Well I could write a book - hang on I just launched one about just that!! Ask Wendy at Cardiology for the "No such thing as a Silly Question" book. That will help. If she hasnt got any left let me know as I have one spare one at home.
There is lots to think about with having a bub straight into NICU as you will, waiting for then to get big enough (usually they want them to be around 2.5kg) for surgery, then heading over there and getting through that. Then actually bringing them home! Oh the joy and worry of that day!
Wendy from WCH Cardiology (amazing woman and very skilled), Cathy (mum of heart kid and been to Melb a couple of times and lovely) or Kylie from HeartKids (family support worker for HeartKids, has a heart kid but hasnt been to melb for surgery but has been to see what its like) and going to see someone at Womens Social work at WCH (not Paediatric Social work - believe me!) will all help inform you and DH. I am also up for a phone call or two or a catch up for coffee in WCH before/after the birth - if you want to.
Let me know how you get on or if there are any specific qus you have.
Sezza, it's great that you are preparing in advance. As well as a good pump, you will probably need some additional help, as it can be more difficult to establish bfing in that situation. I recommend that you join the ABA before the baby is born. The 24 hour help line on 1800 mum2mum will be able to give you some great advice on establishing bfing with a hospitalised baby. You don't have to be a member to call, but as a member you are also entitled to a 50% discount on pump hire, and you will get as much ongoing information and support from a breastfeeding counsellor as you need, included. It's certainly worth considering.
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