Dear Moms, Preggie mom @njf1216 sadly posted today that her daughter Reagan Brinkley was born early at 35 weeks sleeping, when doctors discovered that she no longer had a heartbeat. Let's send her our love and heartfelt wishes, and to the other moms who have also had angel babies. If you would like to, please write a message to her on this post or send her a private message. We are deeply saddened by her loss and are are keeping her in our hearts at this difficult time. Warmest wishes, Preggie_USA
Dear micro preemie moms, I'm writing this to you. When my daughter was born we were told we were 37 weeks along only to then be told the doctor before me lied to me and I wasn't 37 weeks I was 32 weeks and my baby would be born a preemie. Just a little earlier I had someone who I thought was a friend give birth to a 28 weeker. She was considered a micro preemie. I felt bad but I also had my own issues to deal with with my preemie daughter. When she was born our lives were a nightmare. I cried when they took my baby away without telling me why, I sobbed openly on the floor of the nicu when I finally got to see her 2 days later. I cried because I couldn't touch my baby because she was too sick for even her mother to touch her. I was an empty shell when they told me I had to go home with out my baby. I had no life expect when I went to see my baby ever 2 hours. We may not have been a micro preemie but we were still preemie parents. The first time I posted about my 34 weeker during preemie awareness month I had a micro preemie mom attack me because my baby was as "preemie" as hers therfore I didn't deserve to call my baby or my self a preemie strong mom. You're wrong. I may not have had a micro preemie but a preemie is still a preemie no matter what the size or gestation. So as an open call to all micro preemie moms, don't look down on "regular" preemie moms just because you think you have it harder, because the truth is we all have it hard. Your not some how more entitled to the name preemie mom because of the micro before it. EVERY preemie mom is Preemie strong and every preemie mom deserves to be loved and felt like she can make it through by the support of other preemie moms. Stop the hate inside a group of women who need all the support they can get. I in know way want to make anyone angry, but the truth is when micro preemie moms put down "regular" preemie moms they do themselves an injustice. Stop the hate embrace the love.
Please pray for our neighbors wife she's been having rough time with her sezuires just like me
Hi Moms and Moms-to-be, We have two moms that would like your support and advice during very difficult times. - Last week @rebcamdot's baby was diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect called Transposition of the Great Arteries. Her labor will be induced early to avoid a spontaneous birth and her son will go to the NICU before having surgery a few days later to fix his heart. They will sever the Aorta and the Pulmonary Artery and switch their positions. She's terrified and is having a hard time finding any other moms who have had babies with this condition or have a CHD diagnosis. She would really appreciate being able to connect with someone who understands what she's going through. - Also, @nikolai_mommy15's 1-month old baby boy was diagnosed with GERD and a heart defect. One of the valves in his heart is a little smaller than it should be. She's seeing a pediatric cardiologist and is scared about her son needing surgery at such a young age. If anyone has advice or experience with this, she would really appreciate it. Thank you! Preggie_USA
Maddy is doing well! She's up to 24cc of milk, can come off of her cpap for a little bit at a time, and is 2lbs,10.5 oz as of last night. She's almost back up to her birth weight. I can't believe it's almost 3 weeks. Doctors say she doesn't know she's a preemie. She's got quite the personality for such a peanut.
Monica·
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As a Mom pregnant with twins and already experiencing contractions and the threat of preterm labor, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Kyra Godbey Glunt·
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Prayers.
msdiane67·
Praying for you and your little girl sweetie!
Natia·
She will do fine. My sister was born 1lb and 5oz my mom had just hit 6 months of pregnancy. She is now a healthy 18 year old! Praying all goes well with your baby.
Valencia·
Sending love and prayers!
Marian·
Praying for you and your princess! @tater4414 ...we preggies are here for you! And she will be fine!
Hannah·
Мама дочки-младенца
@tater4414,
Hannah·
Мама дочки-младенца
I hope everything goes okay and the little guy is as healthy as possible. you guys will pull thru ! good luck stay strong ☺💪❤
pardonmemom·
@tater4414, prayers for you!!!! You and your angel are going to be just fine! My friend had her baby at 27 weeks and she just made 1 year! Hugs @Tater4414
KevynnsMom·
Мама сына-младенца
praying for y'all ❤❤❤hang in there momma!
Eternity·
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ladies thank you so much for all the replies and encouragement. I've cried reading and rereading all of these comments and encouragements. I'm sorry I tried tagging people but it crashes, so I hope you see this message but without you guys I would have been crying all day. you ladies truly are the best
Marie Bryant·
Sending prayers to @tater4414 I have to preemie babies. A 26 week preemie who is 2 years old now and a 31/32 week preemie who is 3 months old. Hang in there, it is hard being a preemie mommy but there are lots of support, especially on Facebook. I am in good supportive groups on there. Stay strong mama, your precious baby is going to need you. NICU life is a roller coaster
lashun·
Мама дочки (9 лет), беременна (38 нед.)
🙏
Brittany Sherman·
Sending My Prayers
Kia·
Sending prayers🙏🏾
Kristen·
Aww, @tater4414 Tatertot!!! Best wishes, sending prayers!!!
Kimberly ·
My son was born at 29 weeks (he's 3 weeks old now). Let me knowing you need any help or advice. It's scary but the nicu staff are there to help the baby and take care of you both. Best of luck mama! Thing will work out!
Sydney 👑·
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Awww I'm Praying For You Hun! I Hope All Is Well 🙏🙏🙏
Jessica💕·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
prayers for ya hunny!
Heather·
Мама двоих (младенец)
If you need to talk let me know , my son was born August 6th 2015 at 32 weeks gestation he was 3lbs 7 oz and. 15 3/4 inches long we spent 45 days in the NICU and have been home since September 20th now ! He's growing great and healthy as can be !! It's and emotional roller coaster ride but hang in there @tater4414
RoRo 💖💜·
Мама дочки-младенца
Praying for @tater4414
Paula·
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@tater4414, my youngest daughter was born 33 weeks and 2 days early by csection. 5lb 9oz looked like a skinny bird. she was in nicu for a week. now she is my first 11 yr old terror. lol best wishes to you and baby
missing224user·
Мама двоих (6 лет, 10 лет)
Best of luck, @tater4414 ❤
missing97user·
Мама сына-младенца
Everything will work out for the best 💕 @tater4414
Linette·
everything is going to be alright, soon you'll have your little at home: D May God bless your family.
anna·
Мама двоих (3 года, 5 лет), ждёт третьего
Sending thoughts and prayers your way @tater4414
Jessica Ann Martinez ·
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@tater4414, my son was born at 34 weeks and 5 days and he was 5lbs and 12 oz and spent 5 days in NICU
dianne1211·
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@tater4414,
I was a preemie twin as well as @marinesrodeo9394
me and my sister were born at 24 weeks I weighed 1 lb 9.2 oz my sister weighed 1 lb 13 oz
we were in the nicu for 3 months and got out on our scheduled due date. we did have some breathing problems but that's not uncommon in preemies. I had to have surgery at 3 months old (what I'm told) for my head, my soft spot grew over to fast and caused my head to grow kind of funny shaped but they fixed it and I'm 100% fine now, no learning difficulties of any kind and I can walk talk and am just fine. looking at me you wouldn't even know I was born early. I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant with my little miracle so if you ever need to talk or have any questions just message me I'll answer as best as I can and be there for you through anything. congratulations by the way!
missing74user·
oh, and my son was 5 lbs
missing74user·
@tater4414, I understabd and can sympathize with your fear, and you have every reason to feel afraid. HOWEVER, I had my son at 33 weeks, and he was born able to breathe on his own, with no complications, and was able to go home with me when I left the hospital. God is good, and prayer can work some pretty powerful miracles. I am sending up prayers for you and your little one, and also, for the knowledge and good judgment of the medical staff involved. Don't get discouraged or lose hope or faith!
Joey Simplice·
Мама дочки (2 года), беременна (24 нед.)
My mom had me in 1990 at 26 weeks born at 1lbs 13 ounces... Don't get discouraged love I've lived a life of 25years nothing but health and happiness @tater4414
Shanna Marie·
Мама подростка
not exactly an answer to your questions...but don't Google anything!! just ask the doctors and nurses!! the internet will leave you thinking the worst!! I did this when they told me alex failed his hearing test and I was convinced he was deaf! I can happily say the next morning he passed with flying colors! @tater4414
Shanna Marie·
Мама подростка
my fiance was a preemie...10 weeks early! his mom shared with me about how she stayed positive and tried to never think the worst...Andy was in the nicu for a little over a month. I asked her what advice she could/would give you and she said never give up and make sure to have a support system in place...and ask questions about everything they do why are you? what does this do? does she really need this? don't be afraid to ask anything...you want to be informed!! love ya @tater4414 sending love,hugs and positive vibes from both alex and I... if you have questions don't hesitate to message me...and I'll ask my mother in law.
Machell·
My son was born around 31 weeks and was on a ventilator for only 3 days and he did great just had to stay in the nicu for a month to work on the whole eating and swallowing I was not able to nurse him so I just pumped he is a healthy almost 7 year old at the end of the month. You can't tell he was preemie he is taller then most of the kids in his class@ tater4414
pregnant.midwife2016·
Мама дочки (2 года), беременна (31 нед.)
I'm certain your baby will be just fine :) I was born at 27w 23 years ago and if I made it with the lack of technology back then, your baby will be ok. They will need about a month or two in the nicu and will have a increased risk of infection and may need a special light to make sure they don't get jaundice as well as steroids for lung development. but, the nicu is a place where angels live-called skilled, loving nurses-who are great at what they do. prayers!
🌷🌸Chris🌸🌷·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@tater4414 My son was born at 33 weeks and my daughter was born at 34.. No serious problems at all.. They both took being bottle fed.. Don't get discouraged at all..
Eternity·
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oh my gosh the fact they were breathing on their own gives me so much hope!!! @amorebello
missing209user·
Мама сына-младенца
@tater4414,
missing209user·
Мама сына-младенца
my son was born 33 weeks and spent a month in the ICU
missing6user·
Мама четверых детей
I'll msg u!
Melissa·
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yep I am 22 yrs old engaged to be married to a wonderful marine in just a little over a month! and am almost 14 weeks pregnant with our little miracle. :)
🌷🌸Chris🌸🌷·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@tater4414 Both my babies came out breathing on their own, didn't need any help with that.. Only thing was both of them were 3lbs 4oz.. My daughter stayed longer because while she was in there I found out I tested positive for Gbs and she ended up catching it.. I had her at 34 weeks and they don't check for that till 35 weeks.. But other then that they gave her antibiotics for 14 days..
Eternity·
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how was the babies breathing and what not? @amorebello
Eternity·
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oh that makes me so happy to hear!!!!! I'm so glad you are doing good! @marinesrodeo9394
🌷🌸Chris🌸🌷·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Both of my babies were preemie and in the Nicu.. My 3 month old was born at 34 weeks and spent a month in the Nicu.. She came home August 8 a day after her due date. Don't feel down about it, you'll definitely understand what it means to be strong and being strong for your baby.. Sending prays to you and your baby at this time 😙😍 @tater4414
Melissa·
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I'm not a mom of a preemie. but I was one. my mom shared her stories of when my twin and I were born. we were 8 weeks early. I was 1lb and 12oz. my mom told me it was scary, the doctor even gave her an option on giving up on me. but she did not, told her I would be a vegetable but I am not. I walk talk, dance ride my horse, sing. I'm completely fine besides having weaker bones. my encouragement to her would be, don't give up, keep faith, I am so greatful my mom didn't give up on me even though she was told to. I have a picture of myself when I was born. they couldn't even get a diaper to fit me. I was there for 8 weeks after I was born. then I finally got to go home. I walked late but... I'm here alive, and currently carrying my own child. Best of wishes momma!! I'll be praying.