Charli and her mum Jodie
Where was Charli born?
At Canberra hospital by emergency caesarean. I did have a drug free water birth planned but I guess things don’t always go as planned.
What was her gestation?
31 weeks + 4 days
And her birth weight?
800g, less than half of what it should be for her gestation.
How did it feel to have a premmie after 3 full term babies?
It was pretty bloody scary. It’s one of those things you always think might happen to someone you know but will never happen to you. Especially after having 3 big overdue babies, I just thought I’d go overdue again, give birth to another big baby & leave the next day. I would never have thought that I’d end up with a c/section and then have to leave my baby at the hospital.
What do you remember most about your NICU journey?
The excitement of going in and finding her moved out of critical care when she was still under 1kg, that was definitely my best memory. Otherwise I remember silly little things, posters on the hallway walls, the view into the car park, walking through those doors everyday holding my breath hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
What has been your proudest moment since Charli came home?
Coming off oxygen after only 6 days at home. They had spent weeks and weeks trying to get her off oxygen at hospital but she just couldn’t do it, all she needed was to be home. But every day she makes me proud
What is your top tip for other mothers of premmie babies?
Take photos everyday while in hospital. While it may not be the happiest time it is amazing to see the difference day to day and is a good way to remind yourself that they are growing.
If you would like your child to be “premmie of the month” be sure to become a member of our forum www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premforum
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