Any idea how far along my cat is? Picture inside

She's about due and has been showing pre-labor signs for 5 days now. She originally was a stray but I took her in, she was a tiny cat for the last two years but got outside a week before her spay appointment.

She does have a nesting box she has been sleeping in for the last 3-4 nights. And because she was originally a stray she was slightly feral acting until getting pregnant, now she follows me everywhere meowing and purring nonstop as soon as she gets to lay by me. I keep thinking kittens are coming but then...nothing. Any other signs I should be looking for?

caelancaelan said:

She does have a nesting box she has been sleeping in for the last 3-4 nights. And because she was originally a stray she was slightly feral acting until getting pregnant, now she follows me everywhere meowing and purring nonstop as soon as she gets to lay by me. I keep thinking kittens are coming but then...nothing. Any other signs I should be looking for?

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There are signs I could ramble up, but the problem is, none of them is directly reliable...  We had threads when there was almost all signs, and yet - no kittens - they come anyway a little later.

So the best advice is to arm yourself with patience, be observant - so you make a keen experience and better knowledge.  And also, because once in a year, there DO happens complications, and its good to notice them...

And wait.   Rub her tummy if she wishes it.

im adding some links.

Good luck!

Many 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.thecatsite.com/a/kitten-development-stages-illustrated-guide

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.

I've been able to see the babies move for 2 weeks now and she's doubled in size during that time. She was originally a very small cat so this is her "twice" her size. Ive been reading everything I can, looking for anyone with a comparison or with experience with cat labor.

This is her a week ago

caelancaelan said:

I've been able to see the babies move for 2 weeks now and she's doubled in size during that time. She was originally a very small cat so this is her "twice" her size. Ive been reading everything I can, looking for anyone with a comparison or with experience with cat labor.

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Ah, so its just very few days left - probably less.  Perhaps even just a day or two.

You are welcome with reports and more exact questions!

Good luck!