Pregnant cat...possible labor soon???

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Congratulations! Did she open the sac, chew the cord, and lick clean the kitten?
 
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Yes she did :) and #2 is here as well she is doing everything right it looks like! Proud mama here :')
 
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I think she is only going to have #2 I don't see anymore contractions
 

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There can be pauses in labor. However, does she look like she has anymore inside her?
 
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She looks like maybe one more
And she just had two more contractions.
 

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Or it could be after pains. They have those too, sometimes for a day or two. And they look lumpy because the uterus is stretched, so we'll see.
 
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She had one more just a few minutes ago! They all seem happy and are nursing!
 
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Thank you for all of your help!! I did have a question though, when can I touch them?
 

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You can handle them gently anytime, but mama cat may not approve the first couple of weeks.

You'll want to put fresh bedding in the nest though.
 
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Okay thank you :) they are all doing good...are there any warning signs I should look out for as far as the kittens are concerned?
 
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I've never seen this color...I'm guessing tortie? The other two look Calico. So cute:) I'm supposed she didn't have an all orange one though, because dad is orange tasay. or red I should say
 
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Lucy has a little blood on her vulva. Its bright red but not a lot. Is this normal?
 
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Thank you! Just was curious. Everyone is doing great. I even held one of the kittens for a few seconds. Lucy was fine just purring away.
 
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