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lpichachlpichach member
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Hello there ladies.  I'm a Ftm and have been on the bump since finding out I was pregnant last fall. Our LOW was supposed to be due June 13 and was born 15wks early (25wks) on leap year day and weighed 1lb 15oz . I'm actually from canada, but we were in Las Vegas for a "quick" two day trip when I went into labor.  Looks like we'll be here for quite a long time. 

Our little boy has been doing exceptional, he was breathing on his own for the first week and was put on the lowest settings of the ventilator the last few days as he had ligation surgery to close his PDA valve. They're hoping to starting on boobies milk today, hoping he takes to it well. 

Something tells me illegal be on here lots the next while, it's hard and an emotional rollercoaster for sure and being so far from home doesn't help.

Thanks and hope to get to know you all better  

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  • mommabear7182mommabear7182
    Welcome! Glad your LO is doing well!
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  • jenmikwjenmikw member

    Welcome (although no one wants to end up here).

     What part of Canada are you from?  I'm from southern Ontario.

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  • MedtwinMedtwin

    Welcome.  So much for a 2 day quick trip, ah?? Unfort, I, too was on a vacation/camping trip in NH (im from MAss) last summer when my water broke & I ended up in Maine for 4 mos.. It's hard.. where are you staying while there? is there a Ronald Mcdonald house close by?

    I'm glad your son is doing well.. utilize the preemie resource blog above for very inspiring stories.. Good luck

    IVF - 9/09 - BFN! :( IVF #2 - ER 3/16; ET 3/18 with one embryo Beta 3/30 -- BFN! :( IVF #3 - 5/10 - BFN! IVF #4 - 11/10 - BFP. m/c at 6weeks :( FET #1 - 2/11 - BFP. beta on 2/21 :) Thank you God! :) u/s on 3/7 showed TWINS! u/s on 3/11 TWO heartbeats! Couldn't be happier :)
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  • lpichachlpichach member

    Thanks everyone. Definitely never expect to end up on this board but now going through it all the support is so important.  I'm from alberta.  Sorry you too had you baby so far from home.  Thank heavens for the Ronald McDonald House, we will be staying here for the time being

     

    I did get to hold my little guy today, how amazing! 

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  • Mrs. AliceMrs. Alice member
    Wow what a surprise and a trip you will never forget!  Congrats on your LO.  I hope he continues to do well.  I had my twins at a hospital 2 hours away but it's defininetly no comparison to your distance!  Keep us updated on his progress  Take care!
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  • SushiNoMoreSushiNoMore
    imageMedtwin:

    Welcome.  So much for a 2 day quick trip, ah?? Unfort, I, too was on a vacation/camping trip in NH (im from MAss) last summer when my water broke & I ended up in Maine for 4 mos.. It's hard.. where are you staying while there? is there a Ronald Mcdonald house close by?

    I'm glad your son is doing well.. utilize the preemie resource blog above for very inspiring stories.. Good luck

    I'm another one who had something similar happen.  I was on a business trip 3 hours from home when my son was born.  We lived in a hotel for 10 weeks while my son was in the NICU.

    Medtwin's suggestion of a Ronald McDonald house is a good one.  We found an extended stay hotel for about $250 / week, which worked out okay.

    Glad to hear your son is doing well!  If you have any other questions, let us know.  I'm sorry you have to be here, but this board is a great source of support. 

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  • DrRxDrRx member
    Welcome! I'm glad that your LO is doing well!
    TTC Since July 2008.
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    9/8/11 Beta #1: 2082!! 9/19/11 Beta#2 34,689!! U/S 9/22/11 HR 127! 11/8/11 HR 150! 12/6/11 HR 136! 12/14/11 HR 139! Born at 26w2d on 2/4/2012! After 83 days in the NICU, Adalyn came home on 4/26/12!
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