Adopting a pregnant cat

Like in 5-6 weeks for sure gender. I would love to see more pictures! Best of wishes!

Thanks! Here's one I took 5 min ago

I have had cats all my life and NEVER had a tubby and white one. So the one with the most white we'll keep ... Though I might change my mind as I get to know them better

They are adorable! You can weigh them everyday to make sure they are gaining weight. Awwww!

Good idea, but the way they are assaulting mum's teats and the way they fall asleep afterwards kind of tells me they are all fine

That sound great! As lobg as they have full tummies and are eating regualy, that sounds good. Hope to see more pictures

All well still. Mum got up last night for a feed and a toilet tray visit. I had been offering her food and drinks in the nest but I think she needed a stretch and a cuddle. She kept meowing at me and I think she just needed attention. We had a good cuddle then she went back to her babies. This is them waiting
When I went to bed she wanted to sleep with me like usual but had to keep checking her bubs so I moved the nest next to my bed and she settled nicely. Should I change the rug in her nest? It's remarkably clean considering she gave birth on it, but still a bit smelly. I am thinking that if she required a fresh best she'd move the kittens and that for now the smell may be reassuring to them all... What do you think?

Probaly change it to towels. I love them! And sometimes mama needs a little break hope the best for them all!

Yes the rug needs chancing.  Fleece is best as it's easy to wash.  Towels take longer to dry and little claws can catch the loops.

Rug changed for another one with no loops. Kittens are super active and mum is attentive but relaxed. All well.

hi I was worrying about changing the bedding in the nest but it was a bit stinky. I waited till she got out to go to her litter box and changed it quickly. she had a quick sniff round and settled back down. he seems happy to let me handle the kittens but I'm only doing if it's change time. I'm using bed mats that you can get for pregnant women - they're about £5 for 12. 1/3 the price of puppy mats from pet shop. seem to be working fine so far.

Thats great!

Once the kittens are a couple of weeks old or as soon as their eyes are open and ears folded up you need to start handling them each day.  Not for long, put them down as soon as they squeak, and do it in front of mum.  The sensitive period starts at 2 weeks and they are at their most receptive about life in general then.

Thanks. They turbe decine week old yrsyetday And there eyes are starting to open. We have been handling them from day one so there's no lack of interaction. We have been doing exactly like you said, down at first squeak and right next to mum who foment seen to mind. They are so cute. My vet mentioned something about worming them at 2 week but that seems a bit early. Do you guys do that?

Also they are in a darkish area now? Which is where they were born but with their eyes opening I feel they should get more light. Should I move them or just wait for mum to find them a new nest?

Yes. Deworm them. That is the best yhing. Also there eyes are sensitive to light right about now.