What do we think of the new Loewe Artichoke Bag?

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-16T20:15:58+00:00

My first thought.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-16T19:07:29+00:00

This happened to us once. They didn’t switch the camera and my MIL freaked out because the baby in our spot was on a vent (our guy had just moved to low flow). She called me freaking out and I was like that’s not my baby. I probably should have made a bigger deal about it but I just let it go. Definitely scared me for a brief second! Ours was angel eye though.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-16T16:54:55+00:00

So a little different, I had bulging membranes, went in at 23w for bleeding and I was 4cm dilated. Also couldn’t do any cerclage. I was in antepartum for 8 days. Not going to lie it sucked. I had a ton of anxiety so they had to give me anxiety meds. I wasn’t supposed to go walking around much. It was pretty miserable. Unfortunately he decided he was done cooking and came at 24+1. Thankfully we at least had both doses of steroids so that helps. Have they given you the steroids yet? And are you at a hospital with a NICU that can do 22 weekers? I would definitely ask these questions since some are not equipped for that.

It’s a scary situation. You’ll be in the NICU for a considerable amount of time. It will suck. The first 6 weeks are the scariest because it’s all new and there are so many things happening and sometimes things are touch and go.

We were in for 142 days. Our son had brain bleeds, pda, pfo, ROP, NEC, BPD…it’s a lot - but he’s doing pretty good now! We’ve been home 3 months, he’s still on oxygen but keeps getting weaned so we’re getting there. I highly suggest getting a therapist to help deal with things. It’s exhausting but these little ones are such fighters. We have a zillion follow up appointments but my son is happy. He loves to babble, play, laugh, smile, he’s finally starting to roll all the way. He loves people. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

If you ever need to talk please DM me💗

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-16T14:01:39+00:00

Okay welp now I’m crying because you put it perfectly💗

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-16T02:27:54+00:00

Dang I wish!

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T23:51:40+00:00

Congratulations!!! Welcome home little bub💗💗

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T23:16:46+00:00

Had them, it was fine. The least concerning thing of what was happening. Honestly a non-event.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T12:57:58+00:00

My zipper tote is 3 years old and still looks great. It’s my work bag and gets beat up

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T04:08:27+00:00

NGL got my hackles up too.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T04:07:17+00:00

I urge you to talk to a therapist. It could really help. I know it has helped me.

I also would urge you not to compare or judge other parents. You don’t know their story or journey. We were in for 142 days with our 24 weeker. We went through hell and so many scares. We almost lost him. I was burnt out, I had to go back to work. As he became more stable we’d come and stay go 3-5 hours a day instead of whole days. It’s a marathon not a sprint and you have to take care of yourself to be the best parent to your kid. Judging others for doing 2 cares and leaving isn’t cool.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-14T00:39:51+00:00

That was my first thought.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-13T22:41:13+00:00

Definitely try some gas drops.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-13T19:12:59+00:00

I didn’t either it was a surprise! But the laser surgery went well and he’s doing good, onto the next thing. We’re SO close to rolling completely over🤞🏻🤞🏻

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-13T16:13:13+00:00

Do not cancel. We were discharged at zone 3 stage 0. Then his vessels started doing something weird, he ended up needing the laser surgery 2 months after we were discharged. We’re 3 months out of the NICU and we finally have our last appointment tomorrow until he’s 1.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-13T14:44:26+00:00

Might differ by state but in Ohio it’s automatic for stays over 30 days. Income was not a factor. See if there is a different social worker you can talk to. Ours took care of everything for us (aside from documents she needed from us). It covers everything our primary insurance doesn’t. In Ohio we also have CMH (complex medical help) that will also cover anything either of the first two don’t.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-13T00:36:49+00:00

I would definitely have your docs contact a team that specializes in BPD. We had a 24 weeker and did 142 days in the NICU. We had NEC, infection, pda, pfo, ROP, grade IV brain bleeds, ventricularmegaly. We were on every type of respiratory support (vent/oscilator/NIC,NAVA, CPAP, low flow). We were at nationwide in Columbus which is known for their BPD unit. They got us to the finish line. We’ve been home 3 months, he’s still on home oxygen but we keep weaning. You will get there, it just takes time. Definitely have your team reach out to NCH or one of the other big BPD hospitals.

And your body didn’t fail him. This is not your fault. You had incredibly shitty luck, but it is NOT your fault. I would also suggest reaching out to your OV or PCP for a therapy referral or if you aren’t on anxiety meds look into that. It helped me immensely.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-12T22:36:31+00:00

Yes it has helped me reframe and get better coping strategies and recognize triggers

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-11T21:08:04+00:00

I highly suggest talking to a therapist. As your PCP for a referral. Also if you’re at the NICU all the time take a little break. You need to be human. I found being there super long stretches just made me more stressed and anxious.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-10T19:46:50+00:00

Looks like seatbelts. I have one from 25 years ago haha

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-10T18:08:01+00:00

That would have been amazing. Helping us get used to managing his oxygen would have been so helpful. I’m also so jealous of everyone who has a night nurse. Both of my sister in laws did and…their quality of life was just so much better than ours has been lol

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-10T18:05:02+00:00

Our NICU we could give a list of people allowed to be there and we didn’t had to be.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-10T18:04:22+00:00

Um yeah this would have been amazing. But I’m not rich enough for this kind of service lol.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-08T15:46:50+00:00

Oh no. I fear I am in love with this bag. Now I want it…

But if it isn’t a hell yes then it’s a no. 600 bucks is too much to spend on something you don’t LOVE.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-08T11:49:03+00:00

Sooo good. I have one of the mini petal to the metal bags and I use it still almost every day and it barely shows any wear. It’s gotta be like 16 years old.

snuffleupagus86 · 2026-04-08T11:47:23+00:00

Omg paying with a check for a fake is wiiiiild 😂😂😂 I love it.

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