Is she getting close??

she had a runny stool about 5 minutes ago....is this common?

ok...small update, she is really adjusting well in the house. She got up in bed with us last night and after the hubby left this morning she laid beside me soaking up all the loves she could possibly get lol the last few days she has loved her belly rubbed but this morning she was very not interested in it. We are totally prepared for these lil sweeties to be born just waitin on momma

Not that I'm an expert, but since my cat just gave birth this morning, I can maybe help you with some of the signs. Pumpkin will probably try to get to a place she knows is safe for the kittens. Alli cried a lot last night, not sure if it was related to the kittens being born, but it might be. And a couple days before, you should notice an increase in food intake - she's getting ready to produce milk for the babies. She'll also pull some of the hair out on her belly, to make it easier for the kittens to find food. Good luck with your kittens!

thank you so very much AlliCat....she started the pulling out the hair thing last week and yes I have noticed a major increase in food intake today. We laid in bed this morning, I woke up at about 6 am and she had gotten back in bed with me. She put her lil head on my forehead and nestled in close on my face. She sure is a little lover. My kids think it is so cool to watch them move in her belly and are impatiently waiting for their arrival as am I lol For some reason she will lay on the kitchen floor its tile and I am guessing she is hot...it is close to 90 and I have the air on but I am worried about turning it too low so when she does have them they wont get chilled in any way.

Thank you and congrats on your kitten and my condolences on the second...

You have received some great advice here. Your kitty looks VERY pregant. Please let the vet you go to know that you have a pregnant cat so that if you have any problems you can ring them for help. Runny stool is common for pregnant cats, yes. I didn't have time to read all the posts in this thread but has she got milk yet? That's normally a good sign if she's close or not.

Beautiful cat btw-

she is very full....the "sacks" around the teats are very full but I tried to extract some and couldnt but then again she was not interested in letting me. She loves her belly rubbed but has been a little leary of letting me do even that the past day or so.

I called the vet we go to and asked but since he wasnt there and has yet to get back in town I am not sure if his assistant has spoke to him about it. They are extra sweet in that office and we are lucky to have a vet that treats us so nice and who is very reasonable in pricing.

ok ya'll we have 3 so far.....I had to take a break for a second I needed a drink lol this gramma work is hard

YAY!!!! I'm so happy for you, and for Pumpkin! Woohoo! Hopefully it will be my turn soon! lol

she started while I was outside in my daughters popup tent .... we went out to plant some flowers and I came in the house saw my daughters door open and just knew she went in there since she had been trying to get in there all day ... my daughter was supposed to keep that door closed but of course she didnt. My next question is how can I tell she is done so I can take the top icky sheet off?

Your turn will be soon

Just curious. what changes did you notice in her today or yesterday?

actually I noticed nothing different.....when we went outside she was laying on the back of the couch so I didnt even think twice about going outside. I checked her backside all day and I did not see any discharge or anything to tell me she lost her mucus plug.

That's strange..lol. Interresting at the same time too

yeah and it was soooo cool Im guessing she is done the last one was delivered at 9:54 pm and it is now 11:05 pm and she is resting. I have pics already

her tummy is still really tight....if this means anything. I remember after my kids were born my tummy wasnt tight so I don't know.

I can't remember if Sherbert's (the cat I had a few years ago) tummy was still tight after she finished or not..it could just be the uterus contracting back down to it's normal size...I have no idea.lol.

me either lol Im just glad it finally happened her tummy looked like it was gonna burst right open the poor little thing... She sure is a great mommy. I did have to help when the third one was born she was so worn out so I had to dry it off but she took care of the placenta.

OMG!!! They are so adorable!!!!!!! I can't wait to have mine here!!! Congrats to you, and give pumpkin a tasty treat and a cuddle for me!!!!

I certainly will......she so deserves it......I had a steak dinner after mine were born and I only gave birth to one at a time lol

Ok small update here....I went to bed about 2 this morning and to my surprize when I got up she has 4 little babies. When I get a pic of the fourth one I will post it.