Fetal Movements

Fetal Movements

According to Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook - "fetal movements [are] easily detectable during the last two weeks [of pregnancy]." When she lays on her side like in the picture, movements are easily visible! At first, I was concerned about the movement under her skin, but now it is very exciting. I'm a little worried there might be kangaroos in there, but I think it is a good sign they are active and healthy! She also seems to be eating a bit less and a diminished appetite is another sign of impending delivery!

When she starts to lick her tummy and rear a lot we'll know we are in the 48-24 hour window. Other signs will be her pacing and possibly even crying. She does like to hang around us quite a bit and seems extra sleepy like she's resting up for her big event!

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Cuddled!

Cuddled!

Wonderful progress! Tonight she jumped on the couch and laid there awhile, I wanted a cuddle, so I tried to coax her near me, but it didn't work. She left the couch for a minute, but then came back and laid on me while I petted her! It's adorable and very gratifying to have made that connection with her.

She has been roaming around and has been introduced to our other cats. Luna has been the most reluctant and grumpy as we knew she would be. Ichabod, always the gentlemen, has been friendlier, though still not exactly rolling out the red carpet. There haven't been any scuffles, but there has been some hissing. She doesn't seem to be too upset when she gets hissed at, but cocks her head in an adorable way, like "How dare you hiss at me." She shadows them around the house, subtly following behind them, always curious about what they are up to.

I hope the kittens will come soon as her roundness seems to be more and more uncomfortable. She's still eating great though and so far, hasn't shown any signs of giving birth soon.

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