stacyat
- Oct 14, 2011 2:52 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 Aimee and welcome to Share! Congratulations on the birth of your sweet baby boy! I'm so sorry that he ended up coming earlier than expected and is now having to fight so hard in the NICU. Huge hugs coming your way. Keep us posted as you can, keeping you and your sweet boy close in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy
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NathansMom13
- Oct 14, 2011 2:30 pm
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Come to ShareUnion 2012: It's the BEST weekend ever!!! |
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Hi and welcome to Share. Congratulations on the birth of your son. I'm so sorry that his birth wasn't what you had expected and now he's in the NICU. It sounds like he is quite the little fighter. Please know we are all here for you whenever you need us. Keep us updated.
Laura
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Amiee
- Oct 14, 2011 7:09 pm
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thank you all much appreciated.... 
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Emmadawn825
- Oct 17, 2011 5:30 pm
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my daughter was born at 24 weeks and 4 days weighing only 1lb 6oz......she's now 32 weeks and 1 day old there is talk about moving us into progressive....Have hope....i have been in your shoes....i know how you feel its scary but once your son hits a certain point you'll be cruising along trust me....my daught now weighs 2 lbs 10 oz and i thought we'd never make it to 2 lbs or how i'd make it through her surgery to fix her heart valve which didn't close on her own....and a grade 3 and 4 brain bleed. Keep praying prayers do work....they thought my daughter wouldn't make it and she has proved everyone wrong....look to your son for the strength to get through this trust me what these babys do every minute of every day is fight....i still have yet to figure out where she gets her strength from.
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liz loschinskey
- Oct 17, 2011 9:54 pm
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Emma, so glad your daughter is doing well. My Tori was 1#1oz. When she hit 2 lbs we had a two pound party with the nurses. 2 individual pound cakes and whipped cream. I loved our staff. HOORAY FOR 2 POUNDS.
Keep us updated.
Loveandlight,
Liz
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Gaby
- Oct 18, 2011 2:33 am
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mom to Damian (37 weeks 1 day) and Diego (37 weeks 1 day) |
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I will keep your sweet baby in my prayers, I hope that he will soon be able to go home, have faith, God is holding you and your family in his arms. And know that in Share you have another family to support you, and a bunch of shoulders to cry on whenever you have the need to. Keep us updated, may God bless your little fighter.
LOL
Gaby
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Amiee
- Oct 18, 2011 8:12 pm
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Am sad to say that he died on th 16th of october at 6 am he was a strong fighter. I miss him sooo much but thanks for the prayers they tried to save him but I guess God wanted him more then I did I cried since the day he died an I cant stop since. He meant sooo much to me but I knw he's in a better place where he will be the happiest then ever b4... 
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liz loschinskey
- Oct 18, 2011 9:19 pm
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Aimee, I've said prayers and will continue to say prayers for you, your son, and family. Please know, God will not give us more than we can handle. Your son is cradled in His hands.
Be assured, my son greeted, welcomed and is sharing all of his toys with your son in heaven. They are playing peacefully, now.
I promise, it will get better! You will stop crying! You ARE strong enough to get through this.
If you need to talk, cry, laugh, or vent in any way, come here, we can and WILL help you through this.
You can email me if you'de like.
May peace find you soon.
Love and light,
Liz
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esgf
- Oct 19, 2011 11:57 am
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Aimee, I am so sorry. He was such a fighter. I will say prayers for you, your son and your family. It is ok to do whatever you feel is right, cry, talk, laugh, all you have to do each moment is breathe, even though that is hard, too.
We hope you can find some peace and comfort here with those who have shared your experience or with your family, friends and those in your community.
Take care,
Ellen
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stacyat
- Oct 19, 2011 6:27 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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Oh Aimee, I am so sorry to hear this update. As Liz said, I am sure that my daughters greeted him as he entered into Heaven. I'll keep you close in my thoughts and prayers as you enter into this heartbreaking journey of mourning your sweet boy. Those first few days and weeks are so hard, I remember thinking I would never smile again. Slowly though a smile broke through here and there, and then a laugh, and then guilt for being happy every once in awhile. To now it's been two years and I can smile remembering my girls. Please, feel free to post as often as you need and we will be here for you to lean on.
big hugs
Stacy
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Jackie G
- Oct 24, 2011 3:17 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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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs!
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Shelle's Sakinah
- Dec 26, 2011 6:47 pm
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Hi..Im shell. I also had a baby born early. She was born on thanksgiving she weighed 1 pound and 2 ounces. I feel your pain! She has been here in the NICU a month. No mother feels good to see her child helpless and she can not help them. Did you struggle with attachment issues? For me it's been hard. The first couple of weeks I diddn't even know if I could get close to my child...afraid that I would lose her and be devastated. I wish you the best!
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liz loschinskey (Feb 24, 2012 4:56 pm)
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Katie87
- Dec 26, 2011 9:05 pm
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Hey Amiee
I had my baby on Oct 4th and she was 1 lb and 14 oz. I sympathize completely in what you are going through. Not knowing day to day if he is going to be alright and having nobody to tell you and reassure you because they can't make guarantees. I know that is hard. I was also pretty weak after delivery and still pretty ill and that also made it worse. I just prayed each and every day. I went to see her everyday and called twice a day sometimes even more. I broke down often and actually did not discover this website until later on and now I use it everyday. We are home now; I know your post is from October so I hope everything is getting better? This website is amazing for support. I wish you well and hang in there.
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stacyat
- Dec 26, 2011 10:51 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 Shell,
First off, congratulations on the birth of your baby girl! I'm so sorry that she came so early and is having to stay in the NICU for awhile. I think many moms struggle with that when their little one is in the NICU. It's a scary place, and horrible to see your baby hooked up to so many things and fighting so hard and unable to do many of the normal "mommy" things. I think with time it'll come to you as you see her more often and see the improvements and special little quirks about her. Sending many hugs your way, and hoping your sweet baby girl continues to improve quickly!
Stacy
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Krobins020312
- Feb 20, 2012 9:24 pm
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Hello Amiee,
I had my baby boy at 28 weeks on Feb.3. He is doing good but I still cry everyday. I know he is excellent hands but I just feel bad that there was nothing more I could do. The NICU where my baby is staying allows you to stay with the baby in a private room 24/7. The only issue I have is the fact that the NICU is over an hour from my house. I am torn between wanting to be up there with him and wanting to be home with my 4 year old daughter and husband. Unfortunately they cant let my daughter stay and my husband has to work. When I am at home I am upset because I want to be with him and to make sure he is doing ok but when I am up at the NICU all I think about is wanting to be with my daughter.
Everyone just keeps telling me to stay strong and to know that I can go up to see him when ever I want.
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tucker'smom
- Feb 22, 2012 5:04 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Hi Krobins,
Congratulations on the birth of your son, I am glad to hear that he is doing well.
Leaving your baby in the NICU is one of the hardest things a parent can do, and having an older child at home makes it even harder. If you have anyone who can help with your daughter, please don't be afraid to ask for help during this time. I know that you want to be with her, too.
Please keep us updated on your son and your journey,
Leigh
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Krobins020312 (Feb 22, 2012 8:11 pm)
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Krobins020312
- Feb 22, 2012 8:11 pm
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Replying to:
tucker'smom (Feb 22, 2012 5:04 pm)
Hi Krobins, Congratulations on the birth of your son, I am glad to hear that he is doing well. Leaving...
Thank you Leigh. Luckly my mom lives right down the driveway from me and she has been keeping my daughter when I need to be up at the NICU. We are going up today to see him and daddy gets to give him a bath But I will keep everyone updated. When I get some time I am going to start a blog about our journey with some pics.
Thanks,
Krista
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tucker'smom
- Feb 23, 2012 3:08 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Hi Krista,
Oh that's great that your mom lives right near you. I hope your husband enjoyed giving the baby a bath, that was always my DH's favorite thing to do, almost 6 years later, and he is still in charge of bath time.
Leigh
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esgf
- Feb 23, 2012 4:53 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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Hi,
Welcome to Share and congratulations on the birth of your son. When we had our daughter we had recently moved to the area and although people kept offering help, I was reluctant to take them up on it. Don't be, if people offer to watch your daughter while you go see your son, take them up on it. Also, don't be shy about calling the nurses for updates. I know they get busy but they also like to hear from the moms.
I hope the bath went well. We can't wait to see the pics.
Ellen
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liz loschinskey
- Feb 24, 2012 4:56 pm
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Replying to:
Shelle's Sakinah (Dec 26, 2011 6:47 pm)
Hi..Im shell. I also had a baby born early. She was born on thanksgiving she weighed 1 pound and 2...
Hi Shelle! Welcome to Share and know you are in the right place.
My daughter was born at 26wks 1lb,1oz--11inches.
We had a 109 day NICU stay.
I struggled with attachment to the point I missed 1 of the 109 days due to a freak blizzard that shut down all of the parkways to get into the city. Never in my life have I seen all of the parkways shut down in Pittsburgh....and of all of the times it happened, my daughter is in the hospital an hour away.
I called about 10 times that day.
I'm very interested to know how your daughter is doing so keep us updated.
Congratulations on your little girl!
Love and Light,
Liz
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Dmisstaz28
- Jun 22, 2012 11:45 pm
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Hi
I had a babygirl May 29 who was 26weeks she weight 1lb6oz and 13inchs and this is my first baby this is the hardest thing every i know how you feel. Just sitting there watching and it seems like everyday there is something new that the doctors tell you . I think it does get better cus rite now my baby is 2lb and 3oz and 14inch . It really takes a lot of prayer .
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liz loschinskey (Jun 23, 2012 5:16 pm)
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Jackie G
- Jun 23, 2012 2:48 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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Welcome to Share! It's so hard to sit in the NICU and watch your baby when they seem so helpless.
But it's so amazing to watch them grow and know what little fighters they are.
Best wishes for a easy nicu experience!
-Jackie
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liz loschinskey
- Jun 23, 2012 5:16 pm
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Replying to:
Dmisstaz28 (Jun 22, 2012 11:45 pm)
Hi I had a babygirl May 29 who was 26weeks she weight 1lb6oz and 13inchs and this is...
Continued prayer for your baby girl.
Welcome to Share, we understand, we will help you through this NICU stay.
Love and Light,
Liz
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Lizzy1984
- Oct 16, 2012 1:54 am
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My condolences to anyone who has lost a baby. I had a 28wker who is now a healthy 7yo. But on september 28 i hada baby girl at 24wks 3days. She is doing very well but needless to say I am scared to death. I also hate that i cannot be with her more tham once a day for about 2-3hrs. I have four other children at home. Any advice, anything is welcome
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liz loschinskey
- Oct 16, 2012 3:11 am
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Lizzy, congratulations on your baby girl. Welcome to share! Please keep us updated on your daughter.
Will be thinking and praying for you,
Love and lighr,
Liz
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NathansMom13
- Oct 16, 2012 5:28 pm
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Come to ShareUnion 2012: It's the BEST weekend ever!!! |
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Hi and welcome to Share. Congratulations on the birth of your son. It is so hard to have a child in the NICU and watch them struggle to survive. Please know we are all here for you.
Laura
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Lizzy1984
- Oct 17, 2012 10:55 pm
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Thank you! She is doing good she is tolerating her feeds 16mL breastmilk with 24 calories she is on cpap6 27% oxygen. gaining weight not much but still gaining. I just find this to be so scary. I am happy but then worry ill be let down then feel guilty for not being happier she is doing well.
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liz loschinskey
- Oct 18, 2012 12:16 pm
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Don't worry. Everything you are feeling is normal. I don't have the knowledge on having other children while being in the NICU, however, we were there for over 4 months, and I literally cried for months straight. Everyday. It's okay. Remember it is okay to celebrate those little victories as well!! We don't want to dwell on the past(the last hour or yesterday).
Love and Light, and still praying for you and yoru family,
Liz
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tucker'smom
- Oct 25, 2012 8:50 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Hi Lizzy, Welcome to Share! Please remember that any emotions you have right now are fine, you really will experience it all on the NICU roller coaster....fear, joy, anger, sadness.... So it makes sense that you would be so happy when she does well and then feel so sad when she has a bad day. And trying to not feel guilty is so hard for moms! I hope your baby girl is doing well, keep us updated! Leigh
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KennedysMommy
- Oct 26, 2012 1:02 pm
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Hi Amiee!
I just had my baby girl Kennedy last Thursday Oct.18th.; weighing 1.8pds. She was due in January. I am going through the same emotions when I visit her in the NICU. Its so hard to see our little ones that way! I came on this site to hopefully connect with other mothers going through the same experiences. I hope we can continue to keep each other updated on our babies! Praying for your little one Crystal J.
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liz loschinskey (Oct 26, 2012 2:40 pm)
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