I have a preemie and would like to talk to others about their preemies. Its hard work for me and I wish I could correspond with others in same situation. @Mama_Kat maybe you can help.
My 7 week old son is a preemie and i don't really know what differences there are to full term babies because he is my first. I know that he's quite small compared to full term (5lbs6oz at birth) but other than that I'm not sure what would be different if he were born on his dd. He did spend 10 days in the nicu though and it was really hard. Espicially seeing and hearing all the other new moms in their rooms with their new babies, and i couldn't bring my son to my room. I could hardly lift him from his crib because of all the wires and ivs. But now he's home and healthy as can be. He has a milk allergy and has to be on soy formula. Idk if it has anything to do with being preemie, but i know that i wasn't able to produce breast milk like i should've because he was born so early. Does anyone else have an experience with preemies? This is a good topic i can relate so much
Yes!!! I gave birth yesterday to my 34th week old son. I was strong at first but now its hard because I have to leave soon n I never really held him n he was doing good now he jus being a little slow about eating n laid back... btw he was born 3lbs, 10oz. Be we pray his weight picks ups!!!
@Mama_Kat not only would it benefit postpartum women with preemies but also those women being threatened by early delivery. I was obsessed with reading about preemies while I was on Bedrest before I had my baby. I was scared to death and wanted to learn all I could about them. Hearing others survival stories was what got me through the day. Baby bump has a section on preemies which was very helpful to me and still is. I just don't really like baby bump near as much as pregly. People are slow to respond if they even respond at all. I guess "special needs" would be okay but when I hear it I don't think of preemies.
I am likely to have another preemie. It would be nice having a place to discuss those things. With my first preemie I was on my own and it was very difficult.
@doodles im all alone too. My first baby. Im raising her by myself. None of my friends have preemies. I don't care what anyone says preemies are different. They are very confused and very needy.
@mama_kat that reminds me... really, you should have an area for true special needs children. there are so many out there and the parents of children with special needs would always appreciate more resources and connections to others in their place...
I've worked NICU for 5 years now as part of my career. I think the smallest baby I've ever taken care of was 475gm. About a year and a half into my career, I had my son at 32+4 weeks. Knowing too much is just as scary as knowing nothing about preemies. They're very different from term babies (that I've experienced through work and as a nanny) as far as I know, because my son is my only child so far. And odds are, next time I get pregnant (hopefully soon), that baby will be preterm as well. My son is now 3 1/2 so it's been a while since I've done the newborn stage, but if you need someone who understands, @salsabia , feel free to message me. your baby girl is precious.
@salsabia don't be scared. I know it is very trying and terrifying but....before you know it babe will be past the "preemie" stage and will be like any other infant. Then, u will look back and be so proud of yourself! Hang in there.
My brother was a preemie and is now 21 years old. He weighed about a pound. He was 4 months early and the only thing he suffers from is adah and add. Other then that he's a healthy man that works his tail off. My mom went three months of going back and forth to the hospital. It is totally different!! I think it should just be labled as preemies, unexpected early deliveries, or just early deliveries!
@Mama_Kat @salsabia How about Special Deliveries?? That way it encompasses not only early gestation babies; ones who are small, have problems, etc? I know some babies are born at full term & still have issues as preterm babies do. I have had 2 preemies & I am more than likely having another one this time around. It helps to have others to talk with. Just keep in mind, most of the members don't use the categories, so when I have the free time I go thru & edit them to be in the proper ones. Hopefully more will start using them so they can be utilized more efficiently
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Does anyone else have an experience with preemies? This is a good topic i can relate so much
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How about Special Deliveries?? That way it encompasses not only early gestation babies; ones who are small, have problems, etc? I know some babies are born at full term & still have issues as preterm babies do. I have had 2 preemies & I am more than likely having another one this time around. It helps to have others to talk with. Just keep in mind, most of the members don't use the categories, so when I have the free time I go thru & edit them to be in the proper ones. Hopefully more will start using them so they can be utilized more efficiently
Mrs Del Rae, Pregly Support