Will Labor Ever Begin?

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She is having contractions that right now are not too close together. That is what contractions look like - big ripples or waves through her sides. She is in pain.

You can time them, but this stage can take hours. When they get close together, she will go to her nest and begin pushing.
 
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Oh I truly hope that’s the case. Haven’t seen one in a bit. She is acting more drained. My son popped his head in and she normally perks up ( she LOVES him) but she just laid still with eyes closed.
 
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I know. She has been showing signs on and off for I believe five days now. She is eating now. That another thing that is odd. Every time she seems to be uncomfortable she jumps up for a bit of food.
 
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Kittens are moving like crazy. Idk how she is sleeping through it. It feels like they are fighting over birth canal. Lol. There is one right behind the hip with very strong kicks. I feel another behind the lowest breast. And more motion in between the second and third pair of breast but I cannot tell if it’s the same kitten.
 
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For fun does anyone want to fuss how many are in there?

This will help me stay calm while nature takes its course. Lol

First litter
 
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I am. I hadn’t scheduled an appointment when she got out, but I don’t believe in staying while pregnant. (Even days after)
 
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Although I’m not seeing contractions, she is repositioning every 15 minutes. Actually less but I’m timing within 15 minutes.
 
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Is it normal for her to sleep this much? She has been practically sleeping for five days.
 

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Yes, it’s normal. Her body is working very hard.

Do you see ripples in her sides?
 
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I don’t see the ripples anymore no. And her name is Baylee.
 
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She won’t stand for more than a couple of seconds at this point but isn’t lethargic.
 
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I can feel. Babies right beside her leg now.
 
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Sorry for the multiple replies but I also believe she is vomiting in her mouth. She keeps randomly licking her lips as if she has.
 
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