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Post by firedancer10288 on Apr 17, 2016 8:29:09 GMT -5
My nephews were born at 25 weeks 3 years ago. They were initially given 80% chance of survival, and that went up every day. Both were about 1.5 pounds at birth. They are now healthy and rambunctious toddlers!
So many prayers. The NICU is a tough place with bells and alarmsee going off non-stop which can be scary but assure her it is normal and will eventually get used to it.
There is so many amazing NICU's Saturday and am glad he is at a great hospital. So many prayers.
My brother and SIL had my niece at 28 weeks. My SIL went to the doc at 25w for a weird pain/discharge. When they did an exam, she was dialated to a 5. Took ambulance to the ER (with doc in tow!) After three weeks of hospital bed rest and lots of medication to prevent labor, they finally had to let her go into labor. She delivered at 28w3x and baby was 2.5 lbs.
She is now a sassy, spunky, active (almost) 2 year old. She's still a little small for her age, but my whole family is very petite, so it could just as easily be genes. Other than that, she is right on target!
Thinking of that poor sweet baby. I was a micropreemie myself, born at 26 weeks. I hope this little one beats the odds like I managed to. I'll be saying a prayer for that wee baby.
Post by residentdj on Apr 17, 2016 21:51:57 GMT -5
I almost had DD at 24 weeks, but luckily did not. Then a few weeks later I found myself back in the hospital with a ruptured placenta and my water also broke. They delivered DD by emergency c section at 29 weeks and she weighed just under 3 pounds at birth. She was in the NICU for 8 weeks, but if you saw her now, you would never know she was born so early. (She'll be 2 in June)
It's very scary to have a baby in the NICU - lots of emotions ranging from blaming yourself to fear and uncertainty of what will happen - then all the beeping from the machines. But it's amazing what these doctors and nurses do for these babies. Your friends daughter and her baby will have a long hard road. When I think back to my own experience, what helped get me through it was a good support network - lots of hugs when I would break down, which was a lot, especially in the beginning. It's so so hard. I will be thinking of your friend and her family.
Btw, not sure which state you are in, but here in NY state there is a program where if you have a child in the NICU for more than 30 days, you can apply for Medicaid, regardless of your income and regardless of whether or not you have insurance. Once approved, Medicaid will cover whatever your insurance doesn't. I'm not sure if other states have the same program, but worth looking into. I'm sure the hospital told your friends daughter this already if they have this program, but you are so overwhelmed initially, it's easy to forget about applying for it.
Post by hisno1girl on Apr 17, 2016 22:42:21 GMT -5
I just got back after taking a late night food delivery to the hospital.
The baby weighs 12.7 oz. and is 9 3/4 inches long. He has been baptized and the doctors say they've done everything they can do and now it's up to the baby to see if he can fight. I didn't ask about what measures they are going to take because I figure if she wanted me to know she would tell me.
I already started organizing a meal responsibility sign up sheet with people I know I can count on. I spoke to my friend's neighbor and they are going to take care of the dogs. Her husband's family is taking the other children so they can keep their school schedule.
I still feel like it's not enough. I want to remove the fear and worry from her heart but since I can't do that, I'll cook and feed her and everyone else. Lol
You are an amazing friend. I have been thinking about him all day, I will continue to think about him and send thoughts his families way as well.
I think everything you are doing as well as being there for your friend/her family is all you can do right now. ((Hugs)) take care of yourself as well.
You are an amazing friend. I have been thinking about him all day, I will continue to think about him and send thoughts his families way as well.
I think everything you are doing as well as being there for your friend/her family is all you can do right now. ((Hugs)) take care of yourself as well.
I just saw my newborn granddaughter on Saturday and she weighs 7 lbs. so this is just really affecting me. Life is so unpredictable. The mom went in just because something didn't seen right and now her baby is fighting for his life.
You are an amazing friend. I have been thinking about him all day, I will continue to think about him and send thoughts his families way as well.
I think everything you are doing as well as being there for your friend/her family is all you can do right now. ((Hugs)) take care of yourself as well.
I just saw my newborn granddaughter on Saturday and she weighs 7 lbs. so this is just really affecting me. Life is so unpredictable. The mom went in just because something didn't seen right and now her baby is fighting for his life.
You're a great friend, hisno1girl ! I will confinue to pray for their whole family...and you, too, as you support them through this.
If you need some help organizing meals in a super simple way, check out Mealtrain.com. It's super simple to set up & then you can send out an email (or make a FB post) so their friends can sign up to help. It's great because the recipients have a place to list food preferences, dislikes, allergies, etc. as well as their usual dinner time and any special directions (please knock, come inside, leave the food on the doorstep...whatever). It's also wonderful because everyone can see what else is being taken for food, so they won't receive 15 straight meals of pasta & red sauce. I've been on the giving and receiving end of a meal train, and it's fabulous! (Plus, after you set it up, there's nothing else to manage!). There are several other sites, but meal train is what my friends started using & we stuck with it.
There's a similar site that allows places for families to list other needs, but I can't think of it right now. I'll google and update if I find it.
ETA: carecalendar.org is a site that you can use to organize all kinds of needs. Childcare, help around the house, errands, meals, rides, etc. There's also a place for someone to give updates and post pictures (if they choose).