I just now heard back from my email pal.

Apparently the cat was in an area of the house she was unfamiliar with and was in the process of backing up when the staggering happened. She didn't tell me that part in her first email.

Also the kittens crying was apparently caused by siblings fighting over the same nipple, but appear to be getting growing and eating ok.

*takes deep breath*

Don't you just love it when people only give you half the story just to worry you to death???

I still don't agree with the food choices for the nursing mom, but I suppose if it wasn't for my email pal the cat would have nothing to eat and no shelter at all.

I'll still email those numbers to her just in case though. Thanks everyone for the help.