New, need help please

Caspar, you're so right LOL.

Well, I think I've got some good news for a change. I noticed a slight change in Cleo this afternoon, so I called the vet in Stettler back again and she told me it is a very good thing. Cleo's vulva are pale white and a little bit "poofy" (for lack of a better word) There's also a VERY slight bit of blood tinged stuff in there when I gently opened her vulva to look for discharge. It's not running out or anything, but it's in there. So, I'm sooooooooo hoping she'll go into labor today, have a normaldelivery and her and all of the kittens be healthy. If not, she is going into the vet's office first thing tomorrow morning...BUT, I'm not in quite as much of a panicy state as I was. Hearing some good news from the vet really helped. Cleo is still having the uterine contractions, and is still sleeping through them. But now, when she gets one she kind-of 1/2 wakes up and stretches and then goes back to sleep when it's over. The contractions are also lasting alot longer now too. If I wasn't watching her so close, I wouldn't even know she was having them, so I'm almost starting to think that it is normal?? I don't know. Maybe like you said, she's just moving the kittens into place. Obviously, I am still very concerned, since she is over due. I am going to continue to keep an eye on her, and if anything changes you'll be the first ones to know.
Megan

Good news Megan, it sounds like the labour is finally moving along. Now would be the time to get the bits and pieces you need for the labour and also re-read the resources on cat birthing. It's great that you have phone contact with a vet too.

Well, I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, mostly my own..lol. Cleo is acting a bit different now. I was just sitting on the chair with her lying on her back on my lap, and she was just LOVING having her belly rubbed and scatched...maybe it's just itchy..who knows. But every contraction she had seemed to get stronger, and she's started squirming a bit and making a little squeaky noise when she has one. She hasn't slept for well over an hour now, and that's all she's been doing the past few days is sleeping, and eating. So everyone keep your fingers crossed for us to go into labor tonight, and have a safe delivery with a bunch of happy healthy little kittens! A few prayers wouldn't hurt either But that's up to you! lol. I am feeling sooo much better now, and am even starting to get excited again. although, I really shouldn't be getting excited as I don't wnt to be as disappointed as I have been the past couple nights...What do you all think? Is wanting her belly rubbed a sign of impending labor, or could she just have been itchy, as she hasn't been able to reach the bottom half of her body for a couple weeks now?
Megan

I know a few cats that wouldn't let their owners stop rubbing their tummies throughout the whole labour! LOL So it may be a sign. A better sign is the more intense and more painful contractions (hence her making a little meow when she's having one). It may be time to see if she'll go in her nesting box and get ready for the birth. I will be here all day if you need me (it's 7am here). Cleo may not know what to do once the 'hard' labour begins and she may be relying on you to know what to do.

YAY! Thanks! I feel sooo much better now! Although, she's passed out on the floor behind me right now again..lol. Is it possible that she just may be a "tough" cat who could sleep through the whole first stage of labor?My son and I are going to be eating supper here pretty quick, but after supper I will see how she's doing and try putting her in her box. She doesn't like me locking her in my room by herself, so I don't want to stress her out that way and stall labor even more. Once my son goes to bed, I will spend all night rubbing her belly if that's what it will take! I'm sure the contractions are getting stronger now, as I can SEE them, instead of just feel them. Like I said, I wouldn't have even known she was having these uterine cntractions since Saturday if I wasn't watching her so closely. Here's hopeing she does go into labor tonight, and saves a a few hundred dollar vet bill!
Megan

When you put her in the box, you may need to sit right there on the floor next to her or she may just get up to seek your company. Make yourself comfortable LOL You can put the TV on low or just read a book, some quiet activity.

Well, I will have to opt for the book reading..lol. Her box is in the corner on my bed, as I have no floor space in my room at all..(I gave my son the big room) After he goes to bed in 1.5 hours, I'll go sit with Cleo in there and see if she does anything. She's still sleeping now...So, I really don't want to get my hopes up again..
Megan

Megan, can you clear out the bottom of your closet and put the box in there? Although it seems that Cleo may want to be with you through the labour, the box needs to be in a secluded spot and the corner of your bed won't be safe once the kittens begin to move around.

Yes, I could do that.

Oh..maybe you misunderstood

My bed is right up against a wall at the head of the bed, and on one side of the bed. The box is in the corner of the two walls, it's not like hanging off the edge of the bed or anything..lol. And I have a blanket tacked to the wall over the box, creating a kind of "tent" over the box so it's dark in it. She's been sleeping in it the past couple nights, as I lock her in my room with me over night, just incase..so I think she likes it
Megan

Great!

Ok..I'm not too excited anymore. Ever since her 1/2 hour belly rub all she's done is sleep. She's sleeping right through the contractions again. I have a feeling we'll be making a trip to the vet's tomorrow...

Try not to be too anxious as, if Cleo picks up on this and becomes anxious herself, it may delay the labour. Perhaps do what you'd normally do around the house, keep things calm and see what happens. Remember, the contractions come in waves and she might be going through a wave of weaker contractions before the strong ones come on.

Thanks I am so glad you're here I hope I'm not bugging you too much. She has been drinking alot the past few hours...Is this a bad thing?
Megan

LOL Megan, you're not bugging me at all, that's what I'm here for. Drinking is a good thing as she won't want to eat or drink much during and for a couple of days after, the delivery. What State are you in? (apart from anxious lol)

D'oh, I see you already said you were in Alberta, Canada.

I'm in Alberta Canada. She is now twitching her tail almost constantly, and is licking her front paws alot. She is also starting to breath a bit faster with the contractions!! So, ok..Now I'm getting excited again..rofl. I think I am going to have a smoke to calm my nerves a bit, and then we will head into my room, and Cleo can lay in her maternity box You have no idea how happy I will be if this does turn out to be actual labor! Still not getting my hopes up too high, but it's hard not to! lol
Megan

Oh, forgot to mention, the uterine contractions are coming really close together now...Although she's still not acting like they're very strong.
Megan

LOL Megan, she is certainly keeping you in suspense. If it doesn't cause Cleo to be too anxious, can you take her temperature? Another thing is to check if she's producing milk by gently squeezing a nipple.