I had a MAJOR PANIC ATTACK TODAY!!!!

**rg_girlca** · 09-29-2006, 09:03 PM

First off, I'm sorry that I haven't been on lately, but I've been having computer problems this past week and have been sick with a bad sinus infection, but I am finally feeling bettter, unfortunately my computer isn't.
My son will be coming sometime this weekend to check it out and hopefully get it back in running order. I wasn't able to get onto some websites that I've had no problem with before and whenever I would try to send an e-mail or a PM, it took so darn long, that is would disconnect. AAAARRRGGG!!!
Tonight, it's doing a little better, so I am typing here like the wind, praying that it doesn't disconnect on me.

Now, onto the panic attack. My hubby was going in and out of the house late this afternoon, bringing things down to his truck as he is going on a fishing trip this weekend. Anyway, as I was sitting here, I noticed that I hadn't seen Sweetpea for a while, so I went on the hunt for her. Searched and searched ever nook and cranny that I could think of. Under things, in things. I yelled for my son and hubby to help me find her and fast. After searching what seemed like forever, we couldn't find her. I panicked big time thinking that she got out. We all went outside and searched for about an hour for her and NOTHING!!!
I started crying thinking the worse, that maybe Pierre saw her and brought her back into his house as it is raining outside. I literally felt sick to my stomach, thinking how was I going to get her back if that was so.
To make a long story short, I was sitting at my computer and went to get a binder from the little shelf on the side of my desk and Lo and Behold...........
There she was.....She's NEVER gone in there before.

Check out the face.

Needless to say, her fur got soaked with my tears.
Can we all say, 'NAWTEE GIRL FOR SCARING THE LIVING "H" OUT OF ME."

**G535** · 09-29-2006, 09:13 PM

Oh gosh, my Finnigan does that all the time, hides somewhere and just won't answer when I call him.

Glad you found Sweetpea ok, she sure has an innocent expression on her face!

**kt_luvs_kitties** · 09-29-2006, 09:58 PM

Oh sweetpea, DO NOT SCARE MEOWMIE LIKE THAT! She does not want to have to worry about you getting out, and I know you dont want to be back with the moron Pierre. Now give her kisses and make up!

Lorraine, I am sorry she got you so scared. Dont you hate that smug face they always give to us as to say "what are you freaking out about, I was here all along" lol
Hopefully next time she will make a chirp to let you know where she is!

**kimlovescats** · 09-29-2006, 11:19 PM

First of all ((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) to you, sweetheart!!!! Second, she may be getting closer to time. It is very normal for momma's to start wanting to be more secluded and to start looking for hiding places to have their babies! You might want to provide her with a limited area that she can be in, so that you can keep up with her and maybe coax her into having them somewhere "more convenient"!

HUGS again!
Kim

**jenluckenbach** · 09-30-2006, 04:53 AM

The look on her face says "DRAT! She found me!" (LOL)

Isn't it amazing how they can hide from you?

**orangemm** · 09-30-2006, 05:05 AM

BIG sigh of relief! And then, the feeling that you want to give her the lecture of the century (which would fall on deaf ears!

), while she looks nonchalantly and innocently on, with an expression on her face that says 'why are you so upset?'.

CATS!

**K & L** · 09-30-2006, 08:24 AM

Sweetpea's the pregnant one, right? Maybe she's scouting our her secret location to have her babies, or could be she just needed some alone time!

**Bengalz** · 09-30-2006, 09:46 AM

I so feel your pain! Computer "issues" have been a dilemna for me this week as well.... hope yours get resolved soon.

As for Sweetpea, K&L may have a point - she's scouting out locations

I am always so amazed at how kitties can get so small when they find a really cool hidey-hole

and ..... so long when they sleep in your bed

So glad Sweetpea let her mommy find her - finally!

Have a better day

Betty

**catmandu** · 09-30-2006, 09:51 AM

Sweetpeas expression is that of the Found Cats when they hide and I am in a panic looking for them.
Oh, where you looking for ME??
Its nice to see Sweetpea settling in.
I pray that you and your computer are both well soon.

**momcat** · 09-30-2006, 10:42 AM

Okay Sweetpea, sure it's lots of fun to play hide & seek with Meowmie. But it's also important that you let Meowmie know that it's your turn to hide and she's "it". Please don't scare Meowmie like that again, she loves you and worries about you! All your friends here on PT worry about you too. It might be a good idea to give Meowmie some kitty hugs and kitty kisses to say you're sorry for getting her so upset.....

**Dorothy39** · 09-30-2006, 10:48 AM

Sweetpea, I just HAD to come back and take a look at you face again!!!

How could you !!!! Playing a sneaky Hide and Seek game like that!!!

You sure do know how to keep her on her toes!!!

We "are" glad that you were ~

found out!!!!!!!!

**RedHedd** · 09-30-2006, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by rg_girlca

Pierre saw her and brought her back into his house as it is raining outside.

So was she in that spot the whole time or was she out, Pierre brought her in and didn't say anything? Regardless, I'm glad she's safe.

EDIT: Oh, had to re-read several times to get what you were saying. Glad she's safe.

**Vermontcat** · 09-30-2006, 07:13 PM

Sweetpea is such a naughty little girl for hiding on you.
I swear she must be related to Samantha because she disappeared on me a couple of days ago too and I looked in all of her favorite places and finally found her curled up sleeping on a shelf in the basement that she hadn't been on in 2 years!

It could be that Sweetpea is looking for a cozy safe place to have her kittens like others have said above, or it can also be partly due to the cooler weather.
Do you have an estimated due date for her kittens?
I'm sorry that Sweetpea gave you such a scare.
Give her some hugs and kisses from me, she's such a little cutie pie.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 09-30-2006, 07:42 PM

Lorraine, I'm sorry to hear that you've been having computer problems

but I'm so glad that hear that Sweetpea was found.

As others have already mentioned, she may be looking for a good place to have her kittens. Do you know how much longer it will be before they arrive? I hope that your computer problems will be resolved soon.

**rg_girlca** · 09-30-2006, 10:11 PM

Thanks Kim for the hugs, I sure could have used them at that time.

Oh yes everyone, she sure got a lot of hugs and kisses from me after I scolded her for scaring me like that.

My guess is that Sweetpea has about another 2 to 2 1/2 weeks to go.
I have set up a box in my room, plus I emptied the bottom shelf of my wardrobe and will have the door half closed to give her some privacy, if she chooses to go in there. I wouldn't be surprised if she has them in the baby bassinet as that is where she likes to sleep a lot. Also, I will be putting an old blanket under the bed as she also likes to sleep under it and if she has them under there, then I will be able to pull the blanket out safely, with her and the babies on it.

From now on, NO ONE is allowed to open the front door until the inside door is closed first.