Sprmetiffie - posted on 06/30/2012 ( 3 moms have responded )
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im now 15wks and am expecting my second child at 26wks. My first child was born at 21wks and passed aways shortly afterbirth. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice to kind of calm my nerves about my baby to be. How can i handle the nicu and about how long will it last?
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Chantel - posted on 09/03/2012
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I am sorry for your loss. I understand because I have been there. It can be incredibly scary to be pregnant after a loss. My daughter was born at 26 weeks weighing 11b 11 oz. She remained in NICU for 66 days. She will be three in October and is fantastic. NICU is hard at first, but eventually it will seem to be a home away from home. We were not able to hold Madison until she was a month and that was to Kangaroo (put the baby on your chest) and not able to hold her in our arms until she was about 6 weeks. Ask all the questions you need answered. Good luck to you.
Jillian - posted on 09/02/2012
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I had my daughter at 26 weeks. She was in the hospital for 9 weeks. You need to relax and not freak out when you see them connected to all of the equipment. Kep tellingyourself that tge isolette is their new womb. Don 't touch them too much because their skin is EXTREMELY sensitive. Try to spen as much time with them as possible, kangaroo when you can, and talk to them through the holes. My daughter is 9 months old and happy and healthy. Good luck!
Sweetgirlsmama - posted on 07/03/2012
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I had a 28 weeker that was stillborn but revived. Her stay was 72 days. I felt so helpless so I started doing everything the nurses would let me do. I started with baths and clothing her little one pound self, that helped just seeing her in clothes. Then I graduated to taking temp, changing probes, diapers, then I was eventually unhooking her and taking her out by myself and feeding her once she learned how to eat. Those were the only things I could do for her and that helped me feel like a mother. Good luck, it's not easy, it's literally a roller coaster. They have good days, the. The next day might be bad. Just be there for your baby. Good luck.
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