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2tob3!

05-11-2006, 07:13

Angelmist♥

05-11-2006, 07:18

Sorry I have no words of wisdom but just wanted to say congratulations on the arrival of Flynn:hugs:

Good luck and lots of love to you and your precious little bundle.

05-11-2006, 07:31

Have no words of wisdom (in fact I never do :D )

Just wanted to say congratulations on the arrival of your little boy. I don't know how us mums cope, but we just do. You will be wonderful! Good luck! :)

2tob3!

05-11-2006, 07:50

Thank you both :)

Oscar's mum

05-11-2006, 07:54

Congratulations on the birth of Flynn - hoping he get's stronger and stronger each day very quickly!

FOURtunate

05-11-2006, 08:08

I had my baby girl six years ago at 26 weeks and 5 days. And my last baby, a boy, was born at 33 weeks.

It's tru that it is one day at a time. At least for the first year. You will probably be in and out of hospital visiting him for the next 10-12 weeks, all going well. 10-12 weeks is the average hospital stay length for bubs under 28 weeks.

All I can say is, try to think positively for him, and will him to get strong. But also, be prepared for worse to come. There are so many things that can go wrong, and when they do, they happen quickly. Infections, haemorrages, and numerous other organ issues. There is nothing you can do but be there for him. And express your milk for him. It really does make you feel as though you are doing something to make him well. And yes it does help a premature infant to recover more quickly.

Be there for your older children, and try to organise help for the next few months. ASK FOR HELP. This was the hardest thing in the world for me.

Talk to other parents. You all need the support of each other, and you'll most likely be together for the next few months. Go to the support groups, and ask questions.

Don't be afraid to corner the Doctors if you need to know something. They are often so busy that they don't get to you, but are more than happy to help.

If you want to chat, I am more than happy to pm you my phone number.

Take care of yourself. And CONGRATUATIONS

You won't hear that often. People don't know what to say, but be open and tell them how over the moon you are.

Good Luck! :hugs:

~EmsMum~

05-11-2006, 08:09

all I can say is congrats and I hope things go well

please keep us updated

:hugs::hugs:

stellarella

05-11-2006, 08:17

I just wanted to say congratulations on baby Flynns arrival...although not how you planned it...I wish the best for all of you:hugs:

I just wanted to suggest contacting the ABA for some help with the breast feeding thing. As you know...its even more vital for a premmie bubby to have Breast Milk...for their little immature tummiesand immune systems. Obviously its going to be hard to express with no bubby to bring your milk in. I know the ABA will be more than happy to help you find a way to give your bubby BM.

Also. Im sure you have heard about it, but it might be helpful to look up Kangaroo Care, where you spend lots of skin to skin time with bubby...it has been proven to improve the outcomes for premmie babies.

Links below...

http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/default.htm

http://www.kangaroomothercare.com/

http://www.prematurity.org/baby/kangaroo.html

http://www.geocities.com/roopage/

QTB

05-11-2006, 08:23

CONGRATS!!!

it is going to be a stressful few months, and its going to be hard! just remember to give yourself time for you (even if its just sitting down having a coffee!) otherwise everything will get sooo overwelming!

best of luck hun, we are all thinking of you and baby Flynn!!

Foxy

05-11-2006, 08:26

Congratulations on the birth of Flynn!

Best wishes to you and your whole family for a quick, easy and healthy next couple of months. Look after yourself! :)

Ashleigh<3

05-11-2006, 08:42

Congratulations !!:D

:yelclap:

A beautiful little boy, I'm certain he will be a fighter! :yes:
In regads to the expressing? Are you using manual hand pump expresser or electric? I've never tried the electric ones but maybe they're more efferctive. Sorry i'm really not much help, Just really wanted to congratulate you! :)

Pixie

05-11-2006, 08:44

happybirthday Flynn. the world is a great place I guess you just wanted to see for yourself!
I hope your little man gains strength everyday and grows well.

I have no words of advice but :hugs: to you and your family and I agree with FOURtunate ask for help!

2tob3!

05-11-2006, 08:45

Electric pump from hospital, its blinkin powerful:eek: But maybe my bodies just taking a while to catch up:rolleyes:

~EmsMum~

05-11-2006, 08:46

Electric pump from hospital, its blinkin powerful:eek: But maybe my bodies just taking a while to catch up:rolleyes:

I know what you mean hehe when I was using an electric pump at the hospital I felt like a moo moo cow :laughing:

icugal

05-11-2006, 08:55

Congrats on the early arrival of Flynn.. I'm sending him lots of healthy vibes !!

Out of interest, what was your original due date? I'm guessing late Jan/early Feb?

2tob3!

05-11-2006, 08:56

Congrats on the early arrival of Flynn.. I'm sending him lots of healthy vibes !!

Out of interest, what was your original due date? I'm guessing late Jan/early Feb?
29th Jan 2007!!

li'l mac

05-11-2006, 09:01

Wow! Congratulations on the birth of your boy, you must have so many mixed feelings about his early arrival.

I agree, talk to the ABA about how to get your milk going. The other option you can explore is a breastmilk bank. They recently opened one here on the Gold Coast so that premmie bubs or those bubs whose mums can't produce enough milk have access to breast milk. I'm not sure if there is one in Melbourne but its certainly worth a try if you like the idea.

Go give that lovely bubba of yours a kiss.

What a beautiful name by the way, it's what I want for our next child...

bekkyboo

05-11-2006, 09:04

Congrats on the birth and that he is holding his own!!!!

Angelmist♥

05-11-2006, 09:14

I just remembered in the first few days my ob/gyn prescribed Maxalon to assist my supply.Maybe you could ask the doctor's there about it?

Good luck again!

dannii

05-11-2006, 10:04

i wish u the very best.. i hope your family all stays strong.. you all are going to need alot of help and suppot. congrats on the (early) arrival. and im sure u cant wait for the day he gets to go home nice and healthy!!
in regards to your supply, if u go to a health food shop, i know they have stuff that can try and boost your supply.
good luck

gidgeroo

05-11-2006, 10:18

Hi 2TOB3

:hugs: Congratulations on the safe (if early) arrival of Flynn! I think I can really relate to what you are going through. My DS2 was born at 28 weeks this January (he was due in March) and we went through the NICU and special care journey. I didn't hold him until day three. He was a very similar size to your Flynn and reading your story brought it all back to me! I truly hope your journey is as good as it can be.

DS2 was in care for 8 weeks and he came home when he was 36 weeks - he was 5lb when he came home and although I expressed for him the whole time I struggled to keep up with his requirements. He never really got the hang of latching on and breastfeeding. It was around the 4.5 month mark that I stopped expressing and gave in to the fact that it wasn't working for us. After taking a selection of herbal and medical remedies, constantly expressing and trying to rest and eat well I felt that my body betrayed me. When I saw him start thriving on formula those feelings of inadequacy flew out of the window - I realised I could stop worrying about my malfunctioning breasts and start enjoying my brave little man. Never looked back!

I think back to the days in SCU and a few things strike me. The number of very very sick babies who have spent a very long time there is heartbreaking - it was very difficult to celebrate little milestones when other parents are stuggling to get through the day. It was hard to see others leave when your own journey has just begun. It was hard to see other mums expressing so much milk they were throwing it out (No milkbank in Melbourne, unfortunately!) when I could only get a few mils at a time.

Get as much Kangaroo Care as you can as soon as you can and enjoy your gorgeous, brave little man. He'll be home when he can be and in the meantime look after yourself and your family. :hugs: :hugs: to you. Feel free to PM me if you need to chat.
cheers
Georgia

2tob3!

06-11-2006, 08:13

Thanks everyone for your well wishes and words of advice.

I am dying to hold him but at the moment we can't even open the doors of his humidifyer as his temp just plumets so i just have to talk to him lots.

I went to express (grand total of .6 ml!) and Dad sat and read to him, it was so cute. Flynn was just staring up at him....gorgeous:)

~EmsMum~

06-11-2006, 08:15

Ruby Slippers

06-11-2006, 08:33

Congratulations on the birth of Flynn:yelclap:
I hope he gets stronger everyday :fingerscrossed:

angcaltam

06-11-2006, 08:50

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR LITTLE BUNDLE FLYNN ! ! !

We are all here for you. Please keep us updated on how he is going. He sounds like such a little fighter.

:fingerscrossed: The next few months go by really fast for you.

:yelclap: :smiliedance: :yelclap:

DoubleDelight

06-11-2006, 10:31

Hi

:smiliedance: Congratulations on the arrival of Flynn. Becoming a prem mum can be a lonely and scary experience.

My two were born at 31wks and I have always had issues with supply. I found particularly in the early days that I got more if I hand expressed than if I used the pump. The other thing that helped to stimulate my flow was taking in a pair of booties each which they wore and then I kept without washing so that I could look, touch and smell while expressing (sounds weird I know but it worked).

Just know that you're not alone and if you need to vent I'm here.

Good luck

lg084

06-11-2006, 19:27

So Sorry to hear your heartache.

I hope your little prince is well. I cannot even begin to imagine whats is like to see you little bundle so early!! Its just not fair.

Take care & God Bless

mz sv6

06-11-2006, 19:42

Congratulations :smiliedance: :smiliedance: on the birth of ur lil boy hope he gets strong very soon and best wishes to u and ur family sendin u lots of :hugs: :hugs:

TwoBlue

06-11-2006, 20:19

Firstly congrats on the arrival of Flynn :p

Secondly is he at Monash Clayton's NICU? Bay 8 ??
This is where my first DS spent the first part of his life also.. and the staff there are all so wonderful, you can feel at peace knowing that he is in the best hands !!

Expressing was the hardest part for me... i actually found i had more success when i was at home using a manual pump.... i would sit in his room and think about him and look at pictures, listen to soft music and get very relaxed... my milk would come easily then...

:hugs: i am SURE he is a real fighter and is going to be home in no time !
Keep us updated

subaruforestermum

06-11-2006, 20:41

I cant say I know how you feel, but I just want to wish you all the best, and hope your little man fights for his family.......

It is so good that daddy is reading to him, and they are building that connection.....so very sweet....

Take care of yourself, and I hope all works out well

Congratualtions on the birth of little Flynn

:hugs:

2tob3!

06-11-2006, 22:44

He is in bay 7 at Monash, they are fantastic

Bad news today though. There has been a small grade 4 hemmorage on his right side:no:

I am so stunned and can't even begin to feel anything, its almost like a death, a death of hope at least.

Hopefully things will seem better in the morning.

FOURtunate

07-11-2006, 07:12

I have PM'd.

Aimee had the same bleed at around the same time, and she is now 6 years old, and very healthy. So please use that example as some kind of hope.

I know how that news felt to you. But you have got to hang on and be positive for your little boy. It's easy to feel as though he is not yours, because he is not with you. And it's easy to feel like he's property of the hospital. But he needs you, and depends on you just as much as any full term healthy baby.

Remember that he is YOURS and tell him you are there.

And be kind to yourself too. This wasn't your fault. :hugs:

2tob3!

07-11-2006, 08:00

Thanks, you made me cry, but in a nice way:hugs:

I am starting to get a few mls of thick milk now, but Flynns tummys swollen so they've taken his food off him for a bit. They will hopefully try him again today:fingerscrossed:

Thanks again. xx

cheezelkat

07-11-2006, 08:09

Oh honey :hugs:

I'll keep you, your family and little Flynn in my thoughts and prayers.

TwoBlue

07-11-2006, 08:25

Please dont loose hope !!
Your little Flynn is going to be just fine !!

I remember when they said i could finally give DS his first real bath.. i was soooo excited, they said come back in 30 mins and we will have it all ready.. when i went back my DS had gotten sicker (just like that in 30 mins!!) and they said it would take too much out of him to bath him now... it felt like i cried for a month :crying:

Anyway he is now 2.5 years old and a crazy boy !!

I am glad to hear he is in bay 7 at Monash, they are all sooooo wonderful there :D

:hugs: hang in there.. you have along and hard road ahead but Flynn needs you to be strong for him.

angcaltam

07-11-2006, 08:29

I know it's hard, but please just try and stay positive.

You have a little fighter on your hands don't forget that.

Sending lots of :hugs: your way.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

Please keep us updated.

MummyCharmzy

07-11-2006, 15:15

Congratulations on the birth of your little boy. My son was born at monash on nov 23rd 2002 at 31 weeks weighing 1260grams and 37cm long, he came home after just under 6 weeks! He's 4 now and doing great.

Best of luck over the coming weeks, I hope you have a smooth journey.

If you need to chat just pm me

Take care of yourself!

~Charmaine

~~backza~~

19-11-2006, 16:13

Firstly congratulations on his arrival.

I honestly understand how youre feeling.
We had our baby girl in march this year at 28weeks.
She was born on 06/03/06 and was due 26/05/06.
She was 1145gm and 35cms. She spent 9 weeks in hopsital and Im so proud to say, we didnt have any MAJOR hiccups.
She was discharged weighing 5lb and it was strange when people would think she was a newborn.
She is now 8.5mths/5.5mths corrected and weighs 5.5kg and is 64 cms long. She has ZERO health issues too.

Ask a million questions and make sure you do as many of his cares as you possibly can.

All the best.

~EmsMum~

19-11-2006, 16:16

hi hunny I hope things are going well for you, please keep us updated :D

Blessed Mum

19-11-2006, 16:28

Hi I hope everything is going well for you & bubby. Hope you get a chance to pop in & let us know........Sending lots of positive thoughts yours & bubs way :)

Funkychicken

19-11-2006, 17:09

Congratulations on the arrival of your son. I hope he is doing well. I justed wanted to say that a friend of mine used to work at Monash and has always said the level of care there is second to none, so I'm sure he is in good hands. :)

HoopDeeDoo

22-11-2006, 11:26

Congratulations, and hope all gets better from here :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

Tam-I-Am

22-11-2006, 11:32

Congratulations on the birth of little Flynn! What a wonderful, exciting, frightening, terrifying, joyful and heart-wrenching journey you have begun together!

I hope that Flynn's health issues improve, and that you are able to bring your precious little boy home very soon. Until then, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult, but also joy-filled time.

Hang in there - you're all doing so well together! :hugs:

2tob3!

22-11-2006, 22:43

The last three weeks have been a total nightmare and NOTHING could prepare us for the overwhelming range of emotions that have torn through us.

Due to the brain bleed his vetricle swelled suddenly and Flynn deteriorated very rapidly. They performed a lumbar puncture and sent some csf off to be looked at. He was twitching and spasming for 2 days and was wired up to a brain monitor to see if he was having seisures. He wasn't but they still don't know what was really happening for all that time. On sunday night we were told that he had suspected menigitus as his white cell count was high and the next 24 hours were touch and go and to prepare ourselves for the worse.

Monday was sligghtly better and the twiches were gradually going, till 4pm, he went nuts again! So we had another cranial ultra sound which shows a small increase in ventrical size. The jurys still out and they don't want to drain him again if thy don't have to. The culture didn't grow anything so they think the white cell count was random. No menigitus.

He also has a large PDA which they started to treat monday. He is now chucking up all his feeds. Either due to medicine for PDA or reflux. He also has some patches of chronic lung desease and may need a small tranfusion due to the amount of bloods being taken.

He is still on vancomyacin and another strong antibiotic for a few days just to make sure.

Thats just the worse things, there have been heaps of other minor day to day stuff that is far to long to list.

Today he seemed a bit better nd was actually getting some sleep for the first time in 4 days.

Tommorow is his 3 week birthday! Lets hope he has a great day

angelickaren

13-12-2006, 20:35

hi i hope everything is going ok with your little boy flynn and with you as well i hope you are finding time for yourself hope he will be home soon for you

angcaltam

14-12-2006, 09:52

2tob3 - How is Flynn going ? ? ? I have my :fingerscrossed: that he is ok and that you are coping ok with everything. Always here if you need to chat ! ! !

:fingerscrossed: :angel: :fingerscrossed:

iluvmeboyz

17-12-2006, 10:06

2tob3 - How is Flynn going ? ? ? I have my :fingerscrossed: that he is ok and that you are coping ok with everything. Always here if you need to chat ! ! !

:fingerscrossed: :angel: :fingerscrossed:

i was wondering the same thing i hope he is doing ok

sugar n spice

17-12-2006, 10:21

i just wanted to say welcome to the world Flynn. though early im sure much loved. I hope all goes smoothly for you all.:hugs:

ShanMac

21-12-2006, 14:47

Hi there

Hang in there I had twins at 32 weeks both spent time in ICU and SCN and I was attached to that pump for 11 weeks!

So some practical advice hire yourself a breast pump and go top of the range if you can .. the Medela Symphony is fast, comfortable, quite, portable and it allows you to do both breasts at once and cuts down the time you spend attached to the machine that becomes your second set of boobs!

It was a life saver for me. When you are expressing every 3 hours it make a big difference to your sanity.

Buy the attachments at the hospital most will sell the kits you need (Mater does) for only $10 per breast, if you buy these at a chemist they will be $50+ and make sure the chemist you hire from will hire only the pump and not make you buy the breast kits as well. Just a little problem us mums encountered. The lactacian consultants in the nurseries are really helpful.

I had a journal which was really helpful as you can record all the little but really important milestones of your precious bundle! I used to write to my boys whilst I sat next to them every day in hospital telling them all about the little things they were doing and what was going on. It was something I could do.

I also spent lots of time doing crosswords as well. Truely it does help when you spend your days sitting with your little one to be able to do such things and even the nurses used to help out!

We took lots of photos and when we could we took a few with hubby's wedding band on their arms, somehow its important later it helps with seeing how far they have come.

When you can kanga cuddle the nurses will encourage this when the time is right. It was a few weeks before we could hold our boys.

When you have a premmie it's the little things that count, increases in feeds from 1ml to 2mls an hour, being able to change their nappy for the first time, the first time they open their eyes etc!

I've been through it all so if you need to talk to some one who is very familiar with all the stuff you are about to go through I'm here. It is very overwhelming, nothing can prepare you for this it is a very different world and it is very much a day at a time, the best advice I can offer is talk to others that have been and are going through it. They understand.

I am still friends with some mums I met, one of them had her little man at 24 weeks he was 700grms, another also at 24weeks just 475grms and they are both doing well just 10months later. They can do miracles these days.

Thoughts and prayers are with you. :hugs:

Milliner

21-12-2006, 14:55

Congrats on the birth of Flynn!
Sending you lots of big :hugs: I hope that he is home with his family in no time.

Brodysmum

21-12-2006, 15:00

Hey!

Congrats on the birth of Flynn. :) How wonderful.
I too, am the proud mum of a very healthy ex 27 weeker (27.2 weeks) and you wouldn't have ever guessed it!
He weighed 1.12 kgs and was also 36 cm long.
It was a long and heart wrenching journey full of ups and downs, but he is 11 months old now (8 months corrected) and all is perfect!
Sometimes miracles really do happen.

If u ever wanna chat to someone who has been through the same thing, give me a holla'. :yes:

Krissy

jess_live_die

21-12-2006, 15:01

aww congrats and i hope everything works out well for all of you.

defaipe

21-12-2006, 23:19

I am still friends with some mums I met, one of them had her little man at 24 weeks he was 700grms, another also at 24weeks just 475grms and they are both doing well just 10months later. They can do miracles these days.

wow thats amazing isnt it! there are definately some amazing doctors out there!!

ShanMac

03-01-2007, 13:25

They do perform miracles every day!

How is Flynn?? Any news?? Anyone?

My little man also had a PDA very common with premmies, along with the brain scans and apneas, braddys etc etc, stay strong and know there are many people who are thinking of you - you're not alone.

Anything we can do to help?:kiss:

immy

03-01-2007, 15:19

Congrats. These little ones are very tough and little fighters. My little one was born at 25 weeks and 6 days to be exact, 550grams and 30cm and is now 10mths old and going well.
I know exactly what you are going through and one thing I can say is ask and ask the doctors and nurses as many questions as possible it is important to be informed along the way.
Don't worry about the milk I had the same problem but they start the little ones on 0.5ml or 1ml to begin with and go from there, don't give up as breast milk is the best. I found it was my way of doing what I could to help my baby. You can also try motilium if the supply doesn't increase soon as it can help with the milk supply, speak to your doctor.
Feel free to ask me anything. Wish you all the best.

Desertress

03-01-2007, 21:36

No news for so long. I pray that everything is going well for you and you are just focusing on helping your litle angel get better.

Dont forget we are all here if you need support.

2tob3!

05-01-2007, 22:09

Sorry guys, i don't know where the last 9 weeks has gone.

He's now reached the lofty heights of special care:thumbsup:

We've had many set backs and now have our third try at moving to Casey next tueday. He had a massive reation to his immunisations which was very scary, back in an isolette, drip, nill by mouth etc. He seems better but still sleepy. Still aneamic. Still unsure about ROP. PDA still there but causing no probs. Ventricle stable. Milk supply still **** even on mottilium! He has finally begun to gain weight and is 2.2 kilos:yelclap:

I am beginning to breathe a little easier, just wish i had a crystal ball for the outcome of the IVH, we won't know till he's at least two!

Thanks for all your replies, once he's home i'll be on here all the time asking for advice:hugs:

Desertress

06-01-2007, 22:29

IM so relieved to hear that he is doing better and everything is going well for you.

I hope his recovery is fast and that you will be able to bring him home soon.

defaipe

07-01-2007, 17:43

that is great news!!! and 2.2kg well done little man!!:smiliedance:

mz sv6

07-01-2007, 17:57

congrats and best wishes to u and ur family

woven_wings

01-02-2007, 22:58

:smiliedance: yay, that is such great news. I pray that things continue to look up for Flynn and your family.

Jender

02-02-2007, 19:13

Breast milk can be very slow when your baby is prem, its your first and the circs are traumatic. Just keep expressing as much as you can and it will help bring it on. Mine took a week and the birth was not nearly as stressful as yours. And definitely ask for help, particuarly with child care, meals (casseroles etc) and cleaning. Much better than flowers and far more helpful. So if someone says, is there anything I can do to help?...SAY YES!

And good luck

AquaDevil78

02-02-2007, 19:27

:hugs:'s and Congratulations to you, and Welcome Flynn, may :angel:'s watch over you as you grow stronger everyday and amaze your mummy at how well you are doing :yes:.

mumma of 2

07-02-2007, 22:06

Well listen to FOURtunate. there was some really good advice there.

i understand were you are at and what you are going through.
my son Blair was born at the royal Womens brisbane hospital at 27 and 6 but my waters broke at 25 wk. he was only 978grams. he was vent/cpap for almost 2 mth and was in hospital for the full 3 mth. it was a long hard road with lots of bad news along the way but 15month later we are here and ok. make your self talk to other people build a support group with others in the same boat.
don't forget to keep your chin up and keep laughing that is what got me through all the tuff times.

shout out if you ever want a chat

cheers
sheridan

motherlylove

07-02-2007, 22:14

congrats on the birth

MummyCharmzy

09-02-2007, 10:45

hows it all going now? I hope he has moved to the closer hospital now. Please let us know how hes getting on! DS was born at 31 weeks and 1.2kg he is 4 now and a very clever boy his only real signs of prematurity is he's still tiny for his age developmentally hes even showing up his peers in a few areas!

mum to 2 angels

26-02-2007, 12:36

Wow congratulations. I wish u all the best and i will pray for ur tiny boy now, and with my family tonight at dinner. All the best with the breastfeeding. Keep up the great work it will be worth it in the end.:hugs:

2tob3!

27-02-2007, 21:33

Hi all.

Well he has been home for 3 weeks now. All is going ok, feeding was a real issue and i have gone to one breast one bottle feed as he just wasn't gaining weight.

He is now 17 weeks old and weight 7lb 5oz! His corrected age is 4 weeks.

He is holding his head up quite well, but not smiling yet.

We are returning to hospital for a 48 hour stay on thurday for him to have his immunisations and a follow up eye test and possibl cranial ultra sound.

He left hospital 5 days before his due date, it was a long hard road and i wouldn't go back there for 10 million dollars, but we have made it!!

If anyone is in a similar situation and need to talk, please PM me and i'll help if i can

Thanks again
Heather
xx

Angelmist♥

27-02-2007, 22:29

Oh Heather that's brilliant news:yelclap:!

Sounds like he's a nice weight now!

woven_wings

27-02-2007, 22:32

Brilliant news Heather!

Great to hear from you! Yay for baby Flynn!

mum to 2 angels

28-02-2007, 11:38

Thats excellent news. Im sooo happy now.:hugs:

madreader

24-03-2007, 18:53

Hi congrats on the birth of your little boy. May i just try not to worry too much. I was six weeks premmie 38 years ago and i only weighed 3lb 12ozs and to look at me today you would never know. What i am really trying to say we may start out tiny but we make up for it as we grow. Congratulations once again and i hope everything is going good.:yes: :wave:

Grace3

24-03-2007, 19:20

I went into labour at around 4.30am on thursday morning and began bleeding a lot.

I was deemed high risk anyway due to past 6 week early bub who had to go into special care so we called an ambulance and i was rushed to the Monash level 3 here in Melbourne.

Flynn wasn't going to be stopped, even though they tried and he made a spectacular entry into the world at 7.37am when my mebranes burs and he flew out and was luckily caught by the OB!

He weighs 1.16kilos or 2.5lbs and is long and very skinny at 36cm's.

He is just 72 hours as i type this and is in NICU holding his own, shakily, but holding it together.

I have been told that its a day at a time at the moment and for a considerable time to come and not to expect him home before his due date.

I was discharged yesterday and understandably i'm feeling a bit bewildered and a bit ripped off and a bit kinda cross i suppose.

I am also desperately trying to express some milk but only getting a drop into the bottle at a time, all the rest is either congeling around the sheild or sitting on my breast???

We live about 1/2 hr from the hospital so i'm expecting life with my kids 9 and 12 and my rehabbing husband (brain cyst!) to be somewhat stressfull in the coming weeks. Any words of wisdom gratefully recived from anyone, thanks:wave:

CONGRATULATION !

My first child was also a premi by 7 weeks, my waters broke after being involved in a car accident.

I felt exactly how you are feeling. Came home with nothing and it is a heart renching feeling to leave the hospital but, leave your beautiful baby behind.

I also lived 30mins from the hospital and went in every 3 hours (except durning the evening last evening visit was 10pm) Gave him my expressed breast milk via the tube in his nose.

Expressing breast milk I found was a pain in the bottom. I basical got nothing. But managed to stick with it and breast feed him till he was 1 year old. With the help of a fantastic lactation consultant.

The only thing I could suggest and because it worked for me, is to keep yourself busy and around positive people.

All the best to you and your family

Grace

2tob3!

31-03-2007, 21:26

Hi all

Thought i'd do you a quick update. He is now holding his head up really well and is cooing and awahing and giving us huge cheesy grins. We had a pediatric visit last week and so far there are no signs of palsey from the grade 4 IVH!! (thank god!) she won't give a clean bill of health till hes two though.

I have had to give up breast feeding as my milk supply just ebbed away which made me feel very very sad and like i failed him. My lactation consultant kicked me up the bum and told me not to be silly and that i had done a fantastic job. Not too many women express for 80 odd days with no breast contact whatso ever and perservere... apprently. I fed him for 4 1/2 months in all so i am quite proud of that.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. My second was born at 6 weeks early but only went into special care and was tube fed for 2 weeks and had an infection. It was a total walk in the park though compared to a 27 weeker. I think you can only truely understand if you have walked into NICU day in day out, heart in your mouth wondering if today is the day that its your turn for the Drs to tell you that they have done all they can and its up to your baby now. This happened to us and it was the longest heart wrenching 48 hours of my entire life (then the next 5 weeks were no pic nic either) and wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy.

Good luck to anyone going through this and the offer is always there if i can help:yes: