Sophie's Pregnancy Log

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Thanks for the reply!!  I did end up calling my vet, and she had me wipe some of the discharge off, it has no smell, and on a paper towel had only a light yellowish color.  The vet seems sure that it is the beginnings of losing her mucus plug (if she hasn't already and I just missed the bulk of it.)  Right now she is just very restless, cleaning herself, and changing positions a lot.  I think this is the beginning, I think I have a long night ahead of me. ;)  Wish us luck and good vibes!
 

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Good luck!   *lotsa vibes*   big kick on your behind!
 
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Thanks :)  She is driving me crazy, acting for a while like labor is going to start, then just now she took like an hour long nap.... So who knows that this point.  She is going to keep me guessing right up to the very end I think!  
 

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She needs to nap, if you think YOU have a long night ahead, think how much harder her night is going to be. 


How is your other kitty acting through all this?
 
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He is okay, although I have been having to keep him away from her most of the time because he seems to feel the need to smell her lady parts constantly ever since she started having discharge.  I assume he knows something is going on, but I think it annoys her that he is always trying to smell her.  (She always moves away from him when he does it, and even shies away from me when I try to have a look.)  I've been trying to spend some quality time with him, because I think he is feeling jealous.  We've been bringing her into our room at night, and leaving him out, and I don't think he's very happy about it.  I just hope she has these babies soon, although the vet said its normal to have some discharge 24-48 hours before birth, so who knows. 
 
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I can't wait to see them either!!  I have no idea what to expect from this litter, according to their former owner, Sophie's parents were an orange tabby and a Siamese mix, and Miles' parents were a grey tabby and a Maine Coon.. She's short haired, he's long haired, she has cream tabby fur with white boots, chest, and face, and he is a dark grey tabby with a tan spotted belly and is VERY fluffy... I can't wait to see what those babies look like!  I'm just really hoping she has them before New Years Eve, because I know I won't be able to go anywhere if she doesn't... but oh how she loves to keep me on my toes!!  She is acting rather strange though, so hopefully we aren't too far off.  She is jumpy and excitable, only sleeping for an hour or so at a time.  I was able to feel what I thought were a few contractions last night, but tonight she isn't very fond of me touching her belly, so I'm not sure if she is contracting or not.  I guess we shall just wait and see...
 
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No kitties yet.  Sophie had me going most of the night, she was poking her head around, nesting, but nothing happened.  The vet called me a little while ago to see how she is doing, I told her about the nesting and small amounts of discharge, she said that all is very normal.  Sophie has no fever, isn't acting like she's in pain, and seems overall pretty happy, so who knows at this point!  If she doesn't have them by Monday morning I have an appointment to take her to the vet, lets hope I don't have to!
 

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Remind Sophie she is no horse, so it doesnt matters when the kittens are born.  For a horse colt who shall race as 2-year, it is a catastrophe to be born  in the end of december, but a gold ticket to be born first days of january...

Ergo, her kittens are welcome even on 31  dec!

Good luck!   *vibes*
 
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Hahahaha!!  I will remember to have the "Sophie, you are not a race horse" talk with her tonight, maybe that'll do it!  She has been so playful today, rolling around on the floor, batting her toys around, as happy and pleasant as she can be.. just looking at me like, "Haha Mom, I will keep these kitties in here as long as I want to!"  I give up, they have to come at some point................... right???     
 
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Sophie is in labor!!  She has been leaking water since this afternoon and contracting pretty steadily since about 5pm. She is all nested up.... in my bed! Of course the box I made isn't good enough, thank God for towels!!  So far no pushing, but she is enjoying belly rubs, especially during the contractions.  I'll be sure to let you guys know when we have kittens!!  Send good vibes for my sweet girl, I hate seeing her in pain...
 
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Is it normal for cats to sleep between contractions??  That is what Sophie has been doing for the past few hours... She seems to only move around when she's having one...
 

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I think it is normal.  Delivering women do also often sleep in between.

It is both conserving, and mobilizing their endurancy and forces.  It is also the contrast between contraction and no contraction works like relaxation = giving  easyly sleep.

I suspect this is one of Mother Natures tricks, to make the hard work of labour easier to endure.
 
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The contractions are getting stronger and are lasting longer, she is amazing though, other than being sleepy she seems fine... As soon as I pet her she rolls onto her back and wants me to rub her belly, it must help.  Poor thing, I wish there was more I could do!!
 

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Can't wait to have kittens!  Lots of vibes~~~~~~
 

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Reports? we are waiting anxiously!

*vibes*
 
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Sorry I fell off, things were kind of hectic!!  We have 2 kittens right now, one born at 12:30pm, the other at 1pm, they are doing wonderful!!  Definitely at least one or two more to come, I can still see movement in her belly.
 

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I've just been browsing through your story and it seems I've done so at an opportune moment!

Many congratulations and best wishes
 
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