<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>L&#039;il Aussie Prems</title>
	<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au</link>
	<description>Supporting premmie families online touched by premature birth since 2007. Join our community forum, submit your premature babies birth announcement, view then and now pictures, birth stories, galleries, premmie wrist bands, leave your premmies footprint, read articles, find support and more..</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:58:51 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	
	<item>
		<title>Charities We Support By Wearing Green</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We love to give back to the community and each year community groups &#038;/or charities are chosen by our wonderful members as we donate proceeds from our wrist band sales from our event to help support the amazing work that they do supporting others.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/charities-we-support-by-wearing-green/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>PRESS RELEASE &#8211; FAMILIES OF PREMMIES; GOING GREEN FOR THEIR CAUSE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After the resounding success of the first “Wear Green for Premmies” Day in 2011, Ms Julia Toivonen, founder of the L’il Aussie Prems website which hosted the inaugural event, is eagerly looking forward to this year’s fundraiser. The 2012 “Wear Green for Premmies” Day will be held on 4th April 2012.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/press-release-families-of-premmies-going-green-for-their-cause/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premmie Gift Of Hope Journal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yasminah's Gift Of Hope together with L'il Aussie Prems are offering a message of support, understanding by providing a unique "Premmie Gift Of Hope Journal" for families currently in the neonatal intensive care unit throughout Australia.

We have been working together for the past 12 months to create these journals for parents to record their babies journey whilst they are on the rollercoaster ride of birth prematurely. Our journals are specifically designed to be placed inside the pocket of your child's record book given to you at the hospital.

Our Premmie Gift Of Hope Journals are donated free to families currently in hospital with their babies. If you are a parent of know a family who would like one of our journals please contact us.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-gift-of-hope-journal-2/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Green for Premmies Event Banners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a website or blog we would love you to help bring awareness to our special day in April "Wear Green for Prems" by placing one of our banners on your site.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/green-for-premmies-event-banners/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premature Baby Birth Announcements &#8211; 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We all know how special the birth of a premature baby is and we welcome you to add their birth announcement on our website. We cherish all angel babies here at L’il Aussie Prems and invite you to announce the birth of your precious baby.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premature-baby-birth-announcements-2012/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Wear Green For Premmies Poster 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please find below our Wear Green For Premmies 2012 poster. You are welcome to print and distribute our poster to bring awareness to our special day.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/wear-green-for-premmies-poster-2012/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Wear Green For Premmies Fundraising</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2012, anyone fundraising for our "Wear Green for Premmies" event is encouraged to donate their efforts to the National Premmie Foundation.

Our Green for Prems day is not only a day to celebrate and remember all the children born too soon but also a great way to unite everyone young and old who have been touched by prematurity and a chance to give back to the amazing community who touch us along the way by raising funds specific to our cause.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/wear-green-for-premmies-fundraising/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Support our online community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[L'il Aussie Prems is an online support community for families who have been touched by premature birth or experienced the NICU/SCN journey. If you wish to make a donation directly to L'il Aussie Prems or in support of our "Green For Premmies" day you can do so either via credit card (paypal) or bank deposit.

Your support helps us to continue offering services to the 1,000's of families who utilise our website daily. If you would like us to direct your donation towards something specific ie: webhosting for 1 month or postage stamps let us know!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/make-a-donation-to-lil-aussie-prems/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Wear Green For Premmies 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On the first Wednesday in April each year, we invite everyone to join us by "wearing green for premmies". If you have given birth prematurely, know a relative or friend that has experienced the NICU/SCN rollercoaster or lost a precious angel after being born too soon, then join us on Wednesday 4th April 2012.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/wear-green-for-premmies-2012/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Alejandro&#8217;s Gallery &#8211; Born at 28 Weeks Gestation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alejandro's Gallery - Born at 28 Weeks Gestation]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/alejandros-gallery-born-at-28-weeks-gestation/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premmie Baby Newsletter &#8211; December 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas is only days away and no doubt your little ones are excited and can't wait for Santa to arrive. It has been an amazing year for everyone and we welcome the new families who have joined us.

Our new vBulletin forum is now online. We have further details and a special thanks later in our newsletter. We have many new members who have joined our wonderful community over the past month. If you are a new member, please remember to introduce yourself and your precious family. And do not forget, we also enjoy lots and lots of photos of your precious prems. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-baby-newsletter-december-2011/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Gifts For Baby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The selection of baby gifts found at Florist Works can cater for even the fussiest of buyers. We have many great and exciting baby gifts for new born baby girl and baby boys. Our most popular range of baby gifts are the Gift Sets packaged in decorative boxes, followed by the Nappy Cakes and Baby Bouquets. All our baby gifts are carefully packaged using decorative gift boxes, ribbon and raffia. Many of the gift sets can be delivered same day to Melbourne and we also provide a delivery service Australia wide. If you are living abroad and wish to send a friend, relative or work colleague a gift to celebrate the birth of a newborn, then look no further that the great selection of baby gifts online at Florist Works.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/gifts-for-baby/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Flowers for New Born Babies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Flowers for New Born Baby Boys and Baby Girls

Florist Works has a selective range of baby flowers suitable for baby boys and girls. Flowers for babies can include additions such as balloons and teddy bears.

Florist Works can have flowers delivered to all major hospitals throughout Australia. Please keep in mind, when sending flowers to a hospital, flowers cannot be delivered to patients in the Intensive Care Unit. In this event, you may consider sending flowers to their home address or else sending a gift basket or hamper.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/flowers-for-new-born-babies/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Our Support Forum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our forum is a supportive and relaxed community for families who have been touched by prematurity reaching parents from not only Australia but also worldwide. We have many areas not only specific to premature babies but also toddlers, school aged &#38; children with special needs. We encourage you to join as there are many families who would like to offer you a sympathetic shoulder.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmieforum/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premmie Chat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[quick-chat height="your_chat_height_pixels"]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-chat/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practical tips and information for premmie families</title>
		<description><![CDATA[    Put together an expressing kit to take with you wherever you go. Include sterile bottles/containers/jars, shields, valves and tubing for pump, baby’s hospital labels and a pen. This can all be kept in a cooler/insulated bag, ready for use. Don’t forget to take your electric or hand pump with you if you are going to need it.

    Ask the nurses to take foot and hand prints if baby is stable enough to do so. When baby is stable enough, it is a great idea to have hand and foot casts/impressions made. You will be surprised at how fast they will grow!

    Start a journal/diary about your baby’s NICU/SCN journey. You can include information daily about baby’s condition, medications, weight, and other circumstances and events such as coming off a ventilator, graduating to a hot cot, operations needed, first bath, first breastfeed or suck feed, etc.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/practical-tips-and-information-for-premmie-families/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>NICU Terms and Equipment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cardio respiratory Monitor
This measures a babies breathing and heart rate. 3 self adhesive disks with leads attached are placed on baby’s chest to read babies respiratory and heart rate. These readings can be viewed on a screen or monitor and if either measurement read above or below an acceptable limit, an alarm sounds to alert medical staff.

CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
A continuous amount of air, sometimes with added oxygen, is delivered through tubes in the baby’s nose to keep the airways of the lungs open as baby breathes.

Incubator/Humidicrib/Isolette
This is a special bed where your baby may be kept. Premature babies lack the ability to maintain their body temperature so keeping them in this special enclosed bed keeps them warm until they gain some fat and the ability to hold their own body temperature.

Intravenous Fluid, Lines and Pump
Your baby may require intravenous medication, fluid or feeding. In this case lines are inserted into a vein or artery in baby’s leg, arm, scalp or what remains of the umbilical cord. A special pump regulates the amount of medication or fluid your baby receives.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/nicu-terms-and-equipment/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Organic &amp; Bamboo Wraps and Blankets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your Cheeky Monkey has a large range of organic and bamboo wraps, blankets and bunny rugs to suit every baby and every climate.

• Babyjo Bamboo Blankets
• Aden +Anais Organic Muslin Wraps
• Dandelion Organic Cotton Receiving Blankets
• Shinwa Organic Bamboo Muslin Wraps
• The Natural Kids Collection Organic Bamboo Stretch Swaddles and Sleeping Bags
• Handmade Bunny Rugs]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/organic-bamboo-wraps-and-blankets/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Latest Premmie Newsletter &#8211; October 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Firstly we would like to share with you the exciting new about our continual support by Pumpkin Patch as our major sponsor. They are very generous and supportive of the premature community and we are very honored to have them on-board. Please visit the Pumpkin Patch website and show your support. Alternatively you can find them on their Facebook page. Become a VIP member and get special offers and early notice of upcoming sales and specials.

We have an exciting new addition to the website, our very own online shop where you will find our *NEW* Glow in the Dark wrist bands. The month of November will be filled with premmie celebrations across the country including World Prematurity Day on the 17th November 2011. Further details about the shop &#038; premmie month are available later in the newsletter.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/latest-premmie-newsletter-october-2011/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Walk For Prems 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[November is global prematurity awareness month &#038; Lifes Little Treasures Foundation's “Walk for Prems” will be the opening event for the Australian observance of global prematurity awareness month which culminates for National Premmie Day on the 17th November 2011.

Registrations are NOW OPEN.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/walk-for-prems-2011/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premmie Footprints Pg 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We celebrate all babies born early and have dedicated this area to feature what premature babies and children have stopped by and left their impression on our website. View page 3 of our premmie footprints.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-footprints-pg-4/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premmie Gift Of Hope Journal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yasminah's Gift Of Hope together with L'il Aussie Prems are offering a message of support, understanding by providing a unique "Premmie Gift Of Hope Journal" for families currently in the neonatal intensive care unit throughout Australia.

We have been working together for the past 12 months to create these journals for parents to record their babies journey whilst they are on the rollercoaster ride of birth prematurely. Our journals are specifically designed to be placed inside the pocket of your child's record book given to you at the hospital.

Our Premmie Gift Of Hope Journals are donated free to families currently in hospital with their babies. If you are a parent of know a family who would like one of our journals please contact us at admin@lilaussieprems.com.au with the following details.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-gift-of-hope-journal/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Loki Birth Story ~ Born at 35 weeks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Labour was a tough one as I've always wanted a natural birth without any pain medication. I handled the contractions quite well, until I was in transition (9-10 cm dilated) where it got extremely painful and exhausting, but I kept going and refused any pain relief. At that time our baby's heart rate was dropping and wouldn't go back up, so I had to have an episiotomy and they ended up delivering him with forceps. They had to give him some oxygen for 30 seconds or so, but then he was breathing fine on his own. He weighed 2.505kg, 46 cm long, Apgar scores 9/9. I was very surprised, and relieved, of his weight and size as I never thought he'd weigh that much (I had a smaller than average bump throughout the whole pregnancy).]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/loki-birth-story-born-at-35-weeks/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Bailey&#8217;s Birth Story ~ Born at 26 weeks gestation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Days turned into weeks and at 26 weeks pregnant I felt this overwhelming instinct that he needed to be out here sooner rather then later. The next morning I woke up with what I thought was wind pains, but I was in labour. After 13 hours of a hard and painful labour the baby's heart rate dropped so low that I had to be rushed in for an emergency cesarean where my teeny little man Bailey Arthur (Arthur after my Grandad) was born weighing a measly 702 grams and 29cm long. The doctors worked on him for a while and then I heard the best thing I had ever heard in my life, he was stable. He was taken to the NICU and I was taken to recovery. I didn't get to see him until the next morning but when I did I couldn't control my emotions, the happiness, sadness, confusion, shock, and love I felt were indescribable. His lungs were great, so much better than expected and he was flailing his little limbs around like a mad man. They weren't stiff or deformed at all. At 2 days old it was discovered that Bailey had a twisted bowel and he was operated on that afternoon. He was a true champion and came through the surgery like nothing happened! They found scar tissue on the bowel which means it happened in utero, they said that if he were in my tummy for much longer it could have been a very bad ending, he could have died.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/baileys-birth-story-born-at-26-weeks-gestation/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Our New Online Store</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Visit our new online shop created to make shopping for our merchandise more convenient for you &#38; your family. We have a wide range available including our premmie wrist bands, car sun shades, keyrings, premmie on board car signs. We are always adding more to our range. Visit our online store today!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/shop/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips from Parents of Premature Babies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some handy tips and advice from parents of premature babies who have been through the NICU/SCN rollercoaster journey with their children. Get to know the other parents in the NICU. 

I have made very many great friends who helped me through the ups and downs that come with having premature baby. We are still providing support to each other 2 years down the track. Keep a journal of things that happen whilst they are in hospital. It’s ok to cry.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/tips-from-parents-of-premature-babies/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Advertising With Us</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By advertising with L’il Aussie Prems you will appear within one of Australia’s most established, recognised and community based online websites for families who have given birth prematurely. Our advertisers and sponsors ensure that we can keep offering services free to families. L’il Aussie Prems attracts families in different stages of parenting from giving birth... <a href="http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/advertising-with-us/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/advertising-with-us/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premature Family Events &amp; Celebrations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Below are a list of current &#38; upcoming events we support. All events listed on this page are current member groups of the National Premmie Foundation whom all support and celebrate families of premature babies &#038; children throughout Australia.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premature-baby-events/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Premature Baby &amp; Children&#8217;s Playgroups</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Premmie playgroups are a great opportunity for parents with premature babies &#38; children to have a cuppa, chat and meet other parents in a similar situation. Each playgroup listed aims to provide support &#38; friendship to families who have given birth prematurely &#38; sick newborns who have spent time in the NICU/SCN. To find a... <a href="http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-baby-childrens-playgroups/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lilaussieprems.com.au/premmie-baby-childrens-playgroups/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>July/August/September &#8211; Latest Premmie Baby News</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<br />
<b>Fatal error</b>:  Allowed memory size of 33554432 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 93219 bytes) in <b>/home2/lili6067/public_html/wp-includes/formatting.php</b> on line <b>947</b><br />

