Just wondering if there are any May moms who's LOs were premies in May (due dates in June etc). Would love to connect with other moms of premies (now full term and thriving) babies.
What struggles have you found? What's surprised you?
My DS was 5.5 weeks early and to me and DH he seems to act as if he was meant to arrive then in terms of development, but then I'll get together with friends who have LOs and notice where he may be more like his adjusted age. Still feel like I'm occasionally still processing the whole NICU experience too. Kind of feeling alone in all this so curious f there are other mommas out there like me.
Re: May premie moms
NICU was definitely more traumatizing than I like to admit. During that time and 90% of the time now I handle it well, being positive, grateful and accepting it as part of DS story. It was like going into survival mode. Only now as some friends have babies full term, bringing them home in two days, it reminds me "oh we weren't the norm".
On a positive note I think babies who were premies are something special and some of the most determined beings I know!
Glad I finally remembered to switch boards!