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Mar 10, 2013 21:39:04 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 10, 2013 21:39:04 GMT -8
Kiki had her baby last night.. yes, I said baby, one live kitten, there was another but it wasn't a live birth Both males, the living one ( so far) is also a male poly.. but he is very small right now.. I'll have more and hopefully a few pictures in a week when he goes for his well baby check up.. so sorry. I'm very bummed right now.. Still have Cappi and she is looking like a beached wale, so there is still hope, as for MeMe... who knows with her, she has been making a lot of noise so she is either getting ready or is back in season, but the smell of kittens has her very excited and agitated.
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Mar 11, 2013 9:37:31 GMT -8
Post by Dan on Mar 11, 2013 9:37:31 GMT -8
Sorry to hear about the stillbirth, but at least you have one, and Kiki is healthy. Looking forward to see what the other gals do, and hope all stay healthy...
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Mar 11, 2013 15:11:33 GMT -8
Post by sclemo on Mar 11, 2013 15:11:33 GMT -8
That is so sad......sending Happy thoughts to you.....
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Mar 12, 2013 12:08:09 GMT -8
Post by Jackie on Mar 12, 2013 12:08:09 GMT -8
Oh So sad to hear about the little boy. How is his brother doing?
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Mar 12, 2013 13:31:07 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 12, 2013 13:31:07 GMT -8
Hi Guys, Thanks to you all for your kind words.. I wish I could say they help but for now I don't think I can feel much worse. The little one guy is doing just great, thanks for asking Jackie.. Yesterday was yet another devastating day for me and for MeMe.. she had her one baby, it was a breach birth with just one leg presented.. so after many times of pushing it back in we got both back legs, it was a big beautiful boy but he was just that.. big, she had so much trouble getting him out, even with me pulling with each contraction it took almost a hour to get him out.. way to long.. he wasn't breathing so after clearing his nose and throat I did CPR and mouth to mouth for over 15 minutes but at that point I know there was no hope. He was in the birth canal much too long.. MeMe was so upset she tore the whole guest bathroom apart calling and looking for her baby.. so today I put her back out in the cattery and it seems to have taken her mind off of looking for him out there. Our last hope is from Cappi and her watermelon belly.. just hope she doesn't have one big one in her ! I'm hoping she has at least 4 but so far my luck isn't very good.. I guess it's good I don't gamble in Vegas!! Cappi is due tomorrow, so fingers crossed she has a healthy litter and no problems delivering.. or I just might give up.. I'm so sorry guys, for all of us, MeMe too.
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Mar 12, 2013 13:45:07 GMT -8
Post by sclemo on Mar 12, 2013 13:45:07 GMT -8
Oh man....I'm an emotional basket case over my sister....but this puts me over the top....how heart breaking......I am SOOO emotional when it comes to animals....and my heart goes out to you..... .....poor MeMe....Hopefully in the next day or two...Cappi can bring a smile back to your face!!!
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Mar 12, 2013 14:39:17 GMT -8
Post by Jackie on Mar 12, 2013 14:39:17 GMT -8
O My Goodness!!! That is heart wrenching!!! You both must of been exhausted, emotionally and physically. Poor baby My heart goes out to you Arlene. xoxoxoxox
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Mar 13, 2013 9:10:39 GMT -8
Post by Dan on Mar 13, 2013 9:10:39 GMT -8
Arlene,
So sorry to hear about MeMe, that had to be just heartbreaking for both of you. I hate to say it but with all the problems you've had with MeMe getting pregnant, and now this, maybe it would be better if she didn't breed. She just might no be cut out for it...
I am glad to hear Kiki's little guy is doing well though, good news there.
Sugar & I are keeping our fingers crossed for Cappi, and you as well. It has to be draining for you and Kim, hope tomorrow is a brighter day.
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Mar 13, 2013 14:55:02 GMT -8
Post by ali on Mar 13, 2013 14:55:02 GMT -8
Hi Arlene
I'm sad to hear about MeMe's baby and really touched by your courageous efforts to help the little guy. I wish you some rest, and may Cappi's babies come out strong, healthy, and without much effort by you or her.
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Mar 13, 2013 16:54:12 GMT -8
Post by ladybuggs on Mar 13, 2013 16:54:12 GMT -8
Arlene, my heart goes out to you with all the turmoil surrounding the two births that didn't work out well. I'm really glad to hear Kiki's little man is doing well, that's one good thing to hang your hat on! It must have been so emotionally draining to see MeMe in such distress in trying to birth her big baby boy My heart is touched by all you care and effort that you gave to her and her baby. I know she knows you were there for her. I'm on the "GO" Cappi side of the house too - hopefully her delivery is a breeze and out pop a few healthy furry babies!
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Mar 13, 2013 18:46:08 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 13, 2013 18:46:08 GMT -8
Thanks so much all of you. I have no choice but to love them and want them to all live.. but with that being said.. NO Danny downer I will not spay MeMe so you can have her ;D Both Kiki and Cappi have about one maybe 2 more years to make babies, then they will be at retirement age so right now if MeMe can add a baby or two it is good, and she has such beautiful wonderful babies as proof there is Cooper and Peanutbutter..I need to keep a female, or it will be the end of the breed in a few years...Besides I'm not sure if it is her or Monster.. so she will be bred to Tarzan next.. I need a Tarzan baby, heck i need a lot of babies for every one AND ME!! Now as for Cappi.. I was so drained from MeMe, all I wanted to do was go to bed early and try to feel better but she had a different idea!! YUP! I went in to shower and she was in labor, so I spent last night and this morning till around 2:00 AM with her.. she had 3 beautiful babies and then it was time for the 4th to come out....Again another breach but not even a leg or tail to pull on with each contraction, I couldn't help her get it out.. so after a hour we got it out.. I already knew it was too long in the birth canal, but me being the dumb a*#@ I am I had to try.. I cleared the mouth, gave her CPR and mouth to mouth for over 15 minutes, but she was gone.. Man she was a big beauty but with out anything but a butt, I just kept putting it back hoping for something but .. we have 3 beautiful babies.. 2 are Simba look-a-likes.. I'm not real sure of the sexes yet but for now it looks like all totaled we have 2 males & 2 females.. One girl(?) has twisted leg syndrome.. it is when they are crowded in the womb and the legs are stuck in the wrong way.. I've had it before and with some physical therapy, many times a day of setting the legs in the right position and making it swim and use the back legs they go back to the right position.. It was with Bull's brother Twister that I first learned how to do it.. Jackie can tell you that it works. I had a similar problem with Gizmo, and he is fine.. also Twister is fine.. so I know this little one will also be fine.. I just need to work with it daily for a few eeks. I will take them in this Friday for a check up but they look really good and the little one with the leg problem is already getting better and stronger now that there is room for it to stretch and use the legs I got a email today from a lady who bought her baby from me in 1997 and she just lost him last week.. In the past 3 years she has lost her husband and son in a accident and now she lost her best friend of 16 yrs.. It broke my hear to tell her she will have to wait for about 6 to 8 months before I will have another litter. Rachel was so kind and said that if I need her to wait for the next litter she will do it but not like it.. So just have to wait and see how it all goes, but for now I am finished and can rest and try to get myself well.. I'll have pictures soon and then we can talk Again, thanks so much for all the support, can't tell you how much it is appreciated.
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Mar 14, 2013 14:11:13 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 14, 2013 14:11:13 GMT -8
Ok, on a happy note.. this is Kiki's new little "man".. Copper/Ebony Leopard poly foot.. just back from his well baby check up and he is just supper So there is a silver lining to it all.. maybe some shots of Cappi's 3 tomorrow We'll see how well I feel then Still trying to re-coup from it all.. Attachments:
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Mar 14, 2013 14:16:55 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 14, 2013 14:16:55 GMT -8
I forgot to add that Cappi's little guy isn't so little any more.. I guess being the only child has it's perks.. oh say like getting ALL the milk! Notice in the picture just how big he is for just 5 days? Yup, he should be a good one
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Mar 14, 2013 16:21:09 GMT -8
Post by ladybuggs on Mar 14, 2013 16:21:09 GMT -8
Well Arlene, you have had quite the crazy several days with the momma's and their babies. It just would figure that Cappi would decide it was time to give birth when you needed sleep So glad to hear 3 babies did well and very sad about the other one that didn't make it, darnit all anyway Sure wasn't from lack of effort on your part. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the whole clan as they grow! I hope the person who has had so much loss joins our forum here as even that might feel comforting.
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Mar 17, 2013 16:00:56 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Mar 17, 2013 16:00:56 GMT -8
Here are the fuzz balls :-) Cappi is very proud and lives up to her nick name of Happy Cappi She has one male and 2 females.. I think :-) Anyway it looks like it and the vet guessed the same More on them soon.. I'm still trying to catch up on life after it all Kiki's little man is doing awesome, more pictures soon on him Attachments:
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