Can you ladies help.....

shawn&tony

Hello ladies,

I'm mostly on the PL/MC board but my cousin in-law just had her daughter at 24 weeks she is doing good but we just wanted to know how soon were you able to bring your baby home?

kcswifey

My son was born at 28 weeks 3 days and spent 70 days in the NICU.  The general rule of thumb is +/- 2 weeks from your due date.  Tell your cousin to join the board, there are so many caring and supportive women here!

~Baby1~

DS was born at 27 weeks and he was in the NICU for 76days.  Agree with pp they say usually around due date.

daNrr

My son was born at 28 weeks but was measuring like a 24 weeker.  I agree w/pps... the baby's due date is usually the best bet.

good luck to you CIL & her little one!

2BWEDN2007

I had DS at 24 weeks (24w5d to be exact) and he was in the NICU for 116 days (almost 4 months). We brought him home 10 days after his original due date. He also had a relatively easy course compared to most 24 weekers. The hospital usually tells you not to plan for them to come home until "around" their due date so I would tell them to shoot for that. If they expect her to come home any earlier they'll just be disappointed.

april062604

my 26 weekers spent 88 and 80 days in the nicu. ?both were home before my due date. ?i'll keep your cousin-in-law in my prayers. also, i'll keep you and your angel in heaven in my prayers.?

njkaren

My baby was born at 26 weeks, 1 day and was in the NICU for 12 weeks. He came home 2 weeks before his due date.

Tianacheron

DD was a 28 weeker and spent 60 days in the NICU, this is a very welcoming and supportive board, you can tell her about it and hopefully she can visit when she's ready!

mek10976

DS was born at 32 weeks and came home after 27 days.  I've heard that most early birds come home close to their due date.

armo

My gathering of info told me that most babies come home around 36 weeks gestational age.  The doctors generally say around their due date, but as soon as they can eat and stay stable on their own in room temp, ususlaly they come home. . Mine came home on 36 weeks to the date so my research was pretty on target

georgy77

My DS was born at 24w 4d and spent 102 days in the NICU.  He came home 6 days before his due date but was readmitted twice so he spent a total of 116 days in the hospital.  Best of luck to your cousin!