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Christy - posted on 01/29/2009 ( 23 moms have responded )

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Hi! I am new to this group. I have had 3 preemies (28, 32 and 30 weekers). I am in the process of putting together a website all about preemies and the NICU experience. I need some stories of premature babies to publish in my e-zine which I will be sending out. I would really appreciate it if you would e-mail me your stories and on or two good pics.

I always found reading other peoples stories who went through the same and worse things as me very encouraging. Your support will be greatly appreciated! My e-mail is christyloubser@telkomsa.net.

Thanks in advance!
Christy

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Shirley - posted on 02/12/2009

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I had 3 preemies (34 week triplets) 2boys 1girl, they're going to be three years old next month. They weighed in at 5lb 1oz, 5lb 13oz, and 4lb 9oz the oldest one of the three was born with an enlarged bladder and only one kidney and now I think he might have Aspergers syndorme. The other two are doing well. If you want more info please email me @ she345@sbcglobal.net

Tynika - posted on 02/12/2009

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My daughter was born at 25 week weighing only 1 lb 6 oz. I will go more into detail at a later time.

Katie - posted on 02/12/2009

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My daughter was born at 25 weeks weighing 1lb 12.5oz.  I'll email you when I get a chance!

Christy - posted on 02/12/2009

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Thank you ladies for all your contributions! Please e-mail me directly with your stories at christyloubser@telkomsa.net

Tia - posted on 02/11/2009

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Hi! I am so thankful for this group. My baby girl was born at 26 weeks.She weighed 1lb. 12oz. She was in the hospital for 15 weeks. I thought that when she came home everything would be okay. However, she has been readmitted in Children's Hospital 4 times since. I will e-mail you the whole story.

Tianna - posted on 02/10/2009

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MY DD was born at 32 weeks. She was 3lbs 5 oz and 16"long. She stayed in the hospital for 19 days. She is now a happy healthy almost 3 year old!!! She is advanced in so many ways!!! THere is no more indications that she was ever a preemie!! I also was a preemie born at 34 weeks and am now a 28 yo healthy woman! My Nephew was also a preemie and was born at 33 weeks!! He was 4 lbs 8 oz and 19" long!! He is now a happy healthy almost 2 yo little boy that never stops moving!! LOL

Kelly - posted on 02/10/2009

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i was pregnant with twin girls and my water broke at 25 weeks. the one passed away at 10 days from NEC.and the other spent 81 days in the NICU.with every complication known to man. surgery on her eyes bilateral hernia repair..etc.. she is currently in full day kindergarten with no deficits other than a little uncoordinated and extremely intelligent. i kept a journal for her first 2 years with daily things that happened her weight etc.. if you are interested in hearing more email me at kelly205b@aol.com thanks .. great idea.. i scoured the internet looking for any hope when i was in this situation..there wasnt much out there. kelly

Christy - posted on 02/10/2009

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Quoting Joanne:



HI there I am from NZ and I had 2 premmies  34 and 36 wks.  My 34 weeker was a very emotional time.  Let me know if you wld like my story.  Thanks





Yes, please send me your story!!

Joanne - posted on 02/09/2009

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HI there I am from NZ and I had 2 premmies  34 and 36 wks.  My 34 weeker was a very emotional time.  Let me know if you wld like my story.  Thanks

Joanne - posted on 02/09/2009

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HI there I am from NZ and I had 2 premmies  34 and 36 wks.  My 34 weeker was a very emotional time.  Let me know if you wld like my story.  Thanks

Kayla - posted on 02/04/2009

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Hi, I had a beautiful baby girl naed Lexis, she was born at 28 weeks and 1 day weighing in at 2 lbs 6 oz, we spent almost two months in the hospital. She is now 5 months old ( almost 2 months corrected). It was a hard beginning to a wonderful life, but we made it through adn couldn't be happier. Lexis is our first child, so that made it very scary and uncertain at the beginning for to young parents. I am 21 now and my boyfriend is 23 now, at the time of her birth we were only 20 and 22. My boyfriend had the best 23rd birthday, he got to hold her for the first time on his birthday, it was such a wonderful moment for both of us.

(Lisa) Adair - posted on 02/03/2009

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Great idea! I wish something like that existed when I had my son. He was born at 32 weeks but was a inutero growth restricted baby so he was long and developed but super thin. He weighed 3lbs 3 oz and was 18 inches long. I called him my little Shar Pei as he looked just like one of those really wrinkly dogs. He was in the NICU for 7.5 weeks. It was so frustrating to see all these other babies born at the same gestation and after my son, who were going home early and he was still having so many problems. He literally had everything - 2 cases of sepsis, one of which resulted in the need to do a spinal tap, they thought he had NEC, which later turned out to be an intolerance to cow's milk protein...; he aspirated into his lungs when being fed by one of the nurses on night-shift; he had to have a blood-transfusion becuase of all the blood testing they did daily. It was a long haul. I'm happy to report, my son Blake is doing fabulous now! He is almost 3.5 years old and is perfectly fine - no set backs. He has not missed a milestone yet. So for all those Moms out there going through the ups and downs the NICU throws your way...it does get better, and time does heal.

Christy - posted on 02/03/2009

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Quoting Megan:



Hi  from Australia, I had 2 premmies (as we say down under!) 28 and 31 weeks. If you would like a story from the other side of the world just let me know. Cheers Megan





Hi Megan!



 



I'm from South Africa and we also call them premmies here! I'd loooove to have your story. Please e-mail it to me!



 



Thanks,



Christy

Jen - posted on 02/03/2009

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Thank you JOY!

Joy - posted on 02/03/2009

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I had a 32 weeker born weighing 2 lb 14 oz. She is now 19 years old and engaged!!! There is hope for all.



Joy

Kimberly - posted on 02/02/2009

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I had a baby at 29 weeks. he was 2 pounds 4 ounces. look for my e-mail.

Megan - posted on 02/02/2009

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Hi  from Australia, I had 2 premmies (as we say down under!) 28 and 31 weeks. If you would like a story from the other side of the world just let me know. Cheers Megan

Christy - posted on 02/02/2009

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Thanks for your replies! Look forward to recieving your stories. I'll let you know as things are progressing!

Jen - posted on 01/29/2009

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I have 2 preemies at home (35 weeks and 25 weeks surviving triplet)... my blog is at www.calvaneseangels.blogspot.com (we stopped it last year) and we have a foundation for our others at www.sr-vdcmemorial.com

my kids are almost 3, 2 and 1 (our full term miracle)
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Michelle - posted on 01/29/2009

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Michael was 1 lb 3 oz and 12 inches long born at 24 weeks and 2 days

Michelle - posted on 01/29/2009

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I dont have time to tell you all of it BUT You can log onto THEBABYSTATUS.COM THE USERNAME IS fmabee and the Password is babymabee. Michael was born a 24 weeker. we spent 138 days in the Nicu and up until last month I updated it weekly. it says all the stuff he's been through. Be my guest and check it out

Debi - posted on 01/29/2009

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I had a 27 weeker weighing two pounds. She was my first and only child. I will also e-mail you my story. I think it is nice to hear what others have gone through and what helped them get through the tough times.

Gael - posted on 01/29/2009

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I had a 25 weeker weighing 1 lb. 4 ozs. I will email you my story when I have a little more time to write it.

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