Children's Hospital: Infant
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Nicu
Asked by T.B. from Sacramento
on February 11, 2009
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Hi all! I am 27-weeks pregnant and, unfortunately, this pregnancy is not going as smoothly as my other two. My baby, whether he goes full-term or not, will have to spe...
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- My little girl was a month early, because I was in a car accident, & ended up spending 6 days in the NICU because her lungs were immature. My biggest suggestion would...
- I have been where you are. I went into early labor and spent a week in the hospital before my daughter was born. I had two boys at home who were missing me, as well ...
- Hi T., I just want to share with you that my baby was perfectly healthy and full term, but had to go to NICU after having "seizures" because I could barely breastfeed...
Children's Hospital or Children's Home
Asked by T.W. from Orlando
on January 5, 2008
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I have in perfect condition beanie baby bears and rather than selling them on ebay or putting them on free cycle, my kids had a great idea of giving them to sick child...
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- Hi! I think your children's idea is a wonderful idea! Having worked in a children's home for 11 years (and with foster kids) my personal suggestion is to take them to...
- That's so true about Ronald McDonald House. My son was a patient at All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg for the first nine days of his life. We weren't allowed to...
- Life for Kids / A Center for Women in Winter Park is a non profit women's resource center, a ministry committed to offering hope and life affirming assistance to women...
NICU Problems
Asked by A.T. from Colorado Springs
on October 8, 2008
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I had a little boy 1 1/2 weeks ago. He was only 34 weeks so he was pretty young, but a good healthy weight, 5 lbs. 15 oz. He needed oxygen and was doing pretty well a...
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- A.! Hello there! I work as a nurse is a very busy NICU. Respiratory Distress is common in any baby who is born early and has nothing to do with their size. Because th...
- First I would like to send you my prayers. This is always a tough situation. I send my love and thought to you and your family. Either way there is nothing you ...
- My twins were 8 weeks early and spent 5 fives in the NICU. My son was quite large for his age (5 pounds), but still had the most problems. The doctors and nurses sai...
My Friend's Grandson Is in the Children's Hospital... Doctors Are Dumbfounded.
Asked by S.R. from Appleton
on January 10, 2009
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I hope that someone can figure this one out...
My friend's grandson is in the hospital (Milwaukee, WI). The Drs can't figure things out. He seems happy/alert and ea...
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- Do they have pets? Her grandson may have contracted a parasite due to a family cat/dog. After reading how he's alert but losing weight, it makes me wonder about tapewo...
- as sad as this may sound, is there a 'failure to thrive' issue? if mom and dad for some reason dont or cant take care of baby's emotional needs, babies can develop a...
- Sometimes high calcium levels can indicate a parathyroid condition. I wish this family well and hope the doctors get to the bottom of the problem quickly!
NICU Mamas
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on July 31, 2009
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What are some of the most helpful things that a friend could get you, or do for you while you have a baby in the NICU? Need some ideas just to let her know we are the...
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- I did not read your other responses, but here is my thought. Both of my children were in NICU. I think ot really depends on what your goal is. I know the best gifts ...
- When my son was in ICU people had given us quarters for for the machines, money for food in the cafateria, snacks ,drinks for my other children, toys for them, lots of...
- My son was in the NICu for 4 months. Food: frozen meals for home, gift cards for out, even easy snacks from the grocery store for the pantry or fridge. House cleani...
Baby in NICU
Asked by E.R. from Stockton
on May 9, 2008
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My 9 day old is in the NICU and has been since birth, basically because he came a little early and initially had trouble breathing and now is working on his nippling. ...
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- Hi. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. My daughter was in the NICU for a little more than a week because she was early and they just wanted to make sure t...
- Oh for modern science and advancement. Take a deep breathe. You are doing just fine. Yes, the hormones are raging but this too will pass. I had my premature baby six w...
- Dear E.: I totally know the feeling, but the joy I feel right now as I sit in bed on Mother's Day with my twins. It is one of the hardest things to deal with, and ...
NICU Babies?
Asked by L.M. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2008
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I'm looking for a mom who has other kids and a baby in the NICU.
The stork came too early (27 weeks)with my twin boys and I am needing someone to talk to that can of...
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- Hi L.!, Congrats on the two beatiful boys. I Also had twin boys who were in the NICU for a pretty long time. My boys were born at 28weeks, one was in the NICU for 3mon...
- I only have my twins and no previous kids so I can't directly relate, but a good place on the internet is www.twinstuff.com They have lots of forums and stuff. I ho...
- i have a now 2 year old and an almost 5 month old baby boy who was in the nicu. my name is blythe and my email is ____@____.com
NICU Rant/question - Corrin Update
Asked by M.M. from Tampa
on August 13, 2011
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Corrin is doing much better. He's been 100% off of oxygen for the last 48 hours, they realized part of his irritability was having the nasal cannula which also ended ...
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- Just ask them nicely. You have every right to question anything anyone is doing to care for your child. NICU staff are used to being questioned. My boys were not in th...
- Before you ask for the orders to be changed ask for a family meeting and ask them to explain how they determine goal rates for feedings. Also ask any other questions y...
- I don't have the answers you are looking for. I just wanted to let you know was thinking of you and your family and wishing you all well. I couldn't find your name, so...
Thank You Gift for NICU Nurses
Asked by D.W. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Baby is scheduled to come home tomorrow after 3 1/2 weeks in the NICU. I was thinking it would be nice to bring something small as a thank-you to all the n...
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- How about a fruit basket? They have ones that you can order that the fruit is cut into flower shapes.
- My husband and I ordered pizza for the staff in the nursery. That way if they didn't have time for a full sit down supper, they could at least grab a little something...
- We did Klondike bars and a cake. They seemed to love it.
Daddy Having Hard Time Visiting Baby in NICU
Asked by M.R. from Portland
on October 13, 2008
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HI Mamas - I just wanted to ask if anyone else has found themselves in the situation where they're a first time parent to a premie who stays in the NICU and Daddy has ...
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- I'm sorry you're not feeling the support you're wanting from your husband, but I'm thrilled that your little guy is doing so well! While moms have 9 months to transiti...
- I don't have any experience with the NICU, but, my experience with new dads in general is that they take a little bit longer to warm up to babies than moms do. I thin...
- It could be that your husband is not as comfortable with newborns yet or he might not be comfortable with hospitals. Also some men, even though they love their babies ...
