Help. Stray cat with possible kittens

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Update: We lost a baby today. They all were eating with mom last night when I went to bed. This morning, one of the new babies was pushed to the back of the create and was colder. It was very lethargic and wouldn't eat or try to move. Despite warming it up and getting some food in its belly, it just seemed to give up and passed after about an hour. The vet agreed that it was just a case of failure to thrive. I know it just happens with kittens sometimes, but now I'm in over protective foster mom mode. All three babies are doing great. I'm making sure I supplement all three sevetal times a day and make them potty. I do not want anything to happen to these.

Mom is doing a great job and is eating well (not litter box trained FYI [emoji]128513[/emoji]). She stays with her babies all the time.

My 5 year old says they all look like Stormtroopers, so the babies will be Finn, Rey, and Poe. I think mama kitty will be Padmé.

All three babies have their eyes open . I'll try to post pictures tomorrow.
 

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It's always disappointing to lose one. It probably was fading kitten syndrome. Moms tend to know, and separate that one instinctively. Glad the others are doing well though!

Where does mom go if she's not litter trained?
 
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My bed. [emoji]128529[/emoji] I put her poop in the box and showed it to her. Maybe she will get the idea.
 

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Oh, goodness! I sure hope she figures it out soon too. [emoji]128533[/emoji]
 
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Update: I just wanted to drop in and say that mom and babies are doing great! I hope to have some kittens running around in the next few weeks. I'm supplementing, but the kittens would rather be with mom. She is cleaning them and keeping them fat. The little maggot kitten (Now Finn) has almost caught his siblings in size. He has made the most amazing turn around. This is Finn with his mom and how fat and fluffy he looking down on him.
 
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Sorry. It won't let me upload pictures. I'll try again later.
 

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That's great news! Mods hold pics until they can review them sometimes. Please try again later! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 
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Update: Still trying to upload pictures. Everyone is doing great! The babies are growing well and starting to want to explore and play a little. They are too cute and I'm not sure how we will part with them.
 

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I understand that feeling all too well!

Hope you can get the pictures up soon! [emoji]128149[/emoji]
 
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Update: Pictures still will not load, but mama ( Carolina) and babies (Finn, Rey, and Poe) are doing well. The babies are now using the litter box (mostly). They are interested in the canned kitten food, but haven't tried it yet... even with formula mixed in. Everyone goes to the vet next week for a check up and deworming. We are beginning to have babies running and playing everywhere. It is fantastic.
My brother might adopt Rey, but I really think all four will stay with us.
 

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That's great! Try putting some wet food on your finger to see if they will lick it off.
 
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I'm sorry for such a delay in updates, but we have a full house! Everyone is doing great! I have also become a foster mom to five kittens the same age as mine! My mama kitty has loved and helped me raise all 8 babies. Needless to say, my house is a zoo! We love it though. So many babies to cuddle.
 

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That's fantastic! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

We'd love to see pictures if you get a chance!
 

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Read the whole story, what great job for you to take up your time,money and house for these helpless cats. Great job!
 

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I just caught up on this story and also am eager to see some pictures when you get a chance! Thanks so much for your compassion in caring for these kitties
 
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Here they are when they started to explore! Poe is on the left, then Finn, and Rey.


Older and playing with my shoes.


My daughter's favorite. This is Princess Poe.


All of my babies and the foster babies! Top to bottom and left to right are Luke, Leia, Padme, Poe, Han, Rey, Finn, and Chewy!


It is a hard life! Chewy, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Padme taking a nap. It is the best time to take pictures because they are never still!
 

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They are all just as cute and adorable as can be! [emoji]128149[/emoji][emoji]128522[/emoji][emoji]128062[/emoji]
 

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They are so cute! Congratulations again. You are lucky to have them in your life, and they are lucky to have you!
 
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