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So happy to have found this page! Introduction and SNS question started by AmyJeanneBee (1/10/12 at 8:17am)	ebm=expressed breast milk. I guess my thought is... you can... Yesterday at 7:53 pm by Ratchet	3	37
New here 31 wker born all natural started by madeitX2 (2/5/12 at 11:20pm)	They did not wean my DD (27-weeker) off caffiene, they just... Yesterday at 6:19 pm by Ratchet	1	27
How do you answer "How old is he?" started by SAMarshall (2/3/12 at 1:09pm)	HAHA, that's what you think ;) As soon as you go out in... 2/6/12 at 2:21pm by twinpossible	4	48
I hate pumping! started by SAMarshall (1/15/12 at 11:21am)	Yay!! 2/6/12 at 7:53am by MadelinesMama	17	163
36 weeker w/ Meconium Aspiration started by lizzylou (3/8/11 at 5:45pm)	Ladies, Thanks for your stories. My daughter was 41 2/7... 2/4/12 at 11:03am by asicsgirl	10	1,834
32 weeker with SVT started by wanderinggypsy (2/3/12 at 10:16am)	Hello NICU and Preemie parents. This board was a blessing to... 2/3/12 at 10:16am by wanderinggypsy	0	10
What we wish our family and friends knew about having a preemie/NICU/sick infant. started by intorainbowz (1/9/07 at 4:32pm) 1 2	(no title) 1/30/12 at 2:54pm by MadelinesMama	30	12,821
RSV vaccine and preemies started by mrledee (1/11/12 at 2:55pm)	I have to come back and add something that happened to us... 1/28/12 at 6:56pm by liberal_chick	9	133
My 32 week preemie, now 2 years old, weighs 21 lbs, all drs freaking out, how big are your... started by New_Momma (1/7/12 at 8:34am) 1 2	Every 2 year old I know sometimes eats a lot and sometimes... 1/28/12 at 5:20pm by LynnS6	21	287
Stopping progesterone shots and labor started by Lousli (2/15/11 at 9:41am)	They were VERY long-- and they were during a heat wave in... 1/27/12 at 10:40am by pigirl	9	2,225
Gift ideas for brand new (today) parents of 31.5 week twins? started by osker (1/25/12 at 7:27pm)	I agree with above. I would also add a maid service coupon... 1/26/12 at 8:16am by twinpossible	2	36
Advice for a friend-28 weeks and preterm labor started by MamasBoys (1/23/12 at 12:53pm)	I don't know anything natural to prevent/stop preterm labor,... 1/25/12 at 8:29am by pigirl	1	30
My baby shower is this weekend. Know I should be happy and excited....but I'm not. Were you? started by AmyJeanneBee (1/13/12 at 5:19pm)	Glad to hear it went well! I had the same feelings before our... 1/17/12 at 7:43am by twinpossible	5	92
NICU trama, anyone else have PTSD? started by twinpossible (12/27/11 at 7:53pm)	I didn't have the typical NICU experience in that my son was... 1/14/12 at 3:37pm by otheramerica	10	199
How I bonded with my preemie twins started by twinpossible (1/3/12 at 8:30pm)	@LunaLady- Wow that's amazing! Good for you! I'm so glad your... 1/12/12 at 8:44am by AmyJeanneBee	7	90
Sleepy baby, 27 weeker now 36 weeks. started by Ratchet (10/9/11 at 8:18pm)	Hi LunaLady- I think we were in the same DDC so our babes are... 1/7/12 at 8:50am by Ratchet	6	119
28 week preemie. Feeling alone. started by SAMarshall (12/30/11 at 11:30am)	Glad to see this update!!! I am glad you are getting some... 12/31/11 at 11:33am by Mom31	7	143
Preemies and Physical Milestones started by twinpossible (12/21/11 at 8:17am)	Thanks, this makes me feel better. We do have CCS because we... 12/24/11 at 9:34am by twinpossible	3	68
NICU and Attachment Parenting? started by NEastMomma (10/24/11 at 5:12pm)	Thanks so much. DS has been home since Nov 1 and I'm happy... 12/23/11 at 6:56pm by NEastMomma	11	319
Friend with preemie - worried about her bonding started by Sumada (12/16/11 at 2:13pm)	I had a 29w due to pre-e. I'm not really known for my... 12/21/11 at 7:34am by maryeliz	3	78
Possible advice needed. 7 week old still in NICU started by skylarsmama (7/20/11 at 1:42pm)	just came across this WHO doc:... 12/20/11 at 10:13am by ~bookcase~	10	1,442
36 weeker now 1 week old - jaundice wont go away started by MandyGail (11/27/11 at 12:47pm)	Issues were resolved under the care of doctors both in and... 12/16/11 at 7:58pm by MandyGail	2	70
If you knew you would have a preemie/nicu baby started by Milk8shake (10/11/10 at 4:45am)	if you feel guilty now, and you're likely to have a preemie... 12/14/11 at 2:44pm by ~bookcase~	19	1,725
Unexpected Preemie HELP started by Amesbnf (9/27/11 at 3:57pm)	My daughter was born at 27 weeks due to me having HELLP as... 12/13/11 at 11:23am by squeekybuddha	7	259
Not feeling attached to my Nicu baby started by Coping5683 (11/29/11 at 8:58am)	My son was born 33 weeks and in hospital just over a month. I... 12/2/11 at 3:45pm by CheekyLilMonkeys	5	190
23 weeks and 3 days, on hospital bedrest until baby comes started by Harmony96 (11/11/11 at 6:19pm)	Just an update, my baby was born at 25w5d by emergency... 11/29/11 at 4:57pm by Harmony96	4	202
cloth diapering in the NICU and looking for someone started by Laura Colon (11/25/11 at 5:52pm)	Hi ladies. I used to post here a couple years ago. I have... 11/25/11 at 5:52pm by Laura Colon	0	66
Increasing fat in breastmilk? X-POSTED in Breastfeeding Challenges started by MadelinesMama (11/18/11 at 3:10pm)	Ratchet, One of the neonatologists actually suggested... 11/20/11 at 6:33am by MadelinesMama	4	87
Having a really bad day started by MadelinesMama (11/1/11 at 8:50am)	Thank you so much! I'm still reading along, but feel like I... 11/19/11 at 12:02am by MadelinesMama	17	227
Getting my preemie to eat now that we're home started by LunaLady (10/17/11 at 5:09pm)	I am so sorry it is going so rough for you, momma! I don't... 11/16/11 at 10:27pm by ShanaV	5	132
Grunting baby, esp at night started by NEastMomma (11/14/11 at 1:45pm)	Why would a premie do this more than a full term? I just... 11/14/11 at 8:52pm by Jenni1894	2	84
What to do for the nurses? started by Stayseeliz (4/2/11 at 1:22pm)	I'm a PICU nurse, and I really love getting periodic updates... 11/4/11 at 7:44pm by USAmma	3	1,517
34 weeks...stop Procardia now? started by APToddlerMama (10/27/11 at 1:14pm)	I went into PTL at 29 weeks, was on Mag for a week followed... 10/27/11 at 1:14pm by APToddlerMama	0	64
Hello :) started by Abbee Orman (10/17/11 at 7:42pm)	Welcome! It can be quiet around here, but there are lots... 10/26/11 at 5:47pm by justKate	2	52
Oral (etc...) Aversion started by Ratchet (10/20/11 at 9:14pm)	I'm sorry your family is going through so much OP. I think... 10/24/11 at 2:28pm by APToddlerMama	4	55
what do for a friend with a preemie? started by scotia (10/14/11 at 3:28pm)	Hi Scotia. I know you posted this ages ago - I hope my answer... 10/22/11 at 8:02am by MeepyCat	1	64
Pregnant with pre-e & hoping for the best but trying to prepare for a possible less than ideal... started by Vermillion (10/14/11 at 1:50pm)	I totally hear you! I lost my little girl at 17 weeks my last... 10/15/11 at 8:01pm by Vermillion	2	80
How careful do I need to be with a 34weeker born without complications? started by megs1082 (10/4/11 at 1:40pm)	Janelle was born at 34 weeks and we weren't that careful, she... 10/12/11 at 11:56am by Cinder	2	158
PTL contractions (not IC or PROM) & subsequent full term pregnancy? started by Chrisa (10/9/11 at 6:41pm)	Thank you for responding and sharing your stories. ... 10/10/11 at 8:10pm by Chrisa	3	85
Bedrest vs limited activity at 33 weeks started by lisabww (10/6/11 at 6:49pm)	Hello all - I'm 33 Wks pregnant with my 3rd baby (dd was born... 10/6/11 at 6:49pm by lisabww	0	59
Positive fFN--Need advice ASAP please!!! started by APToddlerMama (9/23/11 at 8:29am)	Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate... 10/6/11 at 5:46am by APToddlerMama	3	121
exclusively breastfeeding the premature infant started by liz-hippymom (7/6/11 at 4:00pm)	LunaLady, I think their idea is, give more that way if more... 10/2/11 at 7:32am by Tenk	3	1,313
NICU Success Stories started by daydreamer25 (7/11/11 at 6:45pm)	Thank you to everyone who shared their NICU success story... 9/26/11 at 3:43pm by daydreamer25	5	1,376
17P (progesterone) shots? started by pigirl (2/8/11 at 5:59am) 1 2 3	Samhope, congratulations! And it's funny-- I delivered at... 9/19/11 at 6:54am by pigirl	49	2,943
Donating Milk? started by Ratchet (8/27/11 at 11:18am)	Hmmmm... this is a tough one! Firstly, congratulations!... 9/11/11 at 10:19pm by j.e.n	5	404
Advice for a mom who will more then likely end up w a NICU baby? started by caiesmommy (9/3/11 at 6:16am)	The PPs have given you great advice already, but I wanted to... 9/9/11 at 5:00am by justKate	3	291
Parents of older preemies - how did it turn out? started by jennchsm (8/18/09 at 1:00am) 1 2 3 4	My DD1 was a micro-preemie, 26 weeks...she was in the NICU... 9/2/11 at 6:11am by kylie1	76	11,616
I had no idea started by CrazyCatLady (8/17/11 at 8:27am)	Sorry to hear it. Hopefully your DD is well on her way to... 8/24/11 at 8:34pm by CGsMom	2	734
Chandler. started by CHANDERS5211 (8/4/11 at 10:10am)	I'm sorry that you and your little guy have been through so... 8/17/11 at 6:35am by CrazyCatLady	2	947
where do you put baby while you pump? started by mousebandit (8/3/11 at 11:47am)	Yeah, if you can get set up on the couch, you can have your... 8/13/11 at 9:16pm by sunnygir1	4	953