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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	955
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	112
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	998
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	2,525
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	1,292
Grandparenting a micro preemie started by grammykate (6/16/11 at 2:13pm)	Grammykate, I totally get your concern. It makes sense to... 6/26/11 at 6:13pm by CGsMom	4	390
PediaSure and declining growth charts started by CGsMom (6/8/11 at 1:16pm)	Thanks for all of the suggestions ladies. I have spoken with... 6/14/11 at 11:25am by CGsMom	7	1,420
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	1,642
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	1,306
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	1,516
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	2,282
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. ... 4/19/11 at 7:48am by pigirl	3	1,456
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	1,552
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	3,203
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	1,557
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	262
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	1,346
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	1,562
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	2,263
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... 2/11/11 at 5:32pm by star*mora	5	1,559
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	1,942
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	1,357
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	1,601
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	1,397
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	1,481
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	1,270
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	1,369
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... 1/25/11 at 1:09pm by WednesdayO	20	1,826
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... 1/22/11 at 7:57am by lafokath2569	12	2,075
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	1,612
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	1,569
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	1,878
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	1,667
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	1,576
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	1,701
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	1,626
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... 12/21/10 at 1:41pm by Mandabel AIB	0	1,477
help/info for family with baby in NICU started by MsBlack (11/21/10 at 8:27am) 1 2	The group is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Support Center,... 12/21/10 at 9:19am by sncmom	20	2,296
Baby wise anyone? started by LeytonsMom10 (12/9/10 at 1:37pm)	I am closing this thread. Babywise is something we will not... 12/10/10 at 9:48am by AdinaL	6	1,995
help for gas issues? started by LeytonsMom10 (11/20/10 at 7:12pm)	We are taking a supplement called daycare defense (lol!!!) it... 11/29/10 at 2:55pm by LeytonsMom10	5	1,486
Conflicts between my instincts and developmental recommendations started by claireb (10/29/10 at 1:38pm)	I haven't had a chance to read other's replies, but I wanted... 11/28/10 at 9:11pm by havengirlsmama	12	2,173
16 hours from going home and..... started by LeytonsMom10 (11/11/10 at 9:13pm)	24 hours before my guy was supposed to come home his heart... 11/20/10 at 5:49am by aikigypsy	4	1,770
I am scared about this change! started by LeytonsMom10 (10/25/10 at 2:19pm)	That's great news! Both of my kids were supposed to be taking... 11/14/10 at 9:34pm by Mrs.Music	14	1,901
Low Apgars - long-term effects? started by Bokonon (4/16/10 at 1:55pm)	The stats say that 5 minute apgar below 7 correlates with... 11/13/10 at 4:34pm by Jane	11	2,382
Need your input! started by LeytonsMom10 (10/31/10 at 8:07pm)	Our hospital did have a weekly parents' lunch. I don't know... 11/1/10 at 12:14pm by nicky85	2	1,453
swaddling=increase SIDS risk? started by LeytonsMom10 (10/30/10 at 12:27pm)	ditto to all that. i am still swaddling my 8 month old former... 10/31/10 at 10:56am by SilverFish	5	2,407
Help with bottle aversion! started by mom2nicholas (10/27/10 at 11:31pm)	Moved to premmie parenting 10/31/10 at 10:44am by BathrobeGoddess	3	1,533
Help with bottle aversion! started by mom2nicholas (10/27/10 at 11:29pm)	He doesn't have an oral aversion. He puts his fingers, toys,... 10/30/10 at 6:26pm by mom2nicholas	3	1,472
Can I do anything? SHOULD I do anything? started by heathenmom (10/29/10 at 9:23am)	It does help, thanks. I asked my supervisor, since I haven't... 10/29/10 at 8:40pm by heathenmom	6	1,584
Ped doing bone mineralization blood tests - is this necessary? started by ShanaV (10/20/10 at 6:43am)	Thank you for the replies, and sorry for the cryptic message.... 10/27/10 at 10:26pm by ShanaV	3	1,598