Update on the Babies

[Dustys People 2]

My wife was asking if anyone knows how long before the babies will start opening their eyes. 5 are still doing good 1 is still surviving. Just hope he hangs in there. But here are a few more Pics for now, some pics you only see 4 the others are being feed.

[kimlovescats]

Usually around 10 days ... some may be a couple of days earlier, some up to 2 weeks!

[jazzcat]

I believe they will start to open their eyes around 10-14 days old.

They sure are cute. They look like a larger amount of the 3 little rescues I have. Two tuxies and a gray one.

You guys are doing a great job!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost one of the kittens. RIP little one. I hope that the rest of them will thrive in your care. You're doing a wonderful thing here. Good luck.

[Freedom]

They are so sweet and so lucky to have you! Remember, it is the journey, NOT the destination. Some of them you are helping along on their journey to cross the RB. They knew love, tenderness, comfort, food and warmth, and they didn't die alone on a cement floor in a closet. That is just as important! And others, you are helping them on their journey to becoming wonderful companions! I know it is devastating to lose one, you are investing so much of yourself into these little cuties. We would wonder about both of you if you didn't feel anything! We are all sending positive thoughts that the group of you get through this together!

[Dustys People 2]

Ok the weak one from yesterday has been a little more active today, they all seem to be doing good. But don't want to bragg cause they were all doing good then we lost the little on.......... So lets prey we don't lose anymore. Mom will be home sometime today . I just hope she can help. Well I will post later. Thank you all

[orangemm]

You are doing everything you can, and it looks like most of it is working! It's a formidable job, but so rewarding!

You guys are the best!

[kimlovescats]

Ok the weak one from yesterday has been a little more active today, they all seem to be doing good. But don't want to bragg cause they were all doing good then we lost the little on.......... So lets prey we don't lose anymore. Mom will be home sometime today . I just hope she can help. Well I will post later. Thank you all

That's great news! Hang in there, Laura is on the way! Can't wait to see her back on the board!!!!

[Donnaj4962]

You two are doing a great job! These little ones are lucky to have you to help. I am sorry that you lost one of the babies. RIP little one.

Please keep us posted! The pictures are so adorable!

[kb2yjx]

WOW!! Miss one day on Cat General and you sure miss alot!!! I agree with Freedom's post! You and your wife are absolutely incredible people to do this!!!! Prayers for all the kittens and you both!!! St. Francis has a VERY big smile on his face as he watches you lovingly care for these little creatures!!

[Catlady711]

Ok the weak one from yesterday has been a little more active today, they all seem to be doing good. But don't want to bragg cause they were all doing good then we lost the little on.......... So lets prey we don't lose anymore. Mom will be home sometime today . I just hope she can help. Well I will post later. Thank you all

Just take it one day at a time.

Glad the sickly one is more active, sounds like a good sign!

good luck

[Laura's Babies]

Kevlin, they are so SWEEEEEEET! MY! MY! MY! Little Darlings!! As I told you earlier on the phone, I think you would be extreemly lucky if even half of them survive.... not that I am any expert on raising infant kittens on a bottle.

My mind just keeps fast forwarding 3 to 4 weeks to the ones that do make it and how cute they will be and what a blast it would be to have them in the house. Kittens playing are just to much fun to watch and so darn sweet!

Mike has offered to help any way he can although I am not sure how far he is willing to go (like in 2 hour bottle feedings or what?)

[rg_girlca]

Bless you two for rescuing these precious little ones. I'm sorry you lost one, but it sounds like the others are thriving in your care.

Prayers on the way that they continue to do well.

[Dustys People 2]

To night the weak baby is back to the weak stage, and like last night he is not alone we have one other black baby as weak as him/her. I just hope they do like last nigt and fight their way back to having strenth..... I was amazed that the one started strenthing up. They have proven that they are fighters and I just hope & Pray they do the same again tonight.

[Catty1]

I hope so too...if they were not suckling, they might still need to "feed up" for a day or two to catch up for what they lost.

PRAYERS for those little ones!

You are doing wonderfully.

Laura - get over there and help the two little sick guys!