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[quote=Anonymous]The sweet, smiling, healthy 8 month old boy who is half-suckling, half-sleeping at my boob right now was born at 34w1d due to my pre-e.  it's nice you have a few days to prepare.  Get Dr Sears' Premature Baby Book.  We got that a few weeks in and I wish I had it Day 1.  The Fourth Trimester was great, too.

I won't sugarcoat it...magnesium during delivery was hell.  Baby in NICU for 10 days=terrifying, harrowing, exhausting, sad.  (Didn't feel joy for a long time; I just felt so sad for the poor little guy.)

Now, he's fine.  Delightful, easy, happy, healthy, beautiful.  :)

The best advice I got was to remember that your little girl is essentially still a fetus, so focus on testing and keeping her environment as stress-free and womb-like as possible.  Cuddle, sing, smile, but don't stimulate too much--preemies are v easily overstimulated.  They don't need to be stroked, rocked, and talked to simultaneously, as a 3 month old might enjoy.  Don't worry about creating bad habits or doing tummy time or anything.  Just take it easy, relax, and keep it easy for her.

Best wishes!!!
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