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Just wanted to say I felt this SO much. My twins were born at 28 weeks (they’re now 8 months - 5 corrected) and I remember feeling like this for soooo long, it felt like things were never getting easier and they were so small for so much longer than other babies I had seen. I also struggled seeing babies born after mine doing so much more! Just wanted to say you’re not alone and I found it helpful to focus on getting them to the next step - like tummy time / rolling - just getting stronger so I felt like they could catch up to their actual age. I also focused on their sleeping / routine - treat it as this is the extra time we get to spend with them and get them prepped for the craziness to come! X
I'm in a similar position, my girl was born 34 weeks and is 10 weeks now (4 corrected). I feel the same as you! I even struggle with her having two 'ages' as I never really know how old to tell people she is! We had a struggle with feeding and it felt like I'd been trying forever and everyone kept saying, she's only two weeks really, but in my head I was like, I've been doing this for 6 weeks!! She's still feeding 2-3 hours too and the days revolve around this. I think it is that we don't get much back at this stage so it feels relentless and never ending. I keep reminding myself that it won't be like this forever and to try and treasure the tiny cuddles, but it's so hard! Message me if you ever want to chat :) you aren't alone! Xxx
I'm in very similar position, my boy was born 34 weeks and is 13 weeks now, 7 corrected. We're still very much in the thick of it too and it is so draining. He has recently started to smile a little etc but not loads as he's not awake enough to do so between feeds! I'm wishing the days away too and feel exactly the same as you. If its any comfort, you're definitely not alone xx