OHbaby! Forums : update from me https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:24:38 +0000 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:04:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5743 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[update from me : Oh Trish that sucks. what formula...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=111153&title=update-from-me#111153 Author: my2angels
Subject: 5743
Posted: 18 February 2007 at 10:04pm

Oh Trish that sucks. what formula are they giving him? They change thier minds all the time about when they can come home, I remember being told Kobe had to stay at least a month, then on the Tuesday they said we could take him home the next day, he had only been in for about 6 days! They never seem to actually consult each other on things, just say what they personally think while an other doctor might be thinking something completely different. And dont feel bad about the bottle feeding, you have done so well and there is no reason to feel guilty. I had a fight with one of the nurses when we were in there about it and ended up walking out in tears till a registrar came and found me and we had a good talk and she assured me there was nothing wrong with bottle feeding. Just think how far he has come already, he will be home with you in no time!]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:04:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=111153&title=update-from-me#111153 <![CDATA[update from me : Trish i can only imagine what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=111141&title=update-from-me#111141 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 5743
Posted: 18 February 2007 at 9:45pm

Trish i can only imagine what you are all going through. You have such a little battler there. ]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:45:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=111141&title=update-from-me#111141 <![CDATA[update from me : Hugs Trish! We are thinking of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110978&title=update-from-me#110978 Author: Maya
Subject: 5743
Posted: 17 February 2007 at 7:42pm

Hugs Trish! We are thinking of you and wee Aidan. Hopefully once he gets the hang of the formula thing he will pick up the weight gains again and you will have him home in no time.]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:42:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110978&title=update-from-me#110978 <![CDATA[update from me : well like Ive been saying to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110970&title=update-from-me#110970 Author: Tastic
Subject: 5743
Posted: 17 February 2007 at 6:25pm

well like Ive been saying to the nurses his surgery scars are infected, and well today they were so infected his whole lower abdomen was red! So finally on antibiotics! for 1 week!

Also I had a chat to the registrar on today and they are saying he wont be out before 42 weeks!

I was talking to my nurse yesterday and asking when I can 'room in' she said because he is bottle fed then anyone can feed him and also because I have Bailey I wont be able to say in any longer then 1-2 days!
I mentioned this to the registrar this morning and said I shouldn't be made to feel guilty for changing to bottle feed my son, and I don't think its fair that the nurses are getting to feed him, hes so warn out from then feeding him all night that hes sleeping all day, so I don't get to!
she said me rooming in wont happen until hes at least having 5-6 bottles per day, shes going to get the nurses to stop forcing the bottle with him when I'm not there! and she just looked at me when I said I shouldn't be made to feel guilty about bottle feeding!
all in all I wasn't 'satisfied' with it at all today

ohh and hes not liking the formula, the stupid bloody nurse yesterday decided it was her call to change his feed to 1/2ebm and 1/2 formula every feed (I had discussed with the previous nurse that this wasn't to happen as hes not tolerating the formula at all right now!) anyway, because of this he is vomiting every feed, and has only gained 20g in 2 days (minimum is 30g per day) so now he is on 3/4 ebm and 1/4 formula, until he gets use to it!]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:25:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110970&title=update-from-me#110970 <![CDATA[update from me : Sounds like you are having a rough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110900&title=update-from-me#110900 Author: KH25
Subject: 5743
Posted: 17 February 2007 at 10:59am

Sounds like you are having a rough time Trish but well done for standing up for yourself. After all he is YOUR baby and you have every right to do as much as you can for him. Yeah the hospital staff have to do the medical part of it but all the everyday stuff like bathing and feeding should definately be up to you if you are there or have arranged to do it when you come in. Maybe once you are home you could do a sort of feedback outlining all the concerns and problems (also good things) that you had while Aidan was there. I'm pretty sure they would probably appreciate it and would hopefully try to rectify it? Heres hoping you have your man home in a couple of weeks ]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:59:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110900&title=update-from-me#110900 <![CDATA[update from me : oh how fustrating for you all....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110888&title=update-from-me#110888 Author: AnnC
Subject: 5743
Posted: 17 February 2007 at 9:40am

oh how fustrating for you all. Great weigh gain for aiden, and even if it is 100 days before he comes home it will be so good for you when he does.]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110888&title=update-from-me#110888 <![CDATA[update from me : So sad for you but so pleased...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110870&title=update-from-me#110870 Author: caraMel
Subject: 5743
Posted: 17 February 2007 at 7:46am

So sad for you but so pleased that Aidan is doing so well]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110870&title=update-from-me#110870 <![CDATA[update from me : Those nurses don&#039;t sound...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110848&title=update-from-me#110848 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 10:10pm

Those nurses don't sound very nice hopefully things get sorted for ya.

Yay for the weight thats amazing can't wait to see some pics.

Hope Bailey is doing well ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:10:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110848&title=update-from-me#110848 <![CDATA[update from me : Thats a greaqt weight Trish -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110620&title=update-from-me#110620 Author: lizzle
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 12:36pm

Thats a greaqt weight Trish - Jake was the same born. Sounds like you guys are having a rough time down there. I hate hospitals in general. Hoping you guys will be all home in the next two weeks!!!]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:36:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110620&title=update-from-me#110620 <![CDATA[update from me : Way to go Aidan!! 7lbs - what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110585&title=update-from-me#110585 Author: Leish
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 11:16am

Way to go Aidan!! 7lbs - what a little fighter!!

Big Hugs to you and Jamie Trish. Hope that things get sorted with those hospital folk sooner rather than later.]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:16:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110585&title=update-from-me#110585 <![CDATA[update from me : Trish, that all sounds mighty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110549&title=update-from-me#110549 Author: Andie
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 9:42am

Trish, that all sounds mighty rough - big hugs from me too, and congrats Aidan on reaching 7lb (we knew you could do it!).]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:42:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110549&title=update-from-me#110549 <![CDATA[update from me : 7lbs is awesome trish!!! GO AIDAN!! Im...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110535&title=update-from-me#110535 Author: Guests
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 9:01am

7lbs is awesome trish!!! GO AIDAN!!

Im so sorry ur having a hard time BIG HUGS to you chicka!]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:01:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110535&title=update-from-me#110535 <![CDATA[update from me : i&#039;m sure you are already...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110531&title=update-from-me#110531 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:53am

i'm sure you are already enjoying aidan...but you know what i mean ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:53:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110531&title=update-from-me#110531 <![CDATA[update from me : 7lbs!!!! That&#039;s fantastic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110525&title=update-from-me#110525 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:39am

7lbs!!!! That's fantastic Trish!

As for the Nurses etc - Has the hospital offered you an advocate? (They should have done so straight away), talk to them and get them to sort out the nurses, you have enough to do looking after Aiden, you don't need the extra stress of making sure they're doing their job!

Thanks for the update, we're thinking of you and your family ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:39:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110525&title=update-from-me#110525 <![CDATA[update from me : oh trish!! what complete arses...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110522&title=update-from-me#110522 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:34am

oh trish!! what complete arses they are in there!!! good on you for just letting rip at the nurse, i hope they take notice of what you said!

you've all had such a tough time but hopefully it will all be over soon and you can take your precious baby home and start to enjoy him

big hugs to you all ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:34:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110522&title=update-from-me#110522 <![CDATA[update from me : aww trish big hugs hunn i remeber...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110519&title=update-from-me#110519 Author: james
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:30am

aww trish big hugs hunn i remeber just after james op why is only allowed panadol and i would of lost it as well it was soo hard to see my wee baby in pain let alone going thur all you and yur family have you have a right to no i,m with bombshell pull rank ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:30:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110519&title=update-from-me#110519 <![CDATA[update from me : Big hugs to you and Aidan Trish Those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110517&title=update-from-me#110517 Author: Kels
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:27am

Big hugs to you and Aidan Trish

 Those nurses dont sound very nice at all. Great weight gain for Aidan and hopefully home time is in sight. Take care

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:27:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110517&title=update-from-me#110517 <![CDATA[update from me : Oh HUGS Trish....and yes i am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110516&title=update-from-me#110516 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:22am

Oh HUGS Trish....and yes i am sure we all read this....I dont want to miss anything

Have you got a social worker at the hospital to assist and set up a meeting? if not talk to the admin staff and she what you can do - make sure you let them know that you seem to be in the dark at the moment and you demand to know what is going on....I soooo feel your frustration - dont just sit back - hes your son and you deserve to know what is going on....make sure you at least speak to a doctor today and that you get some agreement from the ward as to when he is to be fed by you, bathed etc....speak to the clincial manager etc if no luck with the nurses....pull rank chick!!! Youre the mum!!!

HUGS!!!!]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:22:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110516&title=update-from-me#110516 <![CDATA[update from me : oh trish, it sounds so frustrating!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110507&title=update-from-me#110507 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 8:07am

oh trish, it sounds so frustrating!
i can completely understand you being over it, it's been a long tough road for you and your family.

but what a great weight gain!]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:07:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110507&title=update-from-me#110507 <![CDATA[update from me : Gosh it sounds so disorganised...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110503&title=update-from-me#110503 Author: busymum
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 7:40am

Gosh it sounds so disorganised down there Great weight gain though! All the best to little Aidan for post-op ]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:40:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110503&title=update-from-me#110503 <![CDATA[update from me : Trish it sounds like they are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110500&title=update-from-me#110500 Author: nuttymama
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 7:07am

Trish it sounds like they are being big sh*ts. I'm so sorry they are treating you like that. What's there problem your his mother!!! Thinking about you and I hope they get there acts together.

Way to go on the wait gain though isn't he a clever boy.]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:07:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110500&title=update-from-me#110500 <![CDATA[update from me : BIG hugs Trish! I can feel your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110497&title=update-from-me#110497 Author: daikini
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 1:03am

BIG hugs Trish!

I can feel your frustration, and I hope someone at the hospital pulls finger and puts you and Jamie back in the loop immediately!

Oh, and what a good weight he is now! Good growing, Aidan!

Edited by becca.l]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:03:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110497&title=update-from-me#110497 <![CDATA[update from me : Hey all, Hope all are well! well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5743&PID=110496&title=update-from-me#110496 Author: Tastic
Subject: 5743
Posted: 16 February 2007 at 12:32am

Hey all, Hope all are well!
well what a week, or 2 or 11 1/2 lol
Had a pretty bad day on Tuesday, Aidan had his surgery booked for 8.30am so was told to be there by 8am, I couldnt sleep so ended up catching the 6.25am bus to town, to get to the bus station fulled with ambulance people,and police. yep a man had had a heart attack and died in the middle of our bus station!
I got to the hospital at 6.45am to find out they had bathed and weighed him during the night (I had asked on Monday if I could do it first thing Tuesday morning before his surgery... they said no because of the drip in his arm, they didn't want to get it wet!) anyway I ended up going nuts as he had now reached 3kg! and they didn't even bother to take a pic or anything!

we get packed up and get Aidan into the travel incubator and go to the 'other side of the hospital' and I'm shuffled into this tiny room and told they will ring for me when Aidan is out of surgery... (40 min surgery I'm told) 1 1/2 hours later and I hadn't heard anything, I go to the bathroom to discover the surgeon had been in to get me My nurse then comes and gets me and tells me I cant go back the same way as we came and that I have to go the 'long way'
I eventually get to our room and there he is, screaming his head off all the pain relief he is allowed is panadol! 4pm and I'm finally allowed to hold him!
fast forward to yesterday morning, I arrive at the hospital at 10.50am, Aidan was not only screaming, but covered in vomit!!! the nurse said that hes only just woken up and that she hasn't given him any panadol since 5am! (omfg no wonder he is screaming!) I just turned around and walked out! 12.15pm she comes and finds me telling me shes been waiting for me to feed him! she went back out ... I was all of 5 minutes and she was already feeding him, she gave him to me and of course he didn't want any more GRRRRRR at this stage she knew I wasn't very happy and asked what was wrong, well I lost it! I told her I'm sick of the nursed jumping in and doing every thing, I'm sick of not being informed of anything, I haven't spoken to a doctor for over 3 weeks now so have no idea what the hell is going on, when they expect us to come home or nothing!
I finally got to speak to the head pediatrician who said is Aidan is still on oxygen by next week he will more then likely come home on it! as for when we will go home... 2 weeks at the very earliest, but don't know!
I ask them if I can still bath and weigh him tomorrow (well today now) and they said yes

Today, I get in, can I bath and weigh him? No, he cant be bathed now for another 4 days GRRR (I tell you what... what little patience I had is now even smaller!) I give him a top and tail and weigh him.... he is now...

3.180 or 7lbs!!!

the same size as Bailey was when he was born(well Aidan is now 10g heavier)

anyway, if any of you are still reading, you can probably tell Ive had enough, I'm over it all completely now! he is now 83 days old and it looks like he will make 100 days before we get to go home!
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