re: Preemie Moms Chat Thread

Quoting Teenie Tiny Tina:" Thank you!!! I was going to a councelor but by the time my session was over we barely skimmed the surface ... [snip!] ... but we cant make it on a limited budget my husband gives us. I really think there should be better laws for preemie moms."

Have you looked into SSI? I receive this for my son being born prematurely, under a certain weight, etc. I don't work either; only SO does and it basically supplements his income.
If you're unable to work due to caring for your son, I would definitely check into it. It's not much but it does help!
Go to the social security website or contact your local SS office and set up an interview. They will probably tell you what to bring but I brought my son's discharge papers, any medical bills, diagnosis, my SO's last 4 weeks of pay stubs and my son's SS card. From there, they'll assess your case and determine if you're eligible, which I'm sure, with you having a micropreemie, you will qualify.

Quoting KB*in*the*Sky*with*Juju:" Have you looked into SSI? I receive this for my son being born prematurely, under a certain weight, ... [snip!] ... they'll assess your case and determine if you're eligible, which I'm sure, with you having a micropreemie, you will qualify."

my family works for ss so i applied immedietly but since we been home they havent adjusted the cost... although i called, and its hard to be on top of thungs when i literally get maybe 30-60 mins ti myelf btween feeds

Quoting Teenie Tiny Tina:" my family works for ss so i applied immedietly but since we been home they havent adjusted the cost... ... [snip!] ... the cost... although i called, and its hard to be on top of thungs when i literally get maybe 30-60 mins ti myelf btween feeds"

Oh, yes, I do remember those days and it is hard to keep track of everything you need to do. I'd just call and tell them there has been a change and you would like to update your file. Usually they will do it over the phone but have you send proof of the change.
Btw, your son is a handsome lil man.  
I usually am in and out on here during the day; I wait until my son is napping--which he's doing now, thank God!--or asleep for the night when I have a few hours to devote to getting on the computer. But, if you need someone to talk to or ask questions, etc, I'm here, mama.
When my son was born, I was so bitter regarding the whole situation. I didn't have anyone to talk to who was experienced in having a preemie and frankly, most people don't understand what we go through, so I was basically on my own. Now, in a way I'm thankful for it because I've met some wonderful people while riding the NICU rollercoaster.
I've dedicated my life to the research, advocacy and support of premature birth. I have a medical background and try to learn as much as I can about the complications, diagnosis, procedures....anything dealing with preemies. I am a member of several preemie support groups--online and irl--and I enjoy helping those going through what I soooo badly needed help with when I was going through it.

Hey,
I'm Cassandra, I have 4 month old twins girls born at 34w 6d. Does anybody else find that thier premie/premies grunt?

Quoting twin momma_xo:" Hey, I'm Cassandra, I have 4 month old twins girls born at 34w 6d. Does anybody else find that thier premie/premies grunt? "

Yes my 36 weeker does it all night and it is hard to sleep lol but her doctor said its normal.

Hi Everyone, I found this forum when someone picked up on something I wrote about Kangaroo Mother Care. It's the way we are handling preemies these days and they do ever so much better when they can be kept skin to skin with Mommy. I want to post a link to it here and and not sure how, but here's trying... Looks like it worked! Warn wishes all!

Can someone tell me how to post a live link here? Hehehehe ;-)

Quoting Patricia Torngren:" Hi Everyone, I found this forum when someone picked up on something I wrote about Kangaroo Mother Care. ... [snip!] ... with Mommy. I want to post a link to it here and and not sure how, but here's trying... Looks like it worked! Warn wishes all!"

These days? It's been done for at least 12 years O_o;;

Quoting The Great Moustachio:" These days? It's been done for at least 12 years O_o;;"

Lol, I was thinking the same thing. I think every preemie mom gets a go at Kangarooing. And, I loved it! Bwahahahaha

Quoting Mrs Mia Wallace:" Lol, I was thinking the same thing. I think every preemie mom gets a go at Kangarooing. And, I loved it! Bwahahahaha"

I did with my 12.5 year old too, it wasn't new back then either lol.

Quoting The Great Moustachio:" I did with my 12.5 year old too, it wasn't new back then either lol."

Wow! Pretty soon you're gonna be handing the keys over....graduation, college....Kinda sad, isn't it, how fast they grow from teeeny tiiiiny to that.  

Quoting Mrs Mia Wallace:" Wow! Pretty soon you're gonna be handing the keys over....graduation, college....Kinda sad, isn't it, how fast they grow from teeeny tiiiiny to that.  "

Sad yet awesome, he was very close to not making it for a lot of his 4 months in hospital  

Quoting The Great Moustachio:" Sad yet awesome, he was very close to not making it for a lot of his 4 months in hospital  "

It is bittersweet.
I think I remember you posting something about him being a 24 weeker? That's saying a lot, considering things have changed medically since then; he's a miracle. How is doing today, any residual effects from him being an MP?
My son was a 24 weeker too. They wanted us to discontinue care on him because of his issues but thankfully we didn't. I wouldn't have my lil hellion that I love so much now! lol

Quoting The Great Moustachio:" These days? It's been done for at least 12 years O_o;;"

You probably already saw because I think you are a mod, could be wrong, but she got flagged for spam.

I've been gone for a while. Aeris is HUGE! She's now 5 months old and 12lbs!