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Traci Patten - Jun 2, 2005 7:22 pm (#1 Total: 46)

I am a mom of a teen preemie (born 01-19-89). My son was born at 28 weeks, weighed 2 lb 10 oz, spent 101 days in the NICU in Tacoma, WA but I now live in Kingsport, TN. Any other Tennesseans out there?

JLCMomma - Jun 3, 2005 4:07 pm (#2 Total: 46)

I guess there aren't many of us on here. My son Nathan was born back in September. We live just outside of Nashville.

Angie Searcy - Jun 23, 2005 1:41 pm (#3 Total: 46)

From Tennessee

I know I am a little late on posting to this message. Usually I have a baby nursing while I am on the site. We are from Union City, TN which is in the North West corner of Tennessee. I am the mom of 3 earthly children and 1 heavenly angel. Emily is 6 (born at 41 wks), Gannon is 2 (born at 38 wks), and Hayden is almost 6 months old (born at 33 wks). Andrew is my heavenly angel who is also the twin brother of Hayden. I would love to connect with families of preemies or families who have a lost a child. I get so lonely and really do not have anyone to share my experiences with--that is why I love coming to this site!

Angie S.

nickysmom - Jun 23, 2005 1:56 pm (#4 Total: 46)

Re: From Tennessee

hi my name is tammy i had twin boys at 29 weks i also have 2 earthly and one heavenly that was a twin as well if you need to talk you can email me at nickysmom22@hotmail.com

Cheryl Tucker - Jun 27, 2005 5:56 pm (#5 Total: 46)

Im cheryl and this is my first grandbaby, a little boy born 27 weeks. We are visiting him as much as we can, driving 60miles roundtrip on our off days to bring the mom and dad in to see the baby. He is doing very well. Getting over his little "hurdles." Maybe in another month he can go home. He resides in the NICU at Vanderbilt's Children Hospital, and like the nurses tell us there, "he is the boss!" To All mothers with preemies I believe God gives special gifts to special people.

JLCMomma - Jun 27, 2005 7:41 pm (#6 Total: 46)

Cheryl

We were just at Vanderbilt today, my son had an appointment. One of his former nurses works at Vanderbilt now in the NICU. I am sure he is getting the best of care.

JuliansMommy - Jun 30, 2005 6:02 pm (#7 Total: 46)

Memphis TN

Hi - I am a new mom to a 4 month old preemie baby boy. He was born 8 weeks early and only weighed 2lbs 2 oz. We went to the doctor yesturday and he now weighs 11lbs. We were really lucky. I almost lost him. I had pre-eclampsia and I had virtually no amniotic fluid. My doctor told me that had I waited any longer, I would have lost my little miracle. I read all the messages and I realize how lucky his father and I are. All the babies born at the same weight as he were in the NICU for 60+ days. He was only there for 25 days. He came home weighing only 3lbs 10oz.

JLCMomma - Jul 2, 2005 2:58 am (#8 Total: 46)

Sounds like Julian did very well. My son was born weighing almost what your son went home at and he still had to stay in the NICU 35 days. My son was also born 8 weeks early because of pre-e. At the time I knew that it was a serious condition, but no idea how really bad it can be. I hope he continues to do well. Welcome to SHARE.

Melodie Efferson - Aug 11, 2005 1:00 pm (#9 Total: 46)

TN as well

Hello all. I'm mom to preemie b/g twins born at 29 weeks. I can hardly believe they'll be 2 in about 2 weeks. They are doing amazingly well. We are in the Knoxville area. I'm working with the MOD on getting a NICU support group going. If anyone's local and interested, let me know.

anakinsmommy - Nov 5, 2005 1:48 am (#10 Total: 46)

On October 23, 2005 my son Anakin was born at 27 weeks. He is at Jackson General in the NICU. On Sunday he will be 2 weeks old. He is getting better all the time and I am glad to see that I am not alone. I'm the first in my family to have a preemie and feel so different because I didnt carry Anakin to term. Im glad that I found this place...reading other people's stories makes me feel better and more confident that Anakin will be alright.

kelleycole - Nov 10, 2005 2:38 pm (#11 Total: 46)

I HOPE ANAKIN CONTINUES TO DO WELL. I HAD A LITTLE GIRL 26 WEEKS 2DAYS. SHE HAD ALOT OF PROBLEMS AT FIRST, BUT GOD HAS SEEN HER THROUGH. SHE IS DOING GREAT NOW. SHE WEIGHED 1 LB 14OZ WHEN SHE WAS BORN AND NOW WEIGHS 13LB 11OZ. WE WERE IN EAST TN CHILDRENS NICU FOR 14 WEEKS. JUST KEEP THE FAITH AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. BEST OF LUCK AND LOTS OF PRAYERS. KELLEY

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MatthewsMom - Nov 17, 2005 3:21 pm (#12 Total: 46)

My son's name is Matthew Jackson

Want to introduce myself and my son Matthew

My son Matthew was born at aprox. 26 weeks gestation. We had only known I was pregnant for three weeks. We had our first ultrasound 4 days prior to his arrival and they told me there I had little to no aminotic fluid. Then they sent me to a specilist who told me he would have clubbed feet, lung problems, and other mulitudes of problems. They ten tried to infuse my womb with saline and it did not take. When he was born, there were no problems except his kidneys did not fuction. We found out that he has bilateral PKD and would need dilalysis immediatly. They were not expecting him to live overnight. (which we didnt find out until weeks later that they didnt ecpect him to make it that long) He so far is doing great and is almost 8 weeks old. they talked the other day of him comming home before Christmas and starting our training for his dialysis. His website is http://matthewbohannon.8m.com and we keep updates at http://livejournal.com/users/matthewbohannon I'm in Knoxville! GO VOLS!

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anakinsmommy (Nov 24, 2005 12:37 am)

anakinsmommy - Nov 24, 2005 12:34 am (#13 Total: 46)

Anakin

Anakin on 11/6
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Anakin on 11/12
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its amazing how far he came along in almost a week. things here have been wonderful. i found out today that the murmur is completely gone. that right there is a blessing in itself. other than that he is excellent. he will be 32 weeks tomorrow and they are getting ready to try him on a bottle soon. it feels wonderful to hold my son for an hour a day (30 mins in the morn and 30 at night) he is up to 3lb and 8 oz so he is getting up there. a couple of nurses in the NICU have started a scrapbook class for us new moms and that is wonderful. God has definately been on our side these past few weeks and hopefully he will come home at christmas...what a wonderful gift for a mommy and a daddy...their baby boy

Thanks for the prayers and the well-wishes

anakinsmommy - Nov 24, 2005 12:37 am (#14 Total: 46)

Replying to: MatthewsMom (Nov 17, 2005 3:21 pm)

Want to introduce myself and my son Matthew: My son Matthew was born at aprox. 26 weeks gestation. We had...

Re: Want to introduce myself and my son Matthew

hope Matthew continues to do well. when I had my ultrasound on Anakin i was at 20 weeks...little did i know that i would have him 7 weeks later

you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers

anakinsmommy - Nov 24, 2005 12:39 am (#15 Total: 46)

Replying to: kelleycole (Nov 10, 2005 2:38 pm)

I HOPE ANAKIN CONTINUES TO DO WELL. I HAD A LITTLE GIRL 26 WEEKS 2DAYS. SHE HAD ALOT OF...

Re: Tennessee

thank you so much for your kind words. he is doing well and God has been on our side. its hard to go see him sometimes but I love him with all my being and i know he would want me to be strong for him

thanks again

JLCMomma - Nov 24, 2005 4:02 am (#16 Total: 46)

Welcome to everyone

I just wanted to say hello and welcome to everyone, Melodie, Kelley, Anakin's Mommy and Matthew's Mom.

Matthew and Anakin are both adorable. Thank you for sharing their pictures with us. I am glad to hear that they are both doing well.

Again, welcome to my fellow Tennesseans and please keep us posted about all of your precious little ones.

MichaelNemo - Jan 12, 2006 2:21 am (#17 Total: 46)

I have two beautiful children, Michael born at 27 weeks and 4 days, Paisley born at 37 weeks and 4 days.

Beby Nemo

our son was born at 28 weeks he weighed 2lbs 11oz he was in the nicu in knoxville for 71 days he was 5 months january 8, 2006 and currently weighs 13 lbs and 8.4 oz

MichaelNemo - Jan 19, 2006 1:48 am (#18 Total: 46)

I have two beautiful children, Michael born at 27 weeks and 4 days, Paisley born at 37 weeks and 4 days.

March of Dimes Walk??

I was just wondering if anyone from Knoxville or surroundings will be walking the March of Dimes walk?

j-n-c-28wktwins - Jan 24, 2006 4:09 am (#19 Total: 46)

Mom to Destiny (37 wks), ^Jaden^ and Cadence (28 wk twins), ^Leland^(17 weeks)

My second year walking

My name is Nicole I had 28 week boy/girl twins, November 3, 2004. My son weighed 2lbs 5.7oz and my daughter weighed 2lbs 5.3oz. My daughter is completely healthy and developing at a normal rate foe her corrected age, but my son on the other hand has been admitted to the hospital 16 times since he left NICU he is in PICU right now on CPAP not doing so well. We live in Jonesborough,TN but we walked last year after starting our own family team and we plan to walk again this year as well. I think Walk America is a wonderful way to raise awareness about preemies and the struggles they face along with their families. I'm sure my story wasn't much help, but if you need to talk I'm here.

3haygood - Feb 6, 2006 7:29 am (#20 Total: 46)

MIDDLE TENNESSEE

HI! I'M TANYA MOM OF LENA 25 WEEKER 1 lb. 10oz. NOW 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. LENA WAS IN THE N.I.C.U. IN NASHVILLE @ BAPTIST HOSPITAL. WE LIVE IN WAVERLY ABOUT 60 MILES WEST OF NASHVILLE. ANYONE ELSE FROM THE AREA?

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danirae1851 (Feb 14, 2006 11:38 pm)

MichaelNemo - Feb 14, 2006 10:03 pm (#21 Total: 46)

I have two beautiful children, Michael born at 27 weeks and 4 days, Paisley born at 37 weeks and 4 days.

Baby Nemo- Knoxville

Is there anyone from Knoxville walking WalkAmerica? I would love to meet up with some locals to chat with about everyday things.

danirae1851 - Feb 14, 2006 11:38 pm (#22 Total: 46)

Replying to: 3haygood (Feb 6, 2006 7:29 am)

MIDDLE TENNESSEE: HI! I'M TANYA MOM OF LENA 25 WEEKER 1 lb. 10oz. NOW 2 1/2 YEARS OLD. ...

Re: MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Hi! I am a mom to a 29 weeker at Centennial Hospital. I live in Clarksville. Haden is now 2 months old. He is struggling in the NICU.

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3haygood (Feb 17, 2006 6:02 am)

3haygood - Feb 17, 2006 6:02 am (#23 Total: 46)

Replying to: danirae1851 (Feb 14, 2006 11:38 pm)

Re: MIDDLE TENNESSEE: Hi! I am a mom to a 29 weeker at Centennial Hospital. I live in Clarksville. Haden...

Re: MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Hi! danirae 1851 - I live in Waverly. I know what it is like being so far away from your little one. Lena was in the NICU for 89 days. I hope Haden is doing well. If there is anything I can do, let me know. You can e-mail me directly @ 3haygood@Bellsouth.net
My thoughts & prayers are w/you!
Tanya

j-n-c-28wktwins - Apr 10, 2006 2:09 am (#24 Total: 46)

Mom to Destiny (37 wks), ^Jaden^ and Cadence (28 wk twins), ^Leland^(17 weeks)

Northeast TN here

Anyone from Jonesborough or surrounding areas, would like to meet some local families of preemies. E-mail me at lothridge89@yahoo.com or you can IM me lothridge89.

Nicole

j-n-c-28wktwins - Jun 20, 2006 1:19 am (#25 Total: 46)

Mom to Destiny (37 wks), ^Jaden^ and Cadence (28 wk twins), ^Leland^(17 weeks)

HELLO?!?!

Is there anyone else in here fromTN? man I feel lonely!

JLCMomma - Jun 20, 2006 3:09 am (#26 Total: 46)

Nicole, I think it's mostly just us. Most of the others that have posted to this thread just have a few posts. I am about half the state west of you, close to Nashville. It does feel lonely. I know there are others out there. I am trying to spread the word about SHARE in our local NICU in hopes to meet more PoPs from the area.

rlovelyroses - Sep 27, 2006 11:05 pm (#27 Total: 46)

1st time mom of TWINS: Landon 3lbs 14oz; Laila 5lbs 1oz June 30, 2006

Memphis, TN

Hello. I'm here. I have two preemies. You guys should ready my story. Is there anybody else on here?

MatthewsMom - Oct 30, 2006 5:02 am (#28 Total: 46)

My son's name is Matthew Jackson

I'm still here in K-TOWN...just VERY busy LOL! We walked in WalkAmerica and will be doing it every year. Here's a new updated pic of Matthew @ his 1st birthday...just at 16 pounds.

Travel Cage 008

MOM-OF-3-1G-2TWB - Feb 18, 2007 4:21 am (#29 Total: 46)

IS ANY ONE A MOM OF TWINS FROM TN. ????

stacey - Feb 18, 2007 4:21 am (#30 Total: 46)

I'm a Mom of b/g twins - but from NY. I know that doesn't quite give you an answer that you expected - but - welcome to Share!!!!!

can't wait to hear more about you and your family!

take care
stacey

MOM-OF-3-1G-2TWB - Mar 11, 2007 4:06 am (#31 Total: 46)

I'M FROM CHATTANOOGA TENN.

HI GIRLS ,
I'M FROM CHATTANOOGA TN. I WAS READING WHERE SOME OF YOU WERE FROM AND WE ARE ALL SOME WHAT CLOSE. I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO ANYONE. I HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 5MONTH OLD TWIN BOYS . HOP ETO HEAR FROM SOMEONE
KATIE

j-n-c-28wktwins - Mar 11, 2007 11:59 pm (#32 Total: 46)

Mom to Destiny (37 wks), ^Jaden^ and Cadence (28 wk twins), ^Leland^(17 weeks)

I have B/G twins but my son passed away I am in Jonesborough TN

Lori84 - Mar 25, 2007 4:31 pm (#33 Total: 46)

Hendersonville TN

Hello! My name is Lori and my son was born at 25 weeks! Jan. 17th, 2006.. 1lb 12oz..13 1/2inches...He spent 99 days in baptist Hospital (Nashville TN)! anyone doing Walk America downtown this year???-Lori

kelley08 - Mar 27, 2007 9:14 pm (#34 Total: 46)

Mom to Alex (27 weeker) and step-momma to Travis and Ian

Memphis?

Anyone around from the Memphis area or Shelby County area? It'd be nice to find some other people to talk to nearby..

rlovelyroses - Mar 28, 2007 12:16 am (#35 Total: 46)

1st time mom of TWINS: Landon 3lbs 14oz; Laila 5lbs 1oz June 30, 2006

want to do the walk but want more info on it is it going to be in memphis or nashville? How is ur baby doing?

kelley08 - Mar 28, 2007 6:37 pm (#36 Total: 46)

Mom to Alex (27 weeker) and step-momma to Travis and Ian

I know there is one in Memphis at Shelby Farms, I don't know if there's one in Nashville or not. I'd think there would be a seperate one in Nashville but I'm not sure on that.

gilbertphoto - May 18, 2007 3:36 pm (#37 Total: 46)

Hi Everyone!

Hi! My name is JoEllen Gilbert. I live in Columbia, TN. I have a 3 year old and a 10 month old. Both were born at 37 weeks (not really pre-term). I had pre-term labor with both. My 2nd, Janie Beth had to spend 3 days in the NICU at Vandy. She was referred to as the big baby at 6 lbs 3oz. I got just a taste of what it is like to have a sick newborn.
I stay at home and I am also a professional photographer. check out my website at www.gilbertphoto.smugmug.com

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aidensmom (Jun 3, 2007 11:40 am)

aidensmom - Jun 3, 2007 11:40 am (#38 Total: 46)

Proud mommy to Aiden (27-weeker)-now 2 years old & Rowan, my full-term baby girl

Replying to: gilbertphoto (May 18, 2007 3:36 pm)

Hi Everyone!: Hi! My name is JoEllen Gilbert. I live in Columbia, TN. I have a 3 year old and...

Re: Love your photos

Hi JoEllen,
My son was born at Centennial Womens's in Nashville. I just checked out your site and loved the pictures. I am wanting to get some pictures with my son, niece and nephew. Do you have a business number for me to contact you at?

Thanks,
Brandi

aidensmom - Oct 28, 2007 11:06 am (#39 Total: 46)

Proud mommy to Aiden (27-weeker)-now 2 years old & Rowan, my full-term baby girl

Anyone from the Nashville area?

I'm looking for POP in the Nashville area. My son was born at Centennial Women's Hospital in 2006. I'm hoping to find new friends in our area.

Brandi

BHBensch - Mar 20, 2008 6:34 am (#40 Total: 46)

Is anyone still here?

I live in Atoka, Tn. about 20 minutes from Memphis....I see that it's been awhile since anyone posted to this discussion, is anyone still here in Tn.? The picture was taken on Super Tuesday when we had all of the tornadoes. Heather.

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Jaime79Lou - Apr 7, 2008 6:19 pm (#41 Total: 46)

I'm from memphis TN any others? My baby boy was born early @34.5 wks due to low to no fluid and IUGR. He only weighed 2lbs 9oz @ birth and now @ 4 months is up to 10 lbs.

BHBensch - Jul 24, 2008 9:54 pm (#42 Total: 46)

Get local/Tennessee

Anyone here from Tennessee?

aidensmom - Sep 14, 2008 12:58 pm (#43 Total: 46)

Proud mommy to Aiden (27-weeker)-now 2 years old & Rowan, my full-term baby girl

I'm from Nashville.

BHBensch - Sep 14, 2008 6:22 pm (#44 Total: 46)

how far away?

i'm from Ripley TN. How far away are we from one another?

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aidensmom (Sep 21, 2008 2:35 pm)

aidensmom - Sep 21, 2008 2:35 pm (#45 Total: 46)

Proud mommy to Aiden (27-weeker)-now 2 years old & Rowan, my full-term baby girl

Replying to: BHBensch (Sep 14, 2008 6:22 pm)

how far away?: i'm from Ripley TN. How far away are we from one another?

Re: how far away?

I used mapquest and it's about 3 hours away.

gregery'smama - May 21, 2013 5:24 pm (#46 Total: 46)

love in Palmersville, Tn about an hour and a half from Jackson, Tn where my little one was born and stayed. He was at the Jackson Madison county General Hospital for 2 months 8 days. He was born at 29 weeks and weighed 2 lbs 12 oz

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