There is no contest between her and my child, but it still hurts my heart when I look at my cat, Carmen.

We adopted her earlier this year and she's honestly the best cat ever.  She's not declawed but she's never clawed or scratched a thing.  She plays with the dog.  And she climbs into your lap after you've been gone all day to remind you that she likes to cuddle, or just to make sure that you know she's there.

Many times she'll climb up on my side while I'm laying down and sleep there.  Or if I'm lying on my back, she'll sprawl out across my stomach. 

Not only is she loving, but also playful.  At times, kitten-like, and at others, I wonder if she's outsmarting me.  She's the greatest cat you could ask for, but for the safety of my baby, I'm not supposed to be around her.

Many people tell me just to stay away from the litterbox and it'll be okay, but is it really worth risking?  No.

So, I told myself I would take her to the Animal Protective League (APL), of course, I told myself that she would go this past Monday, and I couldn't do it.  I think Danny's going to have to, because I don't think I could walk away from her.  She's been dumped off once and it hurts me to have to do it again.  She's like a foster kid caught in the system, she (nor they, for that matter) doesn't deserve it.

Folks, my heart hurts.  It just hurts.

I know of many people.. me included that was around cats in there pregnancies. You do have to be carful but you don't have to give them up. If you feel like you should for awhile then see if someone can keep her until the baby is born? That way you can go visit.. see pictures and still have her back!! I'm sorry that your sad.

i was told not to be near cats when i was pregnant too but it wasn't hard for me coz we never had cats. i agree with the first comment. maybe if u can leave her with a friend or someone to take care of her while ur still pregnant. take care!

I didn't know you were having that problem with her. Maybe she is jealous of the baby. Animals sence stuff like that. I don't know what to tell ya about finding her a place to stay. Can you ask a vet or animal shelter if they know of a good home for a few months? Let me know what happens!!

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