Preemies
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Hello,
I'm posting to this board today because I was just discharged from the hospital after giving birth to a 2lb baby girl at 29 weeks gestation. I don't know how to feel and nothing seems to make me feel better. I've been reading your stories and find them inspiring. I just wanted to say hello.
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Welcome to the board We've all been there
it will get better and easier. Hope your nicu stay is short and uneventful!
Welcome to our board, sorry you are joining us.
Tell us more about your LO. How is she doing?
My DD was born at 27 weeks and just came home after a 72 day stay in the NICU. It doesn't get "better" but it does get easier. Give yourself space to feel however you need to, even if its just shock. Spend as much time as you can with your daughter but don't feel guilty for needing a break. You can get through this and this board is really supportive when you need to talk with other moms who know what its like to have a preemie.
Our precious girl, born at 27 weeks.
Hi t1nkfan!
I see you are from Falls Church. I'm from Haymarket. Are you at Inova Fairfax NICU? That's where my babies stayed! Just wanted to say Hi!
I can so relate to this statement. Dealing with the postpartum recovery and the nicu experience has certainly been something that I'll never forget. I'd never wish it on my worst enemy either. I'm 17 days in and I can't say it is easier. However, H and I have a routine that is working for us. Does it still suck? Yes. But, it is better than it was before.
Vent or post any time. The ladies on here have helped me a lot.
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
BFP #3 via cancelled IUI ~ C (2lb 3oz; HELLP) 5/16/11
BFP #4 via the natural (free!) way ~ E (8lb 11oz) 9/13/12
Welcome but I mostly lurk here.
My daughter was born at 27 weeks, 3 days at 2.5 lbs and that was long ago.
I check on this board sometime to offer help or different perspectives for a new mom with a preemie.
If you check my bio, you will see a 25 year old bride, healthy and beautiful.
That's my 27 weeker who was given only 20% chance of survival back then.
Listen to the regulars here. Something like the Bump didn't exist when my daugher was born but I certinly wish it had!
I'm totally open for questions and advice if you choose to use it. You can PM me or email ootmother@yahoo.com
Don't be shy about using it, I'm generally around.
Welcome but I mostly lurk here.
My daughter was born at 27 weeks, 3 days at 2.5 lbs and that was long ago.
I check on this board sometime to offer help or different perspectives for a new mom with a preemie.
If you check my bio, you will see a 25 year old bride, healthy and beautiful.
That's my 27 weeker who was given only 20% chance of survival back then.
Listen to the regulars here. Something like the Bump didn't exist when my daugher was born but I certinly wish it had!
I'm totally open for questions and advice if you choose to use it. You can PM me or email ootmother@yahoo.com
Don't be shy about using it, I'm generally around.
Ditto the PP. I totally feel exactly what you said about nothing making you feel better. It's just a hard experience all around. I do not know what I can say to make you feel better except try to rest b/c it is the only way I have been able to keep my sanity even though sleeping is hard b/c I worry about LO. I also try to do something for 1 hr a day that does not involve the nicu or the baby or anyone else but myself. I don't always do it though
Thank you so much ladies for the kind words. There is some validation in knowing that I'm not alone. There truly are no words that can make me feel better.
I went to a routine doctors appointment last Tuesday where it was discovered that my BP was extremely high. My kidneys started releasing large amounts of protein and within 3 days before I could even blink I have my baby girl.
I would give anything to be able to hold her, kiss her or change a diaper. The doctors says she is doing well considering her gestational age. She now weighs 980 grams (2.1lbs). She was born at 2 lbs 11 ounces.
I'm still recovering from my c-section so I'm not as mobile as I would like to be. I feel so weak. I wish I could spend most of my time in the hospital with her but the nurses suggested I stay home because my house has a lot of stairs to climb if I leave. They say messing up my incision would make things worst. The docs say she will be in the NICU for the next 6 - 10 weeks. I guess my spouse and I have to come up with some type of routine or schedule of visits. This is just really overwhelming.