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Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

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DebG
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Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

We jsut found out Joseph will be coming home on Sunday but with a monitor.
Who had one and can you tell me all about it?

Message edited 7/12/2006 6:34:24 PM.

Posted 7/12/06 6:29 PM
 
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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I have no info to give- but Im truely so excited for baby Joey to come home Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 6:35 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I didn't personally but my neighbors did. They had their baby about 5 weeks prematurely and when he came home from the hospital he was on the monitor for some time. I don't know a whole lot about the intricacies but if you want, FM me, and I'll get more info from the mom.

By the way, the little critter is now 9 months old and as happy and healthy as can be Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 6:43 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

No info buy yay!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon So glad Joseph will be at home with mommy and daddy.

Posted 7/12/06 7:03 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

So glad he's coming home!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 7:14 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

the monitor is pretty small in like a pocketbook size bag. it has a "belly strap" similar to what you wore in labor to hold the monitor on your belly.(this one will obviously be on your son) it will monitor his heartrate and if it falls below a certain number it will alarm and LOUD!! most of the alarms will be false alarms just like you probably experienced in the NICU because it''s just a machine. they will give you specific training and in our hospital we require the parents to be taught cpr. IMO every parent should know it anyway. they will probably tell you that you only have to keep the monitor on when the baby is not with you. that will be up to you. it will download into a central location and the apnea team will determine when he doesn't need it anymore. (sorry so LONG)

Posted 7/12/06 7:23 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

That's awesome news...I don't really have any info but YAY!!!! Joey!

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Posted 7/12/06 7:35 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

My friends preemie came home with
the monitor for apnea. She was only on it at night or when away from her mom(sleeping in another room, etc) My friend found it to be a huge releief for her not to have to worry at night or anything. A hint the leads they give you may not stick so buy some adhesive tape because if any of the leads come off the alarm will go off and it is very LOUD. Congratulations!

Posted 7/12/06 7:50 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I had a few friends whose children, actually all sons came home on heart monitors and/or breathing monitors.

The person I'm closest to had a preemie on a heart monitor. Deb - if you want me to have her email you (she's not on the site), FM me your email address & she can update you. Her sister also gave birth to a preemie - who I believe also came home on a monitor as well.

Posted 7/12/06 7:56 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I am not sure but I am so happy he is coming home!

Posted 7/12/06 8:30 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

No info, but HOORAY! I'm so excited that he's coming home! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 8:31 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I am not a Mommy yet--but i do work with preemies and apnea monitors often. They are not that bad, and like someone said when they do go off they are LOUD and it is usually a false alarm. The NICU nurses or a person from the homecare company you get the monitor from will explain everything. If byt chance there is an apnea, the noise is usually enough to remind the baby to breathe.
FM me if I could be of any help!! And so glad to hear your son will be coming home!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 9:37 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

So happy Joey is coming homeChat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 10:23 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I am so glad that Joey is coming home and can't wait to hear how it all goes.

Posted 7/12/06 10:29 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

Thanks Ladies!
I can't wait for Sunday! and I am so happy and excited since Darren's parents will be in town this weekend from NY! SO happy my parents and his parents will be around to play with him at home.

Posted 7/12/06 11:06 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

COngrats on him coming home! How exciting! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 11:09 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

Sorry I can't help you with the monitor info either but....

Chat Icon Chat Icon Joey is almost home! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 11:17 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

So happy Joey is coming home! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/12/06 11:20 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

I'm so glad to hear he is coming home!!!!

I wish I lived closer so I could help.

Posted 7/12/06 11:43 PM
 

DebG
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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

Posted by -Laurie-

I'm so glad to hear he is coming home!!!!

I wish I lived closer so I could help.


You are soo sweet.
Don't worry though. I have DH (his work told him not to come back while all tihs is going on but they are still paying him)
PLUS I have my mom and dad here and Darrens parents come in this weekend.
I got more help then I know what to do with.

Posted 7/12/06 11:46 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

Posted by DebG

Posted by -Laurie-

I'm so glad to hear he is coming home!!!!

I wish I lived closer so I could help.


You are soo sweet.
Don't worry though. I have DH (his work told him not to come back while all tihs is going on but they are still paying him)
PLUS I have my mom and dad here and Darrens parents come in this weekend.
I got more help then I know what to do with.



Gosh, I remember the two Grandma's in one house stage! That's great about Dh's company. My prayers are with your whole family. If you guys need a vaca to the panhandle your more then welcome and I mean that 100%.

Posted 7/12/06 11:49 PM
 

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Re: Ok girls, who got sent home with thier baby on a monitor

Yeah so exciting that your beautiful joey is coming home!!!

Posted 7/12/06 11:54 PM
 
 

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