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@gloryriver We also did Medicaid as secondary and I think in nearly four years we’ve only paid a $26 prescription copay Medicaid wouldn’t cover for all of our 24 weekers medical needs including a several million dollar NICU stay

@ryantheirish Does leaving ever get easier? No not really, the only time I left the hospital in 121 days with relief was the day we brought our 24 weeker home.it was like breathing out a breath I’d been holding that whole time. Do you have anyone who can take care of your animals so you could...

@bytor I had my 24 weeker in 2020, there’s some bridges we burned that I’m glad, the trash took itself out. The pandemic truly made it so much worse, Preemie isolation has always been a thing but now it seems like the floor is in hell and people are still upset that they even have to think of...

@lumatt21 So amazing! Happy homecoming! Enjoy your unlimited snuggles! Your story reminds me a lot of ours minus the pulmonary hypertension. 24+1, 1.5 lbs, went on a tour of the various ventilators, PIE, intestinal perforation, BPD, home on oxygen for a long time. He’s two adjusted tomorrow (I...

@baohomotorprovn250932 I can’t speak specifically for what to expect or how to manage other kids, as I only have my one, but I know that “visiting” varies by hospital, you should find out now but stay on top of any changes that may or may not happen if pandemic restrictions ease. Our hospital...

@loreec We had a pediatrician preemptively fat shame our one year old 24 week preemie. Who literally never had any baby fat. She told us to severely cut his milk intake and switch to skim so he “doesn’t end up too big.” We disregarded that advice, and frankly I’m still horrified at it. He’s four...