URGENT ADVICE NEEDED! Ashes and her kittens. UPDATE in post #50

[Catty1]

Prayers for Ashes and her babies. Even if just one makes it...

{{{{hugs}}}}

[GILL]

The CREW is with you and Ashes. It sounds like yu are doing everything right.

[Reachoutrescue]

Even if just one makes it...

That is what I keep thinking through all of this...if just one kit makes it....that would be so great.

Well, the c-section went smooth. They found 5 more babies in her. One was already dead and 4 others were moving and had a heartbeat. The vet staff stimulated their breathing and they were taking deep breaths. But slowly, one after another failed. We left the vet office with three breathing kittens (two from the c-section and the one born last night) and a not so happy Ashes. The vet said the kittens were about 2 weeks early, which is equivalent to a woman giving birth at 7 months rather than 9. Ashes had not yet developed any milk, the vet said that is the reason she would not care for the two kits she delivered. Her instinct was off, so to speak.

So, we are home. Ashes is still a bit out of it, but for the most part she is doing well. She is not a happy girl though....she is crying a bit. I am sure she knows that her babies are gone. A little bit ago one more passed, a little girl, leaving us with two boys. One from last night and one from today. They both took some kitty formula, but just about .2cc each. I will give them more in about an hour or so. Both have also urinated. Dave, my husband, named the boy born last night JR. because he was born on Dave's birthday. I have not named the other yet. If he makes it, we will pick a proper name for his strength.

The vet told me not to give my hopes up because all of them will probably die. I have a feeling that she is right, but until their last breath, I will do what I can to keep them alive.

Thank you for all the nice words and prayers. I will keep you updated.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that more kittens have died but you and your vet certainly have done what you could to save them. I feel for Ashes, too. Please know that my prayers are still w/you and Ashes.

[lvpets2002]

I am so sorry to read about the babies that passed on.. I am pulling & praying for the 2 babies left to pull thru & live.. Prayers being sent & Huggss..

[Laura's Babies]

My heart and prayers are with you and the two remaning babies.

[pomtzu]

That's so sad - and poor Ashes must be so confused. Poor girl! Prayers for the survivors to make it.

RIP little babies.

[snowbelle15]

I hope the remaining kittens make it. My prayers are with you and the kittens.

[Taz_Zoee]

I hope the remaining two kitties pull through. But at least Ashes made it through this ordeal and you can get her back to good health and help her find the perfect home.