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need some reassurance, baby born 3 weeks and 1 day early
- By blakesq · New reply 10:00 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 19 replies
- Hi All, Our baby son was born on Nov 2, (his due date was 11-24)and is still in the hospital. He was 3 weeks and 1 day early. He weighed 5'lbs 14 oz, now he is around 6 lbs 5 oz. He is doing pretty good ...
My daughter is turning one on NOVEMBER 20
- By Hopesmom08 · New reply 9:57 am
- Journal · 6 replies
- I am writing this as if it is already November 20, my daughter's first birthday. Today is going to be an emotional one, i am so proud and happy, but at the same time i am scared that something will happen ...
Has anyone used Enfamil Enfacare Formula
- By Riheemjrmommie · New reply 9:52 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 2 replies
- My son was discharged from the hospital 8lbs 5oz and that was a month ago and now he is 10lbs even. His at home nurse weighed him and he hasn't gained a ounce in 5 days. Has this happen to anyone? So ...
NICU Etiquette
- By Mouseteeth · New reply 9:50 am
- Discussion in In the NICU/PICU · 12 replies
- My husband and I are new parents to a baby born at 29 weeks gestation. He is still on an open bed, so we aren't able to hold him yet. How long should we stay in the NICU during visiting hours? My husband ...
Finally He's Home but had more problems
- By Riheemjrmommie · New reply 9:26 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 5 replies
- I had my premmie come home with me on Oct. 20, 2009, the day he made 5 months exactly. I thought to myself .. this journey is finally completed now lets begin the new chapter and see my son thrive. He ...
NG day one
- By JessicaK · New reply 9:15 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 4 replies
- Today is our first day with baby's NG tube in at home. He is 7/4 mos. I am terrified he will pull it and i do NOT want to have to put one back in. Any ideas? I want him to meet his oral needs... We tried ...
Update on Head Circumference
- By peace_nhope · New reply 1:34 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 7 replies
- I'm late in posting but just wanted to let everyone know that we received the MRI results. We had an MRI b/c my son's head circumference was in the 75 % and his height and weight were in the 5th and 10th ...
Baby after loss
- By Tamilee · New reply 1:20 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 8 replies
- Hi all, ok I'm just wondering after the loss of a child how long did u wait to start trying again? And although you felt ready did your feelings change when you got pregnant again? My partner and i are ...
Ear Tubes
- By katek · New reply 1:12 am
- Discussion in Open discussion · 6 replies
- Henry (2.5 years old) is getting ear tubes on Tuesday morning. Are kids usually back to normal right after the procedure? How long does it take to recover from it ...
PDA SURGERY!
- By ndskin77 · New reply yesterday at 11:09 pm
- Journal · 2 replies
- Today at 4 my son David will have the PDA surgery. He arrived on 10/30/2009 and was stable enought to receive the medication three times in hopes of having the hole close. The surgeon had decided not ...
Kaedyn's 1st Neonatal Follow Up
- By Kaedyns_Mommy · New reply yesterday at 10:59 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 6 replies
- Today was Kaedyn's first neonatal follow up at CHEO in Ottawa. Her appointment went GREAT, the doctors are very pleased with her, they said she is exactly where she should be for a 4 1/2 month old (corrected ...
PALE
- By Hopesmom08 · New reply yesterday at 10:54 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 2 replies
- My daughter who is one today, just woke up crying, she looked VERY pale. Her lips were fine they weren't blue, she was so pale i could barely see the white of her ski when i checked it to see her capillary ...
Nice Weather
- By yani2 · New reply yesterday at 10:45 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 10 replies
- Do you ever take your babies for a walk outside. My little treasure is 2 months adjusted age. we've been having pretty days that will soon end(MO) I also have a toddler and I feel like I've been punishing ...
Down Syndrome?
- By Hopesmom08 · New reply yesterday at 10:34 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 4 replies
- My daughter has been tested twice for DS and we went to the pulmonologist last week and he asked me if she has been tested i said yes twice and they were both negative. The first test was when she was ...
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
- By Henrysmom · Posted yesterday at 10:12 pm
- Discussion in Growing up and education · 0 replies
- Just wondering if anyone else has a child with an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID). Yesterday my son had an endoscopy and we were notified tonight that there were high eosinophils in his ...
1 cm of fluid at 24 weeks
- By godsgrace · New reply yesterday at 10:11 pm
- Discussion in Preemie pregnancy · 3 replies
- I am now 24 weeks pregnant. Over the last 6 weeks the doctors have been concerned as my baby is undersize for her gestation(about 5 weeks smaller). 2 Weeks ago I was told by my obstetrician at a scan ...
Family Birthday Activities?
- By CalliesMommy · New reply yesterday at 10:11 pm
- Discussion in Growing up and education · 4 replies
- Hi everyone, Callie is going to turn 1 next week, 8 1/2 months adjusted age. We are just going to have a party with me and my husband and Callie. We are hoping to do something fun. Can you all shar some ...
The Smell of Rain story
- By AnabellasMommy · New reply yesterday at 10:11 pm
- Discussion in In the NICU/PICU · 9 replies
- A week after my 1lb, 12oz baby girl was born, I was sent a "forward" email that contained a story. As I read it, I started to get angry... 'How could someone send this to me right now?!'... but as I got ...
Preemies with CLD
- By Eutha · New reply yesterday at 9:58 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 11 replies
- How long does it take for a preemie to grow out of CLD ...
Concerned about pumping and sleep after cesarian complications
- By AlisMommy · New reply yesterday at 9:54 pm
- Discussion in Open discussion · 8 replies
- Hi everyone, My daughter was born at 27 weeks 4/7 days on November 5 via emergency cesarian after my condition deteriorated rapidly. I had been in the hospital for two weeks being monitored with severe ...
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