My female cat is 4 weeks pregnant

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Or sooner!!!!
 

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Just keep an eye out! Have you noticed the loss of her mucus plug yet?

She sounds like she is in the early stages of labor. Just keep her company :)
 
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I haven't seen the mucous plug yet unless they lick it away.
 

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My Lizzy couldn't reach, but I really didn't notice it until right before she was ready to push. She is probably getting closer. Are you seeing any contractions?
 
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Rt now she is up and walking around and acting fine. Is this normal when they are in early labor? And contractions I can't really tell I just know she was breathing rapid and stayed in her nesting box for 4 hrs
 
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Now she went back to her nesting box and doing what she did earlier
 

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Yes. It's a process. It takes time. She may eat a little, use the litter box etc. If she gets vocal or really restless she's probably advancing in her labor. She might be glued to you and watch constant affection or just sleep. Hang in there!
 
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I'm with her rt now and she was very vocal and affectionate she just keeps pacing back and forth to her nesting box then over by my side
 

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It sounds like stage one labor, which can last up to 24 hours. Depending on when this started, she could be at this for awhile. She's in pain, so the comfort you offer is wonderful. Sleep with her if necessary. The next stage, when she gets there, is pushing. You'll probably have kittens by tomorrow morning!

Keep us posted!
 
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Thank u!!!! Yes I will def be with her all night we have been at this for 7 hours already I can't leave if I do she meows for me. I will keep an update in the morning[emoji]128515[/emoji]
 

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Okay! Just get anything you need for her and yourself and settle in. She's on her way! [emoji]128077[/emoji]
 
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No contractions yet. She was eating then goes back to her nesting box either laying on her side or her belly with her legs flat out I noticed her vagina area has opened up more I could tell. Rt now her breathing is fine then she will go rt back to her breathing again.
 
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Yes it is a lot of coffee for me tonight!!!!
 

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Feel free to bed down. She'll let you know if she needs you!
 
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No babies!!!! Its like she is her normal self today? And she's not breathing hard no more. Is that normal?
 
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I think she is making me play the waiting game.
 

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How many days along is she? She may be taking a break, but I'm sure she did progress some. Next time labor starts it'll probably be go time.
 
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