Being a preemie mom has taught me _____

kck329

Fill in the blank for a new blog post!

"Being a preemie mom has taught me ________"

Lilystar82

Patience. Everything happens on THEIR time schedule  

mommabear7182

Lilystar82:

Patience. Everything happens on THEIR time schedule  

THIS. 

kaylaaimee

gratitude.

kelkel09

being a preemie mom has taught me to be thankful for every minute with my babies...

SRK128

to be thankful for my girls.

njdcgirl

compassion. 

I have so much more empathy for stressful and difficult things that others may be going through - no matter if they are preemie related or not.

vsalt31

Being a preemie mom has taught me about the goodness in others (from family to nurses who have really stepped in during this difficult time), patience, and gratitude that our situtation is easy compared to others.

jacque_z

That I have very little control over what happens in life. 

caitdana

Im not in control and that its is okay if we are different.

kayjay10

to not take anything for granted and enjoy every minute, even the fussing, crying and lack of sleep!

tarapiag

Yes!

tarapiag

Sorry...having problems posting.  What I meant to say was that I agreed with those above.  It has taught me to be thankful for every minute I have with my LO.

HJOHNSTON411

To trust my Mommy instinct and pay attention what my LO is telling me!  

So often 'traditional' baby data, time frames, etc don't apply to our little peanuts.  I think that preemie Moms have an acute sense of what it right and normal for our LO's and for what they need.

Also, it has taught me NEVER to take a carefree pregnancy for granted.  I floated along for almost 28 weeks with just a little bump or two.  I didn't gain much weight and, aside from some nasty m/s, everything seemed blissfully normal.  Boy do you realize how much you take that for granted when things change so quickly!

Don't get me wrong, everyone has the right to complain about the normal pregnancy woes - being tired, sick, etc.  But sometimes I just wish my friends who have normal, complication free, full term pregnancies realized how lucky they are!   

sdtchica13

To be thankful for every single milestone and accomplishment, and to remember that every kid hits these milestones on their own schedule, regardless of their actual age. 

lemen99

not to take anything for granted. 

that my husband truly is my best friend, soul mate, and biggest cheerleader.

that God has a plan and even if we don't understand it, we have to believe in it.

adrielegorburu

Patience and gratitutde -

jcsntms06

patience, patience, patience.

 

Irishsapphire

that I am stronger than I thought I was, especially being a loving and giving mother. 

I went to the hospital every day that my baby was in the hospital, and he was in the hospital for 35 days. 

jennifer1w

To not take life for grantite. Also to do what LO ped and I feel is best and not listen to others who have no idea what it is like to have a baby premature. Also how blessed I am to have my child in my life. He is amazing and such a wonderful gift from God.

Bruton8288

Being a preemie mom has taught me that inspiration comes in the most tiniest of forms & to enjoy every moment in life, including sleepless nights

KitT.Kat

Being a preemie mom has taught me:

1. To always go with my gut feeling and not to let anyone make me feel stupid when I feel like something is wrong.

2. That I can only do the best I can do.

3. To be thankful for every second of a  healthly, full term pregnancy if I get ever get pregnant again

 

thumperbrat2669

Being a preemie mom has taught me that things don't always go as planned and it might not be a bad thing!

Slayter2009

  Being a Preemie Mom has taught me that I am a strong woman; that I can change the world (for my kids); that I have everything I need to make it thru this stage; that trust (her trust in me) is everything I need to keep me going. 

Being a Preemie Mom has taught me to lean on my DH and God.

 

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