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Comment by Patricia Ray

This comment was submitted by Patricia Ray on the “Book Giveaway!” post.  I thought it brought up many important concerns that we all face as parents of preemie babies, and I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to read it and respond.  Patricia graciously gave me permission to republish her comment. Hi there. [...]

Q&A – Should I Switch Doctors?

Question from Katie – We’re struggling with [my preemie's] doctors right now.  We’re in _____, and the only doctors that work with the NICU are in one BIG office.  So far we haven’t been able to see the same doctor, nor talk to the same nurses when we call with questions.  They keep telling us [...]

Q&A-Should I Keep This Pregnancy? Part 1

Question from Susan – I am so glad that I came upon your blog.  I’ve had 3 prior premature births. (36 wks, 33 wks, & 28 wks in that order.) All of them are healthy living boys! I am now pregnant with number four and am terrified.  I was told never to get pregnant again [...]

Q&A – When Can I Stop Pumping?

Question from Katie – We just had our first preemie in October.  She was born at 33 weeks.  I’ve had pre-term labor with all my babies (had lots of shots/pills to stop labor, etc).  All my other babies have been born at 37 weeks, but each pregnancy has gotten progressively more difficult, and the labor [...]

Q&A: Progesterone Shots

Question from Angela: I am starting my 17th week and will be starting the progesterone shots in two weeks. I am a little nervous because this is my first time with trying them. Did you have any side effects from the shots? Answer: I was pretty nervous about the progesterone shots because every doctor who [...]