First time kitty pregnancy

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My baby girl Sashi is pregnant, but due to the fact that she's medium hair but fleet to the body slim cat, I think it took me a little bit to realize that she was actually pregnant. unfortunately yes she did get outside a couple of times which was never the intention, and so I knew that when I seen her getting better the way she was that she was pregnant. I have read many many different websites and of course heard conflicting things about when they're supposed to go into labor.

My question is that I don't know exactly how pregnant she is and at this point I don't feel it's necessary to take her to a vet for me to find out. but she is doing the opposite of what most to and she's being very very lovey she has been peeking around four places but that has been going on for about a week now. In the last couple days her appetite has increased significantly, and her belly really seems to be swelling. about two weeks or so ago I could feel little movements of the kittens, I think the distance is only 3 I felt and then of course possibly maybe there is one or two underneath I'm not sure. I can still feel the Ken moving now but they're not on her side as much as a feeling under her belly when she is stressed out and letting me rub on her. her nipples have gotten larger but I can't exactly say that any milk is in them. she cleans herself more than usual but not excessively.

I have set up abetting birthing area for her she didn't like where it was at first which I thought would be a quiet place so I actually put it in my bedroom under an end table that I have in here as she likes to be by me. at first she didn't like the idea of not being next to me on the bed, but in the last couple days I have found your stepping in and out of it and even a couple times laying in it. it is driving me crazy not knowing how many days she has left or even within a few days time frame. as a first time mommy I want to make sure I'm there for her even from afar, & I am prepared with anything that I would need to do for her. if there is any advice on time frame just based on what I said I would greatly appreciate it, like I said I find myself surfing the web constantly First time jitters (I did have van dog years ago give birth, but she wanted nothing to do with it).

also please know that I understand it was her kittens are weaned and cheese and pesto that I will be getting her fixed that is not a question. I also have read many articles saying never to give away free kittens as when somebody gets anything for free they don't appreciate it, so I plan on charging a minimal $40.00 rehoming fee just so I can make sure they're going to a good home, or if I personally know a person who takes it in then that wouldn't be an issue.

I just really hope that somebody that has been through this type of situation can help give me some kind of time line as so I'm looking for I feel like I'm being the frantic one and she's going about her day but I know it could happen at anytime I just want to make sure that I'm around in case she needs me. thank you anxious mommy to my baby Sashi
 

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No real answer, but 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.
 
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