FTers with premature babies
Jan 3, 2013 | 7:55 am
#31
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Yiron, Israel
Programs: Bates Motel Plat
Posts: 69,201
You would be surprised at how much weight they can gain and how quickly.
My son was not a premmie, but he was born too small to allow him to have his circumcision when he was 8 days old, as is traditional by Jewish law.
We waited an extra week, he was fine, and about a month later we were warned by our pediatrician that we have to cut back on his feeding because, "You see a cute, chubby, baby -- but as a professional I see a future obese child."
My son, incidentally, is now 32, stands over 6', is not only in excellent physical condition without an inch of fat but is also a professional physical fitness instructor.
My son was not a premmie, but he was born too small to allow him to have his circumcision when he was 8 days old, as is traditional by Jewish law.
We waited an extra week, he was fine, and about a month later we were warned by our pediatrician that we have to cut back on his feeding because, "You see a cute, chubby, baby -- but as a professional I see a future obese child."
My son, incidentally, is now 32, stands over 6', is not only in excellent physical condition without an inch of fat but is also a professional physical fitness instructor.
Jan 3, 2013 | 8:25 am
#32
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,457
However...
May I assume, too, that he has movie star hair?
Jan 3, 2013 | 8:26 am
#33
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,457
Jan 8, 2013 | 10:36 am
#36
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL, AA
Posts: 6,033
Can't believe I missed this last month. Congrats on the new addition to your family. I hope she is thriving & continues to do so. And remember that friends really do want to help, but may not know how... ask for what you need - and don't feel guilty for being specific.
Best of luck on the interview!
Best of luck on the interview!
Jan 12, 2013 | 5:14 pm
#37
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,457
Can't believe I missed this last month. Congrats on the new addition to your family. I hope she is thriving & continues to do so. And remember that friends really do want to help, but may not know how... ask for what you need - and don't feel guilty for being specific.
Best of luck on the interview!
Best of luck on the interview!
Jan 22, 2013 | 9:26 am
#39
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,457
Jan 28, 2013 | 1:33 pm
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: A metal nomad
Programs: Mucci des Delices Exotiques,Order of the Platinum Hairbrush,Her Royal Diamond
Posts: 25,153
Hoya, (I have not read the whole thread), but as a mother of a once premie, I can tell you, as long as the issue was with your wife, your baby will be ok. Mine was. Neonatal is great, just make sure that her eyes are always covered, they didn't when my son was there, I think now they do. All the light hurts their eyes.
Good luck, she will be ok, mine did.
Good luck, she will be ok, mine did.
Jan 28, 2013 | 1:56 pm
#41
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 10,019
Glad to see the updates that your little one is continuing to do well and making progress. My prayers and thoughts continue for you.
And keep us posted on the job. I hope it works out for you!
And keep us posted on the job. I hope it works out for you!
Jan 28, 2013 | 2:50 pm
#42
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: West Seattle, WA
Posts: 10,469
My little one came @ 32 weeks (at 3lbs, 11oz. then dropping to 3,4oz) just about 22 months ago. After 3 weeks and 6 days in the NICU he came home with us.
Now, he torments the cat, won't eat from a high chair, and "no" is his favorite word...
Now, he torments the cat, won't eat from a high chair, and "no" is his favorite word...
Mar 31, 2013 | 11:54 am
#44
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,457
Effective one hour ago, my little one is home.
Thank you all so much for your support and well-wishes. The global community represented here is why I keep checking FT daily, even 8+ years after joining.
Thank you all so much for your support and well-wishes. The global community represented here is why I keep checking FT daily, even 8+ years after joining.
Mar 31, 2013 | 3:34 pm
#45
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 35,611
I'm so happy for you. And now your little one will grow in leaps and bounds. In a few months, it will be shocking to you to look at her and remember how much worry she caused during her first weeks of life.