So we begin our NICU journey....

[Nai]

What good news! I am so happy she didn't have to have surgery!

For your throat make some sage tea and gargle with it (don't swallow) - it's foul but it works.

[thepixie]

I have no time but just wanted to say how wonderful that she didn't need surgery... to you, you must be exhausted!
Go Heidi!!

[aussienic]

Such good news.

for yourself get to a chamist and try Olivie leaf extract with makuna honey losenges. If you are expressing you can only have a 3 a day (I was BF when i started with them) Although seeing as Heidi is small bub I would ask the Dr or pharmacist..

but it helps a lot with sore throats and coughs.. and even if you just feel flat it seems to pick you up

[onthefly]

Oh thank goodness
She is one amazing little girl

[*Beema*]

Wooo Hooo for poo!!!! That is wonderful news hun that things are moving albeit slowly, but so much better than surgery

She is truely a real little fighter. Hopefully some more good news is to come very soon , and I hope you are feeling better very soon, and it is just the emotions of the last few weeks that have built up and you are feeling run down. Take care and hopefully the next dye run is smoother and quicker xxoo

[Jennifer13]

Hun, you can try lanisoh or a similar lanolin based 'cream' on your crack to help it when you can't walk around bare-breasted. Ask at the hospital, they might even have some, otherwise, any chemist will.

I can't wait to hear about DH's cuddles tonight, so excited for you both. And Heidi's little tummy tolerates the milk well. Sounds like both of your kids are benefiting from your wonderful milk! That's going to help DS if you're fighting off colds in the household too. My DD had ebm on her weetbix for months as a toddler while I used up my freezer supplies.

[Nai]

The special band-aids designed for healing blisters are good too - the compeed type ones. Combine with the BM and airing and it should heal.

Sending big hugs and hoping that Heidi is able to be back on the EBM very soon.

[*Infinity*]

The special band-aids designed for healing blisters are good too - the compeed type ones. Combine with the BM and airing and it should heal.

Thanks Nai, where do I find these band-aids? Are they a particular brand or do they have a name? Might try them out. And Jen I've been using some pawpaw cream to date but will upgrade to the Lansinoh today I think. And dig out my bigger flange for the pump too. I'm annoyed because the crack is on my slower boob so I've had to turn the suction right down and get even less milk. Or just sit there for 45 minutes letting it dribble out! Oh well, thank goodness for power boob!

Well I finally got to hold my baby girl in my arms again last night. I settled in with her tucked down my top and she went straight to sleep, and I just wept. Tears of sheer relief, of exhaustion, tears that wished the whole world would go away for a while so I could have her in a quiet room all to myself. DP & her nurse sat there holding me and wiping away the tears. Even though it was visiting hours and they were very busy, her nurse insisted the lights get turned off so we could enjoy the cuddle as much as possible, and I was so appreciative. Its the closest I can get to having her back in my womb, and it just feels so much better having her with me, where she belongs. Inside or out.

[*Beema*]

You brought me to tears hun

[Jennifer13]

That's fabulous news hun!! So pleased to hear of the weight gain, cuddles and the breathing improvements.

[Sally2]

Chubb chubb Heidi!
Here's crossing fingers for a much more relaxing, uneventful week with more outstanding weight gains & lots of cuddles.

[thepixie]

Oh honey... at work and so shouldn't be posting but just here in my office crying a few happy tears for you getting to hold your gorgeous little girl again.

[Nai]

Infinity, I'm so glad you got to hold her

The blister healing patches you can get from the chemist - there is a brand called Compeed which I have used before and they seem to be the best.

[onthefly]

Oooh, baby cuddles

[Sally2]

Oh, sweets..... sitting here in tears.....happy tears & bittersweet tears for all that you had in your arms last night and all that you have lost from your womb.......
Strong, sweet little Heidi....

[jesses_girl]

What a little fighter you got on your hands!!! Make sure you keep the little foot probes, ( we kept the feeding tube too lol) they only chuck them out! Nice keepsakes i think. Good job on expressing, wondeful job. Keep going darl, your a strong woman!

[Cassius2]

oh sweetie. that cuddle sounded so precious and beautiful! I think i need your nurse to wipe my tears now !

what a moment that must of been for you! I am CERTAIN that she was loving it just as much (if not more!!)!