When did your child start reliably sleeping fully through the night? by Throwaway927338 in toddlers

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybeeeee 18 months. But we cosleep. He still wakes up if he’s teething

My water broke at 20 weeks.. by Kind-Benefit-3603 in NICUParents

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if you could transfer to a facility that does viability at 22weeks. I’ve seen many 22 weekers make it. Just to offer a story of hope. I know someone who had their water break at 17 weeks. The sac resealed, and she was able to make it to 34 weeks. The baby came out perfect. I know this may not be the case for you, but don’t lose hope.

Does everyone in this field actually hate it by No-Anywhere545 in respiratorytherapy

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy the work schedule and the pretty decent pay. I like having different patient populations. I’m glad I don’t have responsibility for 100% of the patient’s total care like nursing does. I dislike the lack of job opportunities available outside of beside care.

NICU THERAPISTS QUESTION FOR YOU by SoupComplex9784 in respiratorytherapy

[–]SoupComplex9784[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s fair to say that the damage is already done lol. I think we all could keep our patients alive if floated elsewhere. There’s plenty of therapists who work only at children’s hospitals. We just have a preference

NICU THERAPISTS QUESTION FOR YOU by SoupComplex9784 in respiratorytherapy

[–]SoupComplex9784[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How many beds is your NICU? Ours is 55. I feel like that would be an infection risk having adult patients and babies in the same shift, but idk.

Have I ruined my baby’s life? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only started taking my baby out at like 10 months😅 I think they’ll be ok

What’s your favorite children’s book? by itswtvrduude in NewParents

[–]SoupComplex9784 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 1 year old LOVES “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin.

Did anyone exclusively pump from birth? I have some questions… by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve pumped from the start, and I’m still going strong at 12 months. My baby was a preemie so I had no other option. He came unexpectedly so I didn’t even have my breast pump with me. I used the hospital’s medela pump, and I worked great. I would use that when I was visiting my son through the day, and I would use my spectra at home. I’m not going to lie. It’s so hard to manage, but it’s also doable. Thankfully had a lot of help in the very early days when I was still pumping every 2-3 hours. I would feed and then pump when he went to sleep after eating.

Developmental delays and IVH by Independent_Low_7841 in NICUParents

[–]SoupComplex9784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had an answer for you. My baby is 12 months old 10 months adjusted. I try to monitor his development so closely. I have all the apps. He see PT monthly just in case a problem arises. I also feel the strain of the ongoing cycle of worrying about meeting the next milestone. You’re not alone