All the best…
My kids (5 and 6) are busy collecting for March of Dimes at daycare right now. Because “sometimes babies are sick and need special machines.” We will be putting in our spare change and thinking of you.
Oh sweetie 
My cousin works in the NICU and says if you’re gonna be a preemie, it’s best if you’re born a girl. Already the little one has a head start 
Will definitely pray. Sounds to me as if this little bit of a girl is a fighter, though 
Why Not–my prayers are with you and WhyBaby as well. It’s the waiting and the not knowing that are the hardest to bear.
Congratulations on your new baby! Sending warm thoughts and best wishes to all of your family.
I love little baby feet. Take pictures of them cute little piggies too.
we will be chanting weights for your little chickie.
my thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
as she has quite the wardrobe of hats, how 'bout some booties? got to have an ensemble.
My thoughts are with you WhyNot.
My daughter was 2 lbs when she was born (the 10yr old redhead on my page in the photo thread). It’s a very strange experience to say the least. Good luck and every day that passes the odds get better and better.
Have you been allowed to hold her yet?
Good thoughts, wishes, vibes, and anything else like that your way.
FWIW, I have a friend who was born about 3 and a half months early. She’s 19, entirely healthy, working her way through college.
By the way - what a beautiful name you chose for your girl!
Happy thoughts and puppy fuzzies from us all in the NoFair household. I hope things continue to improve and that things are only looking up from now on…
Hang in there…
Many of us were rooting for Baby Evil and are rooting for Baby Not as well. Keep us posted and we’d love for you to share your pictures.
Godspeed!
How terrifying for you, I’m so sorry to hear about the infection but very very glad to hear both you and WhyBaby are okay now. Try somehow to get enough sleep and good food in you, as hard as that is right now.
FWIW, my nephew was a minipreemie, an emergency C and he was just under 2 pounds. Wee little fella looked like he had a ginormous ribcage and head in proportion to the rest of him, was quite a scary time for our family as well.
He’s nearly fourteen and shows an alarming inclination toward sarcastic know-it-all teenagerdom, if you can cope with that side effect you’ll be fine.
I’m praying for you. I suggest getting her on prayer lists as well- prayer.la and such. Even if you aren’t of the religion (I’m not Christian either), more people thinking good thoughts your way can’t hurt.
hugs
I’m so sorry, sweetie. Remember though, at least 3 in 10 of babies at that age turn out totally fine.
Do you have any support right now? Is she at a children’s hospital or a regular one?
The decision you made was the best one you were able to make at the time. No matter what happens, you did the right thing for your family in that situation at that time. Anyone who judges or criticizes can take a flying leap.
hugs hugs hugs
Remember, over 1 lb is a good prognostic sign. Making it through the first 24 hours is also. What was her apgar? She sounds like a good strong fighter already.
Good luck, and I’m thinking of you. Please update if you can.
If there is anything I can do for you- research, support, getting you supplies of any type, finding someone to feed the cat, anything at all, please let me know.
Oh, I am so sorry Our 5 month old was in the NICU too, but only for two weeks, and I know it is hell on earth. Ours was GBS positive with septicemia…fullterm but very ill nonetheless. I know how hard it is to pump round the clock and sit for hours in the waiting room, not being allowed to hold your new baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just remember it’s not forever and you’ll be home with your new baby girl before you know it.
She’s in a hospital with a level 3 neonatal unit (the highest level, if I understand correctly). There’s one other hospital in town for even sicker babies - Children’s Memorial Hospital, and all the residents at her hospital have admitting opportunity at Children’s should that be needed.
My dad (who happens to work at Children’s) said he couldn’t be more pleased with which hospital we’re at. They are really excellent in terms of both patient care and family education. I’ve had only one complaint with any of the staff, which I quickly and gently reported and it was handled immediately. (It was a little thing - one of the Med Students got very rolley-eyed and annoyed with me when I told her I wanted to consult with my dad the neonatal pharmacist and the midwife I’d been working with for months before taking the steroid shot she wanted to give me. It was a total bedside manner thing, not a medical desicion making thing. Since she’s ostensably there to learn to be a doctor, I just let the Attending know her attitude needed a little fine-tuning around panicked emergency admitted moms.)
Her APGAR (the second one) was a stunning 7! Yes, 7! While that’s exciting, APGAR’s in premies are not really predictors of future health. But it sure was a sign to me that she’s coming out swinging!
We can’t hold her yet because her skin is so fragile, but we can reach into her isolette and hold her tiny hands or gently hold her arms or feet. No rubbing, stroking or petting, though - the skin tears like paper at this stage. It will probably be a few weeks before we can hold her.
Thanks all of you who have stories of successful premies to share. (Thank you also to those who have stories of not-so-successful premies that you’re NOT sharing, 'cause while I’m sure those are more numerous, I really need to focus on positive things right now!)
Thanks for the updates. It’s good to know she’s fighting. You’re still in our thoughts and prayers.
Everything you’ve written sounds like good news.
I remember one of the Doc’s saying snottily “Mrs. ca3799, you’re not paying attention here!” to which I replied “Duh, I’m just under a little stress right now!”
We got along better after that.
Hang in there. You have my good thoughts and prayers of comfort.
WhyNot, I think it’s actually a good thing that your doctor uses percentages a lot. It’s a really emotional time right now for you and your family, and hearing some solid numbers might be reassuring? I supsect this is why the doctor is trying to be as specific as humanely possible.
Also, I think your photo ideas are really beautiful.
Your little one sounds like a real fighter! I hope everything continues to get better day by day!
I pray for you, for your darling baby. I offer my heartfelt support in the tough days to come, and assure you that the possibilities are there. She might well be the nation’s third woman president, someday.
Tris
Prayers and good thoughts to you and your baby. It must be so hard to wait. I would just ache at not being able to scoop her up and hold her tight. But it sounds like she is doing as well as possible! There are good signs.
Take care and keep us updated if you can.