Bellissima (Bella)
Monday 6 February:
Yesterday Bellissima's kittens in her tummy went very quiet and Bella became very quiet during the night - not happy at all! Checked her this morning, she's happy enough this morning but can't hear anything regarding movement of the kittens, stethoscope out, can't hear anthing except a few bubbles and of course Bella's heart. Bundled her into the vehicle, straight to the vet's, an hours journey. Micheal and new girl (don't know her name yet) were wonderful, scanned her straight away. Three strong heartbeats! Wonderful! Bella's last pregnancy ended in a cesarian so we don't want to take any risks.
10pm: Bella came to me - "oh mum", she says, "it's happening again". The contractions start again and carry on all night, not strong enough to worry but just strong enough to keep me awake. Bella lays on her back needing her tummy rubbing, maybe she just likes her tummy rubbing.
Tuesday 7 February:
Finally get off to sleep about 5am this morning.
7.30am: Woken up by Bella tearing around the room at full speed, playing with her favourite toy mouse and a couple of balls. Not a care about the lack of sleep I've had looking after her all night. Still, she's happy, what more can we ask - kittens please before tonight? It's as if she knew it was time we would normally be up and about.
Alister (our usual vet) was kind enough to ring to see if everything was OK, we had a chat about her which again reassured me.
All day we kept checking on her, not a sign of contractions.
4.30pm: Here we go again, she's having mild contractions again, no discharge though so I'll get on with organising the fresh chicken for the cats dinner (served warm in it's juices), they love it.
5.10pm: Tim (my other half) is feeding round in the cattery at the moment then he is making dinner for us to have upstairs with Bella, so that we can stay with her and stop her becoming upset. Tim says he doesn't mind doing the last check on his own also so that I can stay with Bella. I'm going up to keep her company now, I'll probably put on a video to pass the time in between contractions.
Wednesday 8 February:
am - Still no joy! Place Bella in a carrier and take her for another scan - make sure the kittens have all got a strong heartbeat. Yes, 3 kittens all doing well in Bella's tummy. Take her back home and wait for stronger contractions.
pm - visit from someone who has one of our girls. A lovely brown marbled girl who will probably have kittens when she is a little older. It is always good to see photo's of our kittens and cats in their homes, happy lives, great!
YES! WELL DONE BELLA! WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A WONDERFUL VET AND NURSE.
Yesterday Bellissima's kittens in her tummy went very quiet and Bella became very quiet during the night - not happy at all! Checked her this morning, she's happy enough this morning but can't hear anything regarding movement of the kittens, stethoscope out, can't hear anthing except a few bubbles and of course Bella's heart. Bundled her into the vehicle, straight to the vet's, an hours journey. Micheal and new girl (don't know her name yet) were wonderful, scanned her straight away. Three strong heartbeats! Wonderful! Bella's last pregnancy ended in a cesarian so we don't want to take any risks.
10pm: Bella came to me - "oh mum", she says, "it's happening again". The contractions start again and carry on all night, not strong enough to worry but just strong enough to keep me awake. Bella lays on her back needing her tummy rubbing, maybe she just likes her tummy rubbing.
Tuesday 7 February:
Finally get off to sleep about 5am this morning.
7.30am: Woken up by Bella tearing around the room at full speed, playing with her favourite toy mouse and a couple of balls. Not a care about the lack of sleep I've had looking after her all night. Still, she's happy, what more can we ask - kittens please before tonight? It's as if she knew it was time we would normally be up and about.
Alister (our usual vet) was kind enough to ring to see if everything was OK, we had a chat about her which again reassured me.
All day we kept checking on her, not a sign of contractions.
4.30pm: Here we go again, she's having mild contractions again, no discharge though so I'll get on with organising the fresh chicken for the cats dinner (served warm in it's juices), they love it.
5.10pm: Tim (my other half) is feeding round in the cattery at the moment then he is making dinner for us to have upstairs with Bella, so that we can stay with her and stop her becoming upset. Tim says he doesn't mind doing the last check on his own also so that I can stay with Bella. I'm going up to keep her company now, I'll probably put on a video to pass the time in between contractions.
Wednesday 8 February:
am - Still no joy! Place Bella in a carrier and take her for another scan - make sure the kittens have all got a strong heartbeat. Yes, 3 kittens all doing well in Bella's tummy. Take her back home and wait for stronger contractions.
pm - visit from someone who has one of our girls. A lovely brown marbled girl who will probably have kittens when she is a little older. It is always good to see photo's of our kittens and cats in their homes, happy lives, great!
YES! WELL DONE BELLA! WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A WONDERFUL VET AND NURSE.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2006
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