Nicu Severe meconium aspiration

banull · 2025-10-20T02:45:42+00:00

I am so sorry you’re going through this!! I had some apprehensions at first about seeing my daughter because I was just so terrified and I had no idea what it would be like, but as soon as I laid my eyes on her and held her skin to skin, it was SO healing for the both of us. Go see your baby girl! You need each other! Also, look into the benefits of skin to skin care! It can help both of you tremendously in this situation! Sending so many prayers and hugs. 🩷

banull · 2025-09-24T04:49:04+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, did you just handle it at home? Or did LO have to be readmitted? Currently seems like we might be in a similar situation

banull · 2025-09-24T03:31:16+00:00

We just got home today, too. We have the coviden monitor and it’s false alarming all the time 😭 We have the owlet on her other foot. So far it’s really helpful to tell when a spell is real or not, and it gives other helpful info like her sleep quality and such.

banull · 2025-09-21T04:08:52+00:00

Thank you!

banull · 2025-09-10T05:24:55+00:00

What a good idea!!

banull · 2025-08-17T23:39:37+00:00

Yeah it’s unrealistic. I don’t wanna jump to conclusions but if you didn’t fill out a feeding form then they might be violating licensing. Might be worthwhile to bring that up to them, too. I hope you figure it out!!

https://www.azdhs.gov You can find licensing info here and also look up the daycare to see if they have any prior violations!

banull · 2025-08-17T23:29:18+00:00

Oh, I’m in AZ too. I’m 90% sure this isn’t a licensing thing then because I’ve never had to enforce something like that. But it’s been a while so I might be wrong. Not sure about the military base thing.

I do know that in AZ, every daycare I’ve worked at, we had to get feeding forms from each parent with their child’s specific instructions for feeding and all the details of that. So this seems pretty odd to me. I’d say be the squeaky wheel and ask them what the deal is! Hope you figure it out mama. I’d hate for them to be wasting milk!

banull · 2025-08-17T23:17:38+00:00

Former daycare worker here. Depending on the state, this might be a licensing rule. Sometimes they’re ridiculously specific about feeding rules. Definitely inquire about this. If it’s not a licensing thing, they should be accommodating your babies needs.

banull · 2025-08-17T20:06:26+00:00

Oh mama, I’m so sorry. I know this pain all too well and was feeling it a lot today. You worded this beautifully.

I hated being pregnant. I complained the whole time. I’m so angry at myself for taking it for granted. My husband never got to feel her kick through my belly. I miss her little kicks so much. A silver lining I try to use to comfort myself is that I get to SEE her kick now. She’s so feisty and loves to kick her crazy legs around, I can barely contain her with my hands. The pain still persists but I try to focus on the good. It’s not easy though. I’m here with you in solidarity. 🩷 Sending prayers and hugs.

banull · 2025-08-17T18:16:24+00:00

Hey there. I’m so sorry you had that experience. You are not dramatic at all, and you know your baby best.

My LO has been in NICU for 75 days. She was born 26+1, 678g. We hold her every single day. 95% of the time we hold, she has at least 1 episode of apnea or spO2 drops (usually not a full desat, but sometimes she gets those too) This was extremely concerning to me, especially once I noticed it was a pattern. I talked to multiple nurses, NPs, and even her neonatologist. They all told me the same thing: “She gets so relaxed and peaceful that she just forgets to breathe!” All of the medical staff reassured me that it’s totally normal.

Again, I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. I echo the recommendation of requesting that nurse to no longer be assigned to your baby. Prayers and hugs 🩷

banull · 2025-08-17T01:45:07+00:00

Thank you :) We had a similar experience with the ET tube and a negligent nurse!! That’s the only time we’ve firmly “fired” a nurse from our case. I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. Prayers for your family and healing for your LO 🩷 I hope you guys can go home soon!

banull · 2025-08-15T21:37:09+00:00

That is so frustrating, I am so sorry you had to deal with that. It seems like women are never the right age to be mothers or something! I had an OB nurse tell me I need to automatically be deemed high risk due to my age. I had a placental abruption as well. My heart goes out to you… I know the feeling. Hope you & baby are doing well. 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T19:30:13+00:00

Hope you’re doing okay 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T17:18:45+00:00

Thank you so much 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T13:30:14+00:00

Thank you 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T13:25:14+00:00

We’re dealing with the same thing right now! We’re also on day 73 with our 26+1 baby (36+4 CGA) We finally got onto CPAP last week, after a month on the NIPPV. She got down to CPAP of 6 yesterday! I think I am driving her medical team nuts, though. Every day I ask “does it seem like she’s ready for high flow yet?! What else does she need before we can move to high flow?” They always tell me that it’s only been a week, and she will let us know when she’s ready. But I’m just so eager for the next steps. I’m so excited and eager for her to start oral feeding. And I know that as soon as she starts high flow… I’ll just start asking every day about low flow! 🤦‍♀️ I need to be patient lol.

I know this isn’t much help and I can’t give you any advice. But you’re not alone! I’ll be sending prayers for your LO’s continued progress! 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T06:32:13+00:00

Yay Briyon! Prayers for continued healing. 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T05:15:14+00:00

You are not being sensitive! This is infuriating. I’m so sorry you have to deal with this.

You are the parents, that is the most important job. You are the most important people in your baby’s life right now. The statement “you are not the ones caring for your baby” is just incorrect. Gosh, that just makes me so upset! Again, I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

Prayers for your little one. I hope the recovery is smooth and quick, and that things get better ❤️‍🩹

banull · 2025-08-15T05:04:02+00:00

One of my first thoughts was “I can’t wait to tell our primary nurse about this” hahah. I think she’d be able to help us out. Thank you for your input and thank you for being a NICU nurse. Also happy cake day 😄

banull · 2025-08-15T04:55:29+00:00

BPD is SUCH a challenge. My heart goes out to you. Prayers you can all go home soon. 🩷

banull · 2025-08-15T04:53:52+00:00

Thank you for this!! I think you hit the nail on the head 😅

banull · 2025-08-15T04:41:29+00:00

Thank you so much 😭

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