28wkr mother posting pics/links and saying THANKS

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Hi guys! I usually post over on the student boards, but I had to peep in here to say THANK YOU! All you NICU nurses are soo awesome and do a great job. I wanted to post some pics of my kiddo who was a 28 wkr and is now 14 mos old.

HE is doing wonderful, and everyone thinks he is a miracle. He was about 2 lbs at birth...but was never sick, never had any problems (well the PDA which closed with the round of Indomiacin/Indomyicin?? sp). Never had brain bleeds or infections. Just a real strong healthy LITTLE guy. They said he was a feed and grow? Something like that. He came home after 2 mos (one month before his due date in Jan) without any medications/monitors or ROP. He never got sick his entire first year...no cold and no ear infections. HE was breasfed though *ahem*;) This year in December, he got a runny nose.

I know you guys wonder about "your kids" once they go home, and I think that is sweet. So...here is one preemie mom saying THANK YOU for your hard work, dedication and all that. I just wanted to let you know how ONE case turned. My son is truly a blessing and miracle. I know this. I thank you, and the nurses like you :kiss his wonderful nurses as well.

Umm, lets see, he is 31" tall, about 20something lbs...has 8 teeth and has a small vocab of mama, dada, larlar:confused: ,baba, and his own version of ilove you. Well, if nothing else, here are a few pics, and here are the links to his photos. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, DON'T POST HIS PICS ANYWHERE.

thanks again ladies/gents.

s:kiss

http://images2.fotki.com/v2/free/5d41/3/32047/59189/Img09-vi.jpg?1009576581

day one...almost 2lbs, 13" long.

heyim1yrsold-vi.jpg?1041007669

13mos old dec 2002

**** THE OTHER PHOTOS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR ALBUMS...FOLLOW THIS LINK, SINCE I CANT POST THEM. MY SON IS ON THE OUTSIDE OF ALL THE ALBUMS CONTAINING HIM INSIDE****

http://public.fotki.com/khalil/march_2002_khalil_photos

http://public.fotki.com/khalil/khalil_at_1_yr_old

Specializes in NICU.

My favorite is the one where he's in the plaid hat and shirt, ready to jump out and take the world on. ;>) Congratulations. Your son is beautiful, and you're absolutely right. Sometimes, we really need to see those pictures to stay motivated. We never get to see them smile or laugh (well, almost never), and I know I worry about every baby that gets sent home- I remember names, faces...I hope you showed those to the nurses that took care of him as well. He's a gorgeous little man. ;>)

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Stephie, that's a cute little guy you got there! Best of health to you all!

Kris

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He is so adorable! What a miracle baby you have!

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Thanks everyone!

I thank God everyday for this walking talking miracle I can hug and kiss. I also am well aware he is NOT THE NORM for a baby born at his gestational age nor his size.

Funny thing is,I know about 4 27-29 wkrs who are ALL perfectly fine, with no problems and range in age from 3 to 8. Wait, I met one who is 27...so miracles were happening way back then too!:)

steph

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You have a beautiful family. I just go crazy when I see successful NICU graduates. I wish you the best and hang in there when you hit the books in nursing school :)

Neophyte NICU Nurse

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PS Hurray for breastfeeding your son!!!!:balloons:

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originally posted by brownbetty

ps hurray for breastfeeding your son!!!!:balloons:

thanks!! i really hear you on that, i was very happy that i was able to breastfeed. there never was a thought to do otherwise,until he weaned himself:rolleyes: :chuckle

anyways, not to start the breastfeeding debate (so it always turns into, on mothering boards) but i really think that is what has him doing so well in part. god is part, and nurturing is part. but, i have many friends who have full term babies--and they have allergies, rashes, eczema, ear infections and always have colds. it isn't nice to compare, but i always think to myself, that my breastfeeding is the one reason and difference, that makes it so my son doesn't get sick. i would have thought, that having the preemie outta the bunch, he would be the one with sniffles and itchies and getting sick. nope. his entire first year, he never got sick once thank god. only in late december did he get a runny nose, but uh...we all had the flu and he didn't get that:)

well, i just wanted to say thanks. i know it makes you guys feel good to see/hear/read the feel good success stories. not that the others baby aren't. but he nicu nurses were like wow!!:eek: when he went to visit. i know you guys like to be pleasantly surprised, and not forgotten. trust me, the families are never going to forget a single one of you.:kiss

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stephanie, congrats, l couldn't get into pic sites though??...anyhoo, my little grandson was a 29 wk.2#5oz....he also was a healthy feed and grow, came home in 4 wks on apnea monitor....for peace of mind....he is now 2 1/2. we call him wildman...for good reason!......LR

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WOW!! You have no idea how much I needed to see this today! I am 27 weeks and have been having problems with contractions and cervical effacement since 20 weeks.....................

was having a particularly worrisome day today, and now I feel a bit better knowing that there is hope, even if I did end up delivering early.

Thanks so much for sharing about your little miracle!!!!!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.

What a little angel!

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HI i just wanna smile for you. :) that is so wonderful that your son is doing so well. I was a preemie when i was born too, also 28 weeks, just thought I'd share the mircle :) I'm 17, happy and healthy... and i really want to become a neo natal nurse one day. These nurses really did save my life.

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Stephie......Your son is very very adorable.....Im glad he is well and I want you and your family to have good things come to you. Thanks for posting your story and the pictures I really enjoyed that .......I am a NICU nurse fresh out of school and I encourage you to hang in there and do your best and come and join us...I love the NICU and l like working with the lil ones it gives me a sense of joy to do my best for them in the critical times of their lives..........Take care

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