We have babies!!! New baby pics #466

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just keep in mind you did whatever possible. Don't batter yourself, nature sometimes acts in ways we don't always understand.

You did your very best and that is what counts. So be happy you managed to keep one alive. He surely wouldn't have made it without you.

How's the little one now?

The little one seems fat and healthy so far. This morning she rolled over when her mommy got up and I saw her cute little tummy. So CUTE!!! She is nine days old now.

The one you see in the picture is the one who is still here. I want to pick her up so badly but will wait until she is further along. Her eyes should start opening any time now.

Thanks everyone for all the prayers for all of us.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

For her 10 day bd, I took some new baby pics. The little one is growing fat and sassy. Sorry about the quality of these but I was trying to take the pictures and hold the heavy plastic flap on the dog house open while avoiding the claws of momma kat who was perched on top of the Dog house trying to hook her claws in my head or behind, whichever she could grab.

The first pic, the baby is showing off her little white left pawsie.


The dog house has wood shavings in it. I can't take the blanket out to shake it off unless I can get someone to keep momma kat busy for a while.

[Catty1]

Would it help to greet momma cat with some treats or something, so she knows you are there to see her too?

Last year, rcgirlca had a foster who was pregnant...poor mama cat was only 7 months old. She had 5 or 6 kittens...and they discovered too late that she wasn't producing milk. All but one died. It was heartwrenching.

The one that survived got ALL the milk and was bigger than his mom at 9 months of age. They both went to a wonderful home.

This little girl is going to be a big one too, I think! Glad to hear she is fat and healthy at 10 days.

Not to mention incredibly cute!

[carole]

Oh it has been so sad reading through this thread, but then we see this dear little girl, who looks adorable, and is thriving well, i sure hope she is protected and can continue to thrive and you can socialize her soon and she will become one of your family,any chance of getting momma spayed? i know this is a stressful time for you watching this all going on, and i hope with all my heart baby girl and momma continue to do well, and that they are safe and well, they are lucky they have you to keep an eye on them.

[krazyaboutkatz]

It's sad that only one kitten is left but she sure looks fat and healthy. Hopefully she'll continue to thrive and you'll be able to adopt her. Will you be able to get the mother cat spayed so she won't have any more litters?

[Anikaca77]

I hope the last baby makes it. She's so cute. I'm sorry to hear about the third one, hopefully things work out. My prays are coming for this little one.

Melissa

[cassiesmom]

Big prayers for momma kitty and baby.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Yep, our Baby has her eyes open now. Well, at least one. I only saw one open this morning but it was sort of dark in the dog house and her head was turned slightly away from me. She also has a black mask around her eyes like a raccoon making it harder to see her eyes. Won't be long and she will be venturing around. Then I'll really worry. She has a whole neighborhood to get lost in plus a busy street out front. Hopefully momma kat will keep her away from that.

Momma Kat is making progress too. I have been sitting outside in the evenings and early mornings with her. Last night we played with a long weed. It's so fun to watch her play. Poor kat probably never had a toy to play with.

She is getting better about not getting her claws in me too. When she starts too, I just pull my hand back and say "no claws". Then pet her. She likes being petted. I'm thinking her family must have hit her. The first time I pulled my hand back and said NO! she dropped like she had been shot.

Her hair is looking lots better and the vitamins she has been getting must be working. She has been playing in the mowed grass and seems to be really settling down. I'm hoping to get her spayed after the baby is weened.

Prayers and crossed fingers still greatly appreciated.

[Anikaca77]

I hope their is a chance that the mom cat can get a loving home. Sounds like she is making progress and just needs sometime and someone to understand her.

Poor girl. I feel bad for her when you said how she just dropped like she was shot or something poor thing.

I hope she continues to make progress so she can find a forever home as well.

Melissa

[phesina]

Prayers and love and good wishes continuing for Momma Kat and Baby both.

I also lit them a candle: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9040826

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Baby for sure has both eyes wide open now. She peeked at me when I went to peek at her last night to see how she was. She even stood up and took a few steps. Not walking real good yet but she is working on it.
I was finally able to get the blanket out of that dog house and give it a good shake. Now she has a clean place to nap.

Momma kat seems to be making an impression with the neighborhood too. The lady who lives on the other side of the house where momma kat and baby are in the dog house, came out to chat while I was checking on them last night. She said she was surprised that momma kat lets her pet her now. She has been feeding her a bit too.

I was even able to pet momma kat without my gloves today.

Momma kat will make someone a really great cat someday.

[GILL]

Even little steps are the best

[lvpets2002]

As they say Baby steps grow into Bigg steps.. Patience for sure.. Well so glad all is going good & the baby & momma is healthy..

Even little steps are the best

[catmandu]

And we know that Our Animal Angel Army is keeping an eye on that Momma and Baby, and bringing them goodies from all over the World.

Bless you for doing your best for these poor lost souls!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Things moved fast yesterday. The people who own the house where momma kat's dog house is, brought an old stinky trailer in to haul junk off. It is filled with rotting garbage. For some reason, momma kat tried to move baby into it.

Luckily, I intercepted her. She did not like that at all but I fixed a big box for baby and took her and momma kat to my shed. The shed is metal and leaks somewhat when it rains but at least it doesn't smell or have roaches. Tons better than the dog house for sure. Plus, I got to cuddle baby for a while.

I locked them in last night. Momma kat had food, water, a blankie all her own and a litter box. I was afraid that the sound of rain on the tin roof would freak her out. Luckily we didn't have any rain. She seems to love the new digs. During the day I will keep the door open just enough so she can come and go or peek out.

She allowed me to take these pics this morning:

One of my favorites:






Momma kat got up too fast and rolled baby over!