SaraBryant
- Jun 3, 2005 10:07 pm
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Replying to:
Katie Busch (Jun 3, 2005 6:27 pm)
Re: Reading PA: Hi Sara, Yeah I delivered both of my children at Reading Hospital. I had a midwife...
Re: Reading PA
Melissa - I am 2 minutes outside of Kutztown....I actually graduated from King's college (PA) but this is my husband's hometown....his cousin is going to KU next year too! Small world.... 
Katie....I'm glad to hear that Kylie's appt. went so well. That is AWESOME!!!!
It is also amazing that your son didn't have to spend anytime in the NICU....that is so great. These babies are such fighters....
I'm sure Jacob's speech will pick up soon....but I'm also sure that it is hard waiting for it to happen! I've been "looking" around this MOD website for a while and have read so many different things - and I'm sure you are well aware of the fact that oftentimes a preemie's speech is delayed - and then all of a sudden they just start to pick it up and then you can't make them STOP talking! I hope that is the case with your little guy too!!! But I'm sure you are worried about it so hopefully those doc's will tell you something good when he gets his vocals checked. Anyways, thanks for the reply....good luck with your two little angels.....Sara Bryant
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SaraBryant
- Jun 4, 2005 1:33 am
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Replying to:
pj'smom (Jun 3, 2005 2:19 am)
Re: Reading PA: Sara-
Kutztown is where I went to college!! I miss that town!!
Melissa Zavorski
hay melissa!
Hi Melissa!
Just wondering where you are now....you had said outside of Philly.....I worked in Douglassville before I had my daughter.....does that sound familiar? I also have a girlfriend from college in Phoenixville and some friends in Collegeville! Just seeing if we might know some of the same people!!!
Sara B.
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T.McClaflin
- Jul 3, 2005 6:38 pm
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Boothwyn, Pa
Hi-
We live in Delaware County and have an ex- 26 weeker who is now 6. Sarah just completed kindergarten. We are so proud of her.
Tina
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pj'smom (Aug 17, 2005 8:49 pm)
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Latoya and Jason
- Aug 3, 2005 2:52 am
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Mother of 32 weeker, 37 weeker, 27 week twins and a 39 weeker |
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Bradford County???
I am looking for someone around me with a child that has special needs I really need to see how they deal with things. Such as G-tube problems or prematuraty problems and issues. Thank you
Mother of 32 weeker, 37 weeker, and 27 week twins
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ftoby
- Aug 17, 2005 2:23 pm
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Limerick Pa
I am close to Pottstown and my wife and I had a 32 weeker Two weeks ago. She is still in NICU but progressing.
Frank
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pj'smom
- Aug 17, 2005 8:49 pm
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Replying to:
T.McClaflin (Jul 3, 2005 6:38 pm)
Boothwyn, Pa: Hi-
We live in Delaware County and have an ex- 26 weeker who is now 6. ...
Re: Boothwyn, Pa
I live in Lower Bucks county not too far from you...are you involved with the local chaper of the MoD?
Melissa
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Erin Malloy
- Aug 18, 2005 12:37 pm
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Anyone going to the Pa Volunteer Leadership Conference
I just got an invite yesterday and my husband and I are considering going. Just wondering if anyone else was???
Also, we are from Pittsburgh - any other Pittsburghers here????
Erin
mom to Aidan, 12/29/04, 30-weeker due to Pre-E, Unilateral Cleft Lip
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Latoya and Jason
- Aug 25, 2005 2:50 am
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Mother of 32 weeker, 37 weeker, 27 week twins and a 39 weeker |
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Bradford County
I am from Bradford County. Just wondering if anyone was around my area. Or if they have had a child and the Janet Weis Childrens Hospital in Danville Pa. (Geisinger Medical Center)
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Andrea Clark (Oct 11, 2005 5:21 am)
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Katie Busch
- Sep 25, 2005 6:26 pm
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now in Pottstown
Wanted to let ya's know I recently moved from Reading to Pottstown. Much better area where we are living and safer than Reading. Now to get my info switched over here hehehe
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Andrea Clark
- Oct 11, 2005 5:21 am
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Replying to:
Latoya and Jason (Aug 25, 2005 2:50 am)
Bradford County: I am from Bradford County. Just wondering if anyone was around my area. Or if they have had...
Re: Bradford County
I'm in Williamsport and delivered at Geisinger in February.
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Andrea Clark
- Oct 11, 2005 5:24 am
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Williamsport
Hello! I live in Williamsport and delivered my almost 30-week daughter, Mia, at Geisinger in February. Anyone from nearby?
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alg2278
- Oct 14, 2005 8:09 pm
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Anyone in Pittsburgh??
HI there,
I'm a mommy to a 33 weeker. Little Maddie was 3lb 1oz spent 3 weeks in the NICU at Magee and is now a happy healthy 5month old. Anyone from the Burg who would like to talk you can post or email me at alg2278@verizon.net.
Hope to talk to some other premie moms or dads.
amy
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AnneLavelle (Nov 7, 2005 4:19 pm)
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christmas
- Nov 6, 2005 11:38 pm
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Anyone in West Grove?
I live in West Grove, PA, which is near the Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland state lines. Would love to talk to other parents of premature babies. My daughter was born at 29 weeks, weighing 2lbs, 10 oz. She just turned a year old! Please respond if you would like to chat!
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AnneLavelle
- Nov 7, 2005 4:19 pm
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Replying to:
alg2278 (Oct 14, 2005 8:09 pm)
Anyone in Pittsburgh??: HI there,
I'm a mommy to a 33 weeker. Little Maddie was 3lb 1oz spent 3...
Re: Anyone in Pittsburgh??
Hi Amy - Yes, I'm from the Burg! I had a 33 1/2 weeker, Emma, that also spent a couple of weeks in Magee's NICU! I loved the picture of Maddie in the swing! I'm not technically adept enough to attach a picture - but Emma had the same Ocean Wonders swing and loved it! We thought it was a God send, because it was one of the few things that would entertain her, so that we could actually get other stuff done! Our Emma is now 17 months old! How is everything going for you and Maddie? Anne
P.S. If you want you can e-mail me at home hoosierlavelle@aol.com.
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Sean's Mom
- Nov 8, 2005 1:08 am
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Mom to 25 weeker, now 3 1/2 yrs old!! |
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Anyone from Phila area?
Hi I had a 25 weeker who is now 3 months old and finally home. Anyone from the phila area?
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pj'smom (Apr 1, 2006 8:40 pm)
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Brooke Matthews
- Nov 15, 2005 5:38 pm
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Hello, My name is Brooke,I live in Reading,Pa. I have a 3 year old named Madeline,who was born at 28 weeks,I also have a son who will be 9 in Dec
Madeline's 3rd b-day
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Michele Reeves (Nov 17, 2005 2:35 pm)
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Michele Reeves
- Nov 17, 2005 2:35 pm
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2004 National Ambassador Mom |
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Replying to:
Brooke Matthews (Nov 15, 2005 5:38 pm)
Hello, My name is Brooke,I live in Reading,Pa. I have a 3 year old named Madeline,who was born at 28...
Re: Pennsylvania
Madeline is truly a princess!!!
Welcome, Brooke!
Hugs!
Michele
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Brooke Matthews
- Nov 17, 2005 8:02 pm
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Thanks!! Hoping to get to know some,mommy's of preemies,this is all new to me,and I wish I had found this board,when Madeline was a baby.
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chasmoboxer
- Nov 30, 2005 3:12 am
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Preemie of Butler,PA
My 27 weeker was born on June 9th weighing in @ 1 pound 6 ounces. At 5 3/4 month old she weighs 10 pounds and is 20 inches long. After 90 days at the West Penn NICU, I couldn't ask for a better gift from GOD.
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Erin Malloy
- Jan 11, 2006 2:34 pm
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WalkAmerica - Western PA Kickoff!
Hi everyone! I'm Erin and I am co-chair of the Family Teams for the Pittsburgh Walk 2006! My son, Aidan, was born at 30 weeks on December 29th, 2004, due to sudden, severe, Pre-Eclampsia. He spent 71 days in the NICU and is a NEC survivor.
Last year was the first time I participated in a walk and it was awesome! It was so nice to meet other families and share our stories! It's great to finally talk to someone else that understands what you are going thru!
The reason for this post is that I would like to announce the Western Pa Family Teams Kickoff on Monday, March 6th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m at the Children's Museum in Pittsburgh. The Family Teams Kickoff is for all veteran and new Family Teams from Pittsburgh, Beaver, Butler, Ellwood City, Greensburg, New Castle, Fayette and Washington.
This is an opportunity to get together to share ideas on fundraising and get excited about this year's walk! It is also a time for the families to connect with one another - as parents of preemies, we share a special bond and we all strive for a common goal - preventing prematurity. As part of the party, we hope to even have a visit from the 2006 National Ambassador, Alexa Ostolaza of Gainesville, FL!!
If you have any questions about the walk or about forming a family team, please don't hesitate to ask or email me!
We will be sending out invitations soon, but if you don't get one, please email me! We are looking forward to this year's walk and hope to make it a tremendous success, with the help of Family Teams!
Erin
mommy to Aidan James 12/29/04, 30 weeker due to Pre-E
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Erin Malloy
- Feb 22, 2006 12:49 pm
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Reminder - West. Pa Family Team Kickoff
Just wanted to remind you guys that the Western Pa Family Teams Kickoff is coming up soon! It's on Monday, March 6th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m at the Children's Museum in Pittsburgh. The Family Teams Kickoff is for all veteran and new Family Teams from Pittsburgh, Beaver, Butler, Ellwood City, Greensburg, New Castle, Fayette and Washington.
This is an opportunity to get together to share ideas on fundraising and get excited about this year's walk! It is also a time for the families to connect with one another - as parents of preemies, we share a special bond and we all strive for a common goal - preventing prematurity. As part of the party, we hope to even have a visit from the 2006 National Ambassador, Alexa Ostolaza of Gainesville, FL!!
If you have any questions about the walk or about forming a family team, please don't hesitate to ask or email me!
We are looking forward to this year's walk and hope to make it a tremendous success, with the help of Family Teams!
Erin
mommy to Aidan James 12/29/04, 30 weeker due to Pre-E
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jmgeary
- Apr 16, 2006 3:18 am
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Allentown/Bethlehem Area
Hi! My name is Julie. My son Joshua was born last March at 32 weeks. He weighed 4lbs. 6oz. He was in the hospital for one month. I can't believe he is already one year old. I was wondering if anyone from the area delivered at Lehigh Valley Hospital or had a baby in the NICU there. If so, please tell me about your experience. Our experience was good but there was no support group of any kind and my husband and I felt alone. I would like to start something there so parents have someone to talk to. Let me know your thoughts.
Julie
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jennaus
- Jun 8, 2006 2:47 am
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Anyone from Delaware County?
I live in Sprinfield, Delaware County. I have a two year old - Emily and 6 month old twins - Hannah and Isabelle who were born at 26weeks on Thanksgiving morning!!!! They weighed 1lb 10oz and measured 13 1/2 inches long.
Hannah was given slim to zero chance of survival, Issy's chances were very slightly better. They spent 83 and 91 days respectively in the NICU at Lankenau hospital. Hannah then spent 3 weeks at CHOP for a severe cold.
At their six month check up, Hannah weighed 10lb 4 oz and Issy weighed 11lb 3 oz - i can hardly believe we made it this far!!!
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guy1118 (Dec 18, 2006 10:13 pm)
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mallocups
- Jun 16, 2006 12:59 pm
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ANYONE FROM OR NEAR BEAVER COUNTY, PA
If so, please respond. Would like to try establish support group in area.
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Jackie G
- Jun 16, 2006 12:59 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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I am not from PA but I thought I would help you find some people that are...
Go to the "Get Involved" area of Share and find the topic
"Get Local: New Jersey to Wyoming". Than find the discussion for "Pennsylvania". You can see if anyone in your area has posted there and e-mail them thru Share.
Good Luck,
Jackie
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Katiesmommy
- Jul 7, 2006 1:23 am
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Operation: Kates' Blood Drive 7/29/06 King of Prussia PA
On July 29th at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia PA (right outside of Philadelphia) My family and I are holding a Blood Drive in memory of my little angel Katherine Taylor "Katie" Bralski
Katie was a little impatient and thinking she had a round trip ticked decided she wanted to meet her mommy and grandparents sooner than her due date. Katie was born March 22, 2006 only 22 week pregnant I was very scared. Katie spent the rest of her precious little life fighting. 12 days later my little girl was unable to fight any longer and decided it was time to become an Angel. While she was in the NICU unit at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia she needed alot of blood. Which we all know as most of us here are Mommies of precious little preemie babies. Because of this my family and I with the help of the Red Cross, are having Operation: Katie's Blood Drive- this is our first one , with many more to come. This will be a yearly if not semi-yearly thing we will be holding. I am inviting anyone in the Philadelphia area and beyond that would like to help a little child out by donating blood it would be a wonderful thing!!
If you are interested please email me at Katiesmommy0322@aol.com and I will get you all of the info you need to schedule an appointment - or if you cant please see if someone you know can and will!! I thank you all for reading this. and I pray for all Parents that have been in my situation and Pray for all preemies born every day.
Thanks
Tana Bralski
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Katiesmommy (Jul 15, 2006 2:38 am)
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
- Jul 7, 2006 1:23 am
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Marina 28w, Emma 36w, Olivia 34w 2 days |
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To Katies Mommy,
I have family in the Philly area. My Uncle in the COO of CHOP, I am passing the info of the blood drive on to him. My cousin Ryan who is the son of the COO has cancer and they have a foundation called ConKerr that fights for cancer research. I will be sure to let them all know of your events so that they can spread the word. They live about 5 mins from the hotel. I am sure that they will be very interested because prematurity has also affected our family. Good Luck and Beat Wishes.
Feel Free to contact me at any time.
Kathryn
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magicalrose03
- Jul 14, 2006 12:50 am
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Anyone from Erie County??
Hello everyone. I was just wondering if there was anyone here from Erie &/or Erie County? My youngest daughter spent her first 28 days in the NICU. Im just looking for others to talk to about different things. Hope to hear from someone soon.
Vicki
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alexandmyles
- Jul 14, 2006 9:44 pm
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Re:York
I'm from Spring Grove and 26 week twins at the York Hospital NICU. They were born May 10, 2006. We probably see each other all the time and don't even realize it!
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Katiesmommy
- Jul 15, 2006 2:38 am
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Replying to:
Katiesmommy (Jul 7, 2006 1:23 am)
Operation: Kates' Blood Drive 7/29/06 King of Prussia PA: On July 29th at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia...
Re: Operation: Kates' Blood Drive 7/29/06 King of Prussia PA
Hi everyone, for anyone in the Philly area the blood drive is July 29th at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia (Ice Night club/Valley Forge convention center) it will be from 9am till 3pm. we need atleast 50 donors to make this sucessful. The blood drive is in my little angel Katie's memory. please go to www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate once there enter your info and proceed to the next page our sponsor code is 9G69 any questions please email me@ Katiesmommy0322@aol.com.
The March of Dimes will be there as support. I would like to thank Fran from the King of Prussia office for all of her help so far. Hope all will come out.
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