I'm fostering 2 one day old babies...

[catmandu]

One thing that i have read is good is to put them on something warm, and have something like a clock that ticks, so they think its thier Mommas heartbeat!
Good Luck with those Babies on this critical phase of thier life, and Molly Rose will be there in spririt helping you all the way!!

[Freedom]

Way to go, Donna!

But um . . . you are going to need back up. You have to sleep so you can work. Getting up every 2 hours around the clock will wear on you quickly, and that won't help the babies at all. (not to mention it won't do much for you or your furkids.)

Finding a lactating mom sounds good!

Maybe post on craigslist in your area, the feral cat rescue groups may have a female who can help out.

Oh and check with ALL the vets, not just yours, for a female as well.

[GILL]

YA!!!!!!! Donna, well come to my world. Everyone is right Mollie Rose sent these babies just for you. Lucky was 1 day when we got him, but I was lucky to have LB (Little Bear) filling in during the day. Roz was able to eat some can food so after 2 weeks she went on a mix of can & dry. Our Chessie was a bottle baby as was Patches.
Good luck and god bless, please get a new camera soon, we need pic's.

[moosmom]

The babies are in transit as we speak. As far as my camera is concerned, it's not broken. It's those damn rechargeable batteries that aren't worth crap. As soon as I get paid on Friday, I'll get regular duracel batteries and post lots of pictures.

My boss is changing my schedule from Sunday 10-2 to Saturday, 10-2. I have someone who's willing to take them while I'm at work. That's a huge load off my mind. My boss is a real cat person and said he would LOVE to have me bring them in. Unfortunately, corporate would have his hyde if they found out, and he'd lose his job.

[lvpets2002]

Oh I can remember those days of bottle feeding wittle ones.. I have had them as young as 3 days to 1 wk old.. Yes the every two hours at night is what gets to ya.. Hey I got used to getting up & had a good schedule going && then the babies was old enough for food.. Take extra vitamins & go for it.. Hey great you have someone in the day time while at work to watch them.. Now will you be needing milk & if so what kind are you using.. I have several big cartons of milk I could send to you.. Just PM me your address..

[Catty1]

Awww....sounds like you have wonderful people stepping up!

I also hated using rechargeable batteries for my digital camera. I switched from regular ones to lithium. They are a bit more, but they last forever in my camera!

When they are too low to operate the camera, something else gets a lot of use out of them - my alarm clock, etc!

I hope you get the sleep thing worked out. How long do they have to be fed every 2 hours?

[moosmom]

They're here!!!! They are SOOOOOO tiny. I fed them with a syringe, which worked better than the nipples because they got more in their bellies. They both peed and pooed and are now sound asleep in the carrier. I'm keeping track of the times I feed them so I know the next time they're due.

Once I get REAL batteries, I'll take lots of pictures.

[moosmom]

Little Miss Tia, the tiny little girl of the two died tonight. I woke up for the midnight feeding and she was cold and stiff. I had a bad feeling when I realized she wasn't as active as her brother, and wasn't taking in as much formula as he was. I know this happens alot, especially with orphan kittens. It still doesn't make it any easier. Her brother is active and wolfing down a whole syringe every 3 hours.

RIP sweet little Tia. I tried dear little one, honest I did.

[katladyd]

The Lord himself could not have done better. You are an angel in human form. Just keep on feeding the little boy, he may just make it and you will most certainly be thought of as his meowmie!

[GILL]

I'm so sorry. We all know this happens but still does not make it any easyer. Our prayers are with you.

[K2QC]

Those two little ones are sooooooooo lucky to have you in their lives. I am sure they will prosper.