NICU & Preemie Parenting - Page 3

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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	124
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	106
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	318
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	342
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. Anjelika,... 10/10/11 at 8:10pm by Chrisa	3	309
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	146
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	275
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	1,398
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	1,848
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	5,500
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	434
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	382
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 for... 9/2/11 at 6:11am by kylie1	76	14,721
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	799
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	990
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	1,221
Issues with breathing/swallowing started by Dieball (8/9/11 at 8:01am)	((hugs)) That must be so hard for you! I don't have any... 8/13/11 at 9:13pm by sunnygir1	1	157
babies on ECMO started by asicsgirl (7/31/11 at 4:03pm)	Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear of your baby's struggles and... 7/31/11 at 10:32pm by davidah	1	1,184
breastfeeding woes started by aslmere (12/14/10 at 4:31am) 1 2	That was my philosophy, whatever it takes to get him home! .... 7/16/11 at 12:49am by SIXSIMMONS	25	2,653
breastfeeding issues after NICU started by robbinrl (6/20/11 at 12:20pm)	A supplemental feeder may help her suck, like medela SNS or... 7/15/11 at 11:48pm by SIXSIMMONS	1	1,531
When did your preemie walk? started by sbrinton (2/2/10 at 1:46am) 1 2	Our 33-weeker walked at 12 months actual (10 months,... 6/4/11 at 10:12am by lalemma	23	2,040
O2 at home started by LM96 (6/4/11 at 8:50am)	My little guy was born in Nov at 30 weeks (almost 31). I... 6/4/11 at 8:50am by LM96	0	1,532
Falling of the growth chart started by chase_mommy (4/25/11 at 1:45pm)	Hi, saw this thread and thought I'd share that my 40.2 weeker... 5/26/11 at 2:59pm by Sweetpea09	6	1,563
Any NICU moms have flash backs? started by Medic2Midwife (2/28/11 at 6:16pm) 1 2	Quote: Congratulations! I know you've heard it a million... 5/5/11 at 12:25pm by justKate	21	2,494
when will my sleepy baby wake up? started by lizzylou (4/15/11 at 3:07pm)	My 34 weeker slept for at least his first 6 weeks or so. He'd... 4/19/11 at 7:48am by pigirl	3	1,599
Tips for getting sleepy baby to eat? started by lizzylou (3/16/11 at 1:41pm)	That would be awesome. I hope they let you go home soon. 3/25/11 at 7:19pm by justKate	8	2,269
Preemies & your personal NICU Experience... started by Ganesh78 (10/19/10 at 2:39am) 1 2	Our first day in the NICU a nurse told us how much she loves... 3/25/11 at 2:32pm by Mrs. MAT	24	3,737
What to do for a new NICU mama? started by pdxcox (2/17/11 at 8:45am)	The stuff you're doing is great. Is there anything she needs... 3/8/11 at 12:15pm by MeepyCat	4	1,592
DFW area preemie moms? started by greenmom20 (3/5/11 at 4:10am)	If you live in the DFW area we have a new preemie... 3/5/11 at 4:10am by greenmom20	0	305
Friend's preemie grandson has RSV, what can I do to help? started by Treasuremapper (3/3/11 at 7:14am)	One of my friends has a grandson who was born about six weeks... 3/3/11 at 7:14am by Treasuremapper	0	1,390
Friend's baby in the NICU with breathing trouble started by Dar (1/29/11 at 7:33am)	Thanks for replying. :) My friend is actually home with her... 2/17/11 at 6:58pm by Dar	4	1,831
Grieving the last few weeks of "what could have been" started by LeytonsMom10 (10/8/10 at 1:11am) 1 2	was so glad to come across this thread, my story is easy in... 2/12/11 at 6:13pm by ~Adorkable~	22	2,358
anyone bf'd while pregnant after pprom? started by samhope (1/12/11 at 10:22pm)	hoping for a long pregnancy for you my 33+6 ds1 self weaned at... 2/11/11 at 5:32pm by star*mora	5	1,719
Transitioning a preemie from bottle to breast started by LM96 (12/22/10 at 3:08pm)	what a champ! that's great - my former 33+6 took 12wks to get... 2/11/11 at 4:10pm by star*mora	12	3,068
i think my preemie has GER started by taramoon13 (2/5/11 at 8:03am)	My daughter had it and outgrew it. We got a wedge for her to... 2/7/11 at 7:52am by Lousli	1	1,404
Synagis Question started by momofHOME (12/16/10 at 10:03pm)	I would get the Synagis. It is like an allergy shot, not a... 1/31/11 at 9:33am by Siera	11	1,911
questions about gas and lack of BMs started by babyjamesmommy (12/20/10 at 6:40pm)	Hi! I am a mom to a 23 weeker. Well, she is now 43 weeks... 1/30/11 at 8:18pm by BellaBearsMommy	1	1,434
apnea monitor leads started by mclisa (1/3/11 at 1:21am)	I'd contact a medical supply company (or ask your doctor... 1/30/11 at 10:32am by WednesdayO	3	1,685
Will my 34-weekers be able to nurse? started by annacard (10/7/10 at 12:26pm)	Janelle, born at 34 weeks, had no real issues nursing, we had... 1/29/11 at 9:48pm by Cinder	13	1,624
The Preemie Song started by philomom (1/28/11 at 11:40am)	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLz9k_NFFq4 Just had to... 1/28/11 at 11:40am by philomom	0	1,471
Doulas and Preemies started by teagansmummy (8/4/10 at 10:32am) 1 2	Quote:A friend of mine has a domestic business that she offers... 1/25/11 at 1:09pm by WednesdayO	20	1,927
Breastfeeding a Late Term Preemie started by shannonsmommy (6/18/10 at 12:55pm)	My daughter was born at 37 weeks (5lbs) and my son was born at... 1/22/11 at 7:57am by lafokath2569	12	3,024
Do I just give up thinking that I can carry full term??! started by has doubts (1/13/11 at 2:56pm)	my son was born at 26 weeks, if i could get pregnant again i... 1/16/11 at 2:18pm by Zan&Zav	3	1,912
One word to describe your preemie..... started by LeytonsMom10 (11/13/10 at 2:00pm)	Miracle. 1/12/11 at 5:10pm by haydensmomma7407	4	1,712
What to get a mom with a baby in the NICU? started by minkajane (11/3/10 at 12:20am)	You're a great friend. A listening ear is probably the best... 1/12/11 at 5:07pm by haydensmomma7407	16	2,169
Preparing for a 3rd preemie? started by Lousli (1/1/11 at 2:15pm)	Thanks so much! I can't imagine how scary it would be to... 1/8/11 at 7:40am by Lousli	5	1,722
Kangaroo Care - My Best Friend's Miracle started by peckedbyducks (12/29/10 at 7:59am)	peckedbyducks-- Thanks for posting that article--it was... 12/31/10 at 5:58pm by MsBlack	3	1,643
Need advice for a friend PLEASE URGENT started by witchygrrl (12/23/10 at 3:02am)	My son was in the NICU for 9 month and was septic. He... 12/26/10 at 9:14am by lac2	6	1,734
A 23 weeker turns 1 year on Christmas Day! started by 2boyzmama (12/22/10 at 8:42am)	That is so awesome!! :) Happy Birthday to the little man!! 12/23/10 at 7:13am by Phoenix~Mama	1	1,685
Babywearing with a home vent and oxygen started by Mandabel AIB (12/21/10 at 1:41pm)	My baby was born at 24 weeks gestation and is now 38. We know... 12/21/10 at 1:41pm by Mandabel AIB	0	1,525