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

[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]

2-3 hour feeding is the norm. Right now, because they're so tiny, that everyday they grow, is in their favor. If I can get them to 3-4 weeks, we've got it made. Babies this tiny are very fragile. I'm a little worried about the little girl because she doesn't seem to move around as much as her brother. But we'll see.

[K2QC]

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

[cassiesmom]

2-3 hour feeding is the norm. Right now, because they're so tiny, that everyday they grow, is in their favor. If I can get them to 3-4 weeks, we've got it made. Babies this tiny are very fragile. I'm a little worried about the little girl because she doesn't seem to move around as much as her brother. But we'll see.

Prayers and a candle for these little ones.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9221272

[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.

[lvpets2002]

So sorry Donna about Wittle Miss Tia.. RIP wittle Tia.. Now whats the wittle Boy's name?? You might want to name him Melite it is greek for Honey as Honey Sweet..

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

[Taz_Zoee]

Donna, I am so sorry you lost Tia. It brings back memories of a kitten my mom and I tried to save and lost.

I'm glad the little boy (what's his name?) is doing well.

Oh, and get Lithium batteries for your camera. They are a little more expensive but last WAY longer than regular Duracells.

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}} I know this is said so often - but that wee one was fed and loved for the short time she was with you. It is so sad.

Her brother has a guardian angel now, and a real human angel. Love you!

[dehlers43]

Donna, if you are nuts then all angels are nuts....bless you for taking on this challenge....Godspeed little Tia.....

[moosmom]

A friend of mine has a feral mama with kittens. What we're going to do is put her babies in a crate right next to her cage and put the little boy in with her to see if he'll suckle. He needs mother's milk right now, in order to give him a fighting chance.

Even if he nurses for a while, it's better than nothing. He's taking in 3 ml of KMR at each feeding which is great. I need a name for him though. I'll wait till he's a little older to see what kind of personality he has.

Tia will be buried on my friend's property, since I live in an apartment complex.

I'm angry that I spent a whole day on the phone calling all over to different rescue organizations for help. It seems that they are never there for the causes (such as the Jay Baldwin case) yet there always there with their hands out looking for donations. UGH!!! Half the places I called never even had the decency to call me back.