Anyone had a premmie ?

Hi jullyn06, welcome to BellyBelly and congrats on No. 6! How far along are you? I hope everything goes well with your pregnancy and bub doesn't have to arrive too early. All the best!

Katie - hi to you too! It's great to hear that Ethan is doing well now. He sounds like a tough little guy! I know what you mean about not having bub with you in hospital too. I had my own room in hospital, but I was surrounded by mums and bubs in all the other rooms and I had to lay in bed listening to them all cry all night. Very hard! I agree with you though - it's all worth it!

thanks becc, im now 22 weeks along, and it is going pretty quick with the other 5 to look after. when some of them go back to school, im hoping i can have a couple of quiet days. best wishes to everyone here on the forum, it is so interesting to hear other people talking about their experiences too. regards, julie

hi

jullyn06 - hope your pregnancy is going well, the quiet days are coming soon.

becc - how is joshua going? Maria us now 5.2kg and growing. Where are you in Sydney?

Hi again Julie,

22 weeks...that's great - past half way! I hope you get some quiet time to yourself soon. O:) Keep in touch and let us know how you are going.

Hey Louise,

Josh is going well thanks. I just had him weighed this morning...he is now 6.5kg. I've had to pack away a lot of little outfits - which made me happy but a bit sad at the same time! He can roll from his back to his left side now. I think he's trying to make it that little bit further onto his tummy, but can't quite work out how to get over that pesky bottom arm! I'm in Wattle Grove. Where abouts are you? It's good to hear that Maria is doing well too.

Hi Becc

We live in Kensington. Maria is growing so quickly as well. She has outgrown so much this last few weeks. It is sad whe they grow out of their little outfits. It is amazing to look at theor first premmie clothes or even what they came home in and see just how small they were.

Maria went to her orientation at childcare this morning. She starts next Tuesday for 2 days per week and I start work the following Tuesday. She played really well and ended up falling asleep in the arms of her carer, very cute. Then she had her swimming lesson. and now I don't expect her to wake up for quite a while yet.

Hi Louise,

I know what you mean about looking at their first premmie clothes - I pulled out some of Josh's first little suits the other day (00000's) and I held them up against him...the feet in the suits only reach as far as his knees now!! I can't believe how much he has grown.

Can I ask how you went about finding child care for Maria? What type of care is she going into? How are you feeling about her first day? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just really interested as I may have to do the same for Josh. At this stage, my DH and I are hoping to work our shifts around each other (so that we work opposite days) and share his care between ourselves but that may not work out and I need to explore the alternatives...

How is Maria going with her swimming lessons? Where do you take her? I'm looking at doing the same with Josh, I just have to find somewhere locally that I can take him.

Hi Bec

The childcare centre that Maria is going to is new, that is why we were able to get her in so quick, in the Eastern Suburbs you can wait for years to get into some centres. There is a website which will help you look for centres in your area (contact me & I would be happy to pass on the address), it really helped me to find what was available close to home and work. She will be going on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am to 5.30pm, I think this is refered to as long day care. They provide everything for her (except EBM), even nappies.

Maria seems to like her swimming, she kicks in the water now and will also kick a ball around the pool. It tires her out for ages. I take her to Maroubra Swim School as it is close by, has small classes and takes babies under 6 months old.

Talk to you soon

Hi Belly Belly,
I'm new here and hope to be able to talk to other mums that have had premmie babies and are expecting again. My little girl was born 6.5 weeks prem, she is noe 10 months old and doing great. We are also 9.5 weeks pregnant with number 4 and hoping for a smooth ride this time.:)

goodluck with your pregnancy JJ, my daughter was 5.5weeks early and is now 5months old. We hope to ttc around nov/dec

Thank-you kitten2b. We are hoping that all goes well this time around but I still get a little worried that things could go a little wrong. This time we are a lot better prepared for what no-one told us could happen. Could luck to you for your future plans, I hope that all goes well for you and your family. A friend once said to me that no matter how bumpy the ride the destination is always beautiful and well worth the journey.

I agree about the preparation bit, next time my baby bags will be packed way before the 30 week mark.

Hi JJ, welcome to Bellybelly. I had my first child 8wks early (at 32wks) & am currently just over 14wks pg again. I am petrified of going early again, although my OB has assured me that it is just as possible for me to go over this time I am not taking any chances.

I plan to start packing bags this week ~ not fully packed but getting things like a toilet bag packed with shampoo/ conditioner & all that sort of stuff & maybe after about 24wks get my other bags started.

I am in no way leaving it up to my DH again!! Not that it was his fault but I found he left out heaps of stuff that I had written on the list (I had to write a list for him as we were waiting for the air ambulance to arrive to take me to the hospital ~ 5.5hrs away from home). So not taking any chances this time around.

Wishing you all the very best for this pregnancy.

I absolutely agree about early preparation.

I'll be packing and preparing from about 25 weeks + at the latest!

Glad I'm not the only one worried about not being organised 8-[

I've pretty much got my toilet bag sorted, only got a couple of things left to buy & I can put that away ready to go when the time comes. Guess I've also found that since I was put on sick leave until my mat leave started, we just don't have the spare cash to just go out & do a complete "toiletries bag" shop, so figure it was easier to get it done bit by bit in with the weekly shopping (plus hubby doesn't notice the cost of what I'm pampering myself with ;) )

Hi guys.... thought I would just pop my head in & say hi..... Looks like I am destined to join this special little club.....

After a bleed 3 weeks ago, it appears that my baby has slowed rght down in growth & they are going to induce me TODAY!!!!!! I was allowed to go home not that I have been able to sleep hence the 4am posting.....

I am just over 32 weeks & they estimate babies weight to be around 3lb6oz.....


I look forward to sharing your experiences once the really scary part is over!!!!!

good luck, Mitch.

thinking of you

Mitch I am sure you & bubs will be fine. My little boy was born at 32wks & weighed 3lb13ozs & he came out a fighter. I think I read in April buddies that they have given you the steroid injections 2wks ago?? If that is true then IMO Alexa has a really good chance of not having many breathing difficulties ~ I had the injections a week before James was born & when he came out he only needed a humidicrib to help him maintain his body temperature ~ got my fingers crossed that it is the same for you & Alexa.

Best of luck & you'll find lots of support here when you need it.

Good Luck Mitch & give Alexa plenty of kisses & hugs from her BB aunties!!!

best of luck Mitch, just post in here if you need any support.

Hi Mitch,

Good luck and congratulations in advance on being a mummy.

Hoping for all the best Mitch.

Hope all went well Mitch [-o<

Well guys. Alexa Paige arrived March 1 @ 2.34pm via c-sect after deciding the risks were too high.... my placnta had come away & the blood flow through the cord was really poor...

Alexa was 3lb11oz so a bit bigger than estimated.... she requires CPAP (oxygen) for 10 hours after birth, just to give her a bit of help, but she was breathing on her own..... & boy can she scream, she came out lungs a blazing....


So after 45 days in NCU, we finally got home on Saturday & she now wighs 6lb 3oz & doing really well....


SHe is getting better & better at feding (she is on formula after my milk ran out).....

Thank you for all your well wishes

Mitch & Alexa

Hey Mitch!
Congrats!!!
Come on over to the bonding thread, we've got a bit of a general discussion going on in there.

Glad to hear that Alexa is doing so well, look forward to chatting with you!

Hey Mitch, What a beautiful little girl you have!!
Look forward to chatting with you.