8-9 week pregnant queen

Handsome Kitty said:

 
Sounds like she dropped - the kittens are in the birth canal and should be here in a day or two.

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Oh I sure hope so! .............. @acrab1211  She hasn't really had any strange behavior. She sleeps ALOT and eats ALOT. I can see the kittens moving inside from across the room for around one week or so.

I'm hoping so too! She'll been sleeping the day away today and every now and than I see the kittens balling up for a few seconds and than relax again. Not sure what that is but it's not seeming to bother her. I also noticed she was leaking a little fluid out of her nipples. She's very content in her sleep though, so I'm happy she's happy.

I just brought home a pregnant foster cat two days ago, with no idea how far along she is. She's showing a lot of the same signs as your kitty is, and seems to be having mild contractions all the time. The kittens are moving a LOT!!

I can't wait for her to have her babies. She's such a tiny gal, and her belly is SOOOOO huge! She's got to be super uncomfortable. She can't even lay on her tummy anymore without whining.

acrab1211 said:

I'm hoping so too! She'll been sleeping the day away today and every now and than I see the kittens balling up for a few seconds and than relax again. Not sure what that is but it's not seeming to bother her. I also noticed she was leaking a little fluid out of her nipples. She's very content in her sleep though, so I'm happy she's happy.

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Sounds like things are moving along nicely. If she's not eating and is resting, labor may be coming in the next day or so.

Today Hydra sleep a good part of the morning and than keep going in and out of her litter box scratching away but not going to the bathroom. I noticed a clear liquid drip out of her vulva and she quickly licked it up. She finally did relieve herself after doing the scratching thing several more times and than went all over the house for about 20 minutes, to finally end up in her cat box. I don't notice any contractions yet, her breathing is slightly quickened but not enough for me to think she is in active labor yet. Now she is just sleeping again. I wonder how much longer until the babies come?!

here's a picture of Hyrda when she first got comfortable in her cat box.

Probably just beginning. This stage can last 24 hours or so.

Thanks for letting me know. I'm overjoyed knowing they are coming soon!

Anything yet?

Unfortunately nothing yet. She has gone in an out of her nesting box. Was sleeping a lot and than 2 days ago she started eating a lot more then usually along with lots of licking herself. Today she has been restless. Only laying around for 15minutes before moving to the next spot. Just patiently waiting.

Well this morning Hyrda has been following me like a hawk around the house. She's been meowing loudly at me to go into her room and I did. She isn't eating and I saw a clear goo coming out of her. Hoping this is it! She has really been giving me a run for my money on the waiting game.

I have a question about contractions. Can someone tell me what they look like early on? Since around 1pm I have noticed her stomach get rock hard to the point you can see the outline of the kittens. It would stay hard like this for about 30 seconds and than go softer again. It is still happening about 6minutes apart. When this happens I also notice close to her privates also seem to twitch or go hard. She lets out a little sound, sometimes will almost look like she is bearing down and then will be relaxed again. Are these contractions? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

I almost forgot, I also noticed a little pinkish dried stuff around her private area. It also seems to be generally pretty moist and a little more open than usual. Thanks in advance for any help!!

Yes, sounds like she is in labor.

Thanks for responding Krissy! Keeping fingers crossed, no kittens yet.

It can take quite some time before she's ready to push. The early part may take more time than you'd think. Maybe kittens tonight or tomorrow. Keep us updated!

Thanks for more info. Hydra was moving all over the house a few hours ago trying to get in every nook and crannie. We shall see what the night and tomorrow may bring. Ill keep you posted.

Update on Hydra: today her belly is staying rock hard, not going soft at all. The last almost 3 weeks the kittens have been playing soccer in her belly and today barely a flicker. Should I be worried the kittens aren't doing their usual acrobats or is this a common accurance before labor?

I suspect that the kittens have gotten bigger so they can't move around as much. Hoping the babies come soon

They may have dropped into her birth canal. Have you set up nests and gotten kitten supplies?