The only thing with taking time off, is that as many of you that have had kittens (or rather your cats have had kittens) will know that unless you were there when they mated it is very hard to know the exact due date.

I'm sure those of you that work full time will appreciate vacation leave is on a limited supply and to make sure you are there you will need to book alot of time off around the expected date. If that is possible for you, then thats great.

If not you could do what I did, aks someone to pop in when you are at work and ask them to watch out for the key signs. Then if it happens to be when you are at work, you can pre-warn your boss that you may need to dispear at short notice... or sneak off sick...

by about 3 days before the birth my mum was popping in every 3 hours to check.

If I had been at work full time - which luckily I wasn't I would have called in sick I guess. You can't know the exact date but it starts to become more obvious things are happening - though I prob would've ended off a week!
It was so exciting and I wouldn't have missed it for the world! Plus I was up the small hours most nights watching her and I know most the other's have been the same. Breeder or not
I was terrified of what might happen if I wasn't there as complications may be rare but they do happen!

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Emily



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"Cat people are different to the extent that they generally are not conformists - How could they be with a cat running their lives?"

Exactly-Good on you Becky for doing right by this girl-it's not easy for anyone and especially when you have no idea whats what..it's time,money and lots of understanding and not everyone would do this

Yes I know I really want to be there but my boss can be quite awkward - think I'll wait for my vets appointment in 10 days - hopefully she'll be able to give me a more accurate date and I'll have to play it by ear. I will keep feeding her lots to as shes a bit crazed with it at the moment, I wasn't sure if this was because she was stray and therefore had become obsessed with food! I think it's best to feed her up coz she probably needs it anyway

Becky see if you can place your hand very lightly on the sides of her tummy and feel like a ripple/s-not her breathing rhythm but any movements,or if not watch her and see if you can see any movements-this will indicate she's at least 6/7 wks goneAlso if she will eat try her on some raw red meat ie beef,as this will be great for her and kitts

I have a funny feeling I will be setting my alarm in the middle of the night to check her and working long days so I can pop back on my lunch too! This wasn't what I expected but I have to look after her - she's so sweet!