ehbeagle
- Jan 13, 2008 3:34 am
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Congrats on Ethan. He is so cute. My son was born at 31 weeks and spent 28 days in the NICU. He would have come home sooner, but he had a PDA that did not want to close. I wish you lots of luck! I am sure that he will be home before you know it. God bless
Elizabeth
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IsaiahsMommy12506
- Jan 15, 2008 7:58 pm
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My Son Isaiah is now 2 Was bron at 31weeks spent over 90 days in NICU. Wish you the best luck you guys will be home before you know it.
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Lilbitoffaith
- Jan 18, 2008 12:19 am
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Faith Alysia 28wks (10/7/05), Ethan Bryce 30wks (12/9/07) |
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He's home!
Ethan came home on Saturday! He is currently using a car bed because he couldn't pass his car seat challenge, but we'll do whatever we need to to have him home! He spent a total of 34 days in the NICU. They felt SO unbearably long while we were there, but now they're just a blur! Yay!
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McTriplet Mommy (Jan 18, 2008 2:56 am)
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McTriplet Mommy
- Jan 18, 2008 2:56 am
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Lorne (23 wk), Isaac (26 wk) and Sullivan (26 wk) - my four-year miracles!! |
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kimb711
- Mar 31, 2008 5:24 am
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mom of 26 weekers
my twins were born at 26 weeks. Aidan spent 5 months in the NICU. Lanndon came home at 3 months but because of his problems he ended up going back in for another 4 months. they are both home now and are doing great. I should warn u that it is never over. Both of mine have been in and out with the flu and bronchitis. The smallest cold can get worse over night with these little premies so be prepared.
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McTriplet Mommy (Apr 4, 2008 3:56 am)
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McTriplet Mommy
- Apr 4, 2008 3:56 am
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Lorne (23 wk), Isaac (26 wk) and Sullivan (26 wk) - my four-year miracles!! |
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Replying to:
kimb711 (Mar 31, 2008 5:24 am)
mom of 26 weekers: my twins were born at 26 weeks. Aidan spent 5 months in the NICU. Lanndon came...
Re: mom of 26 weekers
Hang in there. I hope your boys continue to improve. It was a long road for me with my "oldest" triplet who was so sick - but we eventually got there. Hang in there.
Take care,
Kara
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Kimmie21
- Apr 5, 2008 6:53 pm
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Mason was a 33 weeker weighing 6 lb 8 oz.
Here in england we call it scbu rather than nicu but anyway he was there 23 days. Came off oxygen at 8 days but he was a bit of a lazy boy with his feeds hence the reason he took a while longer to come home.
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Suesan
- Apr 10, 2008 4:52 pm
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Proud MOM of an EX 25 Weeker |
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my 25 weeker was in the NICU for 130 days
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and Eli Mommy of Elizabeth Izaiah
- Apr 14, 2008 5:03 am
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30 weeker
Eli was a 30 weeker weighing in at 3 pounds 6 ounces. He spent 5-1/2 weeks in the NICU before coming home. He is now almost 3 months old and weighs 9 pounds and doing great. Hang in there.
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Smiley279
- Apr 14, 2008 10:17 pm
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My son Michael was born at 29 weeks and weighed 2 lbs. and spent 68 days in the NICU and came home 5 days before his original due date. He had to be able to drink from a bottle within so much time (I think it was like 20 to 30 minutes) and he had to be able to hold his own temperature. He came out of his incubator 1 day before he was released, and he weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz. the day he was released. Today he is 19 months old.
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christen_corine
- Apr 26, 2008 5:23 am
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Isaac Myk'l (27wk angel) Cherish Elyzibeth(32 wk miracle) Haivynn Rebekkah(32 week miracle) |
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My daughter born at 32 weeks spent 19 days in the NICU then got put back in the hospital 10 days later ad then spent another week...so hopefully she is out for good now..
Christen
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Brujita81
- Jun 27, 2008 6:49 am
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Congratulations!
I think a read your message a little late  I know how much happy you must feel now. It is so difficult to have your baby in the NICU the only wish you have is can have your baby at home. Natalia was a 35 weeker, she weight less than 3 pounds when was born. She was in the NICU by 1 month. When she was 2 months old she had a cirugy but now she is ok, beautiful, and smiles a lot.
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Emaleth
- Jun 30, 2008 3:02 pm
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I know that every baby is different but when my son was in the NICU I wanted to here from other moms about how long he'd be in the hospital.
If it helps, my son was born at 33 weeks and was in the NICU for 12 days.
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ngtista00
- Jul 1, 2008 9:20 pm
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my daughter was 33 1/2 weeks early and spent 1 month in the NICU. I suffered from Toxemia or pre eclampsia. She weighed 3 lbs 14 oz. I also wished i had another mom going through it to talk to because it was the hardest thing i ever had to experience.
I wish you all the best!
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katestclair
- Jul 1, 2008 9:37 pm
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Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson |
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Hi all...Welcome to Share.....
Please keep in mind that all babies are different, I am so happy that you all have had positive outcomes with your babies...but some babies born at that gestation do not do as well!
I'm so glad you all found Share!
Warmly
Kate
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davontamommy
- Jul 11, 2008 2:55 am
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My son was in NICU for a 190days he was born at 26wks
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rrdm78
- Jul 14, 2008 2:31 am
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Ariana Destiny born at 29 week and 5 days
Hello my name is rina my daughter hopefully is coming home tommorrow she weigh 2lbs and 1oz she now weighs 10lbs and 8oz she has been in the hospitial for 170 days. She will come home on oxgen she currently on 0.75 liters I am so scared it is alot. This is my first child she is very alert she is a true mircale.
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Angel Love (Jul 19, 2008 12:34 am)
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Angel Love
- Jul 19, 2008 12:34 am
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Replying to:
rrdm78 (Jul 14, 2008 2:31 am)
Ariana Destiny born at 29 week and 5 days: Hello my name is rina my daughter hopefully is coming home...
Re: Ariana Destiny born at 29 week and 5 days
I can certainly tell that this little girl is the princess of the house!! She's adorable!! Tracy 
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Erin_Cole
- Jul 30, 2008 3:35 am
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Hang In There :)
My lil girl was 3 1/2 months early and was in there til her due date. This is what all the nurses told me, "Expect her home around her due date". She ended up coming home one day after her due date. She was born 11-19-07 came home, 03-03-08. Good Luck, Erin.
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rrdm78
- Aug 17, 2008 9:37 pm
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Update Picture of Ariana Destiny
Ariana is doing well she had been home for one months she is contiue to make progress here is some new pictures of Ariana
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katestclair
- Aug 17, 2008 9:51 pm
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Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson |
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I posted to you in the other section! What a sweet girl you have! I'm so glad you guys have had such a great outcome!
Thank you for sharing!!
Warmly
Kate
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harleyann06
- Oct 8, 2008 1:32 pm
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katestclair
- Oct 8, 2008 5:11 pm
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Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson |
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Replying to:
harleyann06 (Oct 8, 2008 1:32 pm)
my daughter was in the nicu for 9 months but she had alot of medical problems. i wish u the...
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?
Hi and Welcome to Share..
Congratulations on Harley, my son also was in the NICU for 9 months...it was so hard. I'm so glad you found Share!
Kate
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BraylenandNicholasMommy (Oct 9, 2008 8:27 pm)
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BraylenandNicholasMommy
- Oct 9, 2008 8:27 pm
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Replying to:
katestclair (Oct 8, 2008 5:11 pm)
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?: Hi and Welcome to Share.. Congratulations on Harley, my son also was...
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?
My second son was in the NICU for 60 days. He was born at 29 weeks gestation and weighed 2lbs 2oz...He had very few complications while he was in the NICU except for sometimes he couldn't tolerate his feedings and would have to be taken back off of them and an infection here and there, but nothing serious...they basically wouldn't let him come home til he was over 5 lbs. He finally came home when he was 5 lbs 3 oz and came home on a sleep apnea monitor.
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Alainasmom30
- Oct 30, 2008 4:18 pm
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Alaina
My daughter alaina was a 27 weeker weighing 1lb 1oz 11 inches long. She is currently nine months old today and still in the nicu. Hope this helps.
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katestclair
- Oct 30, 2008 5:37 pm
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Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson |
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Happy 9 months to you! I am so sorry your little girl is still in the NICU, my son was also in for 9 months. I would love to hear more of your story.
I know how hard the NICU can be, you've been there for so long..my heart goes out to you...
Warmly
Kate
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Suzie--Caleb's Mom
- Oct 31, 2008 6:54 pm
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Caleb was in the hospital for 129 days. He was 27 weeks and weighed 1lb 4oz and was 11.75 inches.
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Hannah09
- Nov 6, 2008 7:47 pm
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My son Caleb was very fortunate. He was born at 31 weeks, and weighed in at 5 lbs 1.2 oz. He only spent 11 days in the NICU. I am very sorry for those who have children in the NICU for long periods of time. Anytime a child goes to the NICU it is stressful, and very scary. And even though not being able to bring him home immediately was so hard, I do feel that it was beneficial to him. He is now a big 17 month old. He currently weighs around 35 lbs and is about 34 inches tall.
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Mysti
- Nov 22, 2008 10:59 pm
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Simon was born at 24 weeks 1 day at 1 lb 7 oz and 12 inches long. He was released from the hospital on day 115. He was at full feeds for about 2 weeks before coming home at 6 pounds 3.4 ounces and 17.5" long.
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msmith93
- Dec 4, 2008 5:47 pm
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Mommy to Austyn born @ 36 weeks (now 14), Paris neonatal loss 11 days born @ 25 weeks, Gavin born @ 36 weeks (now 4), Talan born at 25 weeks 7.23.08 |
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Talan was a 25 wkr. 1 lb 12 oz and was in the NICU for 94 days.
The Neo told me that many micropreemies have an average stay in the 100's day period.
Talan is currently 8 lbs 10 oz!
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Kricket
- Dec 8, 2008 1:04 am
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Twin 27 weekers...
My girls were born at 27 weeks. They were real small because they were twins. They were in NICU for 58 days and 59 days. They came home a day apart. It was the hardest months of my life, or so I thought...Twins at home is not so easy either, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Good Luck
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Ryan & Chase's Mommy
- Dec 9, 2008 7:13 pm
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27 week twins...
My boys were 27 weekers weighing 2 pounds 3 ounces and 1 pound 14 ounces. Ryan (baby A) came home 52 days after he was born and Chase (baby  came home 89 days after he was born and on my due date. I always said that he knew he wasn't really due till then so he chose to wait around until it was truly time to be home! LOL! I also agree with Kricket- twins do keep you very busy but its great!
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Jennylee
- Dec 12, 2008 2:59 am
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32 week baby
My jake was in the nicu for almost 3 weeks And that was with some ups and downs ..Hope your baby boy comes home soon !
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mommyof26weeker
- Dec 19, 2008 1:02 am
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My son is a 26 weeker and came home after 76 days...but then went back in for 4 more days...but has been home for almost a month now!
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mymiraclelily
- Dec 21, 2008 6:36 pm
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my daughter is a 30 weeker also!! SHe has been in the NICU for 11 weeks but has had breathing issues and needed alot of support at birth!!! SHe will be coming home soon on OXygen and monitors!!! Hope all goes well with your little boy!! keep me updated also how big was he when he was born?
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Soldout4Jesus
- Dec 23, 2008 12:46 am
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Proud mom to a strong fighting little girl (35 weeker) |
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My daughter was in the NICU for a little over a month. She had many medical problems and came home with a g tube, she was born a about a month early at 5 lbs 5 oz. Hope he does well and goes home soon!
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Gurkinbabies
- Dec 23, 2008 4:16 pm
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mamawells
- Dec 29, 2008 2:45 am
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My baby has been home from the NICU for 12 days now! He was born at 33 weeks and 6 days, weighed 5 lbs 10 oz, and was in the NICU for 18 days. He came home on 1/16 liter of oxygen and got off of it on Monday. He is gaining weight like crazy (he's now over 8 lbs) and doing great! I had to be induced for pregnancy-induced hypertension and I really wished I had other moms to talk to about their NICU stay while we were there. Good luck! I hope your baby gets to come home soon!
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Angel Love
- Dec 30, 2008 9:14 pm
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Replying to:
Gurkinbabies (Dec 23, 2008 4:16 pm)
MY daughter was in the NICU for only 7 days. she was a severe IUGR 35 weeker weighing in at...
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?
What a little cutie pie!! I'm so glad to hear that things are going well and that she's home! I hope that this little one will gain a few pounds quickly!! Babies coming home is music to my ears!! Tracy
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Soldout4Jesus
- Jan 1, 2009 3:10 am
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Proud mom to a strong fighting little girl (35 weeker) |
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Replying to:
Gurkinbabies (Dec 23, 2008 4:16 pm)
MY daughter was in the NICU for only 7 days. she was a severe IUGR 35 weeker weighing in at...
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?
Your little girl is beautiful! Thanks for the picture! God bless!
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mommyofapremie07
- Jan 14, 2009 9:19 pm
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32wk baby.
My daughter was born 7wks early. The doctors said she was about 31-33 gestation age. She weighed 5lbs 9oz. She was in the NICU for a week. She was under the UV lights for 2days.
My sister just had a baby. She wasn't due until January 30th. She had him on December 16th. He weighed 3lbs 140z @ birth. He came home on January 2nd.
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Laura'sMumMum
- Feb 17, 2009 1:09 am
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Laura
Laura was born 33 weeks and was able to drink from a nipple/breastfeed from go so that really helped her. She went home three weeks later. Good luck!
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14 weeks early
- Feb 18, 2009 8:55 pm
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14 months in the nicu and 2 more months in the picu
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cherie
- Apr 19, 2009 5:53 am
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My son is now 2 months old. He was 5 weeks preemie, even though he was born at 6lbs.7oz.s he was born with namonia and had preemie lungs. That to me is a very scary thing knowing/ seeing your baby off and on forgetting to breath out of no where. But thank god for the great doctors and nurses. They always tried to make me feel better. Cause with stuff like that its hard not to freak out. But I kept the faith
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cherie
- Apr 19, 2009 6:28 am
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14 months in the NICU? Is that right? What is PICU? Just curious. Is your baby doin any better yet? I hope so. Hopefully you'll be able to take the baby home soon. I know as much as I wanted mine home even though I bought the baby monitor that lets you know whithin 20 seconds if your baby stops breathing, I was still very nervous wondering if he was going to be sent home before he was ready. One week and a day before my baby was born I was sent to the hospital for my blood pressure being to high and I had to see the sadest thing, it had me crying. A man comes running in the emergency room holding what had to be a new born boy , then i hear the words help me he stoped breathing. Man did my heart droped to the floor for that man and his boy. I wish there was something I could of done. Then when I went to register the mom ran in and asked if a man came in with a baby boy. And no one was answering her. So I said yes, cause if it were my baby I would like to know whats going on too. Then she asked did they say if he stoped breathing, and I started crying with her and knoded my head and she fell to the floor crying and at first they wouldn't let her back. Which to me is wrong but when they finally did about a min. later I heard a woman srceaming Nooooo!!!! and you could hear the crying. So that made me even more worried that he would get sent home early. I just kept thinkn about that day. And still do unfortunatelly thats something I won't never forget. I still check for breathing. Can't help it but it does get easier, I promise.
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BoNr@23weeks
- Apr 26, 2009 6:23 pm
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My son is five months and spent 5 months in the NICU. He weighted 1lb 7oz at birth and had many surgeries. He is at home and doing awesome weighting 9lb 13oz
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Neely1206
- Apr 30, 2009 11:33 pm
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80 Days in the NICU
Our daughter was born 3 months premature and only weighed 1 pound 6 ounces and had to spend 80 days in the NICU. She actually came home about 3 weeks earlier than the doctors had thought that she was, because when she started nippeling her food she just took off, and within a couple of days she was nippeling everything. She's been home for 2 months now and is doing amazing, she weighs 9 pounds 3 ounces and has been off oxygen for 2 weeks now.
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mommy1preemie1fullterm
- May 9, 2009 4:54 pm
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87 days
my son was born 26.6 weeks and he was transfered MANY times back to different hospitals but he got sent home after 87 days...hes home on a pulse ox. and oxygen hes only been home for 6 days today was his due date...good luck!
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Katelyn'smom
- May 22, 2009 2:24 pm
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Many of you already know our story, but did just want to jump on and add it into this thread. Katie was born at 32 weeks and weighed 3 lbs. We ended up in the NICU for 147 days. She was diagnosed with Congenital Cytomegalovirus a couple of days after birth. We sat around supporting her, 'waiting' for her little body to kick the virus on its own per doctors orders. After 2 1/2 months of seeing her viral load of CMV come back the same, her liver enzymes get worse, her red blood cell count and platelet counts continue to decrease, a bout of aspiration pneumonia, etc. We decided that enough was enough. My husband contacted the leading CMV Specialist out of Baylor University and she consulted with our physician over the phone and via email. The Specialist stated that typically, in Texas anyway, the treatment is to start a 6 week experimental drug called ganciclovir as soon as a positive CMV comes back (in Katie's case 2 days after birth). So.... central line was placed, 6 week treatment of ganciclovir was given, and miraculously her body, her labs, her enlarged spleen and liver.... got increasingly better. Following the treatment on the very last day, she promptly went into surgery and the central line was removed and she came home to us..... after 147 VERY long days.... I hope that this will help someone out there.
Love, Kelly
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Melissa-Rae
- Aug 26, 2009 7:41 pm
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34 Weeker
My son was born at 34weeks weighing 5pounds 10ounces
Spent 7 days in the NICU. Felt like an eternity
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Jace's Mommy
- Aug 29, 2009 11:02 pm
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24 weeker.
My little guy was born 2-21-09 and FINALLY came home on 6-29-09. 129 days after he was born. He is doing great!
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PookiesMom09
- Sep 8, 2009 3:31 am
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24 weeker
My little bug was born 4-8-09 and is still in the NICU 153 days and counting. every baby is different. I'm hoping to have her home by Christmas.
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sarahc
- Sep 11, 2009 6:13 pm
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27 weeker
My little boy was born in October 2007 at 27 weeks (2 lb 10 oz). His only major challenge was premature lungs. He was sent home after 71 days with oxygen for feedings. He is now fully caught up developmentally, 90+ percentile in height, and will be turning 2 soon.
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JuJuBee8209
- Oct 5, 2009 5:24 am
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My little monkey was born August 2 and arrived home September 21st. She was 28 weeks and 2 days gestation when she was born.
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AJLB
- Oct 7, 2009 11:45 pm
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25 weeker
My daughter was born May 20th, 2009 and came home on August 20th, 2009. She spend 92 LONG days in the NICU. We are so happy to have her home and she is doing well!
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olivejuice044
- Oct 15, 2009 11:43 am
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My daughter was born at 28 weeks and 5 days and was in the NICU for 42 days! She came home over a month before her expected due date!
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Dgraces Mom
- Oct 16, 2009 3:38 pm
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^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!) |
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My daughter was born at 23w1d and she spent 122 days in the NICU. She came home 2 days after original due date.
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PookiesMom09
- Oct 17, 2009 5:22 am
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24 weeker, going on 194 days. just over 6 months. still not sure when she's coming home.
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LilliannasMommy
- Oct 19, 2009 5:05 am
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Lillianna was 32 weeks and 2 days, weighed 3lbs 15 oz and will be coming home today! She has spent 26 days in the nicu. she now weighs 5lbs.
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WRZSIMON
- Oct 23, 2009 6:46 pm
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God is awesome
Born at 24.5 weeks gestation,1lbs 4 oz, spending 533 days in the NICU, 7 surgeries later my Zachary is finally home. if anyone had babies with tpn and ng tube, advice is greatly appreciated.
everytime I look at my baby it reminds me that there is a God.
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Jackie G (Oct 25, 2009 1:24 am)
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Dgraces Mom
- Oct 24, 2009 11:53 pm
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^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!) |
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Congratulations on Zachary's birth and his discharge from the hospital. I know you are beyond excited having him home. Enjoy him.
Take good care,
Yolonda
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Jackie G
- Oct 25, 2009 1:24 am
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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WRZSIMON (Oct 23, 2009 6:46 pm)
God is awesome: Born at 24.5 weeks gestation,1lbs 4 oz, spending 533 days in the NICU, 7 surgeries later my...
Re: God is awesome
I agree that our babies are proof that miracles exist!
-Jackie
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esgf
- Oct 26, 2009 12:18 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Congratulations on Zachary's birth and welcome to Share.
Ellen
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necey21
- Nov 24, 2009 1:41 am
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my daughter
my daughter was in the nicu for 4 months. That felt like a life time but now she's home. Hang in there, it'll happen!
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matiden1234
- Dec 8, 2009 1:36 am
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My Little Miracle Jaden
My son was born on 9/9/09 at 25w1d, 1 lb 10 ozs, kicking and screaming. He is now 5lb 4ozs. This has been a roller coaster ride as you all know, hopefully he will be home soon as he is nippling every other feed but he will probably be sent home on oxygen. Any advice on how to handle this as I am so scared. Thanks.
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Jackie G
- Dec 8, 2009 1:48 am
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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There are lots of moms here on Share that have dealt with babies coming home on O2. Unfortunately, I am not one of them (or maybe fortunately, depending how you look at it). I'm sure someone with some experience will chime in soon!
Good Luck!
Jackie
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joeandkel43605
- Dec 15, 2009 8:29 pm
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Layla
My granddaughter was born at 29weeks she weighed 3p6oz and she spend 56 long days in the nicu... She is doing great she is 10 weeks and weighs 8p 5oz
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Jackie G
- Dec 16, 2009 12:45 am
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Congrats on your granddaughter! I'm so glad to hear she is doing well. -Jackie
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Dgraces Mom
- Dec 16, 2009 2:13 pm
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^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!) |
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Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter. Enjoy her.
Take good care,
Yolonda
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Malena9
- Jan 7, 2010 10:19 pm
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My son was born at 26 weeks.....
Hello, I am new here and need emotional support,please. My second son was born on Dec. 23, 2009, at 26 weeks. If anyone has a happy similar story please reply. Thank you
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Jackie G (Jan 8, 2010 2:08 am)
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Jackie G
- Jan 8, 2010 2:08 am
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Replying to:
Malena9 (Jan 7, 2010 10:19 pm)
My son was born at 26 weeks.....: Hello, I am new here and need emotional support,please. My second son was...
Re: My son was born at 26 weeks.....
Well, I am happy to give you a hopeful story.... On December 24th we celebrated my daughter 6th birthday. She was born at 25 2/7 weeks and is now a happy healthy kindergartner. Her teacher says she is very smart and such a sweet kid. She spent 93 days in the NICU before she was able to come home and did spend some time in physical and occupational therapy. But most people nowadays are shocked to hear how early she was born... you would never guess if you saw her today.
So don't lose hope, your story is quite capable of having a happy ending. And on those low days, please know that we will be here to give you a shoulder to lean on.
Hugs,
Jackie
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esgf
- Jan 8, 2010 4:15 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Hi and Welcome to Share! My daughter was born at 29 weeks and is now 4 1/2 and on track in preschool. She spent sometime in speech therapy but now will not stop talking or singing. So don't lose hope. The NICU can be a roller coaster of good days and bad but I found taking each day one at a time was sometimes helpful. Be gentle with yourself. It is ok to cry and vent and this can be a good place for all of those things, if you feel comfortable.
We look forward to hearing all about your son.
Take care,
Ellen
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ladykaykay
- Jan 30, 2010 2:18 am
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My son was born at 29w 3d weighing 3lbs7oz spent 42 days in the NICU that was really hard for me each day/eve. Now tht he's been home for 5 days now its still hard bcuz I'm nervous sometimes and my husband diesnt understand he's a preemie he's not a fullterm healthy baby.
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Dgraces Mom (Jan 31, 2010 1:41 pm)
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Dgraces Mom
- Jan 31, 2010 1:41 pm
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^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!) |
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Replying to:
ladykaykay (Jan 30, 2010 2:18 am)
My son was born at 29w 3d weighing 3lbs7oz spent 42 days in the NICU that was really hard for...
Re: How long was your baby in NICU?
Hello ladykaykay and welcome to Share. Congratulations on the birth and homegoing of your son. Yes the NICU ride is a very scary one. My daughter was in there 122 days and was just taken off the ventilator at day 42. Your are right it is very scary having them home, but I promise you will get into the routine of things and although the fear will still be there, you will start to relax and enjoy baby more.
Congratulations again. I look forward to hearing more about your precious son.
Take good care,
Yolonda
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Brittany Davidson
- Feb 6, 2010 2:36 am
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hi! we had our baby at 32 weeks 2 days, he had IUGR and weighed 2 pounds 14.2 ounces....we brought him home after just 20 days! Doesn't seem like you have much longer!! hang in there!
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crazylee53
- Feb 9, 2010 11:05 pm
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33 weeker
Hi my 33 weeker spent 21 days in NICU. SHe had difficulty nippling also and it held her up for an extra 3 days. After seeing these stories I am very thankful for my decently short ( although it felt like forever) NICU stay
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causeimjlynn
- Mar 8, 2010 5:00 pm
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33 weeker
My dd was born at 33 weeks and spent 25 days in the NICU before coming home. (9 days in ICU and 16 days in Step Up)
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tiggeranne420
- Mar 12, 2010 8:02 am
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Hi i was was 32 weeks and 6 days and our baby boy was 3pounds and 8oz and in the nicu for 31days it felt like for ever he had problems nipplieing and he had bradys alot that was scary but now he is 6months and weighs 16 pounds he is doing really good so just hang in there
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margiegail80
- Apr 1, 2010 5:23 am
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23 weeker
Hi my daughter was in the nicu for 120 days(4 months)
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Peasinapod
- Apr 1, 2010 6:59 pm
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Momma of Sky - now 6 (32 weeker), Will - 4 years old (37 weeks) and Adalynn - 2 years (37 weeks) and Ian (38 weeks) |
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My 32 weeker spent 12 days in the NICU...
I also, had a full term baby spend almost 3 days in the NICU.
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motheroftwins88
- Apr 3, 2010 4:53 pm
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i had twins at 24 weeks and 6 days
well my twins are currently still in the nicu and we r so close to going home with our lil girl.... she is eating already and we have bout 2 weeks left until sje gets to come home my son does not understand the concept of eating yet so i think we still have a lil of a road ahead of us 
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Peasinapod (Apr 6, 2010 1:56 pm)
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esgf
- Apr 4, 2010 1:22 am
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Good luck and I hope he catches onto eating soon and that the rest of their stay is uneventful.
Take care,
Ellen
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Peasinapod
- Apr 6, 2010 1:56 pm
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Momma of Sky - now 6 (32 weeker), Will - 4 years old (37 weeks) and Adalynn - 2 years (37 weeks) and Ian (38 weeks) |
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Replying to:
motheroftwins88 (Apr 3, 2010 4:53 pm)
i had twins at 24 weeks and 6 days: well my twins are currently still in the nicu and we...
Re: i had twins at 24 weeks and 6 days
Exciting that your little girl might be coming home soon! I hope you son is able to catch on so he can join you at home quickly, too.
Kristyn
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vera&rusty
- Apr 27, 2010 6:05 pm
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5 weeks early preemie mommy
my little girl was born 5 weeks early. she had respitory problems when she was born. she stayed in the nicu for 2 weeks. she was born on april 9,2010 and my actually due date was may 13, 2010.
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Dgraces Mom (Apr 29, 2010 2:07 am)
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esgf
- Apr 28, 2010 12:51 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Welcome to Share. I hope that she continues to do well at home. Please keep us updated.
Take care,
Eleln
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Dgraces Mom
- Apr 29, 2010 2:07 am
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^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!) |
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Replying to:
vera&rusty (Apr 27, 2010 6:05 pm)
5 weeks early preemie mommy: my little girl was born 5 weeks early. she had respitory problems when she was...
Re: 5 weeks early preemie mommy
Hello and welcome to Share. Im glad to hear your little girl is home doing well. Thank you for sharing your story.
Take good care,
Yolonda
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AydensJourney
- May 19, 2010 8:23 pm
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My son was 17 weeks earlyand was bounced around from NICU to NICU in an out of state for 233 days....the less you focus on the discharge date the less stressful it will be....I know its difficult but just accepting where you are at that point will keep you more sane...I promise!...Thats the only way I found some sort of normality in the chaos
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adeleslp
- May 24, 2010 10:51 pm
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My little one was 32+weeks and he was in the NICU for 3 weeks.
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crkramer1980
- May 27, 2010 12:06 am
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9 days
We were 9 days in the NICU at Brenner Childrens Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. He was born 7 weeks early, with CCAM, and I had to have a hysterectomy after him.
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necey21
- May 27, 2010 8:18 pm
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My daughter was 23 weeks gestational when i had her!! And she spent 4 months in the Toledo nicu! I hope everything is going ok for you guys!!
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miraclebabyRyson
- May 27, 2010 9:01 pm
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25 weeker
My son was born January 16, 2009 1lb 1oz and came out of the NICU on June 17, 2009 150 days in the NICU, 5 surgeries later and he now weighs 11lb 1.5oz!
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Mom to miracles
- Jul 2, 2010 3:19 pm
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4-34 weekers and 26 week twins |
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how long in NICU..
I have had 5 preemies, the first 3 were all 34 weeks and 3 or 4 days.. the 4th and 5th (twins) 26 weekers..
Baby 1- 34+3 (6# 8.5 oz) was in NICU just 3 days,
Baby 2- 34+3 (6# 9.5 oz) was in NICU 11 days
Baby 3- 34+4 (6# 6.25 oz) was in NICU less than 24 hours
Baby 4- 26+3 (2# 13 oz) was in 58 days
Baby 5- 26+3 (2# 10.5 oz) was in 85 days
Every baby is different, It's all in how they respond to life on the outside... some don't mind it, (my 3rd) some HATE it (my 5th)!
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Jackie G
- Jul 2, 2010 9:40 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Congrats on all your miracles! You must have your hands full (in a wonderful way)!
-Jackie
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NICUmomof1
- Jul 8, 2010 5:23 pm
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Proud mommy to Madeline 33 weeker |
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My NICU baby was in the hospital for 30 days. Had she not had a bradychardia episode, it would have been 25. You are so lucky to have so many miracles to call you mommy. I admire your strength and you are lucky to have 5 little miracles.
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SerenitysMommy
- Jul 14, 2010 4:10 am
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My daughter was a 27 weeker and spent 65 days in the NICU. She'll have her 2nd birthday next month and is doing great. It's tough being a mother of a baby in the NICU, it seems no one could possibly understand your thoughts or feelings, but it will get easier. Things will only get better each day!
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precious-joscelyn
- Jul 14, 2010 9:44 pm
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Congrats on your baby my daughter was a 34 weeker smaller than normal at 2 lbs 15oz she was at the NICU for 32 days weighing 4 lbs 5oz
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Lipe Twins
- Jul 18, 2010 2:02 am
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27 weekers
My twins were born at 27 weeks weighting 1 lb 12 oz and he was in for 3 months. We were very lucky that once he came home we never had to take him back again. He did come home on O2 for feedings 10 meds and a heart monitor. His sister was 2 lb 8 oz and was in for 2 months. She also was able to come home and had a pretty smooth go.
I hope that from here on out you have smooth sailing! Congrats on your little mircale!
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Robbies Mommy
- Jul 29, 2010 5:42 pm
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My son was born at 31 weeks @ 4Lbs 8oz and was in the NICU for 35 days. it took him a while to get the whole "suck swallow breathe" thing down. he came home on an apnea monitor for 2 months (and he was never apnec, it ws just a precaution) as soon as he was maintaining his temp, gaining weight, and consistently took ALL of his meals at FULL FEEDS they let him come home.
Make sure they do an ultrasound on the head and check for PVL before discharge.
-Chrystal
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Toby's Mommy
- Aug 13, 2010 1:27 am
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I have had two preemies and they each are different. My first child born at 26 weeks was in the NICU for 71 days. My second son was born at 33 weeks and was in the NICU for 3 weeks. My first son was headstrong and stubborn and was determined to get out before his due date. With my second son we were told that there is a new push to keep them in the NICU until they are at 38 or 40 weeks, but he came home at 36 weeks gestation. Besides each child being different I think it depends a lot on the doctor that you have at the time.
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Krisscar4
- Aug 22, 2010 3:07 am
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I had twins born at 26wks and they were in the NICU for 110 days or 3 and half months. They didn't have very many problems thank god, they were just very stubborn with their feeds. Which is a must do before they go home.
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BLUVOF4
- Sep 2, 2010 4:13 am
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My twins boys were born at 29wks and baby A stayed in the nicu for 5 1/2 weeks and baby B was there for 7wks and 3days
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Daniel's mommy Cristina
- Dec 3, 2010 7:37 am
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my baby boy was born at 25 weeks 1lb 10oz. His first week of life he obtained a fungus in his blood and had to get 2 surgeries the second week. Since he has a full recovery he was taken off the high frequency ventilator and after 6 weeks he was on the nasal cannula...unfortunatley it was too good to be true and he ended up going back on the high frequency as his PDA was affecting him..he got the surgery and since then he has been doing so much better, he is feeding now he was up to 20ml/3hrs but was taken off feeds for a bacteria. He is now back on feeds at 4.5oz /day so 7.5ml for 6 hrs on and 2 hrs off. He is back on the nasal cannula and was just taken off the Hnc today. He just turned 2months today and is 3lbs 2oz...gestistational age "33" weeks + 5 Saturday he will be 34 weeks and we will begin trying to nipple feed. We have been in the Nicu for 62 days so far.
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esgf
- Dec 3, 2010 1:01 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Cristina
Welcome to share! It sounds like your little one has been through so much but is such a fighter and has come through it all really well. I hope that you find this to be a place of comfort and support. Some find that starting a blog, posting a short story or just posting often is comforting.
We hope to see you around often and to hear all of the news about your son.
Take care,
Ellen
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stacyat
- Dec 3, 2010 2:24 pm
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Christina: Hello and welcome to Share! I'm so sorry to hear of the struggles that your little guy had been through, however, that's wonderful news he's off of the high flow nasal cannula and may even be trying to nipple feed Saturday! I hope that he does well and continues to gain weight and improve, I look forward to reading updates on your little fighter!
Stacy
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Daniel's mommy Cristina
- Dec 6, 2010 1:10 am
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Thank you we just had our monthly conference and the Dr. Told us that it will be another 6-7 week stay  the good thing is that our son will be protected from the flu while in the NICU. This Saturday completed 9 weeks in the NICU so we are more than half way there we can see the light. It still makes me sad because having to leave him there everyday is still hard for me. I always cry for my baby boy but never at the bedside soon I won't have to cry anymore.
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Angel Love (Dec 6, 2010 1:53 am)
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Angel Love
- Dec 6, 2010 1:53 am
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Replying to:
Daniel's mommy Cristina (Dec 6, 2010 1:10 am)
Thank you :smile: we just had our monthly conference and the Dr. Told us that it will be another...
Hang in there!!! You're doing great! I'm sorry that your little guy has to stay longer, but like you said...at least he's protected from the yuckies while he's in the NICU. Tracy
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NICU mommy
- Dec 21, 2010 3:46 am
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Well you are right every baby is different. We celebrated our 1st bday last month in the NICU. Looking at a discharge date of Feb, 2011 which totals our NICU stay to about 14.5 months. Not too discourage you but you can do it! No matter how long, 1 day at a time. 1 foot down the hall at a time.
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Angel Love (Dec 24, 2010 3:38 am)
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esgf
- Dec 24, 2010 1:45 am
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Welcome NICU mommy! Hang in there you are doing great. We can't wait to hear more about your little fighter.
Take care,
Ellen
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Angel Love
- Dec 24, 2010 3:38 am
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Replying to:
NICU mommy (Dec 21, 2010 3:46 am)
Well you are right every baby is different. We celebrated our 1st bday last month in the NICU. Looking at...
Congratulations on celebrating one year!! I'm sorry that this stay has been so long, but it sounds like you have a great mindset for staying strong through it all. I'll be praying for Feb. 2011 as the goal!! (or sooner!) Tracy
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richato
- Jan 28, 2011 4:47 pm
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NICU Mommy - do you have a blog of your story? I know you will be sooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy to have your fighter home with you!
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aarons mom
- Feb 12, 2011 4:41 am
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hello well i have experenced it my baby boy was borned at 25 wks was 1 lb and 15 oz and we stayed in the nicu hospital in birmingham Al for 5 mons didn't think we would ever get to come home and it was hard i hope your little one gets to come home soon
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Jackie G (Feb 12, 2011 1:05 pm)
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Jackie G
- Feb 12, 2011 1:05 pm
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Replying to:
aarons mom (Feb 12, 2011 4:41 am)
hello well i have experenced it my baby boy was borned at 25 wks was 1 lb and 15 oz...
HI Aaron's Mom,
Welcome to Share! My daughter was a 25 weeker who was 1 lb 15 oz also! Glad he's doing well!
-Jackie
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esgf
- Feb 12, 2011 2:56 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Hi Aaron's mom
Welcome to Share. I am glad he is home now and I hope to hear more about how he is doing.
Take care,
Ellen
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aarons mom
- Feb 12, 2011 11:00 pm
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think you all hope your little ones are doing well to
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ciavarra1
- Mar 7, 2011 8:18 pm
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my son was born 17 weeks early weighing in at 1lb 7oz and stayed in the NICU for 5months
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esgf
- May 11, 2011 8:37 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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I hope that he is doing well at home. We would love ot hear about him when or if you want to share.
Ellen
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liz loschinskey
- Jul 25, 2011 12:35 pm
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My Tori was born at 24 weeks 1lb, 1oz and spent 109 days in the NICU. Came home on oxygen, pulseox, and heart monitor.
Hope this helps?!
Liz
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jhbelin
- Aug 17, 2011 2:48 pm
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199 LONG days! We've been home two weeks this Friday! 14.8 ounces (420 grams) at birth and just hit the 10 lb club!!
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esgf
- Aug 17, 2011 8:48 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Welcome to share and congratulations on 10 lbs. That is a big milestone. I felt so much better after that.
Ellen
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stacyat
- Aug 17, 2011 10:15 pm
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Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)! |
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Welcome to Share! Congratulations on being home two weeks already, how wonderful!! Yay for double digits!
Stacy
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Ally_Alex_Alivia's_mom
- Aug 18, 2011 3:08 am
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Congrats on the 10 pound mark and wishing you many more wonderful milestones!
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liz loschinskey
- Aug 18, 2011 6:53 pm
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10 pounds is amazing!!! Welcome home! And, welcome to Share!! What a miracle. Very exciting!
Love and light,
Liz
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steph&dekar
- Aug 24, 2011 5:24 am
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baby was in the NICU for 119 days
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manditw84
- Oct 14, 2011 2:51 pm
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My little Evan was a 28 weeker and he was in the NICU for 73 days. He had a grade III IVH, apnea, 4 blood transfusions, 2 spinal taps, a hole in his heart which closed thank the lord, hernia repair, staph and pneumonia from his vent, feeding intolerance and a few other normal preemie baby things. I just started a blog to share my story and hopefully give others hope that are going through the same situation if you'd like to check it out. His picture now is on there too. I'd love for you all to follow me if you'd like.  )
blogwithmandi.wordpress.com
If you start for the beginning, it tells his story.
Blog link
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Jackie G
- Oct 24, 2011 2:55 pm
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Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6 |
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Mandi - Evan is adorable. I got to look through a little of your blog and I'll have to catch up with it more later, but thanks for sharing it. Sounds like an amazing kid!
-Jackie
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Evan0409
- Dec 2, 2011 7:59 pm
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Hello, My son was born 10 weeks early. He was in the NICU 9 weeks, home for 1 week and then rushed back in for surgery with another 10 day hospital stay. They all have their own path to follow. I hope yours is a healthy short one!! Good luck... Life in the NICU is a roller coaster that noboby wants to be on.. Tricia
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arieljewell
- Mar 12, 2012 5:49 pm
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My son was born at 32 weeks on january 9 and came home on january 31 & was sent home with no machines or medication. They just wanted him to be able to mauntain his temo, eat from bottles, and gain weight.
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EllenSteinlein
- Apr 16, 2012 4:37 am
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My baby was in the NICU for 7 days. I felt like that was forever so I can only imagine what it's like for babies that must stay longer. But I am thankful for all the wonderful things the nurses helped do for our baby boy. He learned about tummy time, how to soothe himself with a pacifier, and was put on a wonderful sleep/feeding routine from the very first days of life. Read more at http://allmomsareperfect.com/my-nicu-baby/">The NICU isn’t that bad. or visit www.allmomsareperfect.com.
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stacyat
- Apr 17, 2012 1:37 am
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Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)! |
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Hello and welcome to Share! I'm so glad to hear that you had a great NICU experience and that your little guy is doing well now! Thank you for sharing!
Stacy
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liz loschinskey
- Apr 17, 2012 5:50 pm
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Ellen, thanks for sharing your NICU experience with us!!
Love and Light,
Liz
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NathansMom13
- Apr 19, 2012 2:33 pm
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Come to ShareUnion 2012: It's the BEST weekend ever!!! |
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Ellen, thanks for sharing with us!
Laura
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Abbie's mom
- Apr 29, 2012 12:37 pm
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My son was in the NICU for 21 days. He was born at 34 weeks due to me having preeclampsia and being dialated to 5 cm. The only issue he had was jaundice and learning how to eat from the bottle. Today he's almost 3 months old, weighs in at almost 11 pounds.
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mom2sophia11
- May 15, 2012 9:01 pm
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my daughter was a 29 weeker she spend 37 days in the Nicu it seemed like a long time but every baby is different. I did not feel comfortable bringing her home I was scared out of my mind. she was a little jaundice a day after she was born she was under the lights for about 2 days. she was only on nip-v she was and is a strong little girl she will be 6 months old on thursday. hope you had a nice mothers day....... Laura
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tiffsmomma
- Jun 26, 2012 2:45 pm
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my daughter was born at 38 wks and spent 9-10 there and when she was born she had no heart beat wasnt breathing .. it just depends on the baby .. and how quick they grow to be able to meet guidelines realy ..
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liz loschinskey (Jun 27, 2012 7:49 pm)
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stacyat
- Jun 26, 2012 9:05 pm
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Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)! |
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Hello and welcome to share tiffsmomma! I'm so glad that they were able to bring your little sweetheart back, I'm sure that that was terrifying for you! I look forward to reading more about her!
Stacy
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liz loschinskey
- Jun 27, 2012 7:49 pm
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Replying to:
tiffsmomma (Jun 26, 2012 2:45 pm)
my daughter was born at 38 wks and spent 9-10 there and when she was born she had no heart...
Hello and welcome to Share!
Please keep us updated on your daughter. It's a delight to see new mom's utilizing SYS!
Love and Light,
Liz
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lvazquez
- Jul 16, 2012 3:22 pm
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Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping) |
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Our first baby, a 32-weeker, was in two different NICUs. He spent two weeks in one where he had blood platelet transfusions and phototherapy. When he was no longer critical, he was moved to a NICU closer to our home. He was transferred the day of his baby shower and I got to ride along in the ambulance. He stayed for an additional week and we got to nest with him before being discharged.
Our second baby, a 34-weeker, SHOULD have been admitted to the NICU. He was orange for two months. The day he was born, the hospital was overwhelmed! There were 18 births in a 24-hour period! His bilirubin levels were in the concerning area, so we were told to have him checked for that at his first peds appt. which was 2 days later. Levels were off the charts there, so we finally got sent a bili blanket. Levels were still high 2 weeks later and we had to take him in like that every 2 weeks for the next two months. Not fun. I stopped giving him breast milk for awhile, as that can also attribute to jaundice, and that did the trick. Now almost 5 years later, one wonders if there is a link between jaundice babies and autism. Our son was diagnosed earlier this year and the studies are interesting . . .
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leadbyfaith87
- Jul 28, 2012 6:42 pm
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I had my twins at 24.6 weeks on May 5th. They are still in the NICU but will be coming home next week. Babies in the NICU are sent home once they are able to do the suck, swallow, and breathe. They must be able to take a full bottle feeding without their heartrate and O2 saturation dropping. Their apneas must be at a minimum and their weight is 4lbs or above. They also must be able to tolerate sitting in a carseat.
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liz loschinskey
- Jul 28, 2012 9:20 pm
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My Mikey was in the NICU for 7 days. Rest easy, sweet son. 24 weeker, 15 ounces, 11inches.
My Tori was in for 109 days. 25 weeker, 17ounces, 11inches. She is now 2years and 10 months and mentally and physically sound. Amen!
Thanks for letting me share my kids!
Love and light!
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dakotasmommy2012
- Nov 25, 2012 5:47 am
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My daughter Dakota was born at 27 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 7ozs she was in there for 2 months and 1 day she is almost 5 months old and at home on oxygen and monitor for apnea and bradycardia.
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tucker'smom
- Nov 27, 2012 8:54 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Hi Dakota's Mommy,
Welcome to Share! Congrats on the birth and homecoming of your baby.
I'm so glad to ehar that she's doing well, my son was also born at 27 weeks and came home on monitors.
Please keep us updated on how Dakota is doing.
Leigh
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don8life
- Feb 9, 2013 5:56 am
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He is so precious!!! My boys came along later than yours did, but my first was born with kidney failure and wasn't able to breathe at first. He was born at 35 weeks, but was over 8 pounds! We don't know really what he weighed because of all the fluid stuck inside his tissues and bladder. Once they drained his bladder, he was 8lbs 4oz, but still VERY puffy with fluid. He was in the NICU for about 3 weeks or so, then moved to the pediatric floor for another 3 or 4 weeks. It's so hard to remember (he's almost 21 now!!!). He had an NG tube until close to when he came home. Later he ended up needing it again and eventually a gtube, but the feeding thing wasn't an issue about not being able to go home. I know they look at a lot, like do they keep oxygen levels stable, even when eating, can they regulate temperature, etc. I have known some moms who's doctor didn't let the baby come home until they could eat totally by mouth though (not usually "kidney kids" otherwise most would never get to go home!)
My second son was born at 35 weeks and 6 days. He was 9 pounds 10 ounces!!!! He had trouble breathing at birth, so was taken to the NICU, but we were lucky that he only had to stay in there for about 5 or 6 hours.
I really hope your little one doesn't take too long getting all the goals the doctors have for him met!
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gregery'smama
- May 21, 2013 4:54 pm
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My baby boy was born at 29 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 12 oz and stayed in the nicu for 2 months 8 days. He came home 2 days after Christmas
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liz loschinskey
- May 21, 2013 8:30 pm
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Kristen,
Awesome Christmas present!!!
Love and Light,
Liz
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