i gave birth on tues to a 4lb 9oz 33 weeker. he is in perfect health and breathing on his own. i was wondering if anyone else has a similar story, and could let me know how long thier bub was in the NICU? I know it is all different, but would be nice to hear some answers from people in similar situations.
2007-06-21 10:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, it all depends on how critical the baby is. My son was born @ 26 weeks, 1 pound, 5 ounces, 13". He was in NICU for 86 days. They say they get released around the expected due date.
Or another example: my son was originally due July 20...He came home July 6th, but with oxygen & apnea machine. (was on those till November).
CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BABY!!!
2007-06-25 01:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by jane dough 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't help with the similar story. My best friend had a baby that was 1#4oz...24 1/2 weeker. They let her go home when she was only like 4 1/2 pounds. Once she was able to suck on her own and was no longer having apnea episodes there was no reason to keep her in the hospital. Our little miracle is perfectly healthy 2 1/2 years later so I am sure yours will be fine.
2007-06-21 10:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by moongoddess209 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first was 4 lbs 13 ozs. and was in perfect health. She did not go to the NICU. She came home with my 2 days later. Oh and she was born at 35 weeks.
2007-06-21 10:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by blebert2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my nephew was a 31 weeker, he spent 5 weeks in the nicu, went home on oxygen for a few weeks, and after that had a normal infancy and childhood. he's 5 now, a little small for his age, but thats it. Your baby will likely spend less time in the nicu, they like them to get to 5 lbs and be able to nurse without tiring out/getting blue. good lcuk!
2007-06-21 10:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandbaby was a preemie and she was in perfect health as well. She was in NICU for 4 weeks. They initially told her it could be up to 8 wks so if they tell you 8 wks just know that it could be much sooner.
2007-06-21 10:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually preemies are held in the NICU anywhere from a week to three weeks.
2007-06-21 10:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was 8 weeks early and 5lbs 14 ozs. she was in nicu for a month because her lungs werent developed all the way. good luck.
2007-06-21 10:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by princessfionafantasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt had twins at 35 weeks one was 5.2 and the other was 3.9 they stayed about 2 1/2 weeks but she got to hold them and all the whole time they were healthy just small.
2007-06-21 10:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by dixiedarlin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine went home close to his original due date...congrats to you!
2007-06-21 10:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by mago 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋