I think Sadie is dropping her mucous plug- just noticed it today. How long tillshe could deliver? I thought her due date was around the 27th, but I could have miscounted. She doesn't have any milk yet, but breastsare starting to get fuller. She is HUGE and wants to have her belly rubbed
One thing you can do is to take and track her temp. Once it drops about 1-2 degrees she should go in labor in the next 24-48 hours.
How's Sadie doing? Any bubs yet?
Sadies belly was rock hard/tight this morning and I was wondering if it is contractions starting?? Her belly is huge, but soft and cushy feeling, until this morning, it now feels very tight/firm.
Just wondering what I need to look for, and she seems to be getting close now.
No milk, but getting fuller.
What is the temp drop from and to before labor?
Any info is great!
Thanks!!
No answers here, but just wishing you and Sadie all the best for a healthy delivery!
I usually find that a girl's temp drops to about 98 degrees when she getting really close. Sometimes it will bounce back and forth but when it stays down she's close. I use an ear thermometer which has proven to be very accurate and is less stressful to my kitties. You will know when she's in active labor as she will start to push with the contractions. She could have mini contractions with the belly getting firm for quite some time.
Be careful about taking temps if you do not have experience or instructions. The tissue is thin and can be damaged.
You should be seeing nesting behavior as she scouts a place to have the kittens (and she should not have access to places you do not want her to have them). She should drop shortly before she goes into labor. The kittens sitting out to her sides from above will seem to have gone under her. You should be able to feel the kittens moving until shortly before labor.
That all sounds so amazing! Best of luck to you, mama and the babies.
If she is having mini contraction or kittens are moving down you may see her stretch her legs out frequently too and almost like a kettle boiling in her tummy, like little bubbles.
So, what happened. Did the kittens come? How are they and Moms?