https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 16:56:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-late-preterm-delivery-did-you-have-a-second-one#post-2728150 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:22:21 +0000 jedeve 2728150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second kid was born at 36 weeks. Apparently it was due to a small placental abruption. I'm little nervous this I will deliver early again this time, or even earlier. I know previous early deliveries increase your risk. But I have no idea by how much. Or how likely it is to go full term. </p> <p>What was your experience? What did your ob/mw tell you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worldwide-prematurity-day-nov-17th#post-2360154 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:23:21 +0000 MrsRcCar 2360154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Care to share your LO's story? Who is your one? </p> [attach=2880/15/nxza2x.600x300.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/juniper-the-girl-who-was-born-too-soon#post-2625554 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:00:28 +0000 winniebee 2625554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard a really interesting interview on NPR today of the couple who authored this book:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Juniper-Girl-Who-Born-Soon/dp/0316324426" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Juniper-Girl-Who-Born-Soon/dp/0316324426</a></p> <p>It's about the journey of parents to a micro-preemie. The interview was great and the book seems to have good reviews. Thought some of our preemie and micro-preemie parents might enjoy the book (linked above). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-nicu-follow-up-with-your-baby-after-they-were-discharged#post-2589131 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:30:00 +0000 BSB 2589131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My NICU had 6 and 9 month follow up call. Since they had torticollis, the babies have been doing weekly physical therapy at the same clinic that does NICU follow-ups. DS graduated from PT today. DD will be assessed next week. The PT mentioned that not all nicu follow up or check in on NICU patients after discharge. I was surprised to hear that. </p> <p>If both babies do graduate from PT, the PT recommended coming back in before preschool to check on things. I think that is a great idea to be ahead of any issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-milestones#post-2521577 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:30:28 +0000 sunny 2521577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When did your preemie hit various milestones? I know they say that most milestones are hit based on full term gestation. </p> <p>Did your preemie hit their milestones early or late, based on adjusted age? And how early of a preemie were they? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-your-preemie-doing#post-2505688 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:00:00 +0000 BSB 2505688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours are 6.5 months old and are doing well. At their 6 month visit, both of them were off the preemie growth chart! Woohoo. DS is eating solids but DD is not. I don't think she is ready yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-a-friends-baby-not-gaining-weight#post-2368424 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:44:37 +0000 jh524 2368424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend had her baby 3 weeks early and she was 9lbs at birth. She is now three months old and only breastfeeding but she isn't gaining weight. Shes 10 lbs at three months. She cries non stop and its a very very unhappy baby cry. She isn't supplementing and said she spits up all the bm she eats every feeding. </p> <p>I'm concerned and don't know if I should suggest supplementing. I don't want to overstep boundaries with her. I see her one time a year. The Drs gave her a syringe to assist with feeding but she doesn't use it. She also has a cough and eye mucous. I'm Really concerned but should I just leave it alone or try to get her to take this more seriously ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-stores-for-preemie-clothes#post-2379381 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:33:01 +0000 sera_87 2379381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What stores/brands have a good selection? I have zilch right now - just thinking ahead - he's not quite ready for clothes just yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prayers-for-baby-zaiden#post-2084247 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:44:15 +0000 littleblessings 2084247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My heart goes out to one of my old classmates. On Saturday, her water broke at 34 weeks gestation. Little Zaiden was born at 10:34 (I think) in the morning. After birth he was put on a ventilator and was hooked up to all these machines. The next day they took him off of the ventilator and had him on oxygen. With progress they removed the oxygen. As of this morning he started taking a turn in health with them resuscitating him three times. He has been put back on the oxygen. He also has a very premature nervous system and shakes really bad. If you could all pray for this little on that would be great. If you want to you can like the Facebook page Prayers For Zaiden Burghardt. Every prayer counts. Thank you! </p> [attach=4248/15/nkbhhr.600x450.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-a-new-preemienicu-momma#post-2362382 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:31:20 +0000 lauren0817 2362382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our little miracle baby, Matilda Jane, was born by emergency C-section last week at 32 weeks, 1 day after a very complicated pregnancy. We are absolutely in love and so overjoyed to finally meet her :) It is a very long story, but Matilda had heart issues that required her to be delivered early. Mom also had some sudden health issues (I have an extremely large DVT and pulmonary embolism) so it was a pretty scary time for all of us. Her delivery was extremely traumatic and we almost lost her - she is truly a miracle and a real fighter!</p> <p>I am hoping that other preemie and NICU moms can share their advice and tips - how did you cope during this terrifying and overwhelming time? I would also love to hear about any must-have preemie/NICU items. I already bought a hands-free pumping bra and it is awesome! We definitely weren't ready for Mattie's arrival and still have to buy pretty much everything so any recommendations for things that were helpful at home are very welcome too! </p> <p>My husband has been amazing - he hasn't left her side since she was born. I was in the hospital for six days after her birth and was discharged last night. He was present for her very scary resuscitation and is so terrified (I was still waking up from surgery). I know we are coping the best we can right now (and I can't believe what a truly amazing daddy he is!), but would love to hear how you and your partner coped and supported each other. I am still pretty sick so I have had to leave so much up to him and that has been hard for me not to be there all the time.</p> <p>Thank you so much everyone! I really appreciate your help and advice :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-is-your-preemie-baby-doing#post-2362380 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:15:00 +0000 BSB 2362380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my babies are in the 22nd &amp; 9th percentile in terms of weight. Wondering if they will always be small or if they will catch up later. </p> <p>Otherwise my babies are doing well at 10 weeks old or 4 weeks adjusted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wohms-what-childcare-does-your-preemie-baby-use#post-2362919 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:13:13 +0000 sunny 2362919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you WOHM full time, what kind of child care does your preemie baby use and when did they start? (Please specify actual/adjusted ages). Did you change your work status?<br /> Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/30-days-of-hope#post-2341707 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:29:02 +0000 jhd 2341707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Capturing Hopes Photography takes pics for families with LOs in the NICU. They are featuring photos and stories of preemies through the month of November for Prematurity Awareness Month. Just thought I'd share in case some of you mamas would like to follow along!</p> <p><a href="http://www.capturinghopesphoto.org/blog/" rel="nofollow">http://www.capturinghopesphoto.org/blog/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photos-of-kids-now-who-were-born-prematurely#post-2347345 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:12:52 +0000 hilsy85 2347345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Found this to be really moving and just wanted to share! :heart: </p> <p><a href="http://www.upworthy.com/17-photos-of-adorable-kids-who-were-born-prematurely-now-holding-their-own-baby-pictures?c=ufb1" rel="nofollow">http://www.upworthy.com/17-photos-of-adorable-kids-who-were-born-prematurely-now-holding-their-own-baby-pictures?c=ufb1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-babies-did-you-rent-a-hospital-pump-or-a-hospital-scale#post-2250199 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:57:50 +0000 BSB 2250199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard hospital pumps are stronger suction than the non-hospital versions. Also, the hospital scales are more accurate than the ones you can buy at the store. </p> <p>When you had a preemie, did you rent both? or one? or neither? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-moms#post-2220442 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:09:52 +0000 Torchwood 2220442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any tips, advice, info? Like I know there's something about their adjusted age and hitting milestones, but I'm not clear 100%. I know they'll tell us that, but I like to know as much as I can. And tips for pumping? Breastfeeding? Being more assertive with visitors (i.e. In-laws)? </p> <p>She's doing well, and I'm still feeling pretty good about not being here forever, but we're very out of our element! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-preemies#post-1732921 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:38:17 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1732921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to start up a board for preemie moms for support and advice.</p> <p>A little about my teeny one: DD was born at 30wk+6 and in the NICU for 34 days. This Wednesday will be 2 weeks since her discharge home and today was my first day with DH back at work. DD is doing great, is now 6lbs (born 3lb 5oz) and just finished her 3oz bottle in 14 min! (It's definitely the little things with these teeny ones :wink: ) </p> <p>I am struggling right now with deciding whether to continue trying to nurse or just exclusively pump. LO's sucking is still a little weak and she hardly gets anything when nursing (and I'm left even more sore than prior to the feed).</p> <p>What worked with your preemie? What did you struggle most with? Any general advice? Best preemie gear? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-premie-did-you-need-to-get-a-baby-scale#post-2184720 Wed, 20 May 2015 15:40:22 +0000 BSB 2184720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard it's more common for premie parents to need a baby scale. Wondering if this is true. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-lo-was-born-before-36-weeks#post-2132019 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:07:31 +0000 autumnlove 2132019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long did your LO stay in the hospital? How far along were you when you gave birth? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/care-package-for-parents-of-premies#post-2072641 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 22:30:58 +0000 Jess1483 2072641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece was born by emergency C-section today at 33/34 weeks (not sure exactly). She is doing ok, and so is Mama, but obviously a lot is up in the air right now (length of stay being one of them). They also have a 1.5 year old. Luckily, both sets of grandparents are nearby.<br /> Is there anything I can do/send that would be especially helpful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-premie-when-did-you-buy-premie-clothes#post-2046518 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 22:24:17 +0000 BSB 2046518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you get some at the shower, did you go out and buy some before/after the baby arrived, did you have some gifted? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-delivered-baby-at-35-36-weeks#post-2028642 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:32:07 +0000 BabyPenguinXO 2028642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies,</p> <p>I will be having our daughter via RCS between 35-36 weeks if all goes well until then. My son was born at 34 and there was a NICU team in the room ready to take him. He had some low O2 readings so they put him on a cpap for overnight and he needed help regulating his temp for a few days. He also spent 22 days feeding and growing.</p> <p>My question is for you mamas who delivered between 35-36 weeks, did they take the baby to the NICU right away? Did they allow you to try to BF? I'm just wondering how they determine if the baby is able to try BFing right away. I would really love to do that. It seems if there are just some breathing issues that doesn't necessarily mean baby is unable to feed orally right away. I would really love to try nursing right away. But maybe that just isn't an option.</p> <p>Could you share your experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-moms-want-to-contribute-to-a-blog-post#post-1922078 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 08:38:26 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1922078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey mamas. </p> <p>As @Mrs. Green Grass reminded me, November is prematurity awareness month. I was thinking about doing a swarm type post on the blog from the bloggers who've had preemies to talk a little about our experiences. @Mrs. Twine suggested we open this up to the boards, which is a great idea! </p> <p>Would any of you like to write up a paragraph about your experience, or what you've learned, or a lasting memory, whatever you'd like really? You can include pic(s) of your LO if you'd like. I can work up what I'd like to say and post it tonight if you're curious. </p> <p>Please let me know if any of you are interested! We have really varied experiences on the board, and I know it would be helpful for other parents going through similar things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-nicu-preemies#post-1936222 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:03:39 +0000 Mrs. Pom Pom 1936222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter was born this thursday at 30 weeks, she weighed 3 lbs 2oz and is expected to be in the NICU for about 6 weeks. I just got discharged and am trying to learn what I can about preemies and anything I can do to prepare or care for her (besides what the doctors and nurses have already told me), I don't really know where to start. I noticed some babies in the NICU were wearing little onesies. No one said anything to me about dressing her and I guess I'm wondering if that is more of an uncomfortable hassle for her at this point or not, or when people start dressing their preemies? I plan to ask the nurses but I'd love to hear what some parents who've had this experience think. Any other recommendations are welcome too! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-pray-1#post-1827169 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:25:55 +0000 MrsRcCar 1827169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asking for prayers for my friend how had her little girl today. She was 25 weeks along. Her little girl E was born at just 1lb 12 ounces and 12.5 inches long. They had hoped to make it at least 2 more weeks before her sweet baby girl came. Any good thoughts or prayers for this family would be greatly appreciated. They are being treated at the best university hospital in our area. E is their first child. </p> <p>I will update as I get information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-baby-came-early-do-you-still-see-a-difference-in-their-development#post-1904496 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:07:08 +0000 mrbee 1904496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Olive came 5 weeks early which is just shy of being premature, and I think it's still affecting her three years later! She had a sensory issue, and it caused a significant delay in her development. She's catching up, thanks to EI and sensory therapy.</p> <p>We love her and wouldn't change a thing! But I have been surprised at how many symptoms she's shown that were predicted given her somewhat premature status.</p> <p>If your baby came early, do you still see a difference in their development? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-handmade-item-would-you-like-to-see-in-a-nicu-care-package#post-1780608 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:55:42 +0000 sslm 1780608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello preemie moms! I wanted to get your opinion. My friend started a support group/charity for parents of preemies. She does up care packages and delivers them to the local NICUs. My mom is very talented with all things handmade, and I wanted to commission her to make something to donate. </p> <p>I was thinking hats, but maybe you ladies have a better idea??</p> <p>Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-sizes-in-retail#post-1780592 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:49:49 +0000 regberadaisy 1780592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What physical retail stores have a decent selection of preemie sizes? </p> <p>My cousin's daughter just gave birth to twins and her mom has been looking all over for preemie hats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preemie-momswhen-did-your-lo-walk#post-1600822 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:38:39 +0000 Ginabean3 1600822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know all babies develop at different rates but just curious!</p> <p>At what week was your LO born?<br /> When did they start walking? (Chronological age)?</p> <p>I'll go first...<br /> 30 wks<br /> Still crawling at 14 months (sigh) :meh: </p>