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Aiden’s Journey
Follow our triumphs and challenges as we navigate through NICU life with a 27 week preemie
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NICU Week 4
Our week started off with highs and lows. The exciting news was that according to Aiden’s doctor, there is no clinical reason why he cannot move to Nanaimo NICU next week once he turns 32 weeks. We will still have to wait for a spot to open up but this is one big step closer
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NICU Week 3
This was a bit of a rough week. I convinced the doctor to try Aiden at a half dose of the human fortified milk (HMF) as he was really not doing well on the 20ml dose. I am having a very hard time with the HMF. They give it to preemies to increase their growth
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Parents of a NICU Baby
We have quickly developed a deep understanding and respect for preemie parents. Its one thing that never crossed our minds. Never did we imagine having a baby at 27 weeks, maybe a week or 2 early, most likely a week later… but never ever even considered a baby before 37 weeks. Having a baby is
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NICU Week 2
It has been a good week. We really we haven’t had a bad day. There been little dips where Aiden has lost weight but that’s to be expected. Its not always a increase everyday. Our first highlight is Aiden’s umbilical IV was removed today. He now has just his air support and monitors. Aiden was
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NICU Week 1
Firstly, let me start off by saying how incredible grateful we are that Victoria General had a space in the NICU for Aiden. When I went into early labor on December 20th, there was NO NICU space available in the province. (There are 4 hospitals with level 3 NICU’s for very preemie babies.) There was
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A Christmas Miracle Was Born
On December 24th, at 7:42PM a Christmas Miracle was born. At 27 weeks / 1 day, baby Aiden was born weighing 1040grams. After 3 weeks of constant trips to and from Nanaimo General Hospital, then an 8 day stay at BC Women’s Hospital, a couple days home and then a code 3 ambulance ride to
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