My little miracle, Sofia Isabella, was born September 30th at 3:01am! She was 25weeks5days gestation. She weighs 1lb9oz and 13.25 inches. We are def new to the preemie world and I'm sure I'm going to have a million questions so I just wanted to introduce myself!
I spent 15 days on hospital bed rest so although the delivery process was pretty quick, we were prepared for this possibility to occur. Any advise for a new mom in the NICU?!
TIA
Re: New micro preemie mommy- 25w5d
Welcome and congrats on your daughter! My daughter is a 27-weeker who is 7 months old now and very healthy. The NICU journey is long and often scary but we are here for you when you have questions. The FAQs in my siggy may help some but ask all your questions and vent whenever you need to.
My best advice for a new NICU mom is this: It is ok to need time away from the hospital. In fact, you should take time away for your own mental health even though its really hard to do. This is going to be a long journey, you have to take care of yourself in order to be your baby's best advocate.
Our precious girl, born at 27 weeks.
welcome to the bard and congrats on the birth of your daughter!
I hope you have an uneventful NICU stay!
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! Sending positive thoughts to your new little one.
Weren't you on the CFL local knot board way back when? I feel like I remember your siggy!
My son was born at 26w3d and spent 70 days in the NICU. It was a long ride, but he's doing great now, 8 months later.
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! Let us know if you have any questions.
Welcome and congratulations! I hope you have an uneventful NICU stay.
My best advice? Let people help you and don't be afraid to ask people to do things for you.
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
My baby, Gracie & I are still in NICU .. she was born on 8/3, that was 27w3days.. like PP said the NICU is soo hard.. it's certainly up & down.. my advice would be to try & stay positive (easier said than done sometimes).. try to keep a little busy when you're in there..bring a book, or crossword..whatever you feel comfortable.
make sure you start documenting your experiences..journal, blog, etc.. soo you have that to look back on when your baby is home.. so much happens sometimes..if i dont write it, i would probably forget it.
my #1 recommendation is to try & be there daily for 'rounds'.. this is when the doctors, nurse practioners, nurses talk about how your baby is doing.. you get most of the information, status updates and plan for the day.. important hearing it right from them, then you're own babies nurse sometimes..
GL to you & your little one. here is my blog if you want to take a read to it:
www.babyblueberriespacella.blogspot.com
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