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Preemie Development
Read all 13 responses: "I have an eight month old preemie who despite some minor problems is doing well. He now started developing problems with the muscles ...
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- Hi M., As an Occupational therapy assistant, working 10 years in Early Intervention, I feel there are several things you can do for your son, your family, and your sa...
- M., I fostered a little preemie girl a couple of years ago and she developed these same symptoms. The pediatric specialists wondered if maybe at a later date she woul...
- Hello M., The one thing I would recommend is to make sure he is getting his vaccines later, at the adjusted age as if he went full term. Also, when it is time to g...
Seeking Advice About How to Treat Preemie with Horrendous Sores on Her Bottom
Read all 57 responses: "My preemie developed a few really bad sores on her bottom while in the NICU. They said it is because of sensitive skin they ...
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- you got a ton of replies on this, I hope you don't feel a little intimidated by all the information. I read through all the replies and agree with all the moms who sa...
- Sounds like you have found something that is working for now. I just wanted to send you a quick note about the diaper rash ointments though. My little guy was born e...
- I am so sorry to hear about your babies bottom, but congrats on your newborn. When my baby had bad sores on his bottom from really bad diahreea the doctor told me to ...
My Preemie
Read all 6 responses: "Hi ladies - just posting for a little support/advice/ stories - anything you wonderful women have to give. I had my little boy, Liam, ...
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- Congratulations on the birth of your son. I am sorry things are not what you expected. I had my oldest daughter at 33 weeks and she was in the NICU for 3 1/2 weeks. I ...
- That is great that you have been able to breastfeed. Liam needs your love and encouragement which is what you're doing. He will be home soon. My son was born at 35 ...
- I've had 2 preemies both girls. #1 was 33weeker and #2 was 34 weeker. Neither needed oxygen thank God! But..both had bad jaundice, struggled to eat, and so forth. ...
Preemie Developmental Delays
Aug 25, 2009 ... I have a special place in my heart for preemies My son was born 8 weeks early He will be 11 months old on the 1st He was very late in ...
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- K., You are a worried mom who really loves her child very much... and worrying IS one of our jobs as a parent!! Don't use a milestone market to judge your child... ...
- K. - I know how frustrated you are and the first thing I think you need to do is get another pediatrician. Look for an infant stimulation class for your son as it cou...
- I have a special place in my heart for preemies! My son was born 8 weeks early. He will be 11 months old on the 1st. He was very late in reaching milestones as well. H...
Question Regarding Preemie Baby Care
Read all 12 responses: "Dear friends, I posted a few weeks ago about my sister n law having to deliver her baby at 35 weeks. Due to a rare complication from ...
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- Pam, I read your post and nearly cried. I really feel badly for all of you, especially the dad. I cannot imagine how a guy cares for his newborn, let alone a pree...
- Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I dont' have any recommendations. I just wanted to give you, your family your brother in law and the baby my condolences. Hugs to y...
- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine. If she is already 5.5 pds she won't need to many preemie outfits. I had my twins at 34 weeks. Wal-mart actuall...
Ideas for Helping Parents of Preemie
Read all 19 responses: "Hi. A friend of my husbands just delivered 2 months early. We wanted to do something for the family (it's their first) but didn't ...
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- Hi K., As someone who has gone through this dinners are nice, but I am assuming that the little one is still in the NICU, so the parents probably aren't really spen...
- Once they gat home and Since it's their first, she might be really cautious who she leaves the baby with......even if you know her well. With being a preemie, they mi...
- Dinners are always a great idea. Depending on how well you know the family, help with laundry or watching the baby so mom can take a shower or nap mg be really appreci...
My Preemie Baby Boy Jonas
Read all 20 responses: "Hi my name is C. and I live in St.Louis Mo and I had my son last week at St.John Hospital and he was 5 week early and weighs 4 1/2 ...
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- Hi C.! I had preemie twins and triplets. I found the best place to buy preemie clothes was Walmart. They are the cheapest place too. My babies were all in the NI...
- I have seen preemie clothes @ wal-mart, i havent seen hardly ____@____.com you signed up with Nurses for Newborns? Since you baby is preemie you would be a good canida...
- Hello, congrats on the baby boy...things will be fine. I was there over 2 years ago. I had a girl born 31 weeks at 4lbs 3oz. Take advantage of the NICUPS support g...
My Preemie Is Having Terrible Tummy Aches.
Read all 18 responses: "Hi! My 5 week old preemie is having terrible tummy aches . The doctor says it is normal and that she will simpley out grow it.
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- We used Little Tummies for our baby's tummy aches and still do and that has worked for us. A friend of mine swears by gripewater. I think you can get it at Sunshine fo...
- Spirit of peppermint works great on young infants all the way through toddler. It is an extract so it is very concentrated. One drop to a bottle of water is plenty. ...
- My lil boy had trouble with the enfamil wth iron. I had to switch him to simulac advance. If your not breast feeding ask your doctor for a sample and try a different ...
Hypertonia - 6 Month Old Preemie
Read all 6 responses: "Hi, Has anyone had experience with their child having hypertonia (overtoned muscles, stiffness)? My friend has a 6 month old who we ...
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- my son zachary was a preemie he was born five pounds one ounce and he was eighteen inches long but he wasn't Hypertonia though he was a good baby though when he came h...
- Hi A. Our nutrition (reliv) has had great results with CP and other muscular abnormalities. It is safe effective and cannot hurt even a 6 month old. Happy to get y...
- A., First of all, thank you for being a concerned, supportive friend. Any neurologic diagnosis should only be made by a pediatric neurologist. If there is true ca...
Preemie Having Trouble Sleeping
Read all 6 responses: "I have a 5 1/2 month old (3 months adj age) who is having trouble sleeping. He has been sleeping through the night for a week or so ...
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- K., Is he really screaming out when he wakes up? I would check into the possiblity of an ear infection. They don't always run a fever or pull on ears. Good Luck, M.
- Hi K., Congratulations on your new baby! How exciting! My son was not a preemie but he did not have any problems sleeping through the night. However, just like you...
- You may want to have him checked for an ear infection.....my son usually showed no symtoms except crying and not sleeping at night. Good luck!
