NICU & Preemie Parenting - Page 3

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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	2,259
baby in NICU, pumping help? started by justmama (1/8/05 at 9:26pm)	Two years ago I was in your situation! Water broke at 34... 1/12/05 at 5:15pm by schatz	15	2,254
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	2,232
so, I'm going to have another preemie :( started by Knittin' in the Shade (9/29/06 at 6:44pm) 1 2 3	I hope your little one is doing well. Both of my babes were... 10/10/06 at 9:26pm by napua	47	2,220
Both of my girls are fine but I'm scared of losing them started by VroomieMama (5/4/09 at 4:24am) 1 2	It's really hard to bring just one home, but it's so common.... 5/19/09 at 9:48pm by yogafeet	20	2,217
Feeding a Preemie in the NICU started by Mama2RMM (7/7/06 at 10:57am)	My son wouldn't latch on at the hospital. He did take to the... 7/24/06 at 2:22pm by wende	6	2,210
Anyone deliver early after a negative FFN? started by BabyMommee (7/10/09 at 6:37pm)	We had a negative ffn at 34 weeks and delivered at 35. I think... 7/12/09 at 8:45pm by sbrinton	4	2,207
micro-preemies and starting solids, when do I start? started by skylarsmama (2/18/09 at 12:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jennchsm My son was a 29 weeker... 2/27/09 at 10:22pm by tropicaldutch...	10	2,167
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	2,167
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	2,167
Another Question; RE: ProCardia started by BethLS (3/9/07 at 3:08pm)	Teratogens are only an issue during organ formation (i.e.,... 3/16/07 at 1:09pm by maxmama	14	2,163
What car-seat did you bring your home in? started by Khourtniey (4/25/08 at 11:30pm) 1 2	The hospital wouldn't let us leave with our 5lb 8oz premie... 7/17/08 at 6:35pm by sbrinton	32	2,160
My friend had her baby super early! Advice please!! started by Serrendipity (11/27/06 at 7:36pm) 1 2 3	So what did happen??? I love when people come over here for... 12/18/06 at 11:48am by Amys1st	43	2,145
I need the name of a pediatrician who... started by cfiddlinmama (12/21/06 at 2:26am) 1 2	Thank you homewithtwins - I really appreciate it! My brother... 1/2/07 at 1:14pm by cfiddlinmama	39	2,121
Anyone have a preemie but no NICU? started by kwilki8 (7/23/06 at 11:17pm)	I had two preemies. My son was born at 34 weeks and weighed... 7/24/06 at 12:54pm by Houdini	6	2,116
Sucking Reflex? started by DocsNemesis (8/6/08 at 3:38pm)	Well he did 6 feeds yesterday orally-although he still falls... 8/14/08 at 12:11pm by DocsNemesis	10	2,097
Having some pre-term labor, any advice? started by Jilian (2/26/07 at 2:12pm) 1 2	Thats awesome Jillian! lets hope your cervix stays that way... 2/28/07 at 2:22pm by sweetpeasmom	37	2,089
When do they stop stopping your labor? started by sungodis (12/10/08 at 12:00pm)	I don't know much about pre term labour but I'd suggest making... 12/10/08 at 5:08pm by Le Bec	3	2,073
No Closure started by AppleCrisp (4/28/09 at 5:47pm) 1 2	My water broke at 27 weeks(pPROM). The steroids are given to... 5/8/09 at 12:32am by jlovesl	26	2,063
New here, with a 12-day old daughter in the NICU started by ginnys_mommy (10/5/09 at 7:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ginnys_mommy I just have so much... 3/15/10 at 5:49pm by RheaSilva	10	2,059
Pray for this preemie warning tearjerker started by munkeesmama (9/13/06 at 11:31pm) 1 2 3	I am heartbroken, and PISSED OFF. So pissed off to my core. I... 9/22/06 at 4:18am by darsmama	43	2,053
overwhelmed with trying to feed 10 month old solids started by pooppants (8/4/08 at 4:25pm)	I'd suggest a book by Ellyn Satter, "How to get your child to... 8/6/08 at 7:59pm by sbrinton	6	2,052
heroine exposed baby/NICU at Boston Medical Center started by widerangebooks (12/15/08 at 9:42pm)	The NICU will use a scoring system while they determine how... 1/3/09 at 5:06pm by GatorNNP	3	2,048
Seeing it coming... what can I do to prepare? started by CorasMama (12/18/09 at 1:22am)	I found letting the perinatologists know how important it was... 1/22/10 at 4:02pm by bettyjones	16	2,041
At risk... looking for advice, etc. started by zejh (9/2/09 at 6:04pm) 1 2	I am so very sorry. 11/17/09 at 11:46pm by Llyra	22	2,039
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	2,038
When will former preemie baby sit up? started by JenMacSanDiego (7/9/08 at 9:30pm)	Ok thanks. Ryan does try to sit up when he's in my lap but he... 7/10/08 at 2:15pm by JenMacSanDiego	7	2,032
Let's talk about NICU and babies started by brownay2 (12/26/05 at 3:30pm)	s, mama. I don't have much info to add to all these incredible... 1/3/06 at 2:42pm by RedOakMomma	16	2,026
Decline synagis? started by momma_bear (12/16/09 at 1:53am)	i dont think so that any one has declined synagis......... 3/10/10 at 4:56am by Brooks44	17	2,024
"Your labor was easy! She was small..." started by sehbub (10/22/06 at 5:33pm) 1 2	I was just going to add that when we first started learning... 11/10/06 at 7:06pm by intorainbowz	36	2,006
Bottle bias? started by sbrinton (10/17/08 at 2:24am) 1 2	I agree that gestational age makes a big difference. Our 35... 1/8/09 at 6:39pm by sbrinton	39	1,963
Breastmilk, formula, watery stools and NEC started by GOPLawyer (12/1/08 at 8:01am)	I'm NAK so this will be short, but I'm astonished they're... 2/20/09 at 12:55pm by PE&M	10	1,943
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	1,941
me vs. the nicu nurse started by msumomma (4/30/06 at 9:55pm) 1 2	Wow, what stories. My first 2 kids were 36 weekers, and both... 5/15/06 at 12:26pm by TinkerBelle	24	1,929
Noisy NICUs started by aris99 (3/29/08 at 3:33pm) 1 2	We found ourselves weaning our son off of noise when he... 9/15/08 at 11:15am by McNic	27	1,927
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	1,925
Forum Disclaimer started by georgia (4/10/09 at 7:37pm)	The opinions offered at Mothering.com and... 4/10/09 at 7:37pm by georgia	0	1,914
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
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	1,908
Preemie moms & Postpartum Depression started by henriksmom (1/15/09 at 8:54pm) 1 2	No. I was thinking of starting a Yahoo group for all the... 1/31/09 at 2:23pm by waldenmommy	30	1,905
Need advice re: DAYCARE for preemie started by meadow123 (3/22/10 at 11:53pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by odoole ETA: I think the 8-week... 5/30/10 at 9:27am by beckyand3litt...	11	1,904
Do you feel "betrayed" by your body? started by liberal_chick (12/11/07 at 11:40pm) 1 2	I certainly am glad that all of the interventions I had tried... 2/5/08 at 6:32am by alliteration	29	1,897
pumping started by musiclady (5/11/09 at 8:22am) 1 2	I hear you.....pumping for my preemie too and its hard. So... 5/17/09 at 3:31pm by AppleCrisp	24	1,874
Micro Preemie Support Thread Winter started by Amys1st (1/10/09 at 11:56pm)	Quote: The nurses did not believe that i was in labor because... 1/16/09 at 10:33am by buckysprplmonkey	11	1,850
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	1,846
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	1,830
Do you wear your preemie? started by Tendaironi (4/25/07 at 2:11am) 1 2	I wear Damien all the time. Granted Damien didn't come home... 5/27/07 at 2:59am by fstcargrl	38	1,829
PPHN - how long 'til the worry is over? started by momma_bear (12/13/09 at 9:17pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Dulcie I wish you all the best... 12/26/09 at 3:17pm by momma_bear	5	1,814
New here, mom to 24 week preemie started by holiday (5/21/09 at 9:43am)	I pumped for about 35 minutes each time with a double hospital... 5/24/09 at 3:15pm by Sandstress	7	1,807
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	1,806