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A space for moms with little NICU warriors. Born before 37 weeks with a stay in the NICU. Because sometimes you just need someone else to GET IT.

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Incognito in Postpartum mental health

Really struggling after premature birth and NICU stay

I don’t even know where to vent anymore.. I just feel so bottled up. And I can’t seem to move on or make sense of everything. My baby was born 23 weeks gestation in January 2023.. and by God’s grace she is thriving. Doctor even said she’s slightly above other kids her corrected age, it’s just a miracle.. but I’m sti...

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Very worried about my milk supply please help

Since my milk has come in I’ve had a very good supply, the NICU nurses say I express a lot more milk than my 31 weeker is even currently taking so that’s a green flag, however I’ve been sent home as baby is doing well so they don’t need us to stay at the hospital. I’ve been pumping every 3-4 hours at the hospital ho...

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Nicu

what causes high temperature in premature babies in nicu my baby has a fever and she 26 weeks in the nicu! And I’m trying to see where did it come from

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NG tube at home

Has anyone had their baby sent home with an NG tube? I just got the call from the NICU that they want to send our twin home with one if we are comfortable with it. Just wanting an idea of how life is with one and how long your baby needed it.

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Sterlising bottles

Hello All! I have a little girl, Adelynn. She was born 32+0. She is 9 months now. 7 months corrected and I was wondering what the advice was on sterlising. She is weaning really well and cold sterlising has ruined my bottles. So, using the opportunity to switch to nuk learner bottles as she gets on really well wit...

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