[Gracie2006]

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your baby. I can tell you that for me anyway, the sooner the better. A couple of years ago, I had a kitten "reserved" with a breeder. At the time I put down the deposit, I did not know that my cat of 17 years was dying. It turns out my old boy died 6 days before the new kitten was due to be brought home. I thought long and hard about how fair it would be to the little one, with me still grieving. And I tell you, I was grieving hard! Well, I went ahead and brought the baby home. He filled such an empty place in my heart. He never could replace my other cat, but it gave me something to care for and got my mind off of myself. I still think of my old baby alot, and love my new one just as much, only in a different way. When I lost my first cat, it took me 5 years to love again. Those were the loneliest years of my life. I say go for it as soon as possible. Get references from prospective breeders! Your vet might be a good source of info about breeders as well. Take care.