Re: my best friend

[Guest guest]

Your friend and her baby are in my thoughts and

prayers.

Tuna

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[Guest guest]

Will do, .

Salli

[Guest guest]

I'll be thinking of her -

he boys were 5 weeks early - Max weighed 4lb 9oz at birth and came

home with me!!! (sam weighed 5lb 4oz) - lots to be said for small but

mighty!

- Michelel, Sam and Max's mom

[Guest guest]

Why are they inducing her? This doesn't make any sense. A lot of

women are dilated a month or so before they give birth. (although

admittedly, no one wants to see someone dilated that much) I had a

client who was 4 cms. dilated at 6 months and she went overdue by two

weeks! Is her blood pressure rising or something?

~ Karin

> My best friend is due with her second child January 13th. She started

> dilating last month. They did another exam today and an ultrasound.

The

> baby is only 4 1/2 pounds but she is over 4 inches dilated. If she

doesn't

> go tonight they will induce her tomorrow. If you would all put her

in your

> prayers, light candles etc. I would be really grateful. And a few

chants for

> a healthy baby would be great as well.

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/19/02 11:02:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,

grind911@... writes:

> Max weighed 4lb 9oz at birth and came home with me!!!

Thanks I really am hoping that the baby and can come home for

Christmas.

Hugs wendy

[Guest guest]

Thanks everyone you are all so great. Now I just have to figure out what the

best present for her would be!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/19/02 11:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

mother@... writes:

> ! Is her blood pressure rising or something?

>

They told her that she was in active labor since she was dilated more than 3

cm. I don't know alot about this since I missed my birthing class. I think

they want to schedule this during the day since more people are on staff.

I'll know more this afternoon.

[Guest guest]

> They told her that she was in active labor since she was dilated more than 3

cm.

I'll know more this afternoon.

<

you know, i'm confused now too...

she's 4cm, she's in ACTIVE labor, what are they going to induce???

" Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr.

[Guest guest]

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> you know, i'm confused now too...

> she's 4cm, she's in ACTIVE labor, what are they going to induce???

>

>

They're probably going to break her bag of water (they considering

that inducing) At least that's what they did with me.

- , Sam and Max's mom

[Guest guest]

> They're probably going to break her bag of water (they considering

that inducing) At least that's what they did with me. <

really? THAT'S considered inducing? hmmmmm

" Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr.

[Guest guest]

,

I ws born in 1971 at 4lbs, 4oz a month early and stayed in the hospital for

one month ONLY to be under constant supervision by nurses " just in case " .

It IS possible to have a perfectly healthy baby a few weeks early and few oz

short of 5lbs...do you think it will help her to know that?

I hope so.

Jacquie

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In a message dated 12/20/02 8:14:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,

vhunnius@... writes:

> do you think it will help her to know that?

Yes it did. The baby was 4 pounds 13 ounces and didn't even need neonatal.

We are all relieved and happy. She did get there too late for the epidoral

though for the second time. I'm so proud of her. We are going up to the

hospital tomorrow with balloons and I'm making her a little package of lotion

and primping stuff.

Then I'm going to her house to see what stuff she didn't finish getting

cleaned up.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/20/02 7:20:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,

MUOLLO3@... writes:

> what are they going to induce???

>

They had to break her water.

[Guest guest]

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How are she and the baby today?

Penny

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[Guest guest]

Prayers for your friend.

Jacquie H

my best friend

My best friend is due with her second child January 13th. She started

dilating last month. They did another exam today and an ultrasound. The

baby is only 4 1/2 pounds but she is over 4 inches dilated. If she doesn't

go tonight they will induce her tomorrow. If you would all put her in your

prayers, light candles etc. I would be really grateful. And a few chants for

a healthy baby would be great as well.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

thats wonderful

Jacquie H

Re: my best friend

In a message dated 12/20/02 8:14:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,

vhunnius@... writes:

> do you think it will help her to know that?

Yes it did. The baby was 4 pounds 13 ounces and didn't even need neonatal.

We are all relieved and happy. She did get there too late for the epidoral

though for the second time. I'm so proud of her. We are going up to the

hospital tomorrow with balloons and I'm making her a little package of lotion

and primping stuff.

Then I'm going to her house to see what stuff she didn't finish getting

cleaned up.

[Guest guest]

I thought I'd respond to this only because n was born 3 1/2 months

early and we saw a lot of preemies come and go in the neonatal icu. Most

preemies born within a few weeks of their due dates don't even go to the nicu

and are healthy enough to go home with their mothers ( barring any other

complications). Weight isn't even really a factor anymore. n was almost

5 pounds when he was able to finally come home but he had a lot of

complications. We saw babies as low as 3 1/2 pounds go home though.

[Guest guest]

I was born in 1965, weighing in at a touch over 5 lbs....AND breach!

Here I am.

Penny :-D

Re: my best friend

,

I ws born in 1971 at 4lbs, 4oz a month early and stayed in the hospital for

one month ONLY to be under constant supervision by nurses " just in case " .

It IS possible to have a perfectly healthy baby a few weeks early and few oz

short of 5lbs...do you think it will help her to know that?

I hope so.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

I got you beat Penny. I was also born in 1965, but I was a twin (she didn't

survive) and was barely 3#.

I'm here too! :-)

Btw, weighed in at a whole 5# 1oz and was 16 1/2 inches long.

ellen

Re: my best friend

,

I ws born in 1971 at 4lbs, 4oz a month early and stayed in the hospital

for

one month ONLY to be under constant supervision by nurses " just in case " .

It IS possible to have a perfectly healthy baby a few weeks early and few

oz

short of 5lbs...do you think it will help her to know that?

I hope so.

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

Tell her congratulations for me!

Sue

[Guest guest]

YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penny :-D

Re: my best friend

In a message dated 12/20/02 8:14:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,

vhunnius@... writes:

> do you think it will help her to know that?

Yes it did. The baby was 4 pounds 13 ounces and didn't even need neonatal.

We are all relieved and happy. She did get there too late for the epidoral

though for the second time. I'm so proud of her. We are going up to the

hospital tomorrow with balloons and I'm making her a little package of

lotion

and primping stuff.

Then I'm going to her house to see what stuff she didn't finish getting

cleaned up.

[Guest guest]

Wow!

We learn more about ellen....

A twin.

I just watched a program on twins who's twin did not survive.

Do you feel any connection?

Tell me to shut up if I'm too nosey.

And YES let's get together sometime during break!

I know, easier said than done.

Penny

RE: my best friend

I got you beat Penny. I was also born in 1965, but I was a twin (she didn't

survive) and was barely 3#.

I'm here too! :-)

Btw, weighed in at a whole 5# 1oz and was 16 1/2 inches long.

ellen

[Guest guest]

Nope, weight isn't a factor.

My twins were born 5 weeks early. was about 4lbs 6oz when she

went home, and Jordan was about 3lbs 15oz when he went home. Weight was

not a factor in them being discharged ... they needed to be able to

sustain their own body temperature, breathe room air, and be able to

feed well enough to gain weight. Their feeding goal every three hours

was 1 oz ... actually we measured it in cc's ... we used these tiny

little 2 oz bottles that looked like double shotglasses, lol.

Anyways, I hope your friend and her baby are doing really well.

Debbie

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He's back in neo natal waiting for a step G test to be done. He is sweet

though.

My husband has already warned me about babyitis. I have assured him that I

am babyitis free. (After Monday he's off for two weeks so I'm hoping for a

little action LOL).

Tests on babys blood are due back today so I'll be calling to check on that

in a few minutes. We're shooting for Tuesday if all goes well. He's gaining

weight. I'm planning a big TO DO her dad came up for an hour and her mom

didn't come up at all. I'm really ticked about that.

[Guest guest]

He's back in neo natal waiting for a step G test to be done. He is sweet

though. I'm planning a big TO DO her dad came up for an hour and her mom

didn't come up at all. I'm really ticked about that.

That's really rough. n spent 74 days in nicu and my dad kept calling

saying he was comming to visit and never came once. It really hurt. I'm sure

your friendship means the world to your friend right now.

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