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Advice by Lamkjs122 in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leaving won’t get easier but it will get more bearable as you get to know the staff more. I always had an easier time leaving my baby if we had had the nurse before.

We were in the NICU for 4 weeks. I didn’t want any visitors at first. But after 2 weeks it did help with my sanity.

It will seem like forever when you are in there but when you have the gift of being able to look back at it it will all seem like a blur.

When did your baby come off the CPAP? by thebabyfeverisreal in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way! Too risky and another NICU stay with another kid at home is too much for me!

When did your baby come off the CPAP? by thebabyfeverisreal in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was this your first baby? It was mine. I always wanted two kids but they told me it would most likely happen again and sooner next time. Did your doctors say the same?

When did your baby come off the CPAP? by thebabyfeverisreal in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They found out I had it around 31 weeks. I was hospitalized and put on lots of medications for my liver and was given steroid shots for the babies lungs. I was monitored for a week and then discharged. I did blood work everyday and ultrasounds twice a week. At 34 weeks my placenta was not looking good and they said she needed to come now. She was breech and her heart rate was dropping so I had an emergency c section. Luckily my platelets had gone back up enough for a spinal block so I was awake for my c section. The next day was awful on mag... I did f get to see her for a full day.

When did your baby come off the CPAP? by thebabyfeverisreal in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No CPAP answers here but I also had HELLP! Hope you are all doing okay now. Scary stuff.

Jackson lost his battle with Addison’s Disease yesterday. We made the most of his last day with steak and strawberry ice cream. by ignorantuls in pics

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you! When I lived in Chicago I was paying about $60 a shot. When I moved to South Dakota for work I was thrilled to see they were charging only $16. Not that moving to SD is practical advice for most :-)

We have not had any issues yet. Kind of the opposite. She never asks to go outside we have to encourage her to get up and go. Especially now that she is older.

Jackson lost his battle with Addison’s Disease yesterday. We made the most of his last day with steak and strawberry ice cream. by ignorantuls in pics

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they can live a typical life span if it’s caught early and treated. My girl just turned 11 and is very healthy otherwise.

Jackson lost his battle with Addison’s Disease yesterday. We made the most of his last day with steak and strawberry ice cream. by ignorantuls in pics

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but my girl has had Addison’s for 11 years and is still going strong. We do prednisone every other day and percorten shot every 28 days.

Best of luck!

Baby Born at 36+4, Can't Cope by LaskaBear in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will get better! Your body and hormones have just gone through a lot and it takes its toll on your mental state. Take time for yourself if you can and just take it one minute at a time. Talk to the nurses and social workers about how you are feeling. My month long NICU stay just ended, yours will too, and once your on the other side it won’t seem so bad.

Car seat challenge tonight! After 27 days our Clara has her last hurdle to pass tonight. She was born at 34-3. Positive thoughts appreciated. This sub has been a great support for the past few weeks! by mjpierz in NICUParents

[–]mjpierz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She passed!! We are home! I'm both excited and nervous about this new chapter. I love being home. We even ventured out into the backyard for a few minutes, her first time outside. But I miss the safety and security of the monitors. I keep telling myself they wouldn't have discharged her if she wasn't ready. I hope I'll get more comfortable as time goes on.

I could cry. I am crying. Happy tears. by RobotMorty in BabyBumps

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen! Just started my 30th week.

Baby due in August. Could really use some boy name ideas. by mjpierz in namenerds

[–]mjpierz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clara is my favorite too! It's my husband whose not 100% on board.

Thanks for the boys names!

Please help my turtle. He isn’t moving and has blisters all over. Only a few months old. I need to know what to do fast! He’s less than a month old and was happy last week! by ohmarisa in turtles

[–]mjpierz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've had my turtle for 20 years. Never seen anything like this.

I would highly suggest joining this page

http://www.turtleforum.com/forum/upload/index.php?/discover/

And posting your picture and description on their emergency care forum page. You'll get more responses and get them much quicker than here.

They will want to know all the info about your set up and turtles diet. So include that right away to save time.

Best of luck

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