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In the News. Made me mad! Have you heard about this? graphic

By IansMommy · Posted August 13, 2009
In Preemie · 15 replies
I'm a mom that was suffering from Pre-E and HAD to give birth or die. I'm so offended at this lady! How dare she go public calling this an abortion. I know what I went through and my son was at 30 weeks ...

Ian turned one on Aug 8 pic heavy

By IansMommy · Posted August 13, 2009
In Preemie · 12 replies
My little guy turned one. Can't believe a year ago both of us were fighting for our lives in the ICU and NICU. He was born at 30 weeks due to my severe Pre-E. He was 3lb 1.4 oz 16 in, now he's 25lbs 32ins ...

Pool float recall. We have one, do you?

By IansMommy · Posted July 31, 2009
In Preemie · 5 replies
Issued a recall on these pool floats. The seat part tears off and baby falls into water! We've used our twice with no issues. Recall doesn't say if defective floats were being used properly or not. http://www.aqualeisure.com/recall ...

Ian's next journey: Mobility (sort of)

By IansMommy · Posted June 19, 2009
In Preemie · 4 replies
As we closely approach Ian's first b-day, and after months of rolling around. Ian decided it was finally time to try to crawl. Or at least start a successful attempt to. We've been receiving OT for toticollis ...

Babies after Pre-Eclampsia?

By IansMommy · Posted June 8, 2009
In Preemie · 27 replies
I experienced severe pre-e. BP of 200/130 and proteins in the 7,000+. I gained about 60lb of fluid in the last week(total of 113lbs gained), lost my vision, etc. My Dr suggested me not to try to had another ...

FYI: 24cal Formula and BM Fortifier now Sold on enfamil.com

By IansMommy · Posted June 7, 2009
In Preemie · 0 replies
I know from time to time there are moms looking where to buy 24cal formula. Well enfamil is now selling formula and Breast milk Fortifier on there website or by calling Enfamil Resource Center at 1-800-BABY123 ...

Songs that remind you of the NICU/PICU

By IansMommy · Posted June 6, 2009
In Preemie · 29 replies
I'm reviving this topic after a Google search brought up an old post, which was posted ironically amidst our NICU stay. During Stay: OOh Child (things are gonna get easier) By Five Stairsteps - I have ...

Easter Pics (in now it's late)

By IansMommy · Posted May 14, 2009
In Preemie · 11 replies
I loved this outfit! I bought the bunny one at a garage sale for 25 cents(what a deal!). I think he looks 2 in this picture.. And the other is a seersucker suit from Children's Place. Photobucket Photobucket ...

Ian's Mom is back to brag a little

By IansMommy · Posted May 4, 2009
In Preemie · 11 replies
We've been MIA for awhile. Ian is still proving Drs wrong at almost 9 months, 6 1/2 adjusted and 23lbs, 30 inches. Not bad for a 30 weeker that had 50% chance of normal life, and would have growth retardation ...

Found T-shirts w/ your picture good for March of Dimes for $15

By IansMommy · Posted March 23, 2009
In Preemie · 0 replies
I know there was a discussion about custom March of dimes t-shirts. I found these. http://www.shutterfly.com/shop/photo_t_s hirt/product_c10034-p2006 ...

Prayer Request

By IansMommy · Posted March 18, 2009
In Preemie · 20 replies
A pregnant friend from church (Ian's favorite church lady) has been diagnosed with low amniotic fluid at 31 weeks. She was been put on light duty and no work. The baby looks like it's developing normal ...

Funny to mention slide shows...I worked on one myself.

By IansMommy · Posted March 17, 2009
In Preemie · 4 replies
I made the first 6 months video. It is non-NICU scary for the people that are uncomfortable with the wires and tubes. I was planing on showing Ian's first year through picture at his Birthday party. Does ...

Symmetry Sleep System™ Postitioner for Positional Plagiochephaly

By IansMommy · Posted March 16, 2009
In Preemie · 0 replies
Where was this 6 months ago? I saw this at babies r us yesterday. Retails for around $40 ...

Ian needs new carseat.

By IansMommy · Posted March 14, 2009
In Preemie · 13 replies
Ian is just about to grow out of his infant car seat. Since there is no big and tall store for babies. What is a good car seat for a big 7 month old? I was thinking the Britax Marathon. I also saw a Cosco ...

Potty Whispering, what the heck!

By IansMommy · Posted March 13, 2009
In Preemie · 22 replies
Ok I admit I'm a very bored stay at home mom, but I came across this today. Diaperless babies, also known as Elimination Communication or potty whispering. http://www.diaperfreebaby.org Elimination Communication ...

Tummy time foiled again!

By IansMommy · Posted March 11, 2009
In Preemie · 10 replies
Ian is currently 7 months 4 1/2 adjusted. He has reached a road block with crawling. I'm not going to let myself worry until he is 6 months adjusted. I try to get him to do tummy time every day. Today ...

Mr Piggy

By IansMommy · Posted March 6, 2009
In Preemie · 8 replies
On march 8 Ian will be 7 months, 4/12 adjusted. My little pig is up to 8 oz bottles! He has eaten rice cereal and baby foods since he was 3 1/2 months NOT adjusted. And now we're grinding up veggies for ...

Octuplet lady Nadya Suleman! Updated w/video.

By IansMommy · Posted February 13, 2009
In Preemie · 42 replies
What are your thoughts ...

Mama_Cyndi - How'd the B-day go?

By IansMommy · Posted February 9, 2009
In Preemie · 2 replies
Did we get a cake ...

Plagiocephaly

By IansMommy · Posted January 29, 2009
In Preemie · 13 replies
I'm convinced myself my son has Plagiocephaly or a misshaped head. It's very noticeable with a mirror. We always reposition him when he sleeps and it hasn't gotten worst, but hasn't gotten better. What ...

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