Since I have been the parent of a preemie life has been a bit different. My now toddler was born at 1 pound and 15 ounces at 6 months gestation. That was quite a surprise but she pushed through and graduated from the NICU 4 months later. Despite her prematurity she continues to meet milestones and I am confident she will continue. Since my little girl is almost 2 years old I decided it was time for me to blog about some things along our journey. One of those things is annoying things people say to Parents of preemie babies! These things I am sure could also apply to parents of full term babies as well. I also have a four month old baby girl who was born full term and some of these apply to her also.
1. Your baby is soooo small!
2. You need to grow!
3. Your baby is older than mine and mine acts like the oldest.
4. You can't carry to full term? All the babies born in my family are big and full term.
5. Even full term moms are cautious with their first child.
6. Will your baby have any developmental disabilities?
7. She couldn't wait to be born.
8. She looks good for being premature.
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