Kittens

About 8 o'clock this morning Izzie started showing signs that she was in the early stages of labor. Over all acting more needy and was looking for a place to nest. We got her box all ready with soft blankets and hot water bottles. At 11:30am the first kitten (an Orange Tabby) was born. Izzie set to work cleaning it off and waking it up. Soon after another kitten was born. This one was a Brown Tabby. After a short break a third kitten made it's entrance (a Silver Tabby). Izzie settled in nursing and seemed like she was ready for a nap, and her contractions slowed down. At 1:30 the final kitten (a White one) was born. Izzie was so exhausted that I had to step in and stimulate the kitten and cut the umbilical cord. Over all Izzie did a great job and all the kittens are happy and healthy. She was a trooper and is now settled in the the box withe the babies.