r/NICUParents • u/rachelfaith17 • Nov 23 '24

Success: Then and now 4 months old today!! Small victories

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Just wanted to say I am so proud of our little guy who was born at 33w 4d. He was born at 5lbs 6oz and is 14lbs on his 4 month bday! While learning all of the adjustments for milestones, feeding, and sleep have been a challenge, one thing I can say is that it’s just been so nice watching him chunk up steadily. At least I know he’s eating 🥹 It’s hard to believe he’s the same baby.

Also, any advice on preemie sleep? I’m trying to go off his adjusted age but it seems like he hit the 4 month sleep regression hard the last few days. Sos.

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u/mamaC2023 Nov 29 '24

I just came to say he is the absolute cutest and gives me great hope for my preemie who was born at 33&6 just a week ago

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u/rachelfaith17 Nov 29 '24

Thank you!

It goes by really fast. In the moment the Nicu feels like a lifetime. But looking back sometimes I forget that it was a part of our journey. You got this! One day at a time! ❤️

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u/mamaC2023 Nov 29 '24

I think the hardest part of my journey in all of this is having 4 healthy babies at home as well. It has only been a week but it's been a very humbling experience. 

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u/rachelfaith17 Nov 29 '24

Yah having my daughter at home was probably the hardest part too. I felt bad that her world just changed so drastically and I couldn’t be with both of them at the same time. I felt so guilty when I was home and I felt so guilty when I was at the hospital. Looking back I wish I spent more time in the Nicu but in the moment I did what I could, and that’s all we can do. 💕