First time pregnant cat... What should i expect?

All i was told is that dad was a grey bengal, im presuming from a line of bengals because the reason he was in tact was that he was used to breed once upon a time. But thats going off the info i got when i took meg in. I originally found her at just a few months old in a cat carrier at the side of a busy road. Straight to vet, no chip, bad way, fleas, underweight, dermatitis. Got her back to full health fairly quickly but because my 6 yr old was undergoing allergy testing (asthmatic, dust, pets etc) i rehomed her with a friend of a friend who already has 2 cats. Long story short she didnt take good care of her at all, didnt spay and allowed her to get out. Back in december she put a post up on facebook saying meg was free to anyone who wanted her. I obviously took her back that night and was very angry as you can imagine. It was only when i took her to the vets i realised the extent of her problems, and that she was pregnant which is when she came clean about her getting out on the 11th dec and being seen mating with the bengal (her real reason for wanting rid!) understandably, we are no longer in contact and meg is with us forever (allergy tests came back negative for pets) i regret not keeping her in the first place, but i couldnt be certain it wasnt megs fur causing my sons attacks and hospitalisation. Fair to say the both of them are now inseperable.

Aw, if your son is asthmatic and sick often, I bet meg really lights up his life. Cats can be amazing companions for ill and disabled people. My service cat, Tybalt, sure is! Not to mention, more and more cats are being prescribed for soldiers with PTSD, giving them much needed advertising as effective support and service animals!

I'm sorry Meg has had such a hard life, especially after you rescued her the first time. She's in good hands!

She is the first one he goes to every morning and as soon as he gets in from school. Hes so excited about her kittens, by the sounds of it we will be keeping them all [emoji]128514[/emoji] lets hope theres only the 3 on the scan! I cant read scans very well, could just about make out my own ultrasound haha. She thought there were possibly another 1-2 to the left of the image. I dont want to upset her by feeling around too much to try to count heads either so itll be a suprise! Theyve been moving around for over a week though which is amazing to feel. Xx

I bet they will be beautiful kittens, so even if you don't have room for them all, they will certainly get homes. Maybe you can consider looking at cat shelters and rescues for application ideas and get people to fill out a little application before they adopt a kitten? I think it's something to consider at least! Also, you can make sure everyone is spayed and neutered before they go so the story isn't retold.

Oh definately, they will all be spayed/neutered regardless. If they do get rehomed, i already have a lovely couple in their 50s down the road who adore meg and are very interested. Their cat Sandy died last year aged 17. They were absolutely devastated as they dont have kids, they treated her like their child. Spoilt was an understatement. X

That's so sweet you are thinking of them! Just about every elderly person in my complex has some kind of support animal, prescribed or not. I just know they'd be devastated if they outlived their pets, for sure. My grandmother's own dog is peaking towards 14 now if I'm not mistaken.

Update on Meg, today she is very withdrawn, has actually gone to hide under my bed, came out for a quick cuddle but went straight back under. She hasnt eaten a great deal this morning either. Is this normal behaviour or should i worry. Shes been so affectionate lately, this is out of character. Xx

All sounds normal; she's probably just getting close. She may choose to have them under your bed. You might consider putting a nest in your room, maybe in a closet. You should only worry if she looks like she's in distress.

Thanks, she has a nest in my room but is still ignoring it. Until today she preferred the downstairs nest. She has been out about an hour ago and eaten but is now laying on my bedroom floor. She doesnt seem to be in distress, shes very calm and just quieter than normal. Calling me lots if i leave the room. X

Hmm. The behavior you describe sounds like she's moving towards labor. She may be in early labor or pre-labor now. Keep us posted.

That's what I was thinking yesterday- that her behavior was leaning towards prelabour or phase one labour. If you can pick her up (I have little T-Rex arms, so picking up a very pregnant cat that wasn't small would be near impossible for me), supporting her chest and rear end, and holding near the chest, I'm sure you know by now, then try to place her in the nest in your room and stroke her from head to tail until she jumps out or lays down. If you can do this a couple of times today, it may encourage her to use it instead of under your bed. Don't try to force her in it, just place and pet. Also, if you have a large shirt that you can rub your scent on (forehead, chest, forearms) and put in the nest, she may go there. I thought the scent of your bed might be drawing her to go under it if she's a very affection cat. Either that, or she prefers the covering. Maybe make a cat carrier a next box, or an empty, clean, covered litter box? Something with a cover might make her feel safer.

I have put a fitted sheet over the top of a travel cot in my bedroom, and taken one of the mesh sides away, filled it with all her blankets, bed and food, litter tray is just outside it but no, she is laying on the floor in the doorway [emoji]128514[/emoji] she will go in the nest if i encourage her. But she climbs back out as soon as i move. Will try the tshirt though, ill give her my duvet and use the spare if it makes her happier. Looks like a long night sat at her side in the nest. Im off work tomorrow so hoping it is tonight/tomorrow so i can be with her constantly (currently 4pm in the uk). She has only eaten half a pouch of food all day (usually a very greedy cat!). Im excited worried and nervous, goodness knows how she is feeling! Xx

She sounds like she's in good hands. Keep us posted!

This is her upstairs nest, she will stay there if i sit and stroke her/belly rub but if i move she moves. Xx

My cat labored on the tile floor and on top of me in the bed, and only ran into her nest in time to deliver her first kitten. Try not to stress about the nest right now. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

So im not to worry about where she is, it could be last minute? Ill sit with her tonight and see how she goes. Will keep everyone updated. Xx

Yeah, my suggestions were just to help you ensure her the place was a good place for her, and to make sure she's aware of what the place is for. I think she knows, she just wants to be with you. [emoji]128149[/emoji]

Can she be like this for a few days? My only asking is that going by what i was told, it makes today day 60, surely thats too early for them to be safely delivered or will a few days not matter? Sorry for all the questions im just a worrier xx

It's too early if the dates are correct. Premature kittens do not generally survive. But I think her body will go into labor at the right time. Mother Nature generally provides for that. Average cat pregnancies are 65 days. My cat went about 68. Certain breeds can go 70-72. Try to relax a bit for now. Pre-labor can be days before the real thing.

Quick update on meg. Today is day 64. Shes quite obviously uncomfortable, moving around lots and not stayig still despite wanting constant tummy rubs. Today she has been cleaning herself nonstop, but no signs of contractions. Shes definately going to keep me waiting. Xx