Premmie Mums #9

[Maruschke]

Hang in there Chrispe! Bake that bubba as long as you can. Sending all the "baking" vibes I have.

[Maruschke]

Just got back from the hospital. DD2 did a full suck feed for a nurse at 4 am, then at 10 am we thought we would tempt fate and wake her for another suck feed, which she did (my first full bottle, wahoo ). We bought DD1 in to visit tonight and ummed and ahhed about waking her for another feed. Eventually we decided we would, but that at the first sign of tiring we would tube the remaining feed and not push her, but she finished the bottle! OMG three suck feeds today, up from two half feeds yesterday. I'm so nervous... if she does another one at her 10 pm feed, then we might room in friday. Otherwise, at this pace, we will room in Saturday or Sunday. I never thought the day would come. I'm faced with the reality of looking after her without all the medical help. Eeeks. I love it and scared by it at the same time. Also bloody scared of getting excited because she might be so tired tomorrow that she doesn't complete any suck feeds and I'm sick of false hope.

Sorry for the me post, just so much racing through my head, I needed to get it out. Dunno what to think or hope for.

[Onelittleprincess]

Dont be sorry. Your being hopeful and realistic. She might be tired and not do it. Or she could do them. Or she may miss one but do the others. She makes the rules.

I know what you mean. It's scary when the day gets closer for you to take her home. I just did it and it's the scariest exciting moment.

[Maruschke]

How did you go? Did you enjoy rooming in? How many days did you stay in SCN?

I know how to have a SCN baby. Not sure how to have a premmie at home. O.o

[Onelittleprincess]

How did you go? Did you enjoy rooming in? How many days did you stay in SCN?

I know how to have a SCN baby. Not sure how to have a premmie at home. O.o

Personally, I hate rooming in. I feel like I have to prove something. I also think if mums have to room in for 2 nights then dads should to for at least 1 night. They need to know what's happening. But I think I just don't like bubs in my room more then anything.

We were in scn for 3 weeks - born at 34+1 home at 37

I've only had premmies. To me they are the same as a newborn. Thier are only premmie in size and before 37 weeks to me

[Charlotte91]

We did 2 nights, DH was able to stay.

[Onelittleprincess]

What I couldn't understand was if I had a term baby that day you can leave after 4 hours but having an early baby you need to prove yourself

[Maruschke]

What I couldn't understand was if I had a term baby that day you can leave after 4 hours but having an early baby you need to prove yourself

I don't see it as proving myself... because DD2 will go from 4 suck feeds in the nursery to 8 suck feeds with me. They need to make sure DD2 is coping with 8 suck feeds.

Today I checked her chart... she had done 2 bottles in a row and I gave her another, so 3 full suck feeds in a row all before midday. She just needs 2 days of 4 or more suck feeds then we can room in. Tantalisingly close. Grow bubba grow!

Chrispe how are you going hun? I hope everything has calmed down.

[Onelittleprincess]

I should have mentioned. My dd had been doing all suck feeds for nearly 24 hrs from a bottle or me before I roomed in. Plus she was my second premmie. To me it is a weird policy

[Chrispe]

In hospital. Had a another labour scare this morning (after a nice calm day yesterday). Was hooked up to CTG all morning. No dilating, mild tightenings, so they gave me another dose of Nafenapin to calm the uterus. Also bub had a bit of a tacky cardia episode. Looks like I have an irritable uterus. Has been calm for the rest of today. Will be asking dr lots of questions tomorrow.

Will try to keep updating- but also try not to use up all my credit.

[Maruschke]

In hospital. Had a another labour scare this morning (after a nice calm day yesterday). Was hooked up to CTG all morning. No dilating, mild tightenings, so they gave me another dose of Nafenapin to calm the uterus. Also bub had a bit of a tacky cardia episode. Looks like I have an irritable uterus. Has been calm for the rest of today. Will be asking dr lots of questions tomorrow.

Will try to keep updating- but also try not to use up all my credit.

Irritable uterus is no fun I hope bubs and uterus calms down for you, at least for a few more weeks. How far are you now? Thinking of you xoxo.

[blessedatlast]

Crispe - Hope that bubba stays put for longer. Boo to irritable uterus

Maruschke - She sounds like she's doing great, I'm happy for you! Don't be scared, she's your baby! lol

[Maruschke]

How are you today Chrispe?

DD2 managed 5 bottles yesterday, 3 in a row before noon today, so we are likely rooming in tomorrow. Typically you room in after 2 consecutive days of 4+ bottle feeds... so she just needs to do 1 more bottle of the 4 remaining today.

I can't believe it O.o. After 18 months of TTC (and a year prior begging DH for another child), 2 miscarriages, a lap, 6 months on clomid, 3xIUI's, 2xIVF, a bleed scare at 30 weeks and a premmie at 35 weeks... tomorrow I get to be "mum". No idea how I will sleep tonight!

And... she is TERM! 37 weeks wahoo. And today she is back to her birth weight. <3 <3 <3

[Chrispe]

Woo hoo Marushcke!!! So exciting!

Quick update- trialed coming off the meds yesterday (drs are divided on whether to 'let nature go' or prevent until 35 weeks)
contractions started again last night, so back on meds today. Will be in here until Monday at least.

[Maruschke]

Chrispe - I hope your bubba stays in there til 35 weeks (or even better, 37!). Hope hospital isn't too boring for you.

AFM - leaving in 30 minutes to room in with my gorgeous little girl. She pulled out her NGT about midday yesterday and has been demand feeding with a bottle ever since. I'm gunna cry! So excited So in love .

[Chrispe]

Doctors have put me on medication that seems to have settled everything. Possibly going home tomorrow.

[Maruschke]

Doctors have put me on medication that seems to have settled everything. Possibly going home tomorrow.

That's great! FX

[Chrispe]

That's great! FX

Thanks Maruschke! I hope everything goes smoothly with your 'rooming in' with DD2!



Has anyone else here been on a medication called Nifedipine?

I'm just curious if anyone has, what dose were you on and how long etc. I'm on 150mg per day (5 tablets) And so far the doc has said I'll probably be on them until 36-37 weeks, depending on if I get sideffects or start dilating.