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A space for moms with little NICU warriors. Born before 37 weeks with a stay in the NICU. Because sometimes you just need someone else to GET IT.

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Y in Baby digestion

what can I give my 5 month old preemie for constipation?could the similac neosure be causing it? or the extra iron shes taking? it's her first time being constipated.

her doctor told me to give either apple, pear or prune juice but didn't tell me how much to offer. he also said that she was at the age where I can offer her high fiber foods like lentils but I don't feel like offering her food since she's a preemie and most definitely isn't ready for it either.

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K in Family

Feeling guilty

Hey all, my 34 weeker has been in the NICU since he was born last Saturday. I’m a stay at home mom to a 2 year old without the option of daycare. I’ve been going to see baby in the NICU as much as I can, which has been about 2/3 hours worth a day. I’m having a really hard time not feeling like I’m being judged other...

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a in Pregnancy Week by Week: First Trimester

Welcome home peanut!!!!

Ladies after 3 long agonizing months a couple of major surgeries back and forth from an incubator to a crib from 2lbs 5 oz to 8lbs 13oz we finally have ourselves a NICU graduate!!!!

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Incognito in Baby sleep

Sleeping

My baby spent a month in Nicu before coming home. Anyway since she’s been home I’ve noticed a few things and am just wondering if it’s just my baby or because she’s a NICU baby. Im wondering if she will ever grow out of them anytime soon as we’re 5 months out of Nicu now. She feels the cold really easily I find mys...

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J in Postpartum mental health

Struggling

I'm leaving the hospital in a few hours and I just keep crying the thought of going home without my baby is tearing me apart 😫. She's doing well but the thought of leaving her is breaking my heart

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