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@Kristal I do try to, I know compared to other parents this isn't anywhere near as hard as it could be. I'll keep trying to think that every day is a day closer to home. These days seem to take so long but I'm grateful she's safe and well cared for. I just wish I was out the other side of this
My little one was born at 28+6 and spent 86 days in the nicu. We managed to get her reflux under control with gaviscon and omeprazole which we are still giving her now (she was born end of may and came home the week after her due date in august) We also came home on oxygen so we still have the restraints of that at home and out and about, but it far out weighs anything having her home! It gets better i promise! X
@Meg is it an oxygen bottle/can that is used or a machine? I'd love to take her outside once we're home and ready to do so. She's already taking omeprazole but her doctor said they don't like gaviscon for babies as it can cause constipation and they don't want to give her more problems. When they put her on omeprazole I assumed it would fix the problem for her and when it hasn't I feel frustrated that nothing seems to be helping my little one. Thank you for saying it gets better, I'll keep being strong for her
I’d say count your blessings that she’s at that stage, my LO was born at 26weeks and needs support breathing, I say everyday is a day closer to being healthily discharged.