes making sure everyone gets enough attention but at the same time they have each other and don't lack love or attention. Hercules actually ends up being the one mostly left to himself because he's a loner and likes to be by himself in his spots. Our munsters actually divvyed up into pairs and its funny because my low rider kitties (herc and bacon) team off together and my long legged ladies go off together. But herc and gigi are close and bacon and ramsie are close. They all mesh very well together.

Having the 2 kittens together may actually be better for abby rather than one. They will have each other to romp around with and will probably let abby alone but at the same time if they both want to play that's 2 kittens trying to play with abby. Maybe her inner kitten will come out and she will love her new siblings.

That anxiety is completely normal. Linda, I don't think this was a decision you forced. You asked - you might not have fallen in love with the kitty they brought out, you know? Things have a way of working they way they're supposed to. The timing is right. Trust the process. You were adopted - and you're not only rescuing kitties, you're rescuing them together. I cannot tell you just how heart breaking it is to have to separate a bonded pair. What you are doing is just a blessing for these babies.

Do read up on intros (PM me, please feel free!). And do invest in some vertical space.

They will drive you nuts at times, no two ways around it - they're babies. BUT - that's also the best possibility for Abby having the least negative reaction.

I'd start explaining to Abby right now that she's going to have a little brother and sister. She doesn't have to like them, and it's not going to change your relationship one iota. She'll get MORE love, and MORE attention, and they'll have each other to play with. But they need homes, just like she did once.

Is your bathroom large enough to confine them for a little while? I would not use your bedroom, as you and Abby snuggle there.

Start thinking about where you can keep them separate for a little while. I know you've had to lay out a lot of expenses - and those multi-level cat rescue crates/castles are expensive. But for your peace of mind and Abby's, it may be worth spending the money if you have any on a credit card or something, so they have a place where Abby can get used to them but they're confined if your apartment isn't set up well for separating them.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Finding-the-...e-for-Your-Cat This link has great cages and where they're available (though Canada may be an issue if you decide to do something like this). There's one that looks large with multi-levels and doesn't cost an arm and a leg..... (And though you'd take a hit on it, you could sell it used or donate it to a shelter for a tax deduction).

Congrats!!
I agree with everyone else's posts..
3 has worked out for me to be wayyy better than 2. Mostly because Hestia is a loner and now that we have Solomon, Kuan Yin isn't taking out her extra play energy on her and those two pair up and Hestia can get some quiet time for loving and relaxing.
I also say the anxiety is normal. Actually, I'd be a little worried if you weren't anxious. It means you're fully aware of the responsibility and you want what's best for your baby.
When I found Solomon I really thought I had lost my mind in falling in love and trusting that gut feeling that he was mine and he needed to come home with me ASAP. I have a lot of animals to begin with when you count my ferrets so I even started questioning if I was one of those insane hoarders or something to even be thinking of making another addition. But then I realized all my babies have all their needs met and more and I also have more than enough time for all of them in my life. When I realized he was loaded with parasites I REALLY started thinking 'omg what have i done? what if my other babies get sick because of my stupid decision?'. It wasn't smooth going and perfect at first and there were a few hiccups with some lies about his health history (and you're not even going to have to worry about that kind of stuff!!) but when it was all said and done?? One of the best decisions I ever made!!! I cannot imagine our home without him. Even Hestia is starting to come out of her shell and play a bit with him around now because he's just so darn social and loving.
When I was a teenager we rescued a litter of six kittens that a young stray mother abandoned. Oh, yes, it was stressful and maybe we didn't get very much sleep for a while there but it was also one of the most memorable experiences of my life...You are going to be fine!!!
You seem well aware that maybe not every second is going to be roses and sunshine and that's important to be realistic..but also don't forget to give yourself some credit too!! You can handle this and you have a huge support system here you can lean on too