birthing box or my lap?

Hello everyone. I have a cat that's having her first litter any day. Its my first to and have no clue what's going on. I have been reading things on the internet about temperature (witch dropped from 102 to 99.5 today) I set her up a birthing box but she sleeps on me every night, always has. question is what's the chance ill wake with kittens in my bed? Lol

If you don't want her having kittens on you, you could try sleeping next to the nesting box and hope she will have them there instesd

The box is next to my bed , its been there for two weeks now. I put her in it at the time and I put her food in there too. She just goes where I go, bathroom, kitchen and so on. I think she see's me as her true mother I raised her from birth and has been attached at my hip. This waiting game and changes are driving me crazy everyday is something new

tigarladys1st said:

The box is next to my bed , its been there for two weeks now. I put her in it at the time and I put her food in there too. She just goes where I go, bathroom, kitchen and so on. I think she see's me as her true mother I raised her from birth and has been attached at my hip. This waiting game and changes are driving me crazy everyday is something new

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Good the nest is prepared, but as you say, its quite possible the kittens will be delivered in your bed, perhaps even literally on your lap.

Quite a few cats do see us, not only as their Ma, but also literally, as their momma.   

Here comes our links, you will perhaps find them useful.

Please come with reports and further questions whenever you need or wish.

Good luck!

Most of these links have been readied by our forumist  Red Top Rescue:

We have a good collection of articles in the Cat Health section which you can access by scrolling up to the brown bar, clicking on Articles,and then choosing the Cat Health section and scrolling through the choices.  To make this super easy for you, I am copying the links regarding birth, delivery and newborns for you here.  After reading this information, let us know if you have any more questions.  And good luck with your approaching new arrivals.

 Birth, Delivery and Newborns

How to Tell if My Cat is Pregnant?

Cat Pregnancy

How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?

Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth

Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!

Premature Kittens

Post-Birth Complications in Cats

And also:

http://www.icatcare.org/advice/my-cat-having-kittens     ( This is a link to a group of articles on cat pregnancy, birth and kittens.   Read the ones on normal cat birth and on " when to wait and when to worry"  )  

Fleece or flannel good to use in the bedding for kittens.

yesterday her temperature dropped to 99.5 I have been checking it. Its now been 24 and still no kittens. She does seem on edge this morning not eating , won't let me rub past her ribs Almost like she's mad lol. So I haven't checked the temp this morning. What do you think? Oh and like this photo I just took she keeps propping her end up like she's mating hummmmm? Lol

No i don't think so, stefanz is online so if he see this thread be able to tell you but she nearing, have she loss her mucus plug yet?

If you have any more questions ask them in your other thread

update on tigar lady she is crying like she wants food but won't eat anything jumps when I touch her . Rolling around like she can't get comfortable. What can I do if anything?

Does she seem distressed? If so you should probably err on the side of caution and check in with your vet.

Otherwise, basically, it just seems like her time is very soon and there is little for you to do right now but watch and wait. Do keep an eye on her if you can in case she becomes distressed or needs help during the birth.

Good luck and vibes!

She doesn't seem distressed. She keeps moving changing spots to sleep. Hard to keep with her without stalking her. I think this soon she keeps going to the bathroom but not really going lol

update . Tigar lady has a little discharge today and keeps cleaning herself. I made two more boxes for her in different rooms to help with the chance of not having them in my bed lol

Sounds like she nearing, it should be soon

And nothing. :-) I work from home and have been doing so all morning with her under my feet . I decided to take a break and she's happy now lol I'll get some work done some how

She doesnt seem very big. Much smaller than is the high fashion here on this forum!  

She  perhaps has dropped too?

Anyways, if she accepts belly rub, so do it, rub and give massage.  Its nice, and help somewhat with the preparations forward.

its all in how she's laying one photo is her right now the other shows how little she really is next to her brother

Ok so what's going on there? Lol tigar ladys hind-end is sticking out like she has to go #2 but she went. could it be the pressure of the babies?

guess ill be taking her to the vet for a check up Monday morning cause still no babies

It's not her time yet. If she is acting normal and not in distress you should just wait.

I wanted to have her checked out cause of the discharge but your right the vet said the babies are moving its just her body getting ready for the birth and it will be any day just have to keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't smell bad or she catch fever cause that could be infection.

Keep us posted! You should have kittens soon. Hang in there.

male cat in the birthing box lol.