Willow lost her mucous plug!!!

Long story short, willow ran out the door of her spay and lo and behold I'm anxiously awaiting babies. She has been laying on her back for belly rubs for days, and she lost her mucous plug at 2 this afternoon. I can hardly contain my excitement. She refuses her nice cozy secluded area, and insists on being in the loving room with us and the dogs. My profession is doula, of course I work with the human kind. I just can't wait. Squeeee!!!

Sounds like she nearing, maybe tonight or tomorrow or thursday


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"  )  
http://www.kitten-rescue.com/
http://www.kittenrescue.org/index.php/cat-care/kitten-care-handbook/
http://www.hdw-inc.com/glop.htm
Fleece or flannel good to use in the bedding for kittens.

Now I can just barely see the bag of water. It's just a small opening.

Be patient!

How exciting!! I hope everything goes well for mama and babies! she's lucky to have a professional to help her with her delivery!

Water broke at 11:48 had the first baby at 11:53. She is nursing the first. Waiting on the rest.

Congratulations! Hoping all is well. Is she done now?

She had the fourth baby around 4:30. Everything went smooth. I believe there is still one left to be born, but she has stalled. She is nursing like a champ.

And she didn't choose her comfy nesting boxes I put out, she chose my bed. Thankfully I had enough time to cover my bed spread.

Awww! So sweet! Glad all is still well, but sounds like you've been up all night. What makes you think there may be one more? Is she still on your bed? The kittens look very healthy in the pictures! Thank you!

And congratulations! The one kitten looks like mama's little twin!

Congratulations, they are adorable!

I can feel it moving. Vet said it can take up to 3 days. Not to worry since she is nursing and calm. I moved them to the nesting box once she was settled after the fourth was born and cleaned up.

And yes, up all night. No work today so I am going to take a nap while the kids are in school. :yawn

Awesome! She'll have the last one eventually. Glad they are nursing well & in the nesting area you set up. You probably already know that the kittens should not be handled much at all the first two weeks by the kids. Enjoy your well-deserved nap!

She gave birth to number 5. Breach with a stuck head. Didn't make it. I tried everything.

Awww. So sorry. Sometimes there is nothing you can do. But 4 other healthy ones is great! I know you are relieved! Post pictures when you can. Congratulations!

She is doing well. She is getting a teaspoon of nutri-cal for a few days.

Very good!