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Siwsan

(27,415 posts)
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 07:19 AM Sep 2024

Little Merlin seems to be doing great

He actually slept in the soft sided carrier, last night, instead of on my shoulder. His appetite is great and he needs no assistance to poop or pee so time for litter box training. He loves to chew on my fingers and I definitely feel those baby teeth coming in. Best of all, his squealing is greatly diminished and his sleeping has increased, so I take that to mean he's settling in. He does still love to curl up on me, though, which is nice.

Nothing is cuter than watching his little paw knead the air while he's drinking from the bottle. Sometimes, like right now, he kneads on me. And, does he purr!

Today I'm going to have him spend time developing his ability to bumble.

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Little Merlin seems to be doing great (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2024 OP
Very good signs... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #1
May you be blessed for the love and care you give to lost or abandoned kittens. scarletlib Sep 2024 #2
I've never heard of bumbling before. Please tell me what it is. TY. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #3
I was going to ask the same question.. True Blue American Sep 2024 #4
When they first start walking instead of crawling, with their belly on the ground. Siwsan Sep 2024 #6
How delightful! I'm pretty sure we're all going to have to have video! littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #7
Enjoy your new baby! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #5
I was wondering if he purrs. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #8
Go Merlin!!!! Karadeniz Sep 2024 #9

Siwsan

(27,415 posts)
6. When they first start walking instead of crawling, with their belly on the ground.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 07:50 AM
Sep 2024

And then they discover they can RUN but they aren't all that coordinated, yet. We've always called that the 'bumble stage'.

littlemissmartypants

(26,576 posts)
7. How delightful! I'm pretty sure we're all going to have to have video!
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 08:43 AM
Sep 2024

Thanks for taking the time to explain, Siwsan. Kittens are special creatures from heaven.

I want another kitty. Mine disappeared and I hand raised him from a kitten. But right now I have a very sick puppy dog and she needs all of my time and attention.

Thanks again. ❤️

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