Hi Simone

First of all, sorry to hear you're going through this worrying time with your baby. I hope she can stick in there a little while longer.

Second, my son was in NICU for three months when he was born (not prem, but had heart failure) and I saw a lot of little bubs born at 25 wks who actually "graduated" to the special care nurseries and then to the ward a lot faster than my Zeke.

As for coping, it is hard, but you sort of get used to a routine of visiting your baby in hospital and everything that goes with it. You will need a support network around you.... I know you've just moved to your new home... so perhaps make full use of the hospital chaplain? They are usually wonderful, caring people who can also advise you about services available to you (such as Ronald McDonald house etc).

I hope that helps, Simone. And I hope your little miss stays put for a while yet.