the first baby in our family to be born in
a while is on her way right now, but she
is only 31 weeks old! Will she be ok?
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dannyboygirl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 192 Location: ,
I'll put in a prayer for you Posted: 03-28-08 12:43pm
Congrats too...I don't know too much about
this..but congrats...and my prayers are
with you...
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gematria
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 21
Posted: 03-28-08 12:55pm
Thank-you so much. I'm just sitting
here by the phone chewing my nails off!
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dannyboygirl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 192 Location: ,
Have Faith n pray Posted: 03-28-08 13:14pm
Don't stress what you can't change...Dear
Father Bless this child that is coming
into the world so soon...Place your ever
loving hands on him/her to be well...And
give them a sign that everything in your
will shall be done...Amen
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gematria
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 21
Posted: 03-28-08 13:32pm
Thank-you so much, that was beautiful.
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dannyboygirl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 192 Location: ,
Your welcome Posted: 03-28-08 13:34pm
We are all here to help each other like a
big family..God wants us to help our
brothers and sisters...Take care..Ask
questions when your concerned people will
help..
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Idony
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Posted: 03-28-08 14:30pm
there is a very good chance the baby will
be alright, a lot of babies pull through
it will just require a stay in the nicu
typically
possible problems to expect would be
breathing problems, temperature controle
problems, feeding problems, possible heart
problems, etc (none of these are for sure
and theres other things too, im just
trying to let you know so your not taken
by suprise, i dont know how much you know
and dont know about preemies)
and expect the baby to be small and like i
said to go to the nicu, and the nicu
usualy has some serious rules regualrding
who can visit when and what has to be
done
premature birth also puts the baby at
higher risk for sicknesses later on (like
rsv)
all that being said i hope the baby comes
out perfectly fine!
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Lilly Ivy
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 1468 Location: Moorefield, WV
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Posted: 03-29-08 06:30am
Congrats on the baby! I'm sorry it's so
soon
Just try to remember, preemies like to
take roller coaster rides with their
health. Meaning they'll be doing perfect
for a couple days and then something else
will hit (like Ingi, just trying to
prepare you)
You'll be in my thoughts! Good Luck!
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gematria
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 21
Posted: 03-29-08 11:23am
Thank-you for all of the helpful
information. So far so good. My aunt
said the baby weighs 3 pounds 18 ounces,
but that's actually 4 pounds 2 ounces,
isn't it? I must have not heard her
correctly, or maybe she was so nervous she
said it wrong. Or could she have said 3
pounds 8 ounces?
I'll ask her again later today when
everyone is more relaxed.
Her baby shower is in a few weeks, so
maybe the baby will be able to be there
now? Or will she need to stay home for a
while until her immune system builds up?
Could she still be in the NICU by then?
I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again.
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Lilly Ivy
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Posted: 03-29-08 14:54pm
That's a pretty good size either way. I
think they have to be 5 pounds before they
are aloud out of the NICU (correct me if
I'm wrong please). They also have to keep
their temperature and be able to eat
(suck/swallow/breathe) before they are let
out. Preemies are unpredictable. I'd say
no less than 5wks, I've never heard of a
baby going home before 36wk gestational
age.
Boy or Girl? Name? Length? Keep us posted!
And good luck!
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