11 mo old cat ...6 weeks pregnant...A few questions

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Will do on keeping her inside. We'll watch for bonding etc, good idea. I hadn't thought of spay/neuter all of them . They are going to family members who understand to do it asap (not sure we could afford to do 3-4 all at once)
 

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Will do on keeping her inside. We'll watch for bonding etc, good idea. I hadn't thought of spay/neuter all of them . They are going to family members who understand to do it asap (not sure we could afford to do 3-4 all at once)
Maybe your vet could give you a discount and the family members could pay?  That way it's all taken care of.  Anything you can do to give them the best possible start in life is great!
 
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That is a great idea!! Thank you for suggesting that!
 

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My mama cat and her only daughter are incredibly bonded. They spend almost all their time together. It will become apparent who your cat favors as the weeks go by!

And yes, keeping your cat inside is best!
 
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So tomorrow is day 63 from when we saw a male cat on our deck...After that, Cali stopped the 'calling' .. kittens seem to be moving more lower. I don't know what to think? No discharge tho? Thoughts?
 

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It's just not quite time yet. It will be soon though in the next few days.
 
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Thanks, we're a little on edge here. Ha. Considering we weren't expecting this but now just want the best possible outcome of course. Grateful for the wealth of information and support!
 
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Cali lost her mucus plug this a.m. and is frantically licking her bottom. Shes up and down out of her box....My daughter is sitting with her but we've got our supplies ready! Hope this is it!
 

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It sounds like her body is gearing up for labor, but it could still be awhile. Are you seeing any contractions in her sides?
 
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We have 2 orange babies! She really wanted us close....She was laboring in the box then jumped out, squatted, and had the first in the closet. Tried to stuff it in a tiny cubby in closet with her.. she was licking it well. Then 2nd came about 20 min later....She ignored it more....Still wouldn't lay down to nurse. She seemed confused then about 1/2 hr later, laid down and they are nursing. She's got at least one more in there. So glad to know what I do from all of you! Will send pics soon
 

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Aww, that went quick! Sounds like she is doing well! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 
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Wow, amazing experience but I'm exhausted! I can't imagine how Cali feels! We have 4 babies! 2 orange, 2 black torties! All look good sized, nursing . She's being a good momma. Hope to weigh and send pics!
 
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Everyone appears to be nursing well. They don't appear to have stopped....I want to be sure they're getting milk and check weights. How do you do this? Cali seems fine with us checking on them but I don't want to weigh them and upset her.
 

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Weigh them in front of her. Be quick about it using a kitchen scale that weighs in grams. Write it down. Weigh at the same time each day.
 
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Ok thanks. I did get a kitchen scale from Walmart that weighs in grams. Trying to find a way to tell the 2 orange and 2 torties apart!
 

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Try putting a bit of nail polish on the tip of one tortie tail and one orange tail. That should help.
 
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Well I wont be getting weights tonight. Cali didn't care for me removing the kitten even for a few seconds where she could see! I don't know about this scale...I said 142g! The kits do look good size. Our question is she is very needy and wants my daughter to sit right by her 24/7(she's 15 and is feeling sleep deprived right now!)Cali is in her closet, door open, but if my daughter just lays on her bed, Cali starts mewing and wants her right there. Is that unusual?
 

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Be sure the scale is on a flat surface (not carpet) when you do weigh them.

Cali is feeling needy. She's probably overwhelmed. Many new moms are, but they usually settle down in a couple of days. Hormones are in high gear right now. Tell your daughter to go to bed and let Cali meow. She'll stop when she realizes your daughter is asleep.
 
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