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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liz loschinskey
- Oct 26, 2012 2:40 pm
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Replying to:
KennedysMommy (Oct 26, 2012 1:02 pm)
Hi Amiee!
I just had my baby girl Kennedy last Thursday Oct.18th.; weighing 1.8pds. She was due in January. I...
Crystal, hello and welcome to Share!
Congratulations on Kennedy! I too had a baby girl, Tori. She weighed 1.1pounds. Came in September was due after Christmas in December.
I'm here to give you hope! Tori is now 3 years old. Developmentally and physically all together. Miracles to happen and I'm sure Kennedy is one of them!
Please, keep coming back! Spill your emotions here, we will help as much as possible.
We'll be praying for sweet Kennedy,
Love and Light,
Liz
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bella13884
- Jan 14, 2013 3:39 am
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I had my twin boys on November 20 th 2012 at 24 weeks and 5 days gestation. Both were 1 lb 4 oz. i feel your pain. I also have that constant fear of something going on. The emotional roller coaster of the nicu is a big challenge. I lost one of my boys after 31 days and you can only images my anxiety level is 1000000 higher now. Every time Ian is twitching I freak out.
These little guys have so much strength. I just try to remember myself to stay strong for my baby boy since he is fighting for us. The worst part is the feeling of being helpless. As a parent you want nothing more than protect and help your child but you have to trust a complete stranger with the care of your child. I have grown very close to the nurses, nurse practitioners and drs. They keep me informed with every tiny change. I made it clear that I want to be notified about everything. This helped me to feel a little bit at ease.
Stay strong and keep us informed
Isabelle
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alexandrasmom
- Mar 27, 2013 4:13 am
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=congrats i had my litle girl 26 weeks and 5 days serious infections that were never concluded, severe lung disease many blood transfusions. now being supported on a oscillating ventilator. we have been in for 37 days and maybe for many more. but i do know is that it will be hard and scary and some days feel like you can breathe. but it will get better, you will find your peace and just have to hold onto hope. when they hold your finger and open their eyes, it's magical. just being there brings them so much comfort. and it's ok to feel everything and all at once, just ask questions, even if they feel stupid it is your baby and miracles happen everyday. keep us posted.
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tucker'smom
- Mar 27, 2013 7:54 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Hi Isabelle, How is Ian doing??
Hi Alexandrasmom, I hope your little girl is doing well. You are right, anytime those little babies open their eyes and/or grab your finger, it is magical!
My son was also on the oscillating vent for weeks, he was born at 27 weeks gestation.
Keep us updated!
Leigh
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alexandrasmom
- Mar 29, 2013 5:28 am
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hi tuckrs mom. alexandra is great. tried take her off the oscillator today but her co2 was too high. her oxygen was great though. such a frustratin process. waitng too hold her is even harder. thak
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tucker'smom
- Apr 1, 2013 6:06 pm
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Mom to Tucker (27 weeker, 05/26/06) |
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Oh I'm so sorry that you haven't held her yet.
We waited 50 days to hold Tucker. it was very hard! Leigh
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