well we are just starting the last week of pregnancy.... I can see and feel lot's of movement, although she isn't always happy for us to touch her tummy then other times she is kind of like showing it off to everyone
I'm starting to get a little excited now and have been spending all my time following her about so that I can block of all the hard to get to places she has been seeking out! That is a job in itself.... Some how the box that she had taken too in my room no longer seems to be suitable do you think it will be a good idea as the day approches to keep her secluded in 1 room or leave her as she is as I feel that she may get stressed out with being in the same place as she likes to roam around the house

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Woww.. great news... Best of luck to you and your cat. As the days are passing you should take care of her very well. And, it would be better to leave her as she want because keeping her in one room all the time can make her anxious and stressed.

first time with cats (total novice cat owner so a big mistake ) but have been a nanny to 21 puppies not all in 1 litter though
so I will be dealing with the mistake made and getting her fixed asap will put some pics up when i get some

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thanks thats what i was thinking... I will be here with her 24/7 so no problems of her being somewhere she shouldn't be and getting in trouble. Although I must say most getting in trouble spots are now blocked and covered... just sat here waiting now. I hope this last week isn't as bad as waiting for pups lol, I'll be a walking zombie in a fortnight lol. But all will be worth it in the end

is this your first cats litter?
it is sooo exciting and sooo stressful because of the worry.
my cat gave birth to 4 kittens on the 15th july. accident. booked into vets but was clearly abit to late. however definately getting her done as soon as she can be.
i would leave her to find a safe place for them, i had a nesting box in our room as my cat paris always sleeps with us but she had them downstairs behind the sofa. =/
after 2week she moved them up into the spare room under the bed. they do tend to move them from place to place. if one place seems threatened they will quickly find somewhere else and take them with her.

i dont know alot about this, but going off my cat you will know when she is ready if she doesnt let you know herself.
id been out for a couple of hours (something i couldnt miss) i came home and knew straight away it was time and went into panik mode instantly. she was walking around my feet, begging for comfort, tried walking up my body to get it. she then wondered behind the chair and we pulled it out to give her a bit more room and tried to leave her to it, constantly meowed until i went back i stroked her and that was me, hanging over the couch stroking her throughout the whole thing.
just make sure when it is time, you have a vets number on hand, emergency number ready if out of hours or of an on-call vet and try to count a placenta for each kitten thats born. note, they get rid of this themselves and the noise of them eating it isnt pleasent at all.
hope all goes well. x

i actually kept my cat in my bedroom and gave her no choice but to birth where i wanted her to which was actually my sons old moses basket. We knew she would do it in his cot otherwise and that just wouldnt have been good.

Before the big day arises and usually its not needed but research what intervention you may need to do.

Cats usually do it themselves but if you need to cut the cord make sure you know how or the kitten may die. Also make sure you count placentas as the kittens are born. One retained in a mummy cats tummy will cause a huge infection and will make the mummy very sick.

I made the mistake to and my kittens are 3 weeks old this friday. So cute we are keeping 3 of the 5 at least.

When are your kittens due? We're approaching d.day here (August 21st) - it will be Mai Tai's third litter - and yes, I am a breeder
I would let your girl have the run of the house but keep an eye out for her choosing a nesting site. Have a few beds in various places that you think suitable and hopefully she will choose one. If you can have a box with a cover over it you may find that the best for her but make sure that you can see what is happening. Mai Tai has her kittening box in my bedroom wardrobe though I still have a couple of other beds available if she changes her mind. She hasn't started to look yet but the beds are ready.
As neady said, it's advisable to have your vet's phone number to hand just in case even though most cats have no problems. Good luck

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I have been a breeder of dogs for a fair few years so used to cord attention and the noise/mess from placenta's being eaten After the first 6 you kind of get used to it. My bitch had litters of 10 and 11 on her first 2 litters.