LogansMom28w
- Jun 2, 2005 7:27 pm
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Hi fellow Iowans! Our family is in the Des Moines area. Logan was born at UIHC-CHI in Iowa City. We are always eager to meet preemies and families from our area. Logan was the ambassador baby for the 2004 Quad Cities Walk America in Bettendorf. Hope to find some other Iowans, too.
Warmly,
Darcy
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ColtnAlyssa
- Jun 8, 2005 9:37 pm
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A fellow Iowan!
I am new to this site. I have quite a long story but will sum it up. I lost a baby boy Seth Micheal born 4/01 at 20 weeks gestation. He lived just a short hr and 10 minutes and will forever be in my heart. Then we did fertility treatments and finally wound up pg the month prior to our ivf cycle. I had a cerclage in place and did zip the whole pg made it to 37 weeks on the day. My son Colton Jacob was born 11/03 and spent two weeks in ia city nicu with 0 respitory at birth. Then lo and behold i got pg very quickly and Alyssa was born 11/04 at just 33 weeks gestation. Although first attempt to come was at 32 weeks. She spent 7 weeks in ia city nicu. So i now have babies a yr and two weeks apart. I love them to death and want many more but another nicu stay scares the heck out of me. Well that is our story in a nutshell. Oh by the way my name is Martha and i am a 24 sahm in Keokuk. Look forward to getting to know many others here.
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LogansMom28w
- Jun 8, 2005 9:48 pm
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Hi Martha!
Yay another Iowan! We live in Johnston now (NW Des Moines), but we were living in Bettendorf when Logan was born. I love having my kids closely spaced... it's been wonderful. Mine are 16 and 19 months apart. It's always more hectic at first, but soon they entertain eachother and play together.
I know what you mean about fearing the NICU. After your experience losing Seth (*hugs*) and premature birth, it is scary! This SHARE site is a great place to find resources. Many women here are going through pregnancies after loss and premature births. The sense of community here is great. Welcome!
One of my dearest friend grew up in Keokuk. I've been there only once (for her wedding). It's pretty far for us. Glad to have another Iowan, none-the-less!
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marti
- Jun 29, 2005 11:57 pm
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Re: A fellow Iowan!
I have a 9 month old boy (Brett Mikel) born sept. 26th, 2004 at 27 weeks gestation. He weighed 1# 8oz at birth.
Marti
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LogansMom28w
- Jun 30, 2005 5:46 pm
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Welcome Marti! Congrats on your son, Brett. I love that name as I had a dear frient in HS with that name. Where are you from? We're in the DSM area. Please drop me an email!
Warmly,
Darcy
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marti (Aug 16, 2005 8:03 pm)
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Kiayia99
- Jul 28, 2005 11:24 pm
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My firecracker born on the fourth of July!!!
Hi,
My name is Nickie and I am from Dubuque. I had my little girl Grace at 28 weeks and she was born on July 4, 2005 at UIHC. After having a cerclage done I thought I would be able to keep her in but she came 1 day shy of 28 weeks. After having an emergency C-Section she was born at 1 lb 4 oz. She is a tiny little thing. She was off the ventilator after only 3 days old but last Wednesday she had what they like to call spells and she had 2 while I was with her. One with color change. I was freaking out on the nurses because they didn't seem to get too upset about it. Well they have had to cathereterize her and give her blood transfusions and put her back on the ventilator. I had her on the 4th and on the 12th I was still in the hospital myself with what the infectious disease team called a Citrobacter Freundii Infection and 2 staph infections in my C-Section wound. They had to cut me back open and drain the infection. My total stay in the hospital was 18 days and I had to come home with a pick line in my arm for 2 more weeks of Zosan (antibiotic). Now today I talked to Ann there who is one of the Nurse Practitioners for my baby and she said that they had to put lines back in her after taking them out yesterday for antibiotics. They have been taking chest x-rays of her quite a few times a day and now she tells me that my baby has the same thing she had before! I was Never told that she had something before so of course this came as a shock to me. Come to find out she has a Citrobacter infection as well. Man I don't know what to do or what to think about this anymore. I don't feel like they are telling me everything because I find out things from different nurse practitioners that I was not told before about her condition in the past. I am having a hard time trusting anyone right now. This is not my first time having a baby but it is the first baby to survive. I am scared to death and I don't know what to do. Has anyone else ever heard of this or had this type of infection? I have been told that 3 others around me on the mother baby floor had this at the same time as me. This is a tad bit scary and I know how bad I was and how I felt having it and now my baby has it. Any suggestions or coments?
A Very Concerned Mom!!!
Nickie in Dubuque
Kiayia99@aol.com
Please feel free to write to me with any suggestions or comments.
Thanks!!!
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LogansMom28w
- Jul 29, 2005 3:46 am
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Hi Nickie,
Welcome to SHARE! Congrats on the birth of your daughter, Grace. I know the NICU is a scary time. My son is a graduate of that very same NICU and can assure you that you are in EXCELLENT hands. The team of doctors and nurses there were outstanding, and although we all start a little nervous... they had completely won me over by the end of the stay.
When you visit Grace, take a moment to read through her chart and get a daily report on her meds, feedings, diapers, etc. This may help you stay in the loop. You might not have been told about the first infection perhaps because you were still sick and a patient yourself? I'm not excusing the lack of information, but perhaps it was a case of nurses thinking another nurse told you, or something like that. I always made a habit of asking "What's the latest" right after rounds. I also kept notes of the meds and antibiotics Logan was on, whether or not he was on NVN or breastmilk and how many lines he had in. Ask, with each visit, "What has been changed?" "What are the vent settings?" "Are the any new meds?" "What did the docs/NPs say?" Sometimes getting the right information, means asking the right questions... and when all the NICU terminology is new, it's hard to know what to ask!
I hope this has been helpful. I know you're scared. Please rest assured that you are working with an amazing staff. I know that won't take away all the anxiety, but I can tell you that I now have a happy, busy 2 yr old son... but 2 years ago I was where you are now.
Sincerely,
Darcy
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LogansMom28w
- Jul 29, 2005 3:51 am
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IOWA
Hi Sarah,
We're in the DSM area too (NW suburb) and we like it here a lot. I am not familiar with Blank's NICU but I am getting to know the ER pretty well. (blah!)
We like IC alot and the NICU there is fantastic. Hope you're soon able to find a WI hospital you like as well as Blank/UIHC!
Darcy
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Kiayia99
- Jul 29, 2005 10:06 pm
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Thank you!
I am scared out of my mind I was there to see my baby today. She wasn't having a good day at all. They had to catheritize her today along with a blood transfusion on top of cbc's and to top it all off she had to have a spinal tap today. I am about to lose my mind. Where you in Iowa City?
Thanks,
Nickie
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LogansMom28w (Jul 30, 2005 5:59 pm)
2 here 2 in Heaven (Aug 7, 2006 7:11 pm)
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LogansMom28w
- Jul 30, 2005 5:59 pm
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Replying to:
Kiayia99 (Jul 29, 2005 10:06 pm)
Thank you!: I am scared out of my mind I was there to see my baby today. She wasn't...
Re: Thank you!
Yes... two years ago we were in that very same NICU. I was also there a few days earlier with PROM at 28 weeks. My son arrived at 28w2d and spent 12 weeks / 86 days in IC.
This is probably the scariest thing you will experience with your child. It was very hard and you will probably go through something similiar to a grieving process... not because you lost your child... but because you gave up a pregnancy you weren't done with, your child is hospitalized instead of inside you where she belongs and the new vocab and medical terminology is SCARY!
Soon the days will better than they are worse... and not much longer after that the good days outnumber the bad days by a lot... and eventually the bad days will be few and far between! Hopefully then, you'll be ready to go home.
Keep us posted on your daughter's progress. I wish you both the very best!
Darcy
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ColtnAlyssa
- Jul 30, 2005 7:50 pm
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Oh my wowsers....think i can help!
I only have a few minutes and am typing one handed so this will be short. I am ColtnAlyssa'smom see previous post. I lost a son at 20weeks along and had two cerclage pregnancys since. my son Colt born 11/12/2003 at 37weeks. Spent two weeks at uihc nicu. Then Alyssa came emergency csect at 33 weeks after an attempt at 32 weeks. She spent 48 days at uihc came home 1/17/2005. I may also have info on that infection. Is there a phone # i can maybe reach you at during the weekdays? MJingst@webtv.net! I am pretty busy with a 20m and 8 m old but i can thanks to my cordless talk that wwawy.
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marti
- Aug 16, 2005 8:03 pm
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LogansMom28w
- Aug 17, 2005 3:24 am
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I'm an Iowa transplant.. originally from the 'burbs of Chicago so unless the city has a college, a capital, or one of my husband's relatives I usually have no idea where it is. LOL.
However, a quick mapquest search pinpointed me!
Welcome to SHARE. Alway glad to have a fellow Hawkeye (or even a Cyclone).
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LogansMom28w
- Jan 20, 2006 4:17 pm
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Lobby Day in Des Moines with training - KRISPY KREMES!!!
The March of Dimes Iowa State Chapter
Public Affairs Committee cordially
Invites you to the
Eighth Annual Lobby Day
at the State Capitol in Des Moines
Thursday, February 2, 2006
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Legislative Dining Room
Ground Floor, Iowa State Capitol
This important event is open to all volunteers interested in advocating on behalf of the March of Dimes. The morning will consist of an open forum to talk one on one with your legislators. We will then open the forum to questions and an opportunity to further discuss the March of Dimes priority issues with our state legislators.
March of Dimes Iowa State Chapter 2006 Legislative Priorities:
1. Increase the state funding support of smoking prevention and cessation programs affecting women of childbearing age and children
2. Maintain current maternal and infant health services through Medicaid, hawk-i and Iowa Cares
3. Mandate of insurance coverage for all Iowans with PKU related disorders for metabolic treatment.
4. Reinstate full funding to the Congenital and Inherited Disorders Registry
5. Expand Medicaid to include Presumptive Eligibility for children
A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS: Your voice matters! We need volunteers to stand up for maternal and infant health issues in the state of Iowa. Come experience the legislative process in action on February 2nd!! There will be a volunteer training on Wednesday, February 1st at the Valley West Inn, West Des Moines from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Would you personally invite your state representatives to this event? We urge you to invite your senator and representative to the breakfast on Thursday, February 2nd, by phone, email, or letter. Let them know that their constituents are looking forward to seeing them there. Please do not contact your U.S. representatives at this time.
How to get in touch with your legislators:
On the Internet: go to www.legis.state.ia.us, then under ‘members” click on “find your legislator”, then fill in your home address and click on “submit”. Your state legislators and their districts will be displayed, with their office address, phone, website and email address.
If you want to call your legislator – try calling between Tuesday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the capitol. To contact state senators: 515-281-3371. To contact state representatives: 515-281-3221. Most of the legislators are in their district Mondays and Fridays – so you can contact them at their district office phone number on these days.
Please RSVP to Suzanne Heckenlaible, Director of Field Services & Public Affairs at 1-800-627-2412 or 515-243-2244 or email sheckenlaible@marchofdimes.com for either event!
You can also direct any questions to me if you catch me online or to my Share email.
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LogansMom28w
- Feb 22, 2006 7:07 pm
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Walk America in Des Moines
If there are any Share members who would like to participate in our local Walk America this year, I welcome you to contact me on Share or contact Carla Marcellus (Division Director - 515 243 2244).
We are having a Team Captain training session tomorrow - Thursday, Feb 23. Please call Carla to get details.
We also welcome any Share members to join our Family Team and walk with us on May 6th. It's going to be a great day for a great cause. Walk day is always so much fun!
Darcy
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LogansMom28w
- Aug 3, 2006 5:29 am
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Calling all families in the Des Moines area!!
Our division is having it's First Annual Family Potluck and YOU are invited. The event will take place at a family-friendly park on August 12th.
If you would like to come, or want more information, please call our wonderful staff partner and division director, Carla Marcellus at (515) 243-2244.
Don't forget to tell her you read about it on Share! See you there,
Darcy
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2 here 2 in Heaven (Aug 7, 2006 7:15 pm)
15ozgavinsmom (Aug 9, 2006 5:40 am)
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calebsmom2006
- Aug 6, 2006 11:26 pm
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Aug 7, 2006 7:10 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Replying to:
Sarah Mundy (Jul 29, 2005 3:21 am)
Iowa NICU grads...: We currently live by the Iowa/Wisconsin border just past Dubuque. Until a year ago we lived ...
Re: Iowa NICU grads...
Our son London (26 weeker) spent time at the University of Iowa for major surgery. It can be a bit intimidating, the size of the hospital is enormous. But I grew up there and was used to it.
The NICU there is excellent! We also go to Blank for therapy, and I have visited their NICU too.
Best of luck with your new home.
-Shonda
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Aug 7, 2006 7:11 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Replying to:
Kiayia99 (Jul 29, 2005 10:06 pm)
Thank you!: I am scared out of my mind I was there to see my baby today. She wasn't...
Re: Thank you!
We were also in Iowa City three years ago with London (26 weeker). Trust me, you are in excellent hands!!
-Shonda
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Aug 7, 2006 7:15 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Replying to:
LogansMom28w (Aug 3, 2006 5:29 am)
Calling all families in the Des Moines area!! Our division is having it's First Annual Family Potluck and YOU are...
Re: Iowa
Hey guys, Darcy has put a lot of effort into this first ever reunion. So let's all drop in and show our support for the Des Moines chapter. We'll be celebrating that new state-wide record of Walk money too!!
-Shonda
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Aug 7, 2006 7:20 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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calebsmom2006 (Aug 6, 2006 11:26 pm)
4 months and counting: Hi my name is Brenda and i had my son Caleb at 28 weeks. He was...
Re: 4 months and counting
Brenda, Welcome to Share! Congratulations on your son Caleb's birth, what a sweet name.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry Caleb lost his foot, but hope he can be fitted for a prosthetic when the time is right. Please feel free to share as much or as little as you like here, you can never "over write" here. The parents on Share come here for support, information and encouragement. You may be surprised to find others who have been in your shoes.
Our triplets and our daughter were all born at Mercy. Drs. Wahlig and Elsberry oversaw the majority of their care. You are truly in gifted and skilled hands. Also, the nurses are wonderful. They care about their little patients, and the parents too.
-Shonda
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15ozgavinsmom
- Aug 8, 2006 2:42 am
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~ADVENTURES OF THE 15 OUNCE SUPERMICROPREEMIE AND HIS BIG BROTHER QUINTEN~ |
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calebsmom2006 (Aug 6, 2006 11:26 pm)
4 months and counting: Hi my name is Brenda and i had my son Caleb at 28 weeks. He was...
Re: 4 months and counting
Hi Brenda,
Welcome to Share!! Congratulations on the birth of your son, Caleb. I am from Panora, Iowa and we are involved in the March of Dimes Chapter in the Des Moines area. My son, Gavin, spent the first 111 days of his life in the NICU at Blank Children's Hosp. in Des Moines!
I'm sure you have fought a long hard battle and so sorry to hear about Caleb's foot. I encourage you to come to Share for support. They are a great group of people here.
Again..from Iowa..welcome to Share,
Crystal Pote (Gavin's Mom)
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15ozgavinsmom
- Aug 9, 2006 5:40 am
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~ADVENTURES OF THE 15 OUNCE SUPERMICROPREEMIE AND HIS BIG BROTHER QUINTEN~ |
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Replying to:
LogansMom28w (Aug 3, 2006 5:29 am)
Calling all families in the Des Moines area!! Our division is having it's First Annual Family Potluck and YOU are...
Re: Iowa
You know we'll be there... A big thanks for doing the planning for this! We appreciate it!  Crystal
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LogansMom28w
- Aug 12, 2006 5:23 am
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Replying to:
calebsmom2006 (Aug 6, 2006 11:26 pm)
4 months and counting: Hi my name is Brenda and i had my son Caleb at 28 weeks. He was...
Re: 4 months and counting
Brenda,
Welcome to Share... congratulations on the birth of your son. I know things are really difficult right now because he is so little and so sick. I too had a 28 weeker and I am local to you.
I also happen to be our state's Mission Families Chair. My job is to act as a resource for families in Iowa. My first recommendation is always to find Share - so you're already one step ahead of me. This site can be a source of tremendous comfort and commeraderie. Please let me know if you and your family would like to get involved in local events such as picnics, Chefs Auction or our biggest fundraiser - WalkAmerica which held each spring (May 2007!).
How is Caleb doing? Is he still intubated? Please keep us posted on his progress. Hang in there.
Warmly,
Darcy
logansmom28w@shareyourstory.org
IA347@marchofdimes.com
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LogansMom28w
- Sep 14, 2006 4:12 pm
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Prematurity Awareness Video
If any families would like to be included in a video for mission awareness, spolighting our babies to be shown at Chef's Auctions or various Prematurity Awareness Day events around the state, please let me know!
We'd love to have your child part of the video.
Darcy - LogansMom28w @ shareyourstory.org (no spaces)
please write VIDEO in the subject line
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ShannonStone
- Sep 22, 2006 3:11 pm
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Quad City Volunteers Needed for Prematurity Awareness Month
Hello,
My name is Shannon Stone and I am the Division Director for the March of Dimes - Mississippi Valley Division. (Bettendorf, IA)
We are looking for local volunteers to help with our Prematurity Awareness Day/Month Activities. The main project we are considering is a Festival of Trees display in Pink & Blue. We will need many creative volunteers to take on this project.
If you are interested in this or any other volunteer opportunities with the March of Dimes, please contact me at (563) 323-6378 or sstone@marchofdimes.com.
Thank you,
Shannon Stone, Division Director
March of Dimes - Mississippi Valley Division
2117 State Street - Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 323-6378 - 1-800-530-5456
sstone@marchofdimes.com
RIDE to Save Babies - September 23rd
Signature Chefs Auction - October 11th
Prematurity Awareness Day - November 14th
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Corbin's mom
- Oct 14, 2006 6:32 pm
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New to NICU
Hi ! My name is Nikki and our little boy Corbin was born at 28 weeks. He is in the NICU at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. We have been there for three weeks now even though it seems a lot longer. I enjoyed reading your stories and how your little ones have graduated from NICU.
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Braden's Mommy (Oct 16, 2006 4:45 pm)
LogansMom28w (Oct 16, 2006 10:26 pm)
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Braden's Mommy
- Oct 16, 2006 4:45 pm
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Replying to:
Corbin's mom (Oct 14, 2006 6:32 pm)
New to NICU: Hi ! My name is Nikki and our little boy Corbin was born at 28 weeks....
Welcome Nikki
Congratulations on your little miracle man Corbin. How is he doing? We were just across the freeway at Mercy, but there are a few on here that were at Blank! I hope that your NICU stay is as uneventful as can be and that in due time you will be bringing Corbin home where he belongs! Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you along this journey, we've all been there!
Hugs~Hang in there
Carissa
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LogansMom28w
- Oct 16, 2006 10:26 pm
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Replying to:
Corbin's mom (Oct 14, 2006 6:32 pm)
New to NICU: Hi ! My name is Nikki and our little boy Corbin was born at 28 weeks....
Re: New to NICU
Hi Nikki,
Welcome to Share, I'm so glad you found us. I had a little guy at 28 weeks, too. We weren't at Blank at that time, but we have spent some time there as he got older. We are local to you, there are several preemie moms on this site from the DSM area. Please let us know if you need information, or if we can help.
Hope Corbin continues to do well.
Warmly,
Darcy
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Amazing Alexis' Mommy
- Oct 17, 2006 12:31 am
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Nikki???
Nikki...it's Amy...from Small Group! What a "Small World"! I have been checking up on your website and it looks like Corbin is doing excellent! We will be down at Blank Tomorrow night visiting other NICU babies, so if you are around, we will stop to say hi!  Take care and you are in my prayers!!
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LogansMom28w
- Oct 20, 2006 2:58 am
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Prematurity Awareness Day is Nov. 14th!
Hey Central Iowa parents...
You're Invited to the Our Shining Stars event on Tuesday, November 14th from 6-8 pm at the State Capitol Building in Des Moines.
The Central Division (Des Moines metro) is having an Honor Roll reading of all area babies who were born too soon. We would love to include YOUR child. We will be lighting stars - one for each name read on our Honor Roll. We'd love to shine as many stars as we can.
You can invite grandparents, aunts/uncles, neighbors, coworkers, etc. to come be a part of this event to honor Iowa's premature babies. Media will be invited to attend, as well.
Please let me know if you'd like your child to be honored in this ceremony, or have a star lit in his/her name. You can also contact me or the Division Director, Carla Marcellus, about this PAD event or to learn how you can have a Light a Little Star event in your community.
Central Division office (515) 243-2244 or cmarcellus@marchofdimes.com
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Braden's Mommy (Oct 23, 2006 7:20 pm)
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Braden's Mommy
- Oct 23, 2006 7:20 pm
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LogansMom28w (Oct 20, 2006 2:58 am)
Prematurity Awareness Day is Nov. 14th!: Hey Central Iowa parents... You're Invited to the ...
Re: Prematurity Awareness Day is Nov. 14th!
Darcy,
Hope you don't mind, I copied and pasted this post with a little more explanation to some of my friends in the area who are not involved w/ the MOD yet! I hope we have a great turnout!
Carissa
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Kadensmom
- Nov 21, 2006 4:32 am
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I'm in Iowa too
JUst a note to say I'm an Iowan too! I am looking at getting more involved in local MOD events, that is if I can find out how! So if anyone knows about an event going on in the eastern part of Iowa, near the quad cities please let me know. I'm sad that I missed the PAD events. I wanna do more for MOD because they do so much to save babies!
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LogansMom28w
- Nov 22, 2006 2:33 am
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I think you and your family have so much to offer the QCA MOD. I'll send them a little note and let them know you'd like to get more involved!
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Kadensmom
- Dec 15, 2006 4:28 am
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Thanks Darcy, I really do want to help as much as I can and I really do want to get our story out because it's one that other preemie parents should know about! I'm thankful for share and all it has done for the parents of preemies and other parents who have journeyed through the NICU! We all have a story to tell and each one is unique and has something to offer others!
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LogansMom28w
- Jan 17, 2007 5:17 pm
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Time for Lobby Day! Come for fun and great cause!
The March of Dimes Iowa State Chapter Public Affairs Committee
Cordially invites you to the
Ninth Annual Lobby Day
at the State Capitol
Thursday, January 25, 2007
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Legislative Dining Room
Ground Floor, Iowa State Capitol
This important event is open to all volunteers interested in advocating on behalf of the March of Dimes. The morning will consist of an open forum to talk one on one with your legislators. We will then open the forum to questions and an opportunity to further discuss the March of Dimes priority issues with our state legislators.
March of Dimes Iowa State Chapter 2007 Legislative Priorities:
1. Increase the state funding support of smoking prevention and cessation programs affecting women of childbearing age and children.
2. Secure Medicaid funding for targeted case management through the Iowa Stork’s Nest program.
3. Mandate of insurance coverage for all Iowans with PKU related disorders for full metabolic treatment.
4. Monitor state funding to the Congenital and Inherited Disorders Registry.
5. Maintain current maternal and infant health services through Medicaid, hawk-i and Iowa Cares.
6. Expand Medicaid to include Presumptive Eligibility for children.
A REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS: Your voice matters! We need volunteers to stand up for maternal and infant health issues in the state of Iowa . Come experience the legislative process in action on January 25th!!
Would you personally invite your state representatives to this event? We urge you to invite your senator and representative to the breakfast on Thursday, January 25th, by phone, email, or letter. Let them know that their constituents are looking forward to seeing them there. Please do not contact your U.S. representatives at this time.
How to get in touch with your legislators:
On the Internet: go to www.legis.state.ia.us, then under ‘members” click on “find your legislator”, then fill in your home address and click on “submit”. Your state legislators and their districts will be displayed, with their office address, phone, website and email address.
If you want to call your legislator – try calling between Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the capitol. To contact state senators: 515-281-3371. To contact state representatives: 515-281-3221. Most of the legislators are in their district Mondays and Fridays – so you can contact them at their district office phone number on these days.
Please RSVP to Carla Marcellus, State Public Affairs Manager, at 1-800-627-2412 or 515-243-2244 or email cmarcellus@marchofdimes.com.
You can also direct any questions to me via IM or share mail - LogansMom28w@shareyourstory.org
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Feb 27, 2007 3:41 am
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Calling all Central Iowa Parents!!!
For those of you located in Central Iowa, I would like to personally invite you to the Family Teams Meeting for Walk America. We will be discussing fundraising, how to create and use your online website, team t-shirts and much more. If you are able attend, please call Lora at our West Des Moines office at 1-800-627-2412 or 515-243-2244.
FAMILY TEAMS WALK AMERICA MEETING
Monday, March 26, 2007
March of Dimes office, 2910 Westown Parkway, Ste. 301, West Des Moines
6:30-7:30 p.m.
See you there!
Shonda, 2007 Family Teams Walk Committee Chair
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LogansMom28w
- Feb 28, 2007 5:31 pm
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Great! I am writing it down on my calendar right now! I'll be there with bells on... or maybe a sombrero! 
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15ozgavinsmom
- Mar 3, 2007 4:05 am
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~ADVENTURES OF THE 15 OUNCE SUPERMICROPREEMIE AND HIS BIG BROTHER QUINTEN~ |
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:(
I would love to be at the meeting on the 26th, but currently I work 3-11 that day. I will try my best to get the evening off. I would really love to be there.
Crystal
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15ozgavinsmom
- Mar 3, 2007 10:40 pm
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~ADVENTURES OF THE 15 OUNCE SUPERMICROPREEMIE AND HIS BIG BROTHER QUINTEN~ |
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I'm coming!
I got it switched so I could come on the 26th. Crystal
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Mar 8, 2007 3:32 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Yeah! Hey, will you guys bring your past walk t-shirts to show everyone? Thanks!
-Shonda
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LogansMom28w
- Apr 10, 2007 8:32 pm
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Save the Date!
Dear MOD families in Iowa,
I have an exciting announcement. The Iowa Chapter will be hosting a Prematurity Summit in Iowa City on November 14th, 2007 and you, yes YOU, are invited.
I am so excited for this event because this year one of MOD big grant winners is Iowa's own Dr. Jeff Murray who will be speaking! Mark your calendars and please plan on attending this event.
For more information, you can contact Molly Gaurd 563-349-3025
See you there!
Darcy
Chair, Iowa Mission Volunteer Advisory Council
PremSummit
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Kadensmom
- Apr 27, 2007 3:09 am
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Prematurity Summit
I will be there! Looking forward to it actually!
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LogansMom28w
- Apr 27, 2007 3:24 am
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Braden's Mommy
- Apr 27, 2007 3:29 am
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Mommy to my Braden (30 wks, 1 lb. 11 oz) & Blake (28 wks, 1 lb. 6 oz.) |
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oh my goodness Darcy, you want me to tell you what I'm doing in November...he he he...I'm putting it on the calendar
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quadmom25
- May 12, 2007 9:29 pm
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Replying to:
LogansMom28w (Apr 27, 2007 3:24 am)
Great, brandi! Glad you can come. What about the other Iowa girls? Will you all be there?
Re: Iowa
Of course, Darcy, I will be there...I am actually helping to get it together (just a little tiny bit). My favorite peri in the world will be leading one of the discussions- so I am so excited!
Stacey
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vansmom
- May 15, 2007 9:47 pm
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I'm in Iowa too
Hello everyone,
Im currently in the NICU at St. Lukes in Cedar Rapids, currently working on week 5, Van was born at 30 weeks and 1 day thanks to PROM
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LogansMom28w
- May 16, 2007 12:20 am
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Van's mom,
I wish I would have known that Friday. I'm from the DSM area, but was at Luke's for a mtg, we would have come to say hi, if I had known.
I hope Van is doing well and his NICU stay is going as smoothly as a NICU can.
Darcy
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vansmom
- May 18, 2007 12:14 am
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Darcy
Thats would have been great, its great to have new visitors so I can show off my little man He is the talk of the NICU, as being the cutest baby up here. The Doc's call him their little rock star!! All we have to do is eat out of a bottle................................ We just hit a whooping 5lbs!!!!
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LogansMom28w
- May 28, 2007 9:07 pm
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My 3 boybarians are 4, 5 and 7. |
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Ohhhh... you must be getting close to parole, then. Logan got to come home at 5 lb 1 oz, but he was in IC at the U. Wishing him (and you!) and very soon homecoming. Darcy
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akrobb
- Jun 5, 2007 11:19 pm
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My little man at Mercy
Hello all! I'm here at Mercy with my little Brayan. He was born @ 29 weeks and is 16 days old today! He was just extubated today, we hope he'll stay that way. = )
Anyone else here at Mercy?
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Braden's Mommy (Jun 5, 2007 11:28 pm)
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Braden's Mommy
- Jun 5, 2007 11:28 pm
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Mommy to my Braden (30 wks, 1 lb. 11 oz) & Blake (28 wks, 1 lb. 6 oz.) |
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Replying to:
akrobb (Jun 5, 2007 11:19 pm)
My little man at Mercy: Hello all! I'm here at Mercy with my little Brayan. He was born @ 29...
Re: My little man at Mercy
Hello and Welcome to Share! We were at Mercy 3 years ago! I now am part of the parent ambassador group that goes around and *checks on * the parents and how they are doing! I will be in tomorrow night from 7-9:30 or so, I'll be sure to stop in and see you and check on little Brayan if you are going to be there. That is so exciting that he was extubated today! What a big day for him! I hope he continues to do well!
Hugs
Carissa
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2 here 2 in Heaven
- Jun 12, 2007 6:46 pm
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Surviving 26 week triplet...2 angels, & a 36 week singleton. |
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Darcy, I'll already RSVPd for the Prematurity Summit and will be helping in a small way too.
There is no place I'd rather be on my birthday!!!
-Shonda
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Kadensmom
- Jun 26, 2007 4:07 am
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See you all there
I'm so glad that I will finally get to meet some of my great friends from SHARE!!
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15ozgavinsmom
- Aug 1, 2007 6:43 am
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~ADVENTURES OF THE 15 OUNCE SUPERMICROPREEMIE AND HIS BIG BROTHER QUINTEN~ |
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Hey there Darcy...
Long time no talk! I am thinking about this gig in November. Is there any way I can check whether I can get nursing CEUs for this also?
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Darcy Milder (Aug 2, 2007 2:46 am)
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Darcy Milder
- Aug 2, 2007 2:46 am
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Replying to:
15ozgavinsmom (Aug 1, 2007 6:43 am)
Hey there Darcy...: Long time no talk! I am thinking about this gig in November. Is there any...
Re: Hey there Darcy...
Hiya stranger!
Yes! You can contact the Iowa Chapter's Program Services gal. Introduce yourself, tell her I sent you, and ask what you need to do to get your CEUs.
Email Molly Guard - mguard@marchofdimes.com
HTH! That would be great if you could hit two birds with one stone.
best,
Darcy
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Kadensmom
- Sep 4, 2007 1:13 am
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Darcy, do we need to let anyoneknow that we are planning on attending the Prematurity Summit in IA City?
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Darcy Milder
- Sep 4, 2007 8:52 pm
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Yes, please RSVP to Molly Guard. mguard@marchofdimes.com
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Kadensmom
- Sep 6, 2007 3:56 am
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I did, she knows I'm coming! Yay! I'm looking forward to this, hearing what the speakers have to say especially the topic about pregnancy after a preterm birth
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vansmom
- Sep 13, 2007 3:13 pm
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Braden's Mommy
- Sep 13, 2007 3:17 pm
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Mommy to my Braden (30 wks, 1 lb. 11 oz) & Blake (28 wks, 1 lb. 6 oz.) |
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Replying to:
vansmom (Sep 13, 2007 3:13 pm)
Sorry to interrupt but I just registered and that is the topic I am looking foreward to also.
Re: Iowa
No interruptions So glad you are coming! I should be there, so it will be great to meet you!! Hugs
Carissa
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Kadensmom
- Sep 21, 2007 2:57 am
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Certainly no interruptions here! Glad to hear you'll be there! It will be great to meet you!
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vansmom
- Dec 3, 2007 12:42 am
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Its been tooooo long since anyone has posted anything here in the Iowa page so I want to say HI to everyone!! Hope the holidays are going good!!!
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