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Hi Michael
I suspect your cat may have been separated from her mother too early and hasn’t had the chance to socialize in a home environment during the early socialization period (2-7 weeks).
I’m not sure of her exact age, but it seems she is trying to communicate with you through her attention-seeking mechanisms.
Have there been any recent changes in your household or schedule? If nothing has changed and this is a new behavior, I suspect it could be related to the change in season. Seasonal shifts (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11898201/#sec3-animals-15-00637) can significantly affect a cat’s behavior, including their activity levels, eating habits, and mood. The transition to spring can lead to increased energy, heightened alertness, and a higher appetite in cats, as daylight hours lengthen and temperatures rise.
All the attention-seeking behaviors to wake you up are likely driven by hunger, boredom, or a need for interaction.
I hope that helps
Melina