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How long was your baby in NICU?

Lilbitoffaith - 12:33am Dec 27, 2007 EST
Faith Alysia 28wks (10/7/05), Ethan Bryce 30wks (12/9/07)

Let me start by saying I *know* that every baby is different....I just want an idea! My baby boy was born at 30 weeks on 12/9. He is doing fabulous and is currently able to nipple about 1/3-1/2 of his feeds...I'm just wondering how much longer its going to be before he comes home?! How long were your preemies in NICU? What was their gestation? My daughter was a 28 weeker and spent 39 days in the NICU....so I'm hoping he at least comes home by then, he's at 17 days right now...Thanks in advance for any input!

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RyansMom24wk - Jan 6, 2008 4:26 am (#10 Total: 158)

Congratulations! Your little guy is so cute.

Ryan was born at just under 24 weeks. He spent 90 days in the NICU. He weighed 1 pound 8 ounces.

girlyhurley - Jan 6, 2008 5:12 am (#11 Total: 158)

Proud mommy of Emily Madeleine and Sydney Ann

Emily was a 28 weeker (15.5 ounces!) and spent three months exactly in the NICU! For a total of 92 days!

Our Criteria for coming home were:
1- 4 pounds or greater
2- Taking all feeds by bottle within 20 minutes (no pressure! lol)
3-Maintaining body temp for 24 hours in an open crib
4-Passing the car seat challenge!

Good luck!

Lori

Angel Love - Jan 8, 2008 4:01 am (#12 Total: 158)

He's a little cutie!! My daughter is a 27 weeker and was due Sept. 25th. She came home on Sept. 7th which was 2 months and 12 days in the NICU. They always told us that there wasn't a "weight goal" that she had to meet, but that when she could suck, breathe, and swallow with no "episodes" and maintain her own body temp. she could go home. They told us not to get our hopes up until her due date. We were pleased and surprised to get her home a couple of weeks earlier than that!!
Tracy

Lilbitoffaith - Jan 10, 2008 9:58 pm (#13 Total: 158)

Faith Alysia 28wks (10/7/05), Ethan Bryce 30wks (12/9/07)

Thanks for all the replies!

Ethan is currently scheduled to go home on Saturday but has failed his carseat challenge twice now

He's 5lbs 5oz and is on day 32 in the NICU...I just want it to be over!!

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McTriplet Mommy (Jan 11, 2008 1:51 am)

McTriplet Mommy - Jan 11, 2008 1:51 am (#14 Total: 158)

Lorne (23 wk), Isaac (26 wk) and Sullivan (26 wk) - my four-year miracles!!

Replying to: Lilbitoffaith (Jan 10, 2008 9:58 pm)

Thanks for all the replies!: Ethan is currently scheduled to go home on Saturday but has failed his carseat challenge...

Re: Thanks for all the replies!

Hang in there. One of mine failed the carseat test before he passed - it was SO frustrating! I thought that was basically just a technicality - and when he didn't pass.... I was SO upset!

I can't wait to hear when Ethan is home!

Take care< Kara

ehbeagle - Jan 13, 2008 3:34 am (#15 Total: 158)

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

IsaiahsMommy12506 - Jan 15, 2008 7:58 pm (#16 Total: 158)

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.

Lilbitoffaith - Jan 18, 2008 12:19 am (#17 Total: 158)

Faith Alysia 28wks (10/7/05), Ethan Bryce 30wks (12/9/07)

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!

Ethan 299

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McTriplet Mommy (Jan 18, 2008 2:56 am)

McTriplet Mommy - Jan 18, 2008 2:56 am (#18 Total: 158)

Lorne (23 wk), Isaac (26 wk) and Sullivan (26 wk) - my four-year miracles!!

Replying to: Lilbitoffaith (Jan 18, 2008 12:19 am)

He's home!: Ethan came home on Saturday! He is currently using a car bed because he couldn't pass his car...

Re: He's home!

YAY!!! Congrats!!

Kara

kimb711 - Mar 31, 2008 5:24 am (#19 Total: 158)

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)

McTriplet Mommy - Apr 4, 2008 3:56 am (#20 Total: 158)

Lorne (23 wk), Isaac (26 wk) and Sullivan (26 wk) - my four-year miracles!!

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

Kimmie21 - Apr 5, 2008 6:53 pm (#21 Total: 158)

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.

Suesan - Apr 10, 2008 4:52 pm (#22 Total: 158)

Proud MOM of an EX 25 Weeker

my 25 weeker was in the NICU for 130 days

and Eli Mommy of Elizabeth Izaiah - Apr 14, 2008 5:03 am (#23 Total: 158)

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.

Smiley279 - Apr 14, 2008 10:17 pm (#24 Total: 158)

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.

christen_corine - Apr 26, 2008 5:23 am (#25 Total: 158)

Isaac Myk'l (27wk angel) Cherish Elyzibeth(32 wk miracle) Haivynn Rebekkah(32 week miracle)

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

Brujita81 - Jun 27, 2008 6:49 am (#26 Total: 158)

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.

Emaleth - Jun 30, 2008 3:02 pm (#27 Total: 158)

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.

ngtista00 - Jul 1, 2008 9:20 pm (#28 Total: 158)

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!

katestclair - Jul 1, 2008 9:37 pm (#29 Total: 158)

Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson

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

davontamommy - Jul 11, 2008 2:55 am (#30 Total: 158)

My son was in NICU for a 190days he was born at 26wks

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rrdm78 - Jul 14, 2008 2:31 am (#31 Total: 158)

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)

Angel Love - Jul 19, 2008 12:34 am (#32 Total: 158)

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

Erin_Cole - Jul 30, 2008 3:35 am (#33 Total: 158)

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.

rrdm78 - Aug 17, 2008 9:37 pm (#34 Total: 158)

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 (#35 Total: 158)

Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson

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

harleyann06 - Oct 8, 2008 1:32 pm (#36 Total: 158)

my daughter was in the nicu for 9 months but she had alot of medical problems. i wish u the best

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katestclair (Oct 8, 2008 5:11 pm)

katestclair - Oct 8, 2008 5:11 pm (#37 Total: 158)

Proud Mommy to Alexis, Kyle and Jackson

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...