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Low Milk Supply
... more milk as well Preemies do get frustrated easier than full term infants .... the girlNOT the parents I do not agree that a baby should get their ears ...
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- check out the website www.kellymom.com there is a ton of helpful advice on there also talk to your doc about Reglan, and drink a TON of water and look back in the old ...
- I also had a NICU baby who came early and I struggled with low milk supply from the beginning. Luckily at the begining she didn't need that much. She only took about 2...
- Hi L., It can be overwhelming and frightening to be just home from the hospital with a preemie and to think that you're not producing enough milk. There is a lot o...
Need Information on Newborn with Blood in Stool
My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. ... the blood. the only bit of advice I can give you, be supportive of the parents. ...
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- B., My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. For my son, the first week was the worst. The pic line, the meds and the not being able t...
- My newborn also had blood in his stool at about 3 weeks old. We found out it was a milk allergy. My doctor switched him to Nutramigen(a non-milk based formula), whic...
- B., I have never had any experience with this- just wanted to let you know that your little granddaughter is in our prayers. God-willing, she will get through this...
Synagis
... expensive but very preventative and necessary in my opinion for preemies ... to the girlNOT the parents I do not agree that a baby should get their ears ...
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- no but that would be nice if they would come to the home!
- Wow! I've never heard of a nurse coming to your home to give the injections. That would be great! My twins had them for 2 seasons (until they turned 2). We used to...
- Hi S., My son received Synagis for the whole entire winter months. He was 3 months premature. THe nurse came to my house. If you have a preemie I would advise the ...
Having Poopy Accidents at preschool/MDO
Preemies have alot of issues that other children don't have and mine have .... more training and have more appreciation for the input of parents and other ...
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- I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the way you were treated by your school. YOu are obviously a very good mom and your girls will get through this. You are...
- WOW! I'm really shocked. I know several 3 1/2-year-olds who aren't completely potty trained (including my 3-year-old), and they aren't even premature twins. It's no...
- hello A., i have a premie also and i worked in a daycare/learning center before i became a mom--so i see two sides of your story-- first the teachers, if this was...
A Couple of Questions About My Premiee
i had a preemie A., and i worked with preemies born as early as 21 weeks (! ..... Teeth and growing are tough on the little ones and their parents, ...
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- Sounds like he might be ready for cereal. Usually the drs say between 4 to 6 months. If he is taking an interest in your food and hungry he is probably ready. Rice is...
- A., Glad your little guy is home and healthy. Mine have both been full term, but I have friends with preemies, and I know it's stressful. It definitely sounds as...
- i had a preemie A., and i worked with preemies born as early as 21 weeks (!). listen to your doctors. they know what they are talking about regarding the cereal. pr...
Miracle Baby Olivia Grace
Thank You Heavenly Father for loving Parents , Grandparents and a community of .... My best advice for raising a preemie is rejoice in the little things, ...
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- My thoughts and prayers go out to Tiffanie and baby Olivia. As difficult as it may be at this time, try your best to stay strong and think positive thoughts. I am ho...
- jUST TO LET YOU KNOW MY BABY WAS ALSO BORN 10 WEEKS EARLY AND WAS 2 LBS 1 OZ HE SPENT 2 MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL WAS ON ALL SORTS OF VENTILATOR'S AND OXYGEN HOODS HE GOT...
- "Everything is ok in the end; if it's not ok it's not the end." Author: Unknown "When you want something - the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ...
Seeking Holistic Pediatrician
A lot of autism parents go to her when their regular peds give them stink .... I would still get my children vaccinated but you are right, preemies might ...
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- Hi J., I have friends that have done the cranio sacral thing and it has helped with allergies, acid reflux, etc... so I believe it!!! I commend you for wanting to try...
- Dr. Daryl Curry is awesome. He is worht the drive. he is at methodist hospital in Dallas. He does not force you to do vaccinations. We don't vaccinate our 2 sons and h...
- Dr. Bain in Frisco has been great with my son. We do things a little "different" and she has been completely supportive. We did a delayed schedule and then decided t...
Small Amniotic Sac
... information to share But I wanted to tell you about Preemies Today It is .... the girlNOT the parents I do not agree that a baby should get their ears ...
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- S., I would like to offer you some reassurance. I have been doing ultrasounds for 13 years. When we measure anything, there is always a +/-. Meaning, when your sac...
- ((hugs)) I have had several miscarriages so I know how you feel! I don't really know much about the condition but I DO know several people who had the 7-9 week U/S an...
- When I was pregnant with my 3rd I also had a small sack with not a lot of fluid. Had many ultrasounds through out my preg. and their was never a lot of fluid. The dr...
Advice on Well Baby Does If Deliveried as Soon as 32 Weeks Old????
Be prepared to need a infant carseat that will hold a preemie well. .... like the baby in special care took longer to recover without the parents around. ...
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- I guess I would want to ask is there anything else we can try first that is safe for you and the baby before delivering early. All the best.
- Hi C.! I also had my oldest son at 32 weeks. This was almost 11 years ago. He was only 3lbs 2 oz at birth. He only had minimal respiratory problems the first 48 ho...
- My youngest son was born at 26 weeks; 2 pounds, 6 ounces. He is doing extremely well. He received phenomenal care in the NICU at Children's Hospital. He was very forun...
Activities for Three 2 Month Olds
i babysit my granson. he is now 4 months old. he was preemie so he is still ... We are a group of parents with triplets and higher order multiples in the ...
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- Hi Julia, I basically had a mini obstacle course set up for my daughter starting at about 6 weeks of age. After I fed her I would place her in the bassinet of her ...
- Congrats Julia! I would do things with them like put them on the floor for tummy time on a play mat. Get down on the floor with them and play. Help them touch toys ...
- As for advice on entertaining I would say just basic laying on the floor play time,Not much help there huh? I am sure with three that its hard. I am a home daycare pr...
