Home Forums Etc... Related Issues Ivannah Nichole has arrived EARLY!

[color:"pink"] [/color] My newest addition to the family arrived early on October 1st she's a month early but doing well. Ivannah Nichole (Ivy) weighs in at 3lbs 2oz's 16 1/2 inches long. She is on a small amount of oxygen and she is on an apnea monitor because she forgets to breathe sometimes. Once she learns how to eat a little better, gains some more weight, and has less apnea episodes we will be able to take her home. We are soo excited and grateful to my sister for giving us this little blessing we don't know why she was born early but she's here and doing great.
I'm pumping about 3 oz's a day now (2.5 weeks of pumping) and I have a few oz's stored so hopefully we'll have a good supply by the time she comes home! (a couple weeks or so) I have not tried breastfeeding her yet I'm probably going to wait until she comes home where I'll feel more comfortable. I probably won't be back to post anymore for a while. I'll be pumping up a storm by my daughter's side until she comes home. Thanks for everyone's support please wish us good luck and pray for Ivannah's health. God bless!

Dear Richette,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! As a mother of a preemie I can offer two pieces of important advice. Hold your baby skin to skin as much as possible, and provide as much breastmilk as you can. There are milk banks available that can assist you. The hospital should be able to help you with that.

Good luck!!!
Best,

Thank you soo much Lenore I can use all the support I can get. My son was a preemie as well but I was as much involved being that we was not adopted until after the NICU. The Dr's say she is doing well, she has a feeding tube down her nose right now which I am providing breastmilk for. After spending time with her I'm letting about 5oz's of milk down each pumping session now so my milk supply has gone up dramatically which I am so excited about. We aren't sure how long she'll be here for. The Dr. thinks her due date was wrong and she's about 6weeks early being that her size is so small, But she is here and doing great! We do a lot of skin to skin, and she sleeps so peacefully in my arms, it's amazing how much I love her already =0) I'm heading over there now I just thought I'd stop in and give an update. Take care and God Bless!

Thank you so much for this update. My son was 8 weeks premature. 5 oz at each pumping session is EXCELLENT. Save and store every drop. And keep up the great work you're doing. Your little one is lucky to have you for a mommy.

You can expect your baby to be able to go to breast as soon as she can "nipple". At that point it may be a good idea to ask the hospital if their lactation consultant can assist you.

Best, Lenore

We are doing great I'll keep you further posted she's growing wonderfully and is begining to suckle on her pacifier so I think it's almost time to introduce her to breastfeeding I can't wait!! It still may be a while but I couldn't be more ready.

She is home and we are busy busy I'll keep everyone posted!!

Hooray! How great to be home. Give us all the particulars when you get a chance.
Hugs

She is doing so great she weighs 5 lbs 7 oz's and is about 18 1/2 inches long now. She has adapted to breastfeeding quite well. I supply all of her feeding needs as of now that she's drinking 3-4 oz's a day. Tyler just adores her we'll be taking new pictures for Christmas this year so I will make sure to keep everyone posted on how both my babies are growing healthy. Tyler is taking well to my milk he isn't as sick this year as opposed to last year (I'm hoping that has something to do with me) so we'll keep our fingers crossed this R.S.V. season. Hope everyone is doing well have a wonderful Thanksgiving.. I have so much to be thankful for =0)

And thanks again for everyones support we greatly appreciate it!

Ivannah is no longer with my family =0(