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Preemie to come home-help!
6 April 2010 - 2:08pm — vsbyHi all, our 35wk preemie was just trached on April 2, 2010. Martin is 2 wks old and should be discharged within the next 10 days is not on the vent anymore and my husband and I are just learning whats involved with having a trach and trach collar.
We were wondering what everyone else has done at night to tend to their baby's needs if you do not hear them crying? During the day we can obviously stare at him or be nearby checking, but at night how do you manage?
Also, have you found that it is necessary to keep the baby away from large groups of people or crowds so as not to encourage colds and other respiratory illnesses?
Any other practical, day to day advice would also be appreciated. Thanks!
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Preemie to come home
Hi all, our 35wk preemie was just trached on April 2, 2010. Martin who is 2 wks old and should be discharged within the next 10 days is not on the vent anymore and my husband and I are just learning whats involved with having a trach and trach collar.
We were wondering what everyone else has done at night to tend to their baby's needs if you do not hear them crying? During the day we can obviously stare at him or be nearby checking, but at night how do you manage?
Also, have you found that it is necessary to keep the baby away from large groups of people or crowds so as not to encourage colds and other respiratory illnesses?
Any other practical, day to day advice would also be appreciated.