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9 ounce micro-preemie ready to go home! started by Chrisa (Yesterday at 6:04 am)	How awesome!!! Yesterday at 10:21 pm by MadelinesMama	1	32
PediaSure and declining growth charts started by CGsMom (6/8/11 at 1:16pm)	My 35 weeker is on Pediasure now just to keep his appetite... 5/23/12 at 9:09pm by momof2boys83	8	1,572
Not feeling attached to my Nicu baby started by Coping5683 (11/29/11 at 8:58am)	My eldest was at 35 weeks when I was rushed to the hospital... 5/23/12 at 9:00pm by momof2boys83	6	274
I hate pumping! (But it was worth it!) started by SAMarshall (1/15/12 at 11:21am) 1 2	I pumped for our DD born 3/15 due date 5/20 so she was ten... 5/21/12 at 1:11pm by Sky	23	360
31 weaker chat thread? started by madeitX2 (4/22/12 at 4:50pm)	i'm so glad to hear aboutpreemie LOs who are growing up! here... 5/21/12 at 12:51pm by Sky	5	50
NICU trama, anyone else have PTSD? started by twinpossible (12/27/11 at 7:53pm)	I'm 99.99% sure I've got post-NICU PTSD. My son was a 27/5... 5/18/12 at 11:15pm by Cassius17	14	406
Grandparenting a micro preemie started by grammykate (6/16/11 at 2:13pm)	Hello, My grandaughter was born at 26.5 weeks weighing 1... 5/14/12 at 7:46pm by Chalupa	5	445
Attachment for Preterm Infants in the NICU started by jennyburkholder (5/10/12 at 12:47pm)	I’m Jenny, mother to 4 ½-year-old son, Henry, who was born a... 5/10/12 at 12:47pm by jennyburkholder	0	34
Your baby's reflux symptoms worse with fortified breastmilk? started by AmyJeanneBee (3/26/12 at 8:08am)	In reply to Cade Ryan- If they increased the amount of... 5/9/12 at 10:00am by Ratchet	8	86
Pressure to use bottles in NICU started by ThankfulMama (4/1/12 at 7:17am)	Thanks. This is helpful. We are finally home and one is on... 5/6/12 at 6:55am by ThankfulMama	9	219
Alternative methods for infant acid reflux? Did you find anything that worked? I.e. acupuncture.... started by AmyJeanneBee (5/2/12 at 6:38pm)	there is some type of licorice extract? it was hard for me to... 5/2/12 at 6:54pm by purplerose	2	30
Fresh Breastmilk started by madeitX2 (4/22/12 at 4:38pm)	Hi Everyone I had my first preemie this year. Last pregnancy... 4/22/12 at 4:38pm by madeitX2	0	21
How do you answer "How old is he?" started by SAMarshall (2/3/12 at 1:09pm)	Quote: In casual passing, I used DD's adjusted age until... 4/15/12 at 5:37pm by WednesdayO	5	177
Balancing NICU baby and Mother's recovery from birth started by kwoodchuck (3/29/12 at 4:12pm)	So sorry you're dealing with this difficult situation. I also... 4/4/12 at 1:43am by otheramerica	4	136
If you knew you would have a preemie/nicu baby started by Milk8shake (10/11/10 at 4:45am) 1 2	Wow, I had no idea this thread had been revived... It's... 3/27/12 at 12:50am by Milk8shake	22	2,128
Stressed and crying tonight in the NICU started by ThankfulMama (3/23/12 at 11:42pm)	I know what you mean about the nurses. At our NICU we were... 3/26/12 at 8:08pm by MadelinesMama	13	186
So happy to have found this page! Introduction and SNS question started by AmyJeanneBee (1/10/12 at 8:17am)	So I realized it has been awhile since I posted. My little... 3/25/12 at 8:57am by AmyJeanneBee	5	91
Torn between my NICU baby and my child at home. started by Angela Montes (3/23/12 at 10:13am)	Angela first hugs to you! I have to vote go be with yournbaby... 3/25/12 at 4:57am by madeitX2	2	89
Reconciling my "crunchy" wishes with the fact that I have a 29-week preemie started by Georgia_Julia (2/26/12 at 8:38pm)	Oh Georgia hugs!,, it is to much to type now as I just went... 3/24/12 at 3:57pm by madeitX2	13	411
If you knew ahead of time... started by diana_of_the_dunes (3/22/12 at 1:54pm)	I had a consult with a neonatal doc, which I found... 3/23/12 at 6:01am by maryeliz	1	53
Would like advice from moms with micro preemies started by magnoliasmama (3/14/12 at 5:30pm)	I had 24-week twin boys. They're 16 now. I'm so sorry to... 3/21/12 at 7:19pm by VocalMinority	5	189
NICUniqueKnits! Would appreciate your feedback... started by MomWow (3/2/12 at 9:23am)	It's been a while, my premmie is now 7! however from what I... 3/19/12 at 11:32am by LaughingHyena	2	56
Support needed- 33/34 weekers started by ThankfulMama (3/13/12 at 8:28am)	My son was born at 34w5d, but he was a singleton and huge for... 3/15/12 at 12:42pm by pigirl	6	93
26 week ultsound, birth weight 600grams... started by sheldoncooper (2/28/12 at 7:22pm)	Sheldon, that's correct! You should be up for your 28 week... 3/14/12 at 9:52pm by darthtunaqueen	4	157
New here 31 wker born all natural started by madeitX2 (2/5/12 at 11:20pm)	I really didn't feel prepared to argue with a dietician over... 3/12/12 at 6:50pm by lesliesara63	5	200
Coming home tomorrow! started by SAMarshall (2/18/12 at 5:11pm)	That's great! Keep us posted, eh? :) 3/8/12 at 8:45am by pigirl	4	84
DTD and preterm labour started by ~bookcase~ (2/13/12 at 5:39am)	thanks for the reply and well wishes mama. i'll look into... 3/3/12 at 3:40am by ~bookcase~	3	62
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	my 3 year old is about 21lbs and still being monitored but... 2/10/12 at 8:49am by ~bookcase~	22	654
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	1,964
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	41
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	13,422
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	240
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	2,773
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	80
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	60
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	155
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	147
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	156
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	265
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	97
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	398
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	94
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	1,463
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	119
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	346
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	269
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	83
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	122
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	244
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	194