Baby born at 26.3 weeks

My prem twins are absolutely thriving at 9 months Biggest tip, say NO to visitors when you finally get home ...your time with your little on is YOUR time, when you haven't been able to pick up your baby whenever you want because they are in NICU it takes its toll , and when you get home you need to protect your family unit and bond and cuddle and love them as much as you can xxx

First, congratulations and hope you are recovering well. My lg was born at 26w5 last June- not going to lie, nicu is a rollercoaster. Take every opportunity you can for cuddles and don't be afraid to ask questions. Nobody will tell you when they are likely to come home, but their due date is a good target. Ask to get involved as much as you're comfortable with doing cares, reading to them passes the time when you can't pick them up. Don't be afraid to cry and take offers if support from the unit you are in.

Congratulations❤️ I had a 23 weeker 2 years ago. We stayed in the nicu 128days in total. He is now a happy healthy 2 year old 🥺❤️ Its going to be a rollercoaster of ups and downs, some days may feel like nothing is moving forward some days will feel like wow they’re doing amazing! 🤩 be sure to ask any questions you have to the nurses and doctors even if its repetitive. Do loads of skin to skin! Its very important for baby & you ❤️ do the cares & decorate the incubator with muslins & they even sell preemie clothes from 700grams in asda, Sainsbury & primark! Its also okay to take some time for yourself don’t feel guilty if you are unable to be there. Go on date nights with your friends or hubby ❤️ and before you know it your bubba will be home ❤️

My second surprised us and was born at 27 weeks his due date is tomorrow. It’s definitely something you can’t prepare for and just have to take it day by day as things will go up and down.

Congrats on your bundle of joy. It can be difficult yes being a preemie parent for both of mom and dad. My parents were preemie parents and so is my fiance and I. Our son was born 32 weeks early supposed to be due in August but he came in June. I know it's a struggle wanting to hold your baby everyday in the NICU but the time will come when you get the chance to. I had my post partum in the NICU and it was awful. I didn't want to leave my baby's side because of it. But once your baby knows its time to go home it will be a little crazy I'm not going to lie. You have to definitely keep the smile on your face even though it's going to be a roller coaster like it was for me. And push threw. My son is going on 2 years old in June and he is a growing boy. Just keep positive and always pray everyday. Your baby is a warrior :)

I had my first at 33 weeks, he’s 3 now and thriving🩷 nicu stay was the hardest not being able to hold them at first but it gets easier x

Congratulations! Nicu is tough on your mental health be kind to yourself! You little one will be thriving before you know it! Praying for you xx

My little one came two months early and is now absolutely thriving at 20 months- you’d never know. Get involved as much as you can in NICU and be kind to yourself. It’s the hardest thing in the world but babies are incredibly resilient. I found meeting other mums going through it really helped- we leaned on eachother lots.