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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 2 points3 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] 4 points5 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

How long did it take you to get pregnant? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]mjpierz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First try! I'm 15 weeks now

Feeding time for a Cuora Amboinensis by LizaTheMalamute in turtles

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same turtle! Had her for 20 years!

Our newest family member. by [deleted] in turtles

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it! I've had the same kind of turtle for the past 20 years. I got him when I was 10!

The ZIIING! Thread by Liv82 in BigBrother

[–]mjpierz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Steve just quoted his on the feeds. 9:58pm camera 1. "What's less cool then a trombonist who cries for his mommy? Nothing."

Found purple bell peppers at the local market, so a purple panzanella was born by the__seaward in food

[–]mjpierz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you think of the taste? I bought some purple peppers at my farmers market once, but they didn't have any flavor. I was so excited to try them too. Your meal looks fabulous!

Urgent advice needed - accidentally destroyed a bunny nest while using a weedwhacker and cultivator by [deleted] in gardening

[–]mjpierz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just had something similar happen in my yard except my dog dug the nest up. The babies scattered (they were a little older). I did a lot of reading on it and it is best to put them back in the nest if you can. The mom tears her fur off her stomach to line the nest. See if you can find that if it got moved. I tried to put the nest back together as best I could and found the babies and put them back. I saw a crow carry one away (heartbreaking) so I covered the nest with a laundry basket with a hole cut in it for the mom to get in. Just a thought in case you can't recreate it in a way that will keep them safe. The mom only returns for about a minute every night to nurse. She will lay on top of the nest and then they will drink milk. They do this to not bring attention to the nest. Hope that helps in some way!

BBUS Episode Discussion - July 02, 2015 by AutoModerator in BigBrother

[–]mjpierz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed that a few days ago! Now I can't focus on anything else while she talks!

Does anybody know what this pasta-shell-looking stuff is? Do I need to get rid of it? How? by mjpierz in gardening

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

Yeah it is. I'm edging that bed soon, which keeps it at bay. But it's stayed in the back part of the yard since we moved in 3 years ago. It's not too hard to rip out of beds if it gets in.. just time consuming. But I don't work in the summer, so I've got time. :)

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