Tammy-Timmy

If you really want to take her to the vet to make sure everything is ok you might be able to talk to the vet and cut the bill in half, $50 this month and $50 next month. That makes it a lot easier on you.

Oh don't cry!! You can do this!!! Deep breath....just remember cats have been successfully having babies since long before veterinarians existed. She knows instinctively what she's doing, and she'll let you know if there's something wrong.

(might be time for a reassuring beverage - i recommend daiquiris or margaritas!)

It sounds to me like tammy is looking for the right place now, because she knows the time is very soon. You said she is looking around at every corner, etc. She is trying to find a place where she feels most safe and comfortable. Try not to worry so much. At least now you know that you can take action to help her if need be on Friday. *hugs* You're doing great. Don't fall off the deep end now! lol

OK, down to business. This is the 69th day that I have had her. I have noticed that she is searching.....searching.....everywhere. If she doesn't find a place that she feels secure, can she hold back the birth? If so, for how long?

If she REALLY feels insecure, can she re-absorb the kits? (that sounds so silly, but someone mentioned it the other day, about a cat re-absorbing her litter)

The reason I am asking is because although her sides are still evident, they are NOT as large as they were. It looks like everything dropped down to the lower part of her abdomen, and I am not sure I see any movement, and she refuses to sit still so that I can feel her tummy. She is very lovey, but cat on a hot tin roof does not begin to explain her behavior. Up and down, up and down, on the counters, on the table, off the table. She reached over and playfully nipped KittenKiya this morning, so she is not sick. She is eating, drinking, pottying, playing, etc.

What can I do to help her settle down? I have two different boxes in the kitty litter room, one box in the living room and two places set up in the bedroom. I have tried spraying Feliway, cuddling, talking to her, petting......is there anything else I can do for her, please?

I hate to be blunt, but the answer is "no".

Cat's do things in their own sweet time. I think they may actually enjoy knowing that they are driving us up the walls.LOL!

Then again, animals are pretty good at sensingour emotions(fear, happiness, STRESS, ect...) so maybe she knows that you are stressed and worried and that is making her stressed and worried. I don't know, I'm just guessing. I mean, it DOES make sense.

Oh yeah, and YES, I have heard that cats are able to hold of labor for a short time. I have read a couple places that if they are really attached to thier owners and their owners work alot, then sometimes that cats will put of giving birth until their owners are home and with them. I have never heard of them being able to put it off for long periods of time though. Also, I don't think she will reabsorb the kittens. Although it happens, it ussually happens early in the pregnancy, not this late.(as far as I know)

You know what???? You are right.

I guess all I can do is just pet her and love her and have stuff ready for her when she decides to have them.

OK. I will take a chill pill and settle down too. Thank you sweetie.

HeeHee......good luck! LOL!

*hugggs* Yes, mellowwwww. good idea!

Any furbabies yet??

Nope. 70th day and no kits. We still have a pregnant tummy, we are happy and healthy........I could just scream.

Awwww, I hope she has them tonight!

I have just read this thread.
What about going out for the evening? It seems a lot of people come
home to their cat having had kittens whilst they were out...

lol keep checking this thread hoping to hear something good luck

Nope. 71st day and no kits. I keep thinking that perhaps my calculating is off, but.....well there it is.

I can just sit here and wait, and pet her and love her. I have already told her that no matter what happens, kits or not, she has a home forever.

Now for some vodka potato salad, vodka tuna, vodka coffee with Kaluha......mmmmmm, some vodka cherry ice cream.

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

lol i feel for you it was bad enough waiting the 63 day's i would have had a fit waiting any longer

Another question. Why does she cry? Tammy will look around, go brupppp, meow, lay down. Jump on the table, counters, bruppp, meow and find some place to lay down.

She is not meowing because she is hurt, hungry, sick.....nothing like that. Is she just making noises so that her babies will recognize her after they are born?

Mmmmmmm, some vodka fudge brownies with Kaluha sauce, vodka hotdogs with peppermint schnaps relish and salty potato chips sprinkled with cayenne pepper.

Ahhh, guys. One of my co-workers just told me that I am off on my day count.

Would someone who is not so emotionally wiped out, please check my date count? I got Tammy-Timmy on July 28, 2006. How many days does that make since I got her, including today, please?

i make it 69 day's let me just double check
yep deffently 69 day's

I shall be calm.......I shall be serene......I shall explode????

No kits. However:

She is very quiet now, no screaming at the door in the morning, she is not eating as much, she is not chasing anyone around the house......and there is a long weekend coming up.....****sigh****

Having fun with the smilies??? LOL!