For what it's worth, I am going back and forth between asking H for another kid soonish...or a puppy. And I know the timing for it isn't perfect, but...I feel this drive to expand my "brood," human or furry.

That was fun!

As to a few of my "write something below" answers:

I have no idea how you can outride this maternal instinct that WE are currently dealing with, but if I come up with something, I'll share. For me, the only thing that keeps things at bay are my dog and the fact that I get to have 24 kids for 7 hours a day 180 days a year. But that doesn't even begin to come close to the mommy-syndrome that I have - wanting to snuggle and tuck in and cook for (yes, cook for) my own offspring. For now, the pup is it.

I won't say there is nothing wrong with you, cause, well, there is something wrong with everyone as perfection doesn't exist. That said, you're doing a pretty darn fantastic job dealing with the cards you've been dealt and the fact that the game you're supposed to play keeps changing. I'm in the same boat.....

There's a little saying I've been living by at school for the last year and a half - It's better to ask forgiveness than ask permission.

Go rescue another kitty. Get one that likes to snuggle, though, so that your baby has a snuggle buddy.

(And how do you not let them sleep with you?! The pup sleeps under the blankets with me...., I don't think I'd stop him if I could!)

((((Cat))))

Thank you guys for answering I feel feeling like a more mildly less crazy person than I already am (did I mention this rescue was bottle fed, and is a diluted siamese with white eyes and... more adorableness than legally possible... i've never rescued a cat because of color they pick me... and often thems... well they are the jewel of my eyes so of course they couldn't be cuter).

((non)) Sigh... it's amazing how we female creatures love something to love/protect. I know if anyone LOOKED at my cats wrong I'd.... I dunno.. try to look all intimidating and then beat them up.

Being animal is so hard.

((Rg2))

I'm SO GLAD to know other people are dealing with this maternal stuff too. IT's AGUST... isn't breeding season over? And I can understand being a teacher would make it very excusing HAve you gotten a class pet or anything? One that each kid gets a turn to take over for the weekend? I cook for my offspring now they eat a lot of raw meet, raw greens and kibble more expensive than any pair of jeans I've bought in 6 years for 35#.

Hhehe Thank you for now knowing what's wrong with me I keep doing a great job with my cads... it's just I can't get rid of the "jokers" (cat cards). I just worry T would be so ashamed, but they renew my life a lot I just want a STOPPING point. I had 1 cat, 1 dog for 2 years, then 2 cats for 1 year. I'm very happy with them. Too many drive me nuts becauseI need alone time.

I love the ask for forgiveness than permission saying I just don't want to hurt and sweet babies in the process. My soul is tied to animals... I'd know if it was bad. And my current babies... especially the old grumpy man will let me know who he approved and disproves of immediately. My little girl will sleep on top of them.

I TOTALLY WOULD let them sleep withme. They just don't. These are Cat's cats... they follow cats vibes... they stay within 3ft of me always, sometimes sit at my desk. Sometimes come by for a scratch. But in my bedroom they start lifelessly at me from the doorway, or on my dresser, or on the end table beside me. When they eventually want food, the little kid will make muffins on my neck and the old man will find my bladder and start working his magic

Your kitties respect your boundaries Cat.

This will actually be unbelievable to anyone who hears it.... but I actually FOUND a malnourished little baby kitten walking to get icecream.

Fate! But... It also means it's a foster.... and it also means a late night to wal mart to figure out wtf to do until I can bring it to my vet Monday

T has always said I'm psychic

UPDATE I got this cat to a rescue, but he later died (broken leg, and intestinal damage... very awful) . Uh... I haven't been feeling in therapy for months but I don't think I've ever cried so much as I did yesterday. I am so attached to animals.

Lucky kitty.

Cats and kittens!

- I feel it is socially acceptable, maybe because... I own (well, my parents own) 4 cats and 1 dog... and it is just fine, I mean, why not? I plan to have cats when I am not a student anymore and... SO totally agrees with this plan!

- Sorry, no clue on maternal instinct, it hasn't been "activated" yet for me, I still have y free-will !

- Actually, my only limit about the number of cats is the ratio cats/flat appartment, not because of the smell, but because... a lot of cats like to have space, and a garden, (and claws), because that's their nature, so... I just feel uncomfortable keeping them inside for my own wishes (if not I would already have at least one!)

They eat salad? O.o

Have fun with them!

You will make the right decision for your own babies sake.

MuRf

About -

Actually greens, in moderation, are great for cats. One of mine is particular and eats nothing but his special food and nothing but freeze dried shrimp. The tortie on the other hand... eats spinach, kale, anything else in "super greens"


**random aside***
Cats are my soul makes... I've yet to pick one in my life ( rescue from shelters/fosters). My first one... he was walking along the glass (I was NOT looking for a tux... I wanted an orange kitty). So I played with all the orange one and yep... the tux followed me while I walked by and *walked off the edge of platform he was following me on$*.... sigh so I had to see him and... I belonged to him.

The second one... a couple years later I want a black OR white cat. So I saw him... none of them were too cute, I decided to try a tortie someone liked.. she didn't purr, she didn't give any damns about me... and was the least snuggly thing ever. So he put her back in... but she kept staring, and staring and staring. The guy was like 'she likes you...' then he scratched her butt and her little butt went in the air... and... I belong to her. Sorry for the long story. But any animal I've ever had picks me. No matter what I "want".
**Random aside over**


I've had a material drive since the second I was born. I so wish I could have my own children, but doubt my ability to do so (Age wise) but I want to foster or adopt... or when I'm done my science degree to work with children. They are just so honest and fun.

- YES! I know what you mean about territory... I'm looking for a new job in January and hope to get a larger space... at least a two bedroom for my art studio. I may even more soone to a place that actually has that. With 3 days that would give them.... 320 squr feet each. I have multiple cat posts set up since I can't install cat wandering shelves and stuff.

My cats do not claw furniture... They have ample and appropriate space to do so. I teach my cats on a positive reward system for training. I do say no if I do something naughty... but move them to the right thing... and praise the heck out of them... I also give them rewarding experiences. Like if it thunders I stay calm... brushe the one that likes to be brushed or say 'good girrrrlll' or 'good boyyyy' I do that too with loud noises or visitors so they don't go jumping around like there are zombies in the house.... They naturally don't hang on my bed cuz they like to watch lol

How much squrft do you think is enough? When I love they will each get 400.

Thanks so much for answering!!!

I'd love a trip overseas to train the heck out of your kitty!!

I only do inside kitties though. Outside kitties are too rogue.

Cat, we have 4 cats and they are all different. I have a friend who has trained her cat to pee using the toilet!! It has it's own seat to put over the bowl so it doesn't fall in!!!!

scars - I've totally heard of the cat w/ the toilet thing and seen the trainers for them! One thing I know is you can't teach them how to flush because they will flush again, and again, and again, and again, and again... and in Austraila... again in reverse again and again. Everytime I flush I have two excited cats running in to watch the water swirl like it's made of MAGIC. LOL I might try though! Cudos to your friend!

Draggers - as long as the weather is nice... I'll hang out

A little something may.... or may not have happened yesterday.

How could you resist? Congrats!

that picture is ADORABLE!!!!!! and I bet Jupiter i too!! So happy she picked you, Cat!!! Excited for you!

Originally posted by Anomymously

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but...I feel this drive to expand my "brood," human or furry.

Cute cats though

congratulations on the cute kitty!

Lovely pics

Congrats, Mama! Beautiful!

I had a male cat that looked just like that when I was younger. He was a very cute and loving little guy.

She's beautiful! Luckily, I don't live anywhere remotely close to you otherwise I might come over to your house and never leave. Of course, I'd have to bring my kid and cats too...