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stjarks · 01-12-2008, 06:12 AM

Kayleigh Ann decided it was time to come out. I was only 34 w, 6 d when she was born. Went in to preterm labor and they could not get it stopped. She was born Sun, Jan 6th at 12:49 am. She was 7 lb, 2 oz and 18 in long. She has been in the NICU since birth. We are hoping she can come home tomorrow. I will right up my birth story later. K in in the NICU and my parents have the older girls. Dh and I are trying to see everyone and I know I am doing too much. I hope tomorrow we can all just come home.

3rockstars · 01-12-2008, 06:17 AM

Congratulations!!!!! I have a 33weeker in the nicu currently(7 days pp) so I have an idea of the stress, the financial ramifications and the sleepless nights you are experiencing. And this is my second preemie because last time I was blessed with a 34weeker. My guess is that little Kayleigh is just a feeder and grower and she'll be home to you soon enough. But what a GREAT size for a 34weeker. Mine was 5lbs 3oz and my 33weeker is 4lbs 12oz. Think of it this way: at least you can use newborn clothing and diapers!!!!

Congrats on her mama, she's absolutely precious!

stjarks · 01-12-2008, 06:21 AM

Yes, she did have some issues with preemie lungs, but that took about 3 days to clear up. Now Jaundice is holding her up. I am waiting till shift change is over, so I can call and see her number. if it went down, I can room in tonight and she will be home tomorrow. I hope both our babies will be home soon

Distinctive Decals · 01-12-2008, 06:33 AM

Congrats! Keeping my fingers crossed for you that she will come home tomorrow!

My oldest was born at 34w5d, and she weighed 7lb 12oz.

Oh, and take it easy - don't wear yourself out!

IHaveSpirit · 01-12-2008, 06:52 AM

Congratulations

I hope and pray that you can bring her home soon!

ladyvno · 01-12-2008, 07:15 AM

Congratulations, I hope she comes home very soon!

hsjwmom · 01-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Congrats! Hopefully the jaundice clears up soon and you can take her home. I had 2 35 weekers and I thought they were decent sizes at 6#1 and 5#14... Makes you wonder how big Kayleigh would have been at full term!

Bean · 01-12-2008, 10:55 AM

What a sweetie! Congratulations!!!

crunchymomof3 · 01-12-2008, 11:04 AM

Congrats momma

sending come home soon vibes

I am a NICU grad momma to a 33 1/2 weeker who was their for 13 days .. so i know how you feel

jjaelovesenglish · 01-12-2008, 11:17 AM

Congrats mama, she is a doll. Hope you are all home soon.

01-12-2008, 06:17 AM	#2
3rockstars Registered Users Formerly: FaeryGnomeHome Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16,359 Ratings: 349 Feedback: 100%	Re: My baby is here Congratulations!!!!! I have a 33weeker in the nicu currently(7 days pp) so I have an idea of the stress, the financial ramifications and the sleepless nights you are experiencing. And this is my second preemie because last time I was blessed with a 34weeker. My guess is that little Kayleigh is just a feeder and grower and she'll be home to you soon enough. But what a GREAT size for a 34weeker. Mine was 5lbs 3oz and my 33weeker is 4lbs 12oz. Think of it this way: at least you can use newborn clothing and diapers!!!! Congrats on her mama, she's absolutely precious! __________________ Pardon my seemingly random *. I have a broken key on my laptop.

01-12-2008, 06:21 AM	#3
stjarks Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 348 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My baby is here Yes, she did have some issues with preemie lungs, but that took about 3 days to clear up. Now Jaundice is holding her up. I am waiting till shift change is over, so I can call and see her number. if it went down, I can room in tonight and she will be home tomorrow. I hope both our babies will be home soon __________________ Sarah, mom to Alexis 7-4-3, Samantha 5-31-5, and Kayleigh Ann 1-6-08

01-12-2008, 06:33 AM	#4
Distinctive Decals Registered Users Formerly: shandyms Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,386 Ratings: 193 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My baby is here Congrats! Keeping my fingers crossed for you that she will come home tomorrow! My oldest was born at 34w5d, and she weighed 7lb 12oz. Oh, and take it easy - don't wear yourself out! __________________ Shandy, wife to Mike, mom to Chloey, Ella, and Jack COME SEE WHAT'S NEW AT DISTINCTIVE DECALS!!

01-12-2008, 06:52 AM	#5
IHaveSpirit Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth I think ;) Posts: 858 Ratings: 76 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My baby is here Congratulations I hope and pray that you can bring her home soon!

01-12-2008, 07:15 AM	#6
ladyvno Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: VA Posts: 543 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: My baby is here Congratulations, I hope she comes home very soon! __________________ Victoria Christian mom to Amelia (Millie) and Susannah , wife to Zack DD- 4/11/06 DD2-5/24/08