Showing Symptoms Already?

[di and bob]

I would bet it will be soon now! Just remember as long as she is relaxed, not crying overly long, and is not restless, she should be OK. Especially between kittens. If she strains and acts restless for longer than an hour when she starts contracting, give your vet a call. There will be some low cries, and you will see her contractions. Make sure the mucous/birthing sac is away from the babies nose, and she is stimulating it by licking it. Some mamas get very tired and you may have to help. Please keep us posted!

 

[British Girls]

Still having contractions. It's been a few hours...no kittens yet

 

[British Girls]

I would bet it will be soon now! Just remember as long as she is relaxed, not crying overly long, and is not restless, she should be OK. Especially between kittens. If she strains and acts restless for longer than an hour when she starts contracting, give your vet a call. There will be some low cries, and you will see her contractions. Make sure the mucous/birthing sac is away from the babies nose, and she is stimulating it by licking it. Some mamas get very tired and you may have to help. Please keep us posted!

She's actually very quiet....when I can feel a contraction she just purrs and starts to knead. Sometime her tail will start to flick. I don't think she very far into labor...

 

[di and bob]

Yes, all sounds normal. Purring, kneading are good! Flicking her tail is a sign of the contractions. I'll pray for her to deliver safely!

 

[British Girls]

keep your fingers crossed!!!

 

[di and bob]

Fingers and toes!!!

 

[British Girls]

lol!

 

[British Girls]

She just had a strong one!! She was actually sleeping, than I saw her belly get hard and she kind of shifted and got into what I call the 'heat' pose. LOL Just waiting. Expecting for her to have the first one in the next hour or so!!!!!

 

[British Girls]

Is it normal for cats not to pant when giving birth???She's not panting, but the contractions seem pretty strong

 

[di and bob]

Yes it's normal. She is a little strong one! Hopefully it means a easy delivery. I hope @StefanZ is following he is an expert!

 

[British Girls]

I'm also hoping it's an easy delivery. Still no kitties

 

[FelisCatus]

Any update ?

 

[British Girls]

Yes!! She had 4 beautiful kitties. Unfortunately, there were twins and one didn't make it. It died shortly after birth So now there are three

 

[British Girls]

It was so sad...when momma saw the little one die, she did not take it well she was crying so we took it, but then she wouldn't go to her other little ones, so we gave it back, then she saw it and went to the rest of the litter and started nursing. I was so relieved!

 

[British Girls]

They're okay now

 

[British Girls]

I was actually quite surprised because I thought the labor had stopped. But at 12:00 am today she came to me and started meowing like she wanted something. Then she had a HUGE contraction but the whole time she was quiet and didn't make a noise until the very end!!

 

[di and bob]

I'm so happy she is OK and has three beautiful little ones. I'll pray for the wee mite that didn't make it, I'm sure your heart broke a little when that happened. What bittersweet emotions! Give that mama a kiss for me, I wish the little family all the best!

 

[British Girls]

Awww! Thanks. I was heartbroken when the little one didn't make it, but I think I was more worried about mamma.

 

[di and bob]

Mama will be kept very busy and will soon forget. It is us that is left behind to remember. just immerse yourself in the wonder of new life, and enjoy those little blessings from heaven!

 

[British Girls]

The little ones!!! Two males and a female. The female is on the left (sorry, the image quality is bad) We've only named one so-far. The one in the middle's name is Teddy