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April
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Welcome
to the L'il Aussie
Prems April 2009 Newsletter. We
would like to offer congratulations to our prem babies and our
members who
celebrate their birthday in April. Chloe & Emily (32w), Adam, Kate
(37w), Robbies Mum,
Jessica,
Thomas and Alexander (24.4w), Ella (27.3w), Leigh roy (36+1), Nixon
(33w) and everyone else
celebrating their
birthday this month, happy birthday! If you or your childs birthday
is not
included but should be please reply to our birthday
thread on the forum so we don't miss it next
year! One of our amazing members came up
with an idea to help raise money
not only for the members but also for the website. (Le Bec) decided
to
call her idea the "The Virtual Market Stall" where members can sell
their
unwanted items and give a percentage to the website. The stall has
been a
total hit and to date has raised over $200 for L'il Aussie Prems. If
you
wish to participate in our next stall please follow the threads in
our trading
room. Miracle Babies are celebrating their 4th Annual Ball on Saturday 30th May 2009. If you wish to attend their amazing event please visit www.miraclebabies.com.au for more information. Proceeds from their event go towards equipment and resources for Liverpool Hospital's Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Please welcome our newest sponsor Maree Jaeger Photography. Maree specialises in photography for Maternity, Newborn, Children, Family & Grandparents in Victoria.L'il Aussie Prems has a facebook page so be sure
to become a
fan. We
hope you all have a great month. |
In
this issue: *
Welcome *
Article ~ Special Needs
Baby *
Premmie Baby Of The Month Our
Sponsors Maree Jaeger
Photography Our Supporters | |
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Latest Forum Topics 24
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Hospital Bags Something a little exciting Brisbane Premmies need your stories Easter Baking HELP! Favourite part of the day Breastfeeding Resources Brendan just called me MUM! Congrats on 30 weeks Cazzy 34 week appointment Brisbane craft along Little hand and foot print cards Prem dolls are here WHO growth charts  Join our premmie baby forum
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Would you like to be apart of the
National Premmie Foundation Committee? If you have had a baby in a special care or a
neonatal intensive care unit, you may like to "give something back"
or if
you have worked in such environments and have an understanding of
the
unique journey experienced by these families then perhaps you'd like
to
become involved in the National Premmie
Foundation, www.prembaby.org.au A national organisation that unifies, and acts as a guiding
body for existing
prem
support groups, helps to create new ones, helps to improve the
treatments
and outcomes available for premature infants, and represents the
interests
of these infants and their families in terms of health policies,
funding
and standards of care. It also offers a friendly ear to parents
going
through this rollercoaster experience. If you would like to apply for a position on the committee or would like further information. Then please contact the support group in your area, the group details can be found at the contacts page or if there is no group in your area contact the NPF direct at contact_us@prembaby.org.au |
Do you know a Local Premmie Hero? Do
you know a “Local Premmie Hero”? L’il
Aussie Prems seeks nominations for
Every year in We are proud to sponsor Nominations will close on 30 April 2009 and details of the winners will be announced in May. Nominate TODAY!  www.lilaussieprems.com.au/hero |
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L'il Aussie Prems offer many features to families throughout Australia and beyond. We invite you to submit your details and become involved in all areas of our fantastic online support site and help other families who face premature birth. Birth Announcements Premmie Birth Stories Premmie Baby Galleries Premmie Parents of The Moment Premmie Baby of The Moment Premmie Baby Forum Premmie Buddies Weekly Live Chats |
Latest Competition Skip Chasey is a fantastic new business which specialises in
handcrafted baby and children's clothing, toys and
accessories and they have
generously donated a fantastic prize for this month’s competition.
Enter
now for your chance to win a set of hand crafted items including a burp
cloth,
bib and nappy clutch. To enter On the website there is a hidden image of a baby duck. You need to find this image then using our entry form tell us on what page you found the image. (hint - the image is not hidden on the forum, blogs, or directory). Competition opens 20th April 2009 and closes on the 30th April 2009. Good luck & good hunting!  |
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Premmie
Baby of The Month - April Oscar and his mum
Shazz Where was Oscar born? He
was born at the Lyell McEwin Hospital, in Elizabeth, SA What was his gestation? He
was 35wks
And his birth weight?
1385gms or 3pound 1
ounce What do you remember most about
Oscar's time in
hospital? I think
it would be every time he did exactly what he wasn't supposed to do.
He
wasn't supposed to be taken out of the incubator until he reached
1.8kg
but he was out just after a week of being in there, only having to
be
gavaged. (He actually went home at that weight). The night I stayed
home
to fully breastfeed him in hospital without the calories, he was
only going to go
home if he had gained (which the nurses told me never happened), and
he
gained 20g that night. I cried I was so happy. Theres just so many
moments
I cried for being so scared and then so happy. I'm a bit more
tearful now
because he spent his first Easter in hospital, so this one will be
his
first one home. Does he have any ongoing health
issues?
We
were very
blessed that he doesn't have any organ problems as he was in and out
of
hospital with broncolitis in the first couple of months and were
worried
about his lungs, but has been cleared. Other than that he has severe
club
feet and will be having a second operation in May to help his heels.
This will be an ongoing thing but hopefully will start sorting
out once he starts running around. What has been your proudest
moment since he came
home? Everything,
we were told he would be 5 wks behind in everything and wouldn't be
able to
do much because of his size. He rolled, he crawls, he stands, he
says mum
and dad. Nothing could make me prouder then what he has
done..especially
now because he starting to kiss. What is your top tip for other
mothers of
premmie babies? It
is a
roller coaster ride. Never be afraid to ask for help and always talk
about
what you are feeling. They will always be your fighter.
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