How long were your 34 weekers in NICU?

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I’m being induced on Tuesday @ 34 weeks. My water broke 14 days ago, been in the hospital ever since. Received steroids, magnesium, antibiotics. I’m just kind of a mess and really sad my baby will have to stay here 😥💖

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Tomorrow morning is the day!!! I’m excited and super nervous and emotional at the same time I hope she is breathing well and has the best possible outcome

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34 weekers generally do very well! Mine was born at 32+6 and was there exactly 3 weeks. Be as involved as you can while y’all are in the NICU! Our nurses taught me a lot, which looking back was truly priceless as a first time mom. I was heartbroken that my LO ended up in the NICU but when we got there, we saw babies and bonded with other families whose babies were born much earlier. Even though we were in the NICU, we were thankful and knew how lucky we were that our tiny little baby was healthy. You’re going to do great! Advocate for your baby and talk to other families. Your LO will be home sooner than you think!

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My son was born exactly 35 weeks and was not a NICU baby.. I know every day counts but I’m hoping your sweet baby isn’t in there too long 💙

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My 34 seeker was 8 days in the Nicu, but he was born big like 6lbs.

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My son was born at 34+3 and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. It is really hard but just know your baby will be home soon. Try to relax as much as possible and love on your baby. I was afraid of disturbing my son in the NICU but looking back I wish I had held him more and got that bonding time.

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Mine was born at 34 weeks exactly by emergency csection and was only in the nicu for 11 days. I know some moms are scared to disturb their baby in the nicu and all the tubes and wires if they’re needed can be pretty scary. I just want to say don’t let any of that deter you from holding your baby any chance the nicu nurses give you. That bonding time will not only help you but also help your baby get strong enough to go home a lot faster.  
My son the day after he was born next to my hand for comparison

My son now only one day from 1 month old.

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My daughter was born 34+4. She spent 20 days in the NICU. It was the longest 20 days of my life & it felt like we were going to be there forever. Feedings is what kept us there so long bc I wanted so badly to EBF but it's so hard for preemies to stay awake at the breast. We eventually introduced a bottle of my milk & within 24hrs of starting bottles she came home. And now here we are 4 months later EBF with the exception of one bottle a day to mix in her vitamins. Looking back I wish I hadn't been so stubborn about not wanting the bottles. I also wish I had a journal with me to document our journey while we were there. I wish you a short stay at the NICU & just know if feels like an eternity while you are there but before you know it it will seem like a distant memory. *Hugs*

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had my son at 35+6 and he only stayed for 2 days . left the same day i did

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My water broke at 34+4 and she was delivered 34+5. We had an 11 day NICU stay with no medical issues, she just needed to learn to eat by mouth and gain weight.

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I had my son at 33+4. He was in the NICU for 2 weeks and 4 days. It felt so long when he was in there but looking back it really went fast

How long were your 34 weekers in NICU?

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