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Expectations and lots of venting

How are other parents coping with the never ending drag of their newborn preemie being in hospital. I consider myself fortunate that my 34 weeker was born a good weight and relatively well. She's overcome a lot so far but we keep being set back by reflux that hasn't yet responded to treatment. They keep saying "give...

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Dreaded Reflux

Can anyone share experiences with their premature baby having reflux issues? Our girl is 3 weeks old now (born at 34 weeks weighing 3.7kg) and I keep being told how she is a healthy well baby, but that she suffers with reflux and that makes her oxygen sats drop. She's taking anti reflux medication, she has carobel b...

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Nappies and clothes for NICU baby

We know our baby will be taken straight to NICU and likely be there/in high dependency unit for a number of days leading up to a potential surgery. Do the hospital provide nappies or do I need to pack lots? Finding it hard packing for a long stay! Same with clothes - we’ve been told he won’t really need clothes as h...

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High chair recommendations

Hey mamas! My girl turns 6 months this week (4 months adjusted). Can you please recommend high chairs or any other seats (bouncers, rockers etc) that you found comfortable for your preemies? Has anyone used the floor type of seats from the picture? The variety is so much out there and info is overwhelming. I’m ...

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Baby will only sleep on me..

Our baby was born 9 weeks prem at 31 weeks. He’s currently 11 weeks (2 weeks corrected). He refuses to be put down, day or night. Will only sleep on us. Anyone else experiencing this? I’m worried he’s never going to sleep alone! We’ve tried everything. Co-sleeping, hot water bottles c swaddle bags. Nothing is workin...

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