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Hello mommies... I was just talking with Lesa and it just popped in my head that we know so much about our lil miracles and what goes on with their daily outings but we don't know that much about you the strong, loving parent behind the little bundles of joy we have. If it's ok i will start My name is Teena 29yrs out of Central Calif. married to hubby (30yrs) for 2yrs (been dating ...

I was reading some of the other posts today and it's so good to see some of our regulars and also new faces on here. Did everyone have a good weekend? Ours was mostly shopping for Sam's party. I have most of it done. Plus had to mail out invitations for the first party. So we've been really busy. Also, picked up Sam's bday pics. Can't wait to post them. His face ...

Hi everyone, My name is Marie and I am new to this forum and a mommy of a preemie. Our son, Brendan, was born at 30 weeks and weighed 3lbs 6oz and was 17.5 in long. He stayed in the NICU for 31 days. He is now 2.5 and full of energy! My husband and I are thinking of having another but are worried b/c I will be high-risk now and on modified bed rest at 24 ...

Here are some new pics of Sam...some were done last month but since we're already in Oct. and I'm a little behind posting pics...well, you know how that goes. lol Sam-before... Sam-after How do I get out of this thing? Sam on his tractor Sam and his uncle Marcus Surprise!!! Batbaby in his batcrib...

Well, it's official...Sam will be needing a helmet. We went to our appt. yesterday with the orthotist in Greenville. Todd was a great guy and I'm very comfortable with him handling Sam's case. First, he and his trainee Dale measured Sam's head manually with calipers. Then he put this tight white stocking cap that tied under Sam's chin (kinda like white stockings)...

Welcome to our group! : ) We enjoy meeting new mommies and you've got some handsome little men on your hands! I think I've seen you on another board because I remember seeing an earlier pic of the boys and thinking how cute they were. Glad to hear they are doing well. You can read all about us on the A little about mommy thread. Make sure to add your info on ...

I have been reading some very interesting, but disturbing research regarding non organic clothing. Conventional cotton clothes contain pesticide residues as well as many chemicals used in the finish of the cotton. The dangerous pesticides end up on the babies skin through direct contact from the very clothes he or she wears, and can absorbed by the body ...

My Baby Alex was born 3 months preemie. He was born at 3lbs and a fighter. Off all o2 within a couple weeks and eatting on his own before the first month!! The doctors were impressed with how quick he adapted and developed. He was home before the 4th of July. Now he is 16 months... only in the 5% on the growth chart, still wears 6-9month clothes and NOT WALKING! ...

To the members of the Preemies forum: In an effort to rearrange our boards into more user friendly categories, we will be moving boards in the near future. In one week, we will create a new board for the Preemies forum under the new category Babies. Once the new board is created, we will move all active threads from the old board to the new one. ...

Alright now, where the heck is everybody? I felt like I was the only one posting last week. It has really slowed down to a snail's pace on here. Well, we are counting down to Sam's big day! 25 more days and my baby will be 1! I can't believe it. The last year has been filled with so many ups and downs. We've had so much happen to us (Sam's birth, breaking my leg...