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[Fluffy Bunny]

Cats and babies can get along just fine, it just takes a little effort on your part. I bet you find they stay well clear once babba arrives anyway, I think they get put off by the crying and grabbing! I have two unused cat nets if you want them, mine never showed an interest!

Start now by stopping their access to rooms you don't want them in (nursery/ your bedroom?) Stop them going on work surfaces (if they do?)
If you have house cats you have to have a litter tray - fact , this is no different to whether you are pregnant or not (although make sure the OH is cleaning it out!) and you must have been aware of this before getting your kitten

If you have a suitable garden and want to let them outside how about something like this? http://www.purrfectfence.co.uk/ It will allow the cats access outside without putting them in danger from your busy road. If the OH is a bit of a handy man you could do this yourself with some netting/ wire. What you need to do is make sure the netting along your fence is sloping at about a 45 degree angle inwards as the cats can't climb over this.

I hope you can work something out, Evie loves our cat and dog, I think it is great for chidren to grow up with animals. Good luck, don't let people create problems in your head that don't exist yet, if you find it too much once babba arrives thats something you will have to deal with at the time

 

[Babylicious]

My cat is a house cat and perfectly happy, we too live on a main road and lost our baby in 2003 when he was hit by a car.

TBH as long as you keep the cats away from baby and her things then I don't see it as a problem. Just make sure litter is change more often xx

 

[sarafet]

hi sweetie, i can understand you feel awful

i have 1 cat (10 months,) i absolutely adore him, he's my angel he's also a house cat as i would never be happy letting him out, i've had him since he was a kitten, so he has never experienced outside and is perfectly happy indoors.

you have to remember cats are VERY clean animals, i know the litter trays can be a problem, but as long as they are cleaned regularly they're fine.

i am very early on in my pg and would never consider giving charlie up, im actually considering getting him a friend as cats are better with the company of another cat.

as everyone says, you'll probs find your cats steer clear of the little one for a while anyways. i hope you're ok and do what you feel is best, and remember to take care of yourself xxxx

 

[BabyLove]

After a lot Of Tears I Have Decided That There's Just No Way In Hell That Im Going To Give Any Of Them Away I Love The Too Much.

I had a Long Talk With The OH & Spoke To His Family About it This Afternoon Then Came Home & Saw Them and Just Couldnt Even Believe Id Considered it! My Hormones Are Everywhere At the Moment & Its a Dangerous Time To Make Any Kind Of Decisions Thank God I Didnt. I Think Trial & Error Is The Way To Go After The Baby Arrives. If It Doesnt Work Out, I Can Rethink The Whole Thing But Right Now Its Not Happening

Thanks So Much For All Your Great Advice! You helped Loads xx

 

[trixipaws]

it is a bit hard at first hun, but i promise u it gets easier. u just need 2 be a bit more on ur toes, dont leave cats alone with baby and keep on top of the litter tray and vaccuuming cat hairs up. it sounds like u made the right decision 4 u

 

[Redshoes]

I Think Trial & Error Is The Way To Go After The Baby Arrives. If It Doesnt Work Out, I Can Rethink The Whole Thing But Right Now Its Not Happening

That's great to hear you've made a decision you're happy with, so pleased for you, and your cats, and I think its great you're going to wait and see, very best wishes in it working out so everyone stays happy, I'm sure it will

 

[sarafet]

so glad you've decided to keep them sweetie, and i bet they are all helping you through your pg

xxxx