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Originally Posted by Ferd
PO, preemies are not like full term babies. There are a lot of things going on with a preemie (internal developmental) that should take place before a baby is born. In utero, the baby is being supplied all its energy from the mother. Once born, the baby has to use energy that would normally be used for growth, to get all that developmental stuff done.
The fact that he is not in the NICU is awesome and is the thing you need to focus on. That means he is really doing great! It will be a slower start than full term babies, but he will catch up. Levi was like that early on. But he was walking at 10 months and offered his first defiant word on his first birthday!
We get caught up in looking at how “big” the baby is when we should be focused on the “curve of growth” and hitting developmental milestones. Those are vastly more important.
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Thank you, Ferd! I am crying now! I don't know why I can't get a hold of myself. I know everything is going to be fine and I still keep crying! He looked so small yesterday!
My oldest sister told me to go over there, hold him and let my daughter get some sleep! LOL! Her husband goes back to work on Saturday. He's been home this whole time and I am so thankful for that. I'll probably be more of a help to her next week.
Thank you again, I feel better!!!!
