@KittenD I absolutely understand where you're coming from. If it were likely that a second baby would develop the same defect, I'm not sure I could do it again.
@mermomo5 I don't think I knew you had in-home nursing - how did that go? We might need to chat sometime.
FKA mimi4347: diaper rash magician and unofficial expert on excrement
This kid may not have a lot of bowel, but he has plenty of guts! DS born at 34 weeks with (surprise!) gastroschisis turned short bowel syndrome. 131 days in the NICU, 7 trips to the OR, G-button, daily TPN....
We are impatiently awaiting the day we can say goodbye to his girlfriend Ivy for good.
Re: Preemie/NICU Moms Check-In - Let's See Those Not-So-Tiny-Anymore Babies!
DS born at 34 weeks with (surprise!) gastroschisis turned short bowel syndrome.
131 days in the NICU, 7 trips to the OR, G-button, daily TPN....