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My baby has to be tube fed now
My boy born 6 weeks early has now gone downhill. Ever since he was born he couldn't suck and now he won't even wake for a feed. He lost too much weight the mw decided ia tube was best for him. I could hear my weak little man screaming whilst they put the tube in. I cried. I had the option of watching them put it in but I knew if I saw my baby in pain I'd grab him and run. Maybe throw a few punches.
He's now getting his first feed via the tube and he seems so peaceful. I know it's the right thing for him but no one likes to see theirbaby upset.
I now kind of understand what the really premature babys and their mums go thru. Obviously my boy doesn't have anywhere near as many tubes as earlier babies would and for that I am grateful. They must be really strong mums to be able to c that happen to their bubs.
Anyway just thought I'd have a quick little whinge.
He's now getting his first feed via the tube and he seems so peaceful. I know it's the right thing for him but no one likes to see theirbaby upset.
I now kind of understand what the really premature babys and their mums go thru. Obviously my boy doesn't have anywhere near as many tubes as earlier babies would and for that I am grateful. They must be really strong mums to be able to c that happen to their bubs.
Anyway just thought I'd have a quick little whinge.
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My son Riley spent 4 weeks in NICU when he was born and he wasn't even prem. He was tube fed for the first 2 1/2 weeks, and it sounds funny, but you still feel the closeness when feeding them this way instead of a bottle. Sometimes its hard to accept that things like this are best for them, but its only short term, and everyday he will get a little better.
Riley is now a normal 2 year old terror, and the fact he overcame his difficult start just makes me love him more.
I hope your liitle boy gets stronger and you can take him home soon.
Naomi xx
big hugs
sarah
I just wanted to say big hugs to you. Kris, your little man will feel so much better and stronger in a few days and will be home in no time just like fall3n-ang31 little ones.
keep us march mummies posted xx
Youve taken the right attitude though babe, he will be better in no time and the docs know what they are doing. Congratulations on your little bundle of joy xxx
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I'm sorry your little one isn't doing to good at the moment. Hopefully once he gets a bit easier with the feeding tube, the milk will work and bring his strength up. Am thinking of you both, sending hugs your way.
Jules x
Amy. x
It's so the right thing even tho it doesn't seem it.
My Alfie was 5 weeks prem, and was tube fec my expressed milk - now the little sod is 20lb!
Be strong - he needs his smiling mummy supporting him.
You are doing the right thing.
Sam xxx
My little girl had to stay in hospital for 2 weeks and had to be tube fed, it's awful to watch and it really upset me. I know we were lucky (she was a fairly good weight 6ib4oz and had no other problems) but it was a horrific time and i really feel for you.
P.S hang in there it does get better x
xxx
You and your little man are in my thought, he will be nie and strong before you know it and ready to come home.
K xx
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loadsa love and hugs
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