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In the NICU/PICU

The NICU/PICU is your introduction to the world of prematurity. It is a stressful and uncertain time and having resources and a community in place to help you through the experience can be your greatest comfort.

how long is too long

• By maaucha · New reply 11:22 pm
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• i had my little girl at 26 weeks, she has been on the ventilator for 4 months now. ok, im concerned if she has been there for too long. anyone with a similar condition out there ...

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Going home/family

Discharge day is a huge milestone. Going home, however, can be as terrifying as it is joyous. How will you care for your preemie without the nurses? How will you handle or utilize family members that are anxiously awaiting the home coming? Group members are here to help.

Anyone successfully breastfeed twins after 15+ weeks of pumping?

• By happymama · New reply November 5, 2009
• 4 replies
• I wish they could breastfeed more in the NICU but the push is so much for them to nipple everything via bottle so they can come home. I pump about 22-23 oz/day and they currently require about 35-36 ...

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Growing up and education

Your preemie is older, you've had ups and downs, and you've learned to manage the day-to-day activities and adjust to life as a preemie parent. Rest assured, the challenges are not over, they have merely evolved. Talk to other parents that are experiencing the same growing pains as their preemies become toddlers and enter the school-age years.

development and brain bleeds?

• By Feistylioness78 · New reply 8:28 pm
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• I am trying to find out when you babies it their milestones after their brain bleeds. Christian had a grade III and IV. He will be a year in 5 days and will also be 9 adjusted. He does not still on his ...

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Preemie pregnancy

One in four preemie mothers will have another preemie with subsequent pregnancies. Contemplating another baby? Are you considered a high-risk pregnancy? Are you on bed rest? You are not alone. Meet other mothers and share your experiences.

Premie with Grade II bleed (plus incompetent cervix, heart murmur surgery)

• By Hempre · New reply 4:54 pm
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• Hello All, We had our baby 10 days ago, he was scheduled to arrive in feb but he came in early at 23 weeks and 5 days weighing only 1 lb 5oz. The doctors said that my wife has a classic textbook case ...

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Introduce your very important preemie (VIP)

Roll out the red carpet for your Very Important Preemie (VIP). Share your preemie's story with other proud parents. If anyone deserves a little attention, it is your preemie!

Hello! First time here..24 weeker with NEC issues

• By jonathan24weeker · New reply November 3, 2009
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• Hi, my name is Becky and i gave birth to my son on August 19, 2009 at exactly 24 weeks. His name is Jonathan and he was 1lb 5oz and 11 inches. It has been a long journey so far and still have a lot more ...

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Fathers of preemies

With much of the attention - rightfully so - placed on the baby and mother during the hospital/NICU stay, dads are an all too often overlooked party in this journey. This is the place for dads to connect and discuss their concerns and parenting strategies.

Addison Grace Hartwig

• By concerneddaddy102809 · New reply November 4, 2009
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• Hello all, I am John and i have a million questions as you all probably had as well when this first happened with your baby. Firstly, my baby's name is Addison Grace Hartwig. Second, she was born 3 lbs ...

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Open discussion

A place to discuss anything not covered by our other discussion topics.

Update on Nate

• By nathaniels_mommy · Posted 10:28 pm
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• Just an update on Nate. He came home on August 11 and is now 13 lbs 1 oz. He is learning how to push up on his on now. The pulmonologist says he should be off O2 by Christmas. He is cooing up a storm ...

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I am really sick and tired plzz help me

• By Fozia · New reply 10:36 am
• 12 replies
• Hi everyone I need your help for the sake of my daughter and off course me too. I am so tired to handle her. she is now 5 months and 7 days actual (8 weeks adjusted). The problem is either she sleep or ...

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