Bouncing Baby Check-in (Week of Aug 17)

Re: Bouncing Baby Check-in (Week of Aug 17)

• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  1) How old is baby; any milestones or brags this week? He is 3 weeks (and 1 day) old (29w4d gestationally) and little man was 1 lb and 13 oz yesterday (840g, so almost double his birth weight). He is officially off his blood pressure meds and his O2 requirements are going down. It seems he's kicking whatever minor infection he had and his PDA may be getting better (the indicator is the 02 levels, he still has desaturations so we know the duct is still open but it seems it's less open?)
  

  2) How are you feeling, Mom? Good honestly. Every day I am more optimistic. A little nervous about how we're going to balance visits because school starts next week so DH and I will have a more strict work schedule but we'll cross that bridge when it gets here. 

  3) Rants / Raves / Questions? Raving about finally getting to 3oz pumping, with no child around. I nursed my daughter for a year, so I REALLY want to be able to have that with him. The first week I was producing like 5ml so this is huge for me. Hate pumping but love knowing I can actually do something for my babe. 

  4) GTKY: Favorite family vacation spot? Disney. I've been going 3 times a year since I was a kid, it's the first place my husband told me he wanted to eventually get married, we got married there, we found out we were pregnant there...it holds a lot of great memories for us. We got really often (like once a month) but will be on sabbatical for a while until Liam's immune system is better.

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  Sorry for the fast reply...early work day lol

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  1) How old is baby; any milestones or brags this week?

  Max is 33w2d gestational, and 3w6d outside.  He’s doing great- they are talking seriously about moving him to an open crib and starting to bottle/ breastfeed him.  Also, I got to swaddle him the other day, and we can start dressing him- I have clothes in my bag for that tonight.  

  2) How are you feeling, Mom?

  Exhausted. Sad that I don’t have more time for my closest friends.  Grateful that those same friends are there for me right now.

  3) Rants / Raves / Questions?

  I’m constantly worried about my supply.   When I pump and it is less than I think it should be, I get all freaky, even though by the end of the day, it is around average. I’m glad my average is at the top end of what he will eventually need, but it is still nerve wracking.

  4) GTKY: Favorite family vacation spot?

  From my childhood, a lake in northeastern Oklahoma.  My parents eventually moved up there, but it is still my vacation spot every summer.  

  Beyond that, we usually don’t go the same place twice. There are a lot of places I want to take my dinosaur though...

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• spartan4life member

  August 2018

  Both of your updates this morning made me all teary! I’m so happy to see these positive updates and I hope and pray both of these little guys continue to get stronger every day! Way to go mamas, you’re doing a great job!! 

  Me:29 DH:30

  Married:10/2012

  TTC #1: 12/2017
  

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• chopchop25 member

  August 2018

  ❤️ these updates! Glad everybody is doing well!

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• chyvie member

  August 2018

  Way to go Max and Liam!   

  Me 33 DH 41
  TTC since 2016
  Due: October 12, 2018
  Location: Ontario, Canada
  
  

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• cjx95 member

  August 2018

  Yayy babies! Doing so amazing! And yay mommies!! Your are very strong ladie

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  mamabearcj said:

  Yayy babies! Doing so amazing! And yay mommies!! Your are very strong ladie

  I don’t feel strong right now, but everyone keeps saying that, so I’m trying to not make liars out of them.  

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• doula-mama member

  August 2018

  So happy to see two positive updates this morning! Sending all the positive vibes to both of you and your little men!

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• pumpkinpancake member

  August 2018

  Love seeing these updates and that your litte guys are doing so well!! 

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  knottieamusements said:

  1) How old is baby; any milestones or brags this week?

  Max is 33w2d gestational, and 3w6d outside.  He’s doing great- they are talking seriously about moving him to an open crib and starting to bottle/ breastfeed him.  Also, I got to swaddle him the other day, and we can start dressing him- I have clothes in my bag for that tonight.  

  2) How are you feeling, Mom?

  Exhausted. Sad that I don’t have more time for my closest friends.  Grateful that those same friends are there for me right now.

  3) Rants / Raves / Questions?

  I’m constantly worried about my supply.   When I pump and it is less than I think it should be, I get all freaky, even though by the end of the day, it is around average. I’m glad my average is at the top end of what he will eventually need, but it is still nerve wracking.

  4) GTKY: Favorite family vacation spot?

  From my childhood, a lake in northeastern Oklahoma.  My parents eventually moved up there, but it is still my vacation spot every summer.  

  Beyond that, we usually don’t go the same place twice. There are a lot of places I want to take my dinosaur though...

  OMG Those are amazing updates!!! Open crib is awesome, that's one step closer to home! And the fact that he can wear clothes and stuff, that's amazing. Most of Liam's neighbors who got open cribbed, went home no more than a week after. The fact that you're producing what he'll "eventually" need is also awesome. It's hard not to stress right now because our kids aren't with us so we don't know what they're going to need to eat but if he latches when you try to nurse it's going to make you feel so much more calm. I'm praying I can nurse this time around because for me it was very relaxing knowing they can control how much they want to consume and their food is ready on demand. This pumping thing is for the birds. 

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  Thanks for the positive vibes and prayers ladies! @mamabearcj I think it's a Momma thing. Like @knottieamusements said, you don't feel strong you just do what you have to for your kid. 

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• cdepperschmidt member

  August 2018

  So glad to see updates! I was thinking about you guys yesterday!

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  princessandthegator said:
  
  Most of Liam's neighbors who got open cribbed, went home no more than a week after. 

  Now I am terrified.  I only have a week?  Maybe two?  I guess I need to ask the doctors what their expectations are.  Nobody had been giving me a date, but I also haven’t been asking because it felt too early.  
  
  Fuck.  I got so much to do at work before I go out.  And I don’t have a pediatrician yet (Max being a preemie changed those plans too).

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• missmaehurt member

  August 2018

  Yay for baby updates! I’m glad both of them are making great progress!

  

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• jennybean80 member

  August 2018

  @knottieamusements they often won’t send home before 35+ weeks, and closer to 36 is pretty standard (here anyway, but we typically don’t do things like send babies home on O2, and I know that’s more common in America). But definitely ask for a rough estimate, let them know you know it isn’t a guarantee, but just a target so you can start planning. 

  

  

  
  

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  @jennybean80 - Thanks!  I know they will occasionally send babies home on oxygen from my hospital, but I have the impression that is uncommon.  
  
  I have been expecting closer to 36 weeks based on the conversations I’ve had thus far.  Even that is closer than I think!

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• nmadjeski member

  August 2018

  Love seeing these updates! So glad Max and Liam are doing well. ❤

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• rc-cola member

  August 2018

  So glad to hear these positive updates! Keep thinking of you guys—every day a little stronger!

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• rabtaido1214 member

  August 2018 edited August 2018

  I can not believe how old they are already and all the progress they’ve made! I’m sure it’s felt like an eternity for you guys. So so happy they’re doing so well.

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• quiltandknit member

  August 2018

  So happy to hear both these October babes are doing well! 

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• ummibtihaj member

  August 2018

  Yay for the updates on Max and Liam!! I'm so happy for you both. You're both in my thoughts, and I'm praying they both continue to make progress. 

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• doula-mama member

  August 2018

  Can I add that I’m sure we’d all love to gush over their cuteness, if you want to share any pictures?

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  @Sailing_Mama - the pictures are over on Facebook for us.

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  knottieamusements said:

  princessandthegator said:
  
  Most of Liam's neighbors who got open cribbed, went home no more than a week after. 

  Now I am terrified.  I only have a week?  Maybe two?  I guess I need to ask the doctors what their expectations are.  Nobody had been giving me a date, but I also haven’t been asking because it felt too early.  
  
  Fuck.  I got so much to do at work before I go out.  And I don’t have a pediatrician yet (Max being a preemie changed those plans too).
  
  
  ***TRAPPED IN THE BOX***
  How much is he weighing? In our hospital they have to be 4 lbs and feeding on their own, plus they have to pass the car seat test. Don't worry I'm sure they'll give you fair warning before they send you home. 
  
  @jennybean80 One of Liam's neighbors went home at 34 weeks a few weeks ago but he had passed all the check lists. The usually estimate due date but some babies do better than others.

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  princessandthegator said:

  ***TRAPPED IN THE BOX***
  How much is he weighing? In our hospital they have to be 4 lbs and feeding on their own, plus they have to pass the car seat test. Don't worry I'm sure they'll give you fair warning before they send you home. 
  
  @jennybean80 One of Liam's neighbors went home at 34 weeks a few weeks ago but he had passed all the check lists. The usually estimate due date but some babies do better than others.

  He’s just over 4lbs.  However, they haven’t started trying to let him feed yet and won’t until he is off respiratory assistance.  
  
  It sounds like we have the same basic checklist.  And they are doing the same thing- we have to hit the developmental milestones, not age/weight.  

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  @knottieamusements Is he on a vent or CPAP?

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• knottieamusements member

  August 2018

  princessandthegator said:

  @knottieamusements Is he on a vent or CPAP?

  He’s off the CPAP and on high-flow.  

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• princessandthegator member

  August 2018

  knottieamusements said:

  princessandthegator said:

  @knottieamusements Is he on a vent or CPAP?

  He’s off the CPAP and on high-flow.  

  That's great!!! He's made some huge strides and kicking ass in the NICU! Way to go Mom!

  Me: 30     DH:32
  Married: 12/16/12
  TTC #1: 06/15  BFP #1:07/13/15
  D&C: 08/28/15
  BFP #2: 09/26/15
  M: 06/03/16
  BFP #2: 02/12/18 
  L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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