BabyandBump - Premature Babies http://www.babyandbump.com/ Having a premature baby can be a very scary and emotional time. Here members can offer each other support, advice and share experiences. en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb2/misc/rss.jpg BabyandBump - Premature Babies http://www.babyandbump.com/ Coming home without baby http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/877309-coming-home-without-baby.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:26:47 GMT Hi, I had an emcs at almost 33 weeks due to severe preeclampsia and my placenta abrupting. Liam was born Sunday and I got discharged today and have... Hi, I had an emcs at almost 33 weeks due to severe preeclampsia and my placenta abrupting. Liam was born Sunday and I got discharged today and have cried since getting home. He's still in the NICU and I feel like I abandoned him even though logically I know I didn't. The hospital is over an hr drive away and I plan on going every day to see him. Is this normal to cry and think I'm a horrible mom for not being by his side 24/7? ]]> Premature Babies Jaylynne http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/877309-coming-home-without-baby.html Alexander has been taken back to hospital.. http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/877048-alexander-has-been-taken-back-hospital.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:55:31 GMT Hi all,

We were at a routine clinic today to check on Alexander. I pointed out to the dr that his scrotum was quite swollen and from there on it's all a blur...
It turns out that he has a serious hernia and fluid build up. He's been taken to yorkhill childrens hospital which is a nightmare for us to get to. He's only been home two weeks and I had to leave him in and NICU again. I am totally devastated and he's not coming home til next week some time. I can't believe I had to leave my poor baby alone again... ]]> Premature Babies Sam182 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/877048-alexander-has-been-taken-back-hospital.html Baby not feeding all the formula, but still eating ok -- why is he stuck in NCIU? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876979-baby-not-feeding-all-formula-but-still-eating-ok-why-he-stuck-nciu.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:50:09 GMT Stupid question, but the title says it all.... My LO went off to NCIU last Friday night because I was very poorly (I went to high dependency) and... Stupid question, but the title says it all....

My LO went off to NCIU last Friday night because I was very poorly (I went to high dependency) and he had a little water on the lungs (emergency c-section); he was off the machine (can't remember the name, but was not not breathing, more crackles/grunting at birth?) by Sunday and for the last three days, the only issue is feeding....

Finn will sometimes drink all the formula at one sitting, sometimes, he gets bored half-way through and falls asleep (so receives the rest from a tube through his nose (which he doesn't like!); they are saying that he cannot come home until his entire feed is done at one sitting for each feed over 24hours. If he was at home, I would simply feed him the bottle as long as he liked and then let him sleep for a few hours and feed the rest, making sure that he had all the formula over 24hours rather than forcing a certain amount every four hours.

Should I speak to the doctors or assume that the NCIU know best? (He weighs almost 7lbs (at birth 6.11)) and otherwise is absolutely fine)...

thanks! ]]> Premature Babies SabrinaKat http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876979-baby-not-feeding-all-formula-but-still-eating-ok-why-he-stuck-nciu.html New FREE App for Premature Babies http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876503-new-free-app-premature-babies.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:51 GMT Hi all

After the fantastic reponse to the Life's Little Treasures Foundation's Apple app Premature Baby Journal we decided to release a free app for families as well so please check out NICU words http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/nicu-...483500343?mt=8 ]]> Premature Babies Robbiesmum http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876503-new-free-app-premature-babies.html How offen/long should he be sleeping? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876154-offen-long-should-he-sleeping.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:03:58 GMT Hi all,

You can tell I'm a first time mummy! Alex is almost 14 weeks old, 1 week corrected.

When he first came home, Alex slept most of the day and only woke up for feeds. The past couple of days though he has started to stay awake most of the day. He seems tired though and is very fussy which is unlike him. He's always grabbing at his ears and face which I've read is a sign of tiredness. Basically my question is does it sound like there's a problem? How long should he be awake during the day? ]]> Premature Babies Sam182 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/876154-offen-long-should-he-sleeping.html Some of the nurses at the NICU are telling me I hold my son too much. http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872395-some-nurses-nicu-telling-me-hold-my-son-too-much.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:35:23 GMT My son is full term, no tubes or anything like that. My husband and I are there from about 9 a.m. til 6:30 p.m. with about a two hour break. We do... My son is full term, no tubes or anything like that. My husband and I are there from about 9 a.m. til 6:30 p.m. with about a two hour break. We do hold him pretty much the whole time, even when he is asleep, but I love to hold him and I want him to feel loved.

SO many nurses have told me it's not good for him because he won't learn to self-soothe, but he is only a week old. They are saying that when I take him home, I will have problems b/c he will want to be held.

I don't care about that. I'm already not there at night, which is really hard.

Are these nurses right? Please tell me, because DH and I have no idea. What do you think? Thank you. :hugs: ]]> Premature Babies _jellybean_ http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872395-some-nurses-nicu-telling-me-hold-my-son-too-much.html <![CDATA[How do you give your baby's meds?]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872359-do-you-give-your-babys-meds.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:08:12 GMT Hi all,

I've been adding alexander's meds (dalavit, ranitidine, spironolactone, furosemide, sytron, sodium chloride and potassium acid phosphate) to his bottles since he came home. The problem is he has started to get tired at the end of some bottles and can't finish them. He also has bad reflux so often vomits a lot back up. I'm concerned he isn't getting the correct dose and it will affect him. Does anyone so anything different or have any suggestions what I can do? ]]> Premature Babies Sam182 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872359-do-you-give-your-babys-meds.html Funny Story...because of exhaustion...does anyone else have one?1 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872023-funny-story-because-exhaustion-does-anyone-else-have-one-1-a.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:41:46 GMT So my LO is in the nicu. Yesterday, when I walked in the door I heard him crying, I hobbled quickly over to his crib, shushing him and saying "don't worry, mommy's here...it's okay." I put my cane down and looked down and him, continuing to comfort him for a second, realizing that everyone is looking at me.
The nurse came over, and said, "honey, that's not your baby." :rofl:

Wow. I'm REALLY tired, I guess! The baby wasn't even a boy, she was a girl! :haha:

He has only been in there since Monday (had him on Friday), and I'm already exhausted! This has been the most difficult time of my life, even though I know he will be home and okay, so they say and God willing. ]]> Premature Babies _jellybean_ http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/872023-funny-story-because-exhaustion-does-anyone-else-have-one-1-a.html Hi ladies can I join you http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871458-hi-ladies-can-join-you.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:36 GMT Isabelle was born at 34 weeks 2 days, I was in hosiptal for a week as she had jaundice and was put under the lamp and lucky wasnt on there for long,... Isabelle was born at 34 weeks 2 days, I was in hosiptal for a week as she had jaundice and was put under the lamp and lucky wasnt on there for long, she has a nice colour now.

She is now home with me and doing well :thumbup: in fact she is a piggy when it comes to her milk which is a good thing.

how are you other ladies coping with out little premmie baby's ]]> Premature Babies louloubelle76 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871458-hi-ladies-can-join-you.html sleeping twins http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871405-sleeping-twins.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:59:57 GMT Hi I wonder if you can help me my baby boys were born 27 weeks they are just over 5months old now and they still sleep most of the day and they sleep... Hi I wonder if you can help me my baby boys were born 27 weeks they are just over 5months old now and they still sleep most of the day and they sleep well during the night I know if you go off my due date they should only be 2months old when do you think they will start staying awake during the day? I know every prem is different, Iam just wondering am I meant to keep them awake if so this is going to be hard please can anyone advise?
thankyou ]]> Premature Babies mummy to be86 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871405-sleeping-twins.html Quiet baby after steroid injections??? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871281-quiet-baby-after-steroid-injections.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:04 GMT Sorry if this is the wrong place, I am 31+5 and may have to deliver early due to underlying kidney condition nephrotic syndrome, which make me leak a... Sorry if this is the wrong place, I am 31+5 and may have to deliver early due to underlying kidney condition nephrotic syndrome, which make me leak a lot of protein yesterday at 7pm I had my first dose of dexamethasone and today at 7am I had the 2nd dose but since I've had them bubba has hardly moved is this a side effect of the steroids or should I be concerned they listened to bubs hb after both shots 146bpm last night and 135bpm today any similar stories if sreoids maybe making baby sleepy???? Thanks ]]> Premature Babies mum2beagain http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871281-quiet-baby-after-steroid-injections.html when did your premmies walk http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871214-did-your-premmies-walk.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:26:08 GMT Hi all Ellie was only 7 weeks early but she has still got really big develoment issues and also cerebal palsy in her arms and we are waiting to be... Hi all Ellie was only 7 weeks early but she has still got really big develoment issues and also cerebal palsy in her arms and we are waiting to be checked for her legs

she had a spica cast on til the day before her 1st day, 5th Nov and she been bum shuffling for a couple of month now and just started crawling last week and she can stand at the couch etc but she is making no attempt at all to even put one foot in front of the other

so just wondering when all you wee ones walked or even attempted walking

thanks all x ]]> Premature Babies xxClaire_24xx http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871214-did-your-premmies-walk.html 25 weeks labor started http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871160-25-weeks-labor-started.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:53 GMT Hi girls I am writing from the hospital bed and need some support! I am 25 weeks today labor started Wednesday I am 3 cm dilated and 50% enffaced...... Hi girls I am writing from the hospital bed and need some support! I am 25 weeks today labor started Wednesday I am 3 cm dilated and 50% enffaced... I got two of the steroids shots already, contractions stopped since yesterday! I am going to get off Magnesium today at 6 pm and I am so scared...
Is our second baby, first one was overdue!
I hope my baby girl keeps staying inside! ]]> Premature Babies valentinacast http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/871160-25-weeks-labor-started.html <![CDATA[Archie's going to be three!]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/870811-archies-going-three.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:47:37 GMT It's mad to think that Archie will be three next week. There was a day I thought we would never get to this day.

Where's all the other mummy's I used to speak about back in the day i.e. three yrs ago?? How are your LO's getting on? ]]> Premature Babies Dona http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/870811-archies-going-three.html Worried about my neice http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/870094-worried-my-neice.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:49:47 GMT My neice was born at 32 weeks weighing 1lb 10oz (Im not sure why she was so small). Shes now 29 months and is walking and chatting away. Im just... My neice was born at 32 weeks weighing 1lb 10oz (Im not sure why she was so small). Shes now 29 months and is walking and chatting away. Im just worried about her weight. She is a tiny 17lbs and barely eats anything. I have no idea if this is normal, and to be honest her parents seem abit clueless. Is this normal for being born so tiny, is there anything I could sort of drop into conversation ( so it doesnt seem like im interfering) that would help her to gain some. Her mother mentioned she is really weak and tired most of the time.

Sorry to barge in like this Im just a born worrier. ]]> Premature Babies Mamof1 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/870094-worried-my-neice.html Identical Twin Boys born at 27 weeks http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/869256-identical-twin-boys-born-27-weeks.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:31:35 GMT Hi everyone, My sons Dagan and Deane were born on Sunday 22 January 2012. Dagans amnio sac ruptured the Friday and an emergency c-section was... Hi everyone,

My sons Dagan and Deane were born on Sunday 22 January 2012. Dagans amnio sac ruptured the Friday and an emergency c-section was necessitated by my high infection count.

Dagan was born first at 900 grams and Deane followed a few moments later at 945 grams. Dagan was initially just placed on oxygen, but landed on the ventilator a day or so later. Deane was born with a tracheoesophageal fistula and atresia. His oesophogus had not fully formed and he could not receive and feeds. He was placed on TPN.

Deane was 5 days old when he had major surgery to repair the abnormalities. Unfortunately, after the surgery, he developed NEC and his kidneys were not functioning normally. Luckily, he was not placed on dialysis, as at 9 days, he stared urinating again, indicating that his kidneys were functioning. He is very swollen, and is on albumin treatment for that. The NEC is clearing up after the antibiotic treatment, and he will be on EBM hopefully very soon.

Dagan seems to have developed diffiulties with his lungs du to the prematurity, however it is being treated.

Any advise on how to cope with all of this will be very helpful.

Thanks ladies. ]]> Premature Babies jrand2more http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/869256-identical-twin-boys-born-27-weeks.html Having a bad day http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/868626-having-bad-day.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:40:01 GMT I'm sorry I had to just come on here and have a little moan..I shouldn't even be doing this, I often tell women in the same boat not to worry but I'm just having one of those days where I'm upset about LO's development.

I also feel awful coming in here because I know I've been really fortunate compared to some of you ladies so I'm sorry for that also :cry: I just feel out of place posting in baby club.

He's two days shy of 7 months and has not rolled since he was about 3 months and even then it was only front to back, he also can't sit up without using his hands for support, we often think he's nailed it and then he'll start falling forward again for the next few days. He hates tummy time with a passion and I can't fathom how he's gonna learn to crawl. He can stand holding onto furniture which I am really proud of :thumbup:but it doesn't stop me wishing he could get the hang of the other things.

He gurlges but apparently he should be making consonant sounds by now.:shrug:

I know his corrected age has to come into it but surely even going by that he should be doing these things by now.

I'm sorry I know some of you have bigger problems than this, I just really needed to let it out. ]]> Premature Babies stepmum http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/868626-having-bad-day.html How did you get through? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/867151-did-you-get-through.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:26:08 GMT my head is all over the place at the minute... and has been for the past 6 weeks. I've slowly learned to be happy in connie's achievements but the little set backs seem to set me emotionally way back to the start. They have me terrified all over again that at over 5 weeks old we could still lose her.

How on earth do i get through the next however many weeks/months it takes to get her home? ]]> Premature Babies x-amy-x http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/867151-did-you-get-through.html Breastfeeding/Formula http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/866754-breastfeeding-formula.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:03:21 GMT Hi All, I need some reassurance/advice. Isabella (born 27+5) is now 39+6 has been breastfeeding for around 7 days (have done 3 days of... Hi All,

I need some reassurance/advice.

Isabella (born 27+5) is now 39+6 has been breastfeeding for around 7 days (have done 3 days of exclusive) & the rest breast during day & tube at night.

She has lost 80g in total which I've been told is normal but I'm concerned she isn't getting enough milk from me. When I'm expressing at home (the nights I'm not at the hospital) I can only get around 20-30mls in total per expression & I'm terrified that when she's feeding off me thats all she's getting.

Tomorrow is weigh day again & i'm thinking that if she's lost again I'm going to have to give up on the idea of breastfeeding & go onto formula as we are hoping to come home at the end of this week, but won't be allowed if she isn't gaining weight.

Has anyone else had this issue or give me some advice?

x ]]> Premature Babies kaziscool http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/866754-breastfeeding-formula.html Sick of hearing it..... http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/866006-sick-hearing.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:29:32 GMT I am sick of the doctors and Paeds always saying " it's a prem thing " so frustrating.
My twins are shocking feeders always have been. Only good thing is they now take bottles willingly where as before they wouldn't take anything and landed themselves in hospital for food refusal.
My twins were born @ 28wks, they are 20mths old ( almost 21mths ) and 18mths corrected and still eat puréed food. They will eat a little mash potatoe off my plate but only a little and bits of cheese and cheese and bacon ball chips ( cause they dissolve in their mouth) I want them eating table food. If I do a plate up for them and try and feed them they may take some mouthfuls but tend to just hold it in their mouth and not swollow. If I allow them to self feed they just play with it and toss it everywhere.
I have tried tinned food with some lumps but they garg and throw up, I am going insane.
The problem I am having is they are over the taste of the puréed foods, they are bored of them and it is getting harder and harder to feed them. They want what we have but can't eat it.
The twins r babies 4 and 5 so it's not like I am a new mum or anything.
I get so frustrated and upset seeing other toddlers eating sandwiches, veges, fruit etc and loving their food. It is getting me down, I feel like a failure and when I ask for help the only thing they tell me is " it's a prem thing " it seems like the programmed response by all Doctors, I want more.

Ok thanks for reading my vent xoxo ]]> Premature Babies bek74 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/866006-sick-hearing.html Rant!! http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/865578-rant.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:49:29 GMT Where to start? I have a lot of support of my famiky and luje, but right now i'm so down I fon.t have one friend that I can talk to openly, talk on the pgone text etc, I just wish I had a few friends who knew what its like with a prem, I sound so stupid, but I can't stop crying i'm literally breaking :( ]]> Premature Babies Samanth http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/865578-rant.html 34/35 weeks, what can I expect? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/865522-34-35-weeks-can-expect.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:30:04 GMT I'm having a scheduled c-section on Friday 3rd Feb (due date 10th March) I'll be 34+6, I know this isnt exceptionally premature, but I just wondered if anyones babys were born around this gestation and what I can expect? Thanks x ]]> Premature Babies pixydust http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/865522-34-35-weeks-can-expect.html can I join you girls? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/864517-can-join-you-girls.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:24:48 GMT My little dude was born 2 weeks ago at 32+1, he had had a rough 2 weeks (colapsed lung which required a chest drain & had too be ventilated and transfered too a hospital with a nicu & lost 15% of his birth weight in the first 9 days). He seems too be now turning a corner and is back at our original hospital in the SCBU, he is up too full feeds and yesterday managed 1 whole feed straight from the boob with no top up, the nurses were amazed since he is still so tiny :) (3lb 5oz) ]]> Premature Babies buttonnose82 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/864517-can-join-you-girls.html What to expect? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/864166-expect.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:05:16 GMT Hi all,

I'm delighted to say Alexander came home today after 82 days in NICU. What I'm wondering is, what should I expect from him at this age (39+1 weeks gestational age)? When he's awake should I be doing things to stimulate him or leaving him to sleep? As a first time mummy I am really unsure of what to do! ]]> Premature Babies Sam182 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/864166-expect.html Concerns about my 8 Month old Preemie http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862867-concerns-my-8-month-old-preemie.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:38:07 GMT
Hi everyone!

I haven't been on this site for awhile now, so I hope it's ok if I share some of my concerns here.

My DS is a preemie, he was born at 34.1 weeks gestation. He's now going to be 8 months old, actual, on Saturday. I've just been feeling worried and concerned about somethings and I wanted to see of any other preemie moms had experience or hopeful stories.

I find myself obsessed with all these milestones and I wonder if there are signs of a problem or if I'm just crazy. So please bare with me!

He doesn't babble by saying mama/dada/baba. He does say agoo, Agee, aaaaah and oooohs. He shrieks and squeals happily, laughs and smiles, a lot.

He just recently started sitting, though he still needs his hands for support at times. He can roll from back to belly, but can't roll the other way.

He doesn't like any solid baby food I have given him. It's been 2 months since I've starter him on solids and it's truly a struggle to feed it to him.

He doesn't reach out for me to pick him up, he doesn't reach for anyone.

He loves to play with his toys, mouths them etc. When he drops a toy he doesn't cry or look for it.

I just feel like there's so much more than that, but I can't think right now. I am a ftm, so I hope my worries are silly. I hope he just needs a little more time because he's a preemie. Did anyone else deal with these things? When did your preemies start babbling/reaching for you/responding to their names?

I know I'm rambling, I just had to get this out somehow! ]]> Premature Babies MeliiBelii http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862867-concerns-my-8-month-old-preemie.html Baby want to come early... http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862346-baby-want-come-early.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:26:19 GMT Hi there,

I hope you don't mind me popping in to say hi.

My waters broke today and I looks likely that I will give birth early. I am 28 weeks tom (ticker slghtly out). They will keep baby in for as long as possible, but as I have a permanent cerclage in place. The moment I show any signs of infection or labour, I will be given a csection.

I'm just about to be flown to princess anne's in Southampton.

I guess I'm just looking for positive stories. Anyone else been in this position. Xxx ]]> Premature Babies JadeyB http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862346-baby-want-come-early.html a bit upset over birth confusion-anyone else? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862124-bit-upset-over-birth-confusion-anyone-else.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:42:08 GMT to cut a long story short, I had my little girl at 32+5 in January 2009 due to severe pre eclampsia. we both nearly lost our lives so for that I'm thankful-she's amazing. she is turning 3 on Monday and, like every other birthday, i got out her baby book this evening to pore over...

to my horror, iv just noticed that the baby tags from her Incubator and wrists both say different time of birth and weight to what iv been told!

I was told she weighed 2lb 4oz and was born at 12.52, yet her tags say 2lb 7oz and born at 12.56! I was under general anesthetic when she arrived so I'll never know the truth-but (and I have no idea why, it was 3 years ago!) I'm really, really upset about it. I dunno....it's just really knocked me for 6.

can anyone put my mind at rest? is anyone else in the same position? x ]]> Premature Babies DonnaBallona http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862124-bit-upset-over-birth-confusion-anyone-else.html I feel so mean for feeling like this :( http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862057-feel-so-mean-feeling-like.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:41:33 GMT I hope nobody is going to judge me for this....but I know you're all lovely in this section and I'm sure you won't judge.

My mum just phoned and told me that my brother and sister-in-law are having another baby. They have one LO already who was 3 in December.

Instead of feeling excited at being an auntie again, and happy for them, a huge part of me is feeling really upset at the thought of watching SIL go through what will most likely be another fullterm healthy pregnancy, and having another baby which is something I'm not sure we'll ever dare do.

We always planned to have 2 children, and it kind of feels like they're getting what we want and we won't be able to - does that make sense?

We're still hoping we'll be able to have another baby, and hopefully going to start thinking about it next year, but I just feel so bleugh at the thought that we might not be able to when they are. I so desperately want another baby....

I know I shouldn't feel like that but as soon as I was told about it, all the old feelings came back, and I burst into tears on DH as soon as I came off the phone!

It's not so hard when it's friends having babies, but I think it's just a bit too close to home, and maybe with my parents being grandparents again. I don't know.

Ah well, I've got until July to get my head round it. I feel so selfish though :cry: Is this something anyone else can identify with? ]]> Premature Babies katy1310 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/862057-feel-so-mean-feeling-like.html Any advise please :( ?? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/861681-any-advise-please.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:12:55 GMT Hi everyone, My LO is 13 months old (10 months corrected). She was born 27 + 2 weighing 2lb 8oz. She can sit up fine but nothing more, she... Hi everyone,

My LO is 13 months old (10 months corrected). She was born 27 + 2 weighing 2lb 8oz.

She can sit up fine but nothing more, she reaches out for her toys but if there not within reach she gives up. she has no upper body strength and is not attempting to move to crawling. If i hold her arms up she doesnt pull back and i feel like i'll pull her arms out of her sockets. If i hold her in crawling position and losen my hold she just flops to the floor.

Just would like to know if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced this and how long it took for your premmie to strengthen up. I know she'll get there but is it lazinees or something else

PLease advise xxx ]]> Premature Babies mylittlebud1 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/861681-any-advise-please.html Going home? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860826-going-home.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:14:14 GMT How did you cope going home for the first night?.I don't want to leave little Noah! I live.very close to the hospital so it isn't to bad, but how did you find.it? ]]> Premature Babies Samanth http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860826-going-home.html SMA Staydown milk for reflux.... http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860673-sma-staydown-milk-reflux.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:54:35 GMT Hello :flower: Just been cleaning out the kitchen cupboards and we have 3 unopened tins of SMA Staydown milk which was an absolute lifesaver for... Hello :flower:

Just been cleaning out the kitchen cupboards and we have 3 unopened tins of SMA Staydown milk which was an absolute lifesaver for us when Sophie had bad reflux. It's still in date and completely sealed - just wondered if anyone wants it? I don't want any money for it other than just the cost of the postage (or courier which would probably be cheaper). xx ]]> Premature Babies katy1310 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860673-sma-staydown-milk-reflux.html Baby Rice http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860560-baby-rice.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:33:28 GMT Hello ladies and special babies ......... So I would ask my health visitor but after 3 weeks f her not returning one of my calls I give up so I came... Hello ladies and special babies ......... So I would ask my health visitor but after 3 weeks f her not returning one of my calls I give up so I came too u lovely ladies for advice. When did u start baby rie I been told its 17 to 20 weeks but is this corrective age or actual ? My little man is 18 weeks old tomorrow or corrective 5 weeks old, he is about 9lb now and always hungry . I recently changed his milk as he was only poohing every 5 days and put on lax's daily which I was not too happy with he was in so much pain I asked cud it be his milk as he was fine on EBM milk and forceifer in hospital. But was told not to change his milk but mummy knew best I changed it and he now poohs every day day and a totally different baby so would wud you ladies suggest when did u start baby rice ? Xx ]]> Premature Babies Littlemo http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860560-baby-rice.html baby that sqezess http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860428-baby-sqezess.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:06:15 GMT my daughter was a 34 weeker preemie she sqeezes alot her face changes color has any one experinced that and if so how long did it take to go away... my daughter was a 34 weeker preemie she sqeezes alot her face changes color
has any one experinced that and if so how long did it take to go away its scaryy
and also has anyone experniced baby pimpls its on her face a couple of small pimples ]]> Premature Babies massoma8489 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860428-baby-sqezess.html hello every one http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860207-hello-every-one.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:53:55 GMT just wanted to interduce my self i am a mother of a born 34 week preemie girl she is wonderful as of today she is 37 weeks but i still consider her... just wanted to interduce my self i am a mother of a born 34 week preemie girl
she is wonderful as of today she is 37 weeks but i still consider her my little preemie

its been a long jorney with my pregnecy

i was dailated at 3 centmiters at 21 weeks at that time i had hope in God that everything would be better , when i first came to the hospital i asked a nurse what are her percentges of living she said it was very low and that if she was me she wouldnt want the baby to live at that time my heart broke

anyways i made it to 24 weeks and dailted again to 4
from there i made it to 32 weeks and dailted to 6 + my water broke at 32 weeks

so they decide to induce me at 34 weeks
34 weeks came and i got induce at 3:30 a.m january 1st and gave birth to her at 10:27 a.m jaunaury 1st 2012 my new years present .

she stated in nicu for until january 8th and i got to take her home .
i was so exited to take her home .

she weighted 4.13 at birth ]]> Premature Babies massoma8489 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/860207-hello-every-one.html A bit of advice please :( http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/859636-bit-advice-please.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:09:06 GMT Hi there, I don't often post on this forum any more due to being back at work full time but i just wondered if anyone had any words of advice or solace. My Lo is now 19months so probably a bit old for me to be posting in this particular bit of the forum but hey ho.

Anyway we tried to get pregnant with my LO for almost 2yrs, i had a relatively good pregnancy until the end then went into spontaneous labour at 35wks and gave birth naturally to my bubba who was only 1.5kgs at the time. We never got that initial cuddle/ skin to skin contact as she wasnt breathing on birth and so was taken straight to resus area to be neopuffed etc then wrapped in a swaddle, shown to me literally for a few secs then whisked to neotnatal to be checked over. In the meantime i was told i had a retained placenta and then had to have general anaesthetic to remove same. When i woke in the middle of maternity hosp i was in a baby of 6women surrounded by newborn babies and still didnt know what was happening with my LO. About 30mins after waking from surgery the paediatrician came from NICU to speak with my husband and I and told us that our LO needed life saving surgery and had to be transferred to a specialist hospital an hr away. We did manage to briefly get to see my LO for about 15mins before the ambulance arrived and i was later transferred to the specialist hospital about 14hrs later. My LO spent a total on 9weeks in hospital before she could come home and had 3 operations during that time. I expressed for her as she couldnt feed orally and was fed via NG tube and during her stay we did see her get resusciatated on a few occasions. Since her discharge she has had a further 8 operations including 2 more major surgeries and we must have spent about 8months in total in hospital. Initially I was running on adrenaline and thats what kept me going then when her health became more stable i started getting overt symptoms of depression (understandably) and was treated with antidepressants. I returned to work when my LO was 16months old however I am now finding myself wanting to spend less and less time with my LO. I get very anxious and apprehensive about being around her and although I love her to bits do not feel I have truly bonded with her. I even feel that I don't know how to play with her and think she will be bored or disinterested in playing with me and she's a very intelligent girl and does get bored easily as all toddlers do. I particularly hate mealtimes however I am aware this is due to all the feeding related issues we have had as a result of the condition she was born with and she does often get food stuck and chokes often too.

I know we've been through a really traumatic time but I don't understand why when I am back at work and able to function as a "normal" human being I now hold these feelings of resentment and almost feelings of lack of interest and ability to care for my LO. My husband is fab and really great with our LO and plays with her all the time but i just feel like I should be doing more and I really don't think i should be feeling so anxious and apprehensive and almost begrudging of caring for our lil girl.

Has anyone experienced anything similar, not necessarily circumstances but those kinds of feelings and how did you get through it? My other difficulty or rather delight with the way im feeling at the min is that i work a lot of shifts and so im often off when my LO is in nursery so on average I am now only seeing LO approx 2-3hrs per day ]]> Premature Babies nineena http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/859636-bit-advice-please.html Hello, introducing myself to prem section http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/859092-hello-introducing-myself-prem-section.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:46:40 GMT Hello ladies

I'm Samantha aged 19 and engaged to Like 22, We have just had our baby boy Noah 52 days early weighing 3lb 6 ounces.

how are you all? and our beautiful early bub s?

If you'd like to follow Noah's journey here is the link, would be great if you could.
http://www.babyandbump.com/parenting...s-welcome.html ]]> Premature Babies Samanth http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/859092-hello-introducing-myself-prem-section.html Help me..... :( http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858659-help-me.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:56:54 GMT Right so My little one has been since christmas a nightmare to get down to sleep at night, He has his bath, then bottle and then upstairs to bed now... Right so My little one has been since christmas a nightmare to get down to sleep at night, He has his bath, then bottle and then upstairs to bed now we have tried many many ways, the most recent is sitting in hid bedroom with him in my arms til he falls asleep, he then only sleeps for a few minutes then starts a whimpering noise then bing wide awake and Screams constantly for well tonight 1 hr and 40 minutes, We tried bringing him bk downstairs, Rocking him, Ssshhhhing him, Letting him lay and watch tv, nothing has worked?What frustrates me is he falls fast asleep but then does the little whimpering, wakes back up then nothing can console him Apart from the tv but then he wont go to sleep?/

ANY SUGGESTIONS i am going out of my mind :(:(:(:(

Ps, Also during the day when he naps he only does maximum of 20minutes then wakes up, but then is grumpy because he is still tired but wont shut off to go back to sleep :(:(:( ]]> Premature Babies danielle1987 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858659-help-me.html 27 weeks prem http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858585-27-weeks-prem.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:30:54 GMT hi everyone im new to this. but here goes.i had a beautifull baby girl 2weeks ago i was only 27 weeks. she weighed 1lb 13ounces.has any body else... hi everyone im new to this.
but here goes.i had a beautifull baby girl 2weeks ago i was only 27 weeks.
she weighed 1lb 13ounces.has any body else been thro this.we are so scared at the mo.shes in scbu she was doing so well at first on bio and cpap by day 2.by day 6 she was being taken off cpap for an hour day.then she got an infection thay treated with antibiotics for 7 days.she was looking so well then last thursday she was realy ill again.shes back on meds again.she had a blood transfusion yesterday.its so scary at the mo.any advice on how to cope with it all plz thanks for letting me ramble.:hugs: ]]> Premature Babies mumtobethany http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858585-27-weeks-prem.html confused and scared http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858282-confused-scared.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:13:51 GMT my nearest level NICU is over an our away....my consultant said if it was him he would go straight their when i think i could be in labour to save... my nearest level NICU is over an our away....my consultant said if it was him he would go straight their when i think i could be in labour to save babies..but what if i give birth in the car or they have no beds??:cry:

if i go they way im ment to..to colchester level 1 then he said most babies under 28 weeks dont survive as they dont have the equitment.....so could pass away from not getting help straight away:cry:

im pregnant with twins my waters broke on twin 1 at 20 wks 1 day..im now 22 wks 3 days..

what would u do? as they wont admit me


any advise...id be very grateful:cry: ]]> Premature Babies kateyspires http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/858282-confused-scared.html Reflux and preemies... http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/857800-reflux-preemies.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:08:59 GMT Hey girls I'm wondering if any of you could give me some advice. Juno is 4 weeks adjusted age now and her reflux is just getting worse! She is still getting breastmilk but also giving her nutriprem 2 at night time as its thicker. She's on ranitidine and infant gaviscon but the past couple of weeks she is spewing up soooo much! She's in pain when she's feeding and afterwards and I'm just fed up with seeing her in pain! I know reflux is a typical preemie problem and wondered when will it start to get better?? We're up at the hospital dietician tomorrow and I'm hoping they'll maybe suggest some magic cure (wishful thinking!!!) xo ]]> Premature Babies Jen1802 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/857800-reflux-preemies.html Sleeping Difficulties? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/857322-sleeping-difficulties.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:34:58 GMT Have any of you other preemie moms have issues with sleeping in your preemie?
Jaxson is 12 weeks olds, 3 weeks adjusted and he's eating double the amount then when we left the hospital 6 weeks ago... But he's still sleeping 2 and a half hours at a time. Wondering if the adjusted age has to do with this - feels like I have a newborn forever...need sleep! ]]> Premature Babies JaxsonsMom http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/857322-sleeping-difficulties.html Canvas prints http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/856838-canvas-prints.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:31:59 GMT I had some canvas prints made of my twins. The first print is of their firsts, like when they were born ( @ 28wks ), their first kangaroo hug, their... I had some canvas prints made of my twins. The first print is of their firsts, like when they were born ( @ 28wks ), their first kangaroo hug, their first twin cuddle, their first time in clothes, their first bottle etc and the second print is of them today.
It is amazing to look back and see how far they have come and how hard they fought to be here.
I thought I would share.
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]]> Premature Babies bek74 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/856838-canvas-prints.html Concerned and sad! Cervix openning http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/856387-concerned-sad-cervix-openning.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:38:42 GMT I have been reading a lot the past few days and I still didnt get my answer :(. I am about to be 23 weeks and last week at my ultrasound my doctor... I have been reading a lot the past few days and I still didnt get my answer :(.
I am about to be 23 weeks and last week at my ultrasound my doctor said my cervix is openning at presure. It openned from 4cm to 3.2 cm.... She said is to late for cerclage wich I am not so sure about because I have seen some of you got emergency cerclage arround 22-23 weeks... She gave me Makena, injection with progesterone once a week! Does 3.2 cm sound bad????uff I am so worried, I stayed in bed ever since and I cant wait to go at my next app on the 24th! What would you do if you were in my shoes?? Please help ]]> Premature Babies valentinacast http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/856387-concerned-sad-cervix-openning.html Weaning my premature baby any advice...... http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/855961-weaning-my-premature-baby-any-advice.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:18:11 GMT Hi ladies My baby boy was born at 25 weeks 5days gestation and now 21weeks 3days old should only be 7weeks old. He is really struggling with... Hi ladies

My baby boy was born at 25 weeks 5days gestation and now 21weeks 3days old should only be 7weeks old.

He is really struggling with some bottles due to silenent reflux, on meds and sometimes it helps somes times doesn't. I just needs a little advice.... He will be 5months old on 22/1/12 and was thinking of trying a little baby rice to see if it would help the reflux I asked our neo natal nurse and she couldn't advice only said they advice starting at 6months. I don't want to harm is little digestive system but want to make feeding easier for him.

Thanks for and advice gemma x ]]> Premature Babies gemlou86 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/855961-weaning-my-premature-baby-any-advice.html Cranial scan??? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/854529-cranial-scan.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:57:18 GMT Daniel has to go for a cranial scan on we'd at X-ray dept of our local hospital. Has anyone's lo had this done? If so what's it for and what can I expect? Daniel will be 36+4 then when I asked at Nicu before discharge what it was for they just said 'to check he has developed fully'. Matthew, my other prem lo didn't have this scan but Daniel was 10 weeks early rather than the 7 weeks so wondering if it's a gestation thing xx ]]> Premature Babies bumpsmum http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/854529-cranial-scan.html Alexander is coming home! http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/854521-alexander-coming-home.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:47:58 GMT Hi all,

We've had the amazing news today that Alexander is coming home next week!! After 11 and a half weeks it's been a long time coming and we couldn't be happier. He'll be coming home on oxygen but that's not an issue for us. Well just be so glad to have him home :) ]]> Premature Babies Sam182 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/854521-alexander-coming-home.html <![CDATA[Griping pains and infrequent bm's]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853604-griping-pains-infrequent-bms.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:47:42 GMT The last week Daniel has been very fussy and clearly in pain trying to pass wind he has also only poo'd every 2-3 days. H was on EBM but moved onto aptamil on tue and the above symptoms began.

Can prem babies have infacol or gripe water? Cooled boiled water is no good and fills him up too much and he diesnt feed well He is 6 weeks old (36+3) anyone have a similar issue or suggestion it's so hard to see him in pain more heartbreaking actually than seeing procedures down in nicu! Xx ]]> Premature Babies bumpsmum http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853604-griping-pains-infrequent-bms.html <![CDATA[Heidi's story]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853411-heidis-story.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:59:16 GMT My daughter Heidi arrived on the 17th december 2011 and was due on the 16th january 2012. I went into hospital on the 15th december the day of my... My daughter Heidi arrived on the 17th december 2011 and was due on the 16th january 2012. I went into hospital on the 15th december the day of my first daughters first birthday with contractions. When I was examined I was told that I had burst membranes and that if labour didn't start establishing then I would have to be induced as me and my baby were at risk of an infection, this came as quite a shock and I wasn't prepared as I still have over a month till due date.

The next day I had some more contractions and they thought I might go into full blown labour by myself but again after they had examined me I was only 3-4cm dilated and the contractions soon cooled off again. On the 17th december the doctor come to see me and decided that I would have to be induced that day as labour wasn't progressing, he also explained that once they broke the rest of my waters that were intact if labour still didn't start they would have to give me some hormone drugs to start the contractions as they wasn't able to wait for labour to start establishing.

I waited in my room all day with my partner who was a great support, my head was in a spin I was shocked and wasn't really prepared for what was about to happen, would my baby be ok, my first daughter was born at 41 weeks and weighed 6lbs 14oz and I was worried that my baby would be a low birth weight and might struggle.

At 18.30pm that night I got transferred to the labour ward ready to be induced, I then had my waters burst which was a very painful experience, because there was so much fluid the doctor informed me and my partner that once our daughter was born that they would have to put a tube down her throat to make sure that she was able to swallow properley.

After my waters were broken I still didn't get regular contractions, so at 9pm that night they started me on the hormone drug and my contractions started coming thick and fast. At 11.56pm my beautiful daughter was born but as soon as she entered the world she was taken straight from me and handed straight to the doctor who then stuck a tube down her throat to make sure that everything was ok and that she was able to swallow properley, luckily this turned out to be the case that she was ok.

Heidi was born at 5lbs 12oz but struggled with her body temperature and breathing for the first few days, and she also suffered from jaundice. Heidi would struggle to even take 30mls at a time in her feeds but we got home after 4 days in hospital. When we were discharged from hospital heidi weighed 5lbs 5ozs, however once we got home heidi still struggled to feed and I really started to worry. The midwife came out the next day after we had got home from hospital and we told her about her problems about feeding and she told us to change to number 2 teats on the bottles as this would help her as with her being premature she was struggling to have to suck so hard in order to get some milk. She was also weighed again and she had dropped to 5lbs 2ozs and we was told that she would be weighed again in 2 days on christmas eve and that if she didn't start putting weight on and feeding she would be back in hospital.

Both myself and my partner were extremley worried about our daughter and changed the teats on the bottles as the midwife had suggested and it worked she started feeding better and eating great amounts. We took her to be weighed on christmas eve and she had put weight on and now weighed 5lbs 7ozs.

We have regular weigh in sessions with heidi being premature and she was weighed last thursday and in a week she had put on 10 ounces and now weighs 6lb 13oz. It makes me feel very proud and lucky to see how far she has come and how well she has come on. ]]> Premature Babies mjsmith88 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853411-heidis-story.html Feeding my baby http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853142-feeding-my-baby.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:56:51 GMT Hi ladies, My baby at the moment is 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks. She has been on nutriprem formula about a week now. When taking breast... Hi ladies,

My baby at the moment is 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks. She has been on nutriprem formula about a week now. When taking breast milk she was feeding every 4hrs. At the moment with the forumula she's waking 3hrs - 3.5 hrs. She wont take anymore than the 90mils/3oz, should I put her on heavier formula to get her to the 4hrs or should I just feed her every 3hrs - 3.5hrs?

Thanks ]]> Premature Babies Lully2011 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853142-feeding-my-baby.html Worried about snots http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853133-worried-snots.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:46:45 GMT Hi ladies, Sorry about this thread but I was genuinely shocked this morning. My baby is a little over 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks. ... Hi ladies,

Sorry about this thread but I was genuinely shocked this morning. My baby is a little over 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks.

This morning when she sneezed, alot of hard snot came out of her nose, I was shocked at how much came out of her little nose. Is this something I should worry about? I know this sounds silly I would just hate to think she has a cold :( ]]> Premature Babies Lully2011 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853133-worried-snots.html 2-3yo Preemies and Pre-School in 2012 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853033-2-3yo-preemies-pre-school-2012-a.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:30:19 GMT Responding to threads on here and statuses on FB, it's become apparent that there is a little "quorum" of B&B preemies who will be starting Pre-School (Nursery, call it what you will!) in 2012. I thought it might be nice for us to have our own little thread to discuss the process, issues, our progress etc.

Hands up all those who wondered whether they'd ever see the day :happydance: ]]> Premature Babies Marleysgirl http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/853033-2-3yo-preemies-pre-school-2012-a.html 8 months and still in NICU...maternity leave ending http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/852876-8-months-still-nicu-maternity-leave-ending.html Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:18:13 GMT Help!

I'm so confused as to what to do right now. My bubba is reaching his 8th mont in NICU. He was born at 26 weeks and still having difficulties with his breathing. We've just returned to our local hospital after being assesed at Great Ormond Street to check whether he will need a tracheostomy.

Now..I took 9 months maternity leave and so am due back to work within 4 weeks. Going back now is out of the question..it would mean being 2 hours away from him. He really does need me now, staffing is bad so if I'm not here it means he will be alone as they do not allow visitors.

So..my question is..what do I do? I definitely cannot return at the moment. I still want my job eventually. Is it ok to ask work if they'll save my role. Even though I can't tell them when I'll be ready to go back. If my bubba does have a trache fitted I don't know if I'll be able to go back anyway!!
Its just so hard as I am already struggling financially. Does anyone know if I'm. U entitled to benefits?
I claim housing benefit as I'm not with my partner and live alone now. This doesn't even cover my whole rent though! So I have to use child tax credits to make up the rest :(

Any advice pls!! X ]]> Premature Babies fola_e http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/852876-8-months-still-nicu-maternity-leave-ending.html 31 weeks and low birth weight http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/852503-31-weeks-low-birth-weight.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:32:39 GMT I'll be 31 weeks on Monday and they're thinking about performing a c section next week. Ive been at the hospital 2-3 times a week for checks and ctgs on his weight. I also have low fluid levels, and there's a lot of pressure in the placenta where it's trying to work properly. At my last growth scan just over a week ago his estimated weight was only 350g. As he's not growing they think its best to get him out. They're not overly optimistic about his chances. Has anybody got any experience of a baby born this early and weighing this little? I know he'll be in nicu, but I don't know how long I can expect him to be in for. Would just really like some advice and reassurance about my little man x ]]> Premature Babies _Lexi_ http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/852503-31-weeks-low-birth-weight.html pregnant and verrryy worried pls help http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851933-pregnant-verrryy-worried-pls-help.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:04:58 GMT Good afternoon I am pregnant with my second child and this pregnancy has been nothing like the first one! Yesterday I had my ultrasound and my doctor... Good afternoon I am pregnant with my second child and this pregnancy has been nothing like the first one! Yesterday I had my ultrasound and my doctor said my cervix is openning.
I am 22 weeks pregnant and my cervix lenght is 3.2cm they said is to late for cerclage and gave me the option of taking Progesterone injection! I sure accepted right away since they said their is no harm to my baby! I am so worried and can't stop thinking about it! I feel like my belly is so low and sometimes I feel the baby pulling down! I need an advice please,anybody can help with anything, a good word or experience about someting similar! My first baby was born a week later then my due date.
I would apreciate any advice, thank you! ]]> Premature Babies valentinacast http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851933-pregnant-verrryy-worried-pls-help.html 21 weeks with twins..waters broke 9 days ago http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851636-21-weeks-twins-waters-broke-9-days-ago.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:50:52 GMT Helllo everyone, Im currently 21weeks and 3 days with twins. They are in seperate sac. Twin 1s sac ruptured 9 days ago...its a very long story.... Helllo everyone,

Im currently 21weeks and 3 days with twins. They are in seperate sac. Twin 1s sac ruptured 9 days ago...its a very long story. To cut it short im now on bedrest till i deliever.. I have to make 24 weeks to get steriods to boost theirs lungs and pray i make enough fluid till then to mature the lungs enough for outside life they have told me to decide wether to wait for premature labour or infection to kick in or terminate twin 1. I said i will wait and pray as both babies are still growing, good sizes and healthy! Saying that even if i do make it over 24 weeks twin 1s lung may not form still from lack of fluid or could be disabled from lack of space - NOT a nice situation
So im having scans, bloods and check ups every weeks now and just have to keep praying we make it..
Every pain or tightening i get i think im going in to labour or something bads happening, im actually to scared to move and pray tomorrow wont be the last. I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old who are at school and nursery, my husband works full time so its hard to cope with not being able to help and i now could be laying here up to 34 weeks and then they are inducing me...

Has anyone else has similar situation ?? please reply with your outcome and how you got through it xx ]]> Premature Babies kateyspires http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851636-21-weeks-twins-waters-broke-9-days-ago.html First consultants appointment...what to expect?! http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851140-first-consultants-appointment-expect.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:10:58 GMT Hey girls, so Juno has her first consultants appointment tomorrow since being discharged and I'm not quite sure what to expect in terms of what they do at the appointment. Sounds silly but I've an overwhelming fear I'll turn up and they won't let me home with her or something...I know it sounds stupid...probably as a result of her being in hospital so long previously! xoxo ]]> Premature Babies Jen1802 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/851140-first-consultants-appointment-expect.html Do u have a birthstory u want to share? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850691-do-u-have-birthstory-u-want-share.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:13:33 GMT Do you have a birth story or NICU story u want to share, if so please sent me a message. I have a 23.6 weeker. Do you have a birth story or NICU story u want to share, if so please sent me a message. I have a 23.6 weeker. ]]> Premature Babies jbolady http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850691-do-u-have-birthstory-u-want-share.html Hi ladies http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850407-hi-ladies.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:03:43 GMT Hi everyone, i havent been about for a while, been busy here :) Olivia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy on 12th december (my birthday), it... Hi everyone, i havent been about for a while, been busy here :)

Olivia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy on 12th december (my birthday), it affects her legs (shes really clumsy, falls over constantly, trips over her feet etc.) Her feet turn inwards and she doesnt put her heels on the floor, s we are waiting for physio to see her. Shes doing fantastic though, counting to ten and her speach is coming on great :)

Grace has been in hospital with pneumonia and a collapsed lung, she has also been referred to physio and portage for delayed development, but between the referall and (still) waiting for her appointment she has started sitting up :D She is one on saturday, i cant believe its been a year since she was born!

How is everyone doing? xx ]]> Premature Babies Olivias_mum http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850407-hi-ladies.html Any advice on very small prem toddlers? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850323-any-advice-very-small-prem-toddlers.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:26:21 GMT Hi everyone, Just wondering if there is anyone out there that is still experiencing weight gain issues past the baby stage? My LO has just turned... Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there is anyone out there that is still experiencing weight gain issues past the baby stage? My LO has just turned 2 and is 19lbs. She is on home oxygen, continuous up until a few weeks ago so the reduction of that is probably taking its toll. She wasn't without her issues from early on, undiagnosed pda and heart surgery at 1yr and rsv. She has always had feeding issues but has come on leaps and bounds and despite only eating a small amount, does eat and has moved on to most textures etc. She is under dietetic care and on various supplements. The docs say she is on the very bottom of normal and will most likely be a very slim, petite child, although has gained 11cm in 7 months, just weight that never seems to catch up. They are happy with her development and she is very active so again doesn't help with keeping calories for weight gain. This has always been my concern and i'm trying to just let it go and stop fretting but its hard, I can envisage her fading away. I want to end by saying that i know that my issues are nothing compared to many of you inspiration ladies out there, but any advice is gratefully received! ]]> Premature Babies clairec81 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850323-any-advice-very-small-prem-toddlers.html How do you deal with it? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850026-do-you-deal.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:34 GMT I'm having such a hard time dealing with not having Keira WITH me and I am not sure what to do. I mean I can visit her whenever I want but its not like she is coming home anytime soon and I'm finding it just ridiculously hard to deal with to the point where I can't sleep and I get super upset.

Luckily we live close to the hospital so I can come see her whenever I want but this just isn't what I had planned for and it all happened so quick I never got the chance to adjust to the idea that she would be early and away from me.

It's also really hard dealing with not being pregnant but feeling like I don't have a baby even though obviously I do. Is that normal?? :nope: ]]> Premature Babies Skadi http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/850026-do-you-deal.html <![CDATA[33 weeks and been told there's a possibility of delivery soon.]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/849192-33-weeks-been-told-theres-possibility-delivery-soon.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:33:50 GMT I am 33 weeks. In hospital with high blood pressure which at the moment isn't responding well to medication etc.
The doctor has been round an basically said that while it's ideal to get to 35/36 weeks it may be that I need to deliver in the near future so I am 33+2 now.

I have just had the first steroid injection got one more to come.
So really just wondering two things, with the steroids what is the baby like at this stage and also is it likely to be induction or c section ? ]]> Premature Babies fernie3 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/849192-33-weeks-been-told-theres-possibility-delivery-soon.html Switching from Formula to cows milk - anyone delay it? http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/849127-switching-formula-cows-milk-anyone-delay.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:52:35 GMT Just wondering if any others with preemies delayed the switch from formula to cows milk? Although my daughter turned 1 (actual) in November, I have... Just wondering if any others with preemies delayed the switch from formula to cows milk? Although my daughter turned 1 (actual) in November, I have kept her on formula but is it necessary or not? Are there more vitamins in the formula and does she need them? I just want to protect her the best I can! She was on dalivit till she was approx 9 months and I would happily carry on with that if it was beneficial.

Any thoughts please? ]]> Premature Babies roxie78 http://www.babyandbump.com/premature-babies/849127-switching-formula-cows-milk-anyone-delay.html