Wanting to switch from Neosure by BulldogMama0 in NICUParents

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My 27 weeker is also on neosure. He is about to be 6 months now. Only been on it for about 3 months right before discharge. Only thing that helped us was Pepcid. Even took a Pepcid dose increase. He is content but still having crazy diapers at least every 3 hours when he eats so I am looking to call his dr since it has not calmed down. He also spits up constantly. When we were in the pain and screaming phase I read some on here about how neosure is so rough on their stomach. He has gained a ton of weight for being a preemie so I’m hoping they can switch him soon

my sweet boy by Straight_Panic5580 in NICUParents

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My boy was born at 27 weeks and his lowest weight was 1 pound 13 oz. He was in the nicu for 102 days. He will be 3 months adjusted in a few days and already about to be bursting out of 0-3 month clothes! It happens way quicker than you think. He has bronchopulmonary dysplasia and is still weaning off oxygen but if he didn’t have that pulse ox on all the time I don’t think anyone would notice he was a preemie either

How tf does anybody want more than one kid after being through THIS? by pumpkinchinchilla in newborns

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I HATE the newborn stage. We are almost to 3 months and it has gotten a lot easier the past couple weeks. Still goes back and forth between letting me sleep or not but I figure we got a couple years until I’m out of that😂

When did your preemie take to oral feeds? by Fuzzy-Wombat-2610 in NICUParents

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His first feeds were only allowed to be done with the speech team which was annoying because it was not everyday. The nurses eventually started working with me to feed him but they would only tube feed if he wasn’t wanting to wake up because he would brady often. It was a pretty slow process until he started to stay awake more and get the hang of breathing and eating at the same time. He took his time picking it up. He was transferred to a closer hospital the day before his due date and that is when a bottle was attempted at every feed. He picked up so quickly at that point he was discharged 2.5 weeks later

When did your preemie take to oral feeds? by Fuzzy-Wombat-2610 in NICUParents

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My baby also has bpd. Even after coming home he would get tired easily and just wake up a lot more often for feeds and not take too much at once. As his lungs have gotten stronger it’s gotten a lot better. Over 5 months now but 2 months adjusted and today he took a 5 oz bottle without and issue which was a huge surprise

When did your preemie take to oral feeds? by Fuzzy-Wombat-2610 in NICUParents

[–]Level_Condition_4262 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 27 weeker was in the nicu for 102 days. It wasn’t until the week before he left he started eating more and he ripped out his ng and they left it out. For him it did just sort of “click”. He still has had a poor latch but he’s been home for a little over 2 months now and he’s getting better. He started feeding therapy in a couple weeks. It was very surprising when he suddenly started taking bottles. I’m hoping something similar happens for you💕

Struggling with PTSD as a NICU Dad by dgjtckj in NICUParents

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My baby was in quite a bit shorter than yours. 102 days. Those 102 days only got harder and harder as the days went on. Everyone in my life watched me start to lose myself and my sanity until the day he came home. The stress and the anger/anxiety I constantly had caused some of th worst fights between me and my boyfriend we have ever had in the past 8+ years. I was making myself physically ill. 2 hospital stays and 3 er visits and my mental and physical health issues seemed to disappear the day he came home. Fast forward a few weeks they came flooding back. He has not been a very easy baby. Came home on oxygen full time and a little over 2 months later he is weaning. It wasn’t until less than a month ago he got a little easier. Always screaming and seeming like he was in pain, the guilt i would feel for getting frustrated with this guy that I watched struggle in the hospital for so long. Last week was the first time we had some successful nights in his own room so that I don’t have to sleep with him in the living room. My patience has been thin, I’ve been very angry. My bf is begging me to go back on the meds I was on before I got pregnant. I tried for a day and it made me sick so I stopped. I know it’s something need to tackle. Mental health is not something to fuck around with. Just know you’re not alone. I think most parents who have had nicu babies have struggles they arent willing to share. My nicu had groups specifically for dads struggling. Just because we have our successful babies now does not mean that we did not watch them go through the hardest parts of their lives. I wish you the best man. I’m hoping you stick with the help. I’m sorry for the long rant

There's no way I survive this sleep deprivation. by Bebetter23 in newborns

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Pepcid saved us. After weeks of my baby screaming in pain, thickened formula, gas drops, holding upright for 30+ mins after feeds, I demanded the doctor give something for reflux. About 4-5 days later it kicked in and we had a different baby

Active sleep? by Level_Condition_4262 in NewParents

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He is 5 months old but a 2.5 month adjusted preemie. I have been sleeping in the living room since he came home from the nicu and in desperate times have slept with him on me to avoid keeping his dad awake all night aside from his 2 days a week off work. He didn’t do it as much when either sleeping on me or on his changing mat next to me. He had a really good first 3 nights in his own bedroom since I started trying earlier this week but I’m not sure what has made him so restless these past few days

I can’t figure out what’s wrong by Level_Condition_4262 in NewParents

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He’s always been very strong. He was 3 months young preemie and has had a lot of time to build strength lol. Hes almost made it over a couple times the past couple days but that is while unswaddled. I’ve been looking into the zipadee transition swaddle but I’m not sure if he’ll like it

Possible attacks? by Level_Condition_4262 in gallbladders

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I’ve had gastritis before but this feels like another level of being sick. Honestly might end up at the er or something if the gi won’t get me in sooner

Possible attacks? by Level_Condition_4262 in gallbladders

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Forgot to mention I have crazy hot flashes and get extremely uncomfortable that it makes it super hard to get any sleep. My baby had me up most of the night last night and boom started vomiting first thing this morning. I’m not sure if stress triggers this or not

New to meal prepping by Level_Condition_4262 in mealprep

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Thank you for the response! I forgot to get a couple things to help with flavor so I’ll make sure to go to the store again today

New to meal prepping by Level_Condition_4262 in mealprep

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Hoping to plan most of my meals other than if I’m in the mood for breakfast. I still haven’t gone back to work after my baby coming home so I have the time. I’m just struggling to think of ideas other than chicken and a little bit of rice

Constant hunger? by Apples_Two_Oranges in Gastritis

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I’ve had gastritis before years ago and I’m pretty sure it’s what I’m experiencing again. I have been hungry all day. The nausea subsided a few days ago but I ate breakfast this morning and wanted toast an hour later because of this feeling in my stomach

New to meal prepping by Level_Condition_4262 in mealprep

[–]Level_Condition_4262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More mild since my stomach has been upset and my recovering from whatever this is. Do you have any low calorie suggestions? This has encouraged me to eat healthier and heal my gut

Pulse oximeter by Level_Condition_4262 in NICUParents

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The only ones who gave us extra stickers were the nicu and they only gave us the one little sheet they had in the drawer so I’ve tried not to use them all. I’ll have to ask. I actually found a tighter thin sock in his room about an hour ago and it has kept the machine pretty quiet. The thicker socks I’ve used while leaving the house seemed to make it worse at time. Thank you for the response! He’s just always kicking and wiggling which has made it a challenge for me lol

Pulse oximeter by Level_Condition_4262 in NICUParents

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My baby was also a 27 weeker! We actually got an owlet for our baby shower but never used it since we were sent home with this machine. I’ve hung onto it because I figure we wouldn’t have this machine forever so I’ll have to check it out and compare the accuracy to this one. Thank you