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Preemie
Asked by H.T. from Hartford
on October 7, 2010
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Due to my medical problems my little boy is going to be born on October 20th at 28 weeks. Although I knew that I would have to deliver prematurely I had hoped to make ...
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- I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I can't imagine how it must feel; as moms we feel responsible for everything that happens to our kids in and out of the w...
- My suggestion to you join ____@____.com tell them Lee sent you. My son now10 was born at 26 weeks. What hospital are you using? Get a couple of beenie babies you sleep...
- Our daughter was on the cusp of preemie and was in the NICU for a week.. The Nurses and Doctors were amazing.. It was heartbreaking not to be with her every moment, ...
Need Ideas for Preemie
Asked by H.T. from Chicago
on January 21, 2009
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My friend just gave birth to her first little girl at 26 1/2 weeks. So far, baby and mom are both doing okay. They will be in my thoughts and prayers for the long road...
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- Hi H., What a great friend you are. My first son was born premature and people didn't know what to do or say. Don't send sympathy cards (we got that and it irritate...
- I bet the family is spending a lot of time at the hospital and her 'house' might not be getting the attention it needs. Perhaps offer to do the following: -Clean h...
- You are a sweet friend! Offer congratulations via phone or email. I agree that parents of babies in the NICU don't hear enough compliments and happy wishes, since peop...
Born at 35 Weeks - Able to Nurse That Early?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2010
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Any of you moms birth your little one at or close to 35 weeks and if so, were you able to nurse baby right away?
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- My son was born at 37 weeks... and he still had trouble nursing. I continued to try.. and eventually had to use a 'nipple shield' (i never heard of it until then!) to ...
- My niece was born by c-section at 35 weeks, she was less than 5 lbs but in great health. She never went to the NICU and was exclusively breastfed (it just took her a l...
- babies are sucking in the womb before you can even see a pooch in your belly for that reason. never hurts to try, if they dont' suck, they can't nurse or be bottle fed...
Need Help with Formula Preparation
Asked by D.D. from Los Angeles
on November 6, 2008
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We are about to begin giving our preemie baby formula. She is 5 months old now, however, her corrected age is 1.5 months old. We still have some breastmilk to give b...
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- It's pretty simple. I too, used the Kirkland brand formula. My Pediatrician says it's fine. My son had no problems with it. But my friend's son did not like the taste...
- I just wanted to say that breast milk taste is very different from the formula taste, so if you are concerned about the baby rejecting the formula I would mix them up....
- I think you might want to ask the pediatrician just to make sure you do this right. Normally you would warm the water first and then mix in the formula. I would che...
Best Gift for Mom of Preemie?
Asked by E.G. from Boston
on February 7, 2008
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I have a coworker who just gave birth to a premature girl. I think she weighs about 3lbs at this point. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good baby gift? I find that...
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- E., When my son was born, he was almost a month early. He was smaller than a premie for clothes, too. My mother in law had a fantastic idea that was inexpensive a...
- film time capsule hand/foot print card materials (she won't be this small for long) she will still need premie sizes once she can go home (the outfits will fir til ...
- There is really not much you can do about preemie outfits being to big but there are some stores that have extra small preemie outfits. I believe Babies R Us carries s...
Need Advice Quick---lost 1 Twin
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on July 22, 2010
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My sister in law is pregnant with twins. One boy and one girl. She is 32 weeks pregnant. Last night the boy passed away. Today they are inducing her. This morning I to...
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- My best friend lost one of her twins this summer. It was very hard on her and her husband, and the family didnt really know what to do neither just like you are in. ...
- I would bring 2 blankets. A nice soft pink one AND a nice soft blue one! I'm sure she will want to hold her baby boy and it would be nice to have him wrapped in a ni...
- YES! Absolutely! I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you all!
Friend Just Had Her Son at 29 Weeks-need Been There Done That Advice
Asked by L.P. from Jacksonville
on January 5, 2009
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My friend went into labor and delivered her little boy at 29 weeks on New Years day. He weighed 2lbs, 10 oz and I wanted to know what we as friends can do to support a...
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- I have not been there and done that, but I would think anything that helps her spend time with her baby would be a help. Offer to catch up her laundry, maybe? (Bette...
- Hi there! Although not born quite that early, both my children were preemies, as well. You didnt happen to mention if your friend is married or not, but in any case, I...
- Dear friend of a new Mom: Please let her know to keep faith. God creates miracles but it takes personal power to create hope. Having hope is a choice and although thi...
Gift Ideas for Preemie's Mom?
Asked by A.S. from Tucson
on March 29, 2008
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My SIL just had her second baby. She is 6 weeks premature and in the NICU. She is doing OK and they are not expecting any major complications. I am wondering what w...
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- You could get her something different-safe cleaners to use around her new baby. I love the Get Clean line from Shaklee, you might have seen them on Oprah. They have ma...
- Hi A., I had preemie twins, and I just wasn't prepared for how tiny they would be. I would definitely suggest getting the smallest sleepers you can find-no one is ...
- Hi A., My instant thought upon reading your request was "deliver a meal" and then I read that you're far away. Are there any chain restaurants, like Applebee's that ...
Colic, Gas on Baby
Asked by L.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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My baby girl was born preemie, she is now almost 3 months and about a month ago she start having some colic in the afternoon. It is hard to see her crying and not be a...
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- One thing that worked with my daughter (sometimes) was to put slight heat on her belly. I would put a heating pad on LOW and put it against my belly. Then I would co...
- I've heard fantastic things about Colic Calm ( find at www.buyactivatedcharcoal.com ), never tried it though (natural product). Always massage in a clockwise directio...
- Hello, my daughter had colic too, mylicon drops works very well!! Good Luck!!
Milk Production
Asked by A.F. from Nashville
on October 5, 2008
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I've been breast feeding my daughter for 7 months. I either nurse her or I pump bottles for her to be fed while I'm away. I have had trouble with the amount of milk I ...
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- I agree with Susan, but I also understand where you are coming from. This is a recipe that worked for me. It is an all-natural milk shake. I thought it was the stup...
- Talk to you doctor, a friend of mine had this problem and she is now on a medicence that increases her milk supply, she says it works very well.
- On the dark beer thing... Murphy's is smoother & less bitter than Guinness. Lot's of Iron in the dark beers, too!
