Comments on: Kellie Martin Is Enjoying Maggie's Independence

By: Sam and Freya's mum

Sam and Freya's mum — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:11 +0000

Gigohead, congrats. I presume you were meaning me?, Sam and Freya’s mum?!, anyhow, glad to hear about your son Jayson, and that he’s growing well! Is always a big relief, remember those days, even though it was over 5 years ago. Does sound a similar story, similar gestation dates when delivered (Sam probably sligh tly smaller considering he was in belly over 2 weeks longer than Jayson?), very close birth weights, pre-eclampsia meaning early induction, & emergency c-section. Is he your first child? Just curious as I was told it was more common being my first pregnancy, one of the higher risk factors (along with being overweight &/or having a new partner/diff father from previous children for some people etc, not in our case, just hubby and I, lol), so probably was in our case one of the causes…Can relate, isn’t easy while they’re in there but best place for them til they grow and can leave their little home in there. Nice to hear of another similar experience…!

By: Gigohead

Gigohead — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:54:27 +0000

sam,

You and I have a similar story:

My son Jayson was born at 31 weeks via c-section. I too developed preclampsia and the doctors were unsuccessful in curbing the high BP so my only option was an emergency c-section. Jayson was born 8 weeks early on August 27, 2009 at 3 pounds 4 oz. He stayed at the NICU for 25 days. He is now 9 pounds and long! I’m so glad to see how medical discoveries are helping these babies thrive and go home faster.Perhaps it was all the work of the March of Dimes that has contributed to new advances in NICU care.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:07:46 +0000

Maggie is absolutely adorable!!

By: Sam and Freya's mum

Sam and Freya's mum — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:10:53 +0000

Monique, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Can’t imagine how painful that was. As it’s close to home for us, preemie babies always touched by stories about them, and feel for the families.

Our son was induced (following emergency c-section as his heartrate dropped) at 33.3 weeks back in Sept. 2004, weighing 3pds 9oz, which was small for the dates as a singleton pregnancy as I’d developed pre-eclampsia. Thankfully he’s doing well, turned five recently & started school 2 mths ago. We’re so grateful to the nurses for their wonderful care for the 3 weeks he was in there, and for the technology and here in NZ will always donate to our local hospital’s Neonatal unit. I’m also considering taking Sam into see them to see where he lived for his first few weeks, we show him his preemie outfits and planning to keep a couple of them. Always tell him he was a our special little lad born early. It was scary at the time being first time parents, luckily our 2nd child was born full term weighing 7pds, so less stressful start to life. What a great cause & good on Maggie for voicing her support!

By: Monique

Monique — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:21:58 +0000

As a mom to a micro-preemie born at 1lb 6oz at 24wks and who sadly lost his battle 3 days later, I am so glad that this cause is also supported so well!

By: Tess

Tess — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:26:25 +0000

She played medical student Lucy Knight on ER circa 1998-2000. Her character was killed and Carter was stabbed by a patient.

By: Georgina

Georgina — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:43 +0000

Who was she in ER?

By: Sam and Freya's mum

Sam and Freya's mum — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:13:48 +0000

….also forgot to add, wonder if they’ll have any more, their business of course, but curious, lol. She has a refreshing attitude too.

ITA re Xmas pressies for young kids and not going overboard, good for her – make the most of them being preschoolers young enough to not be so greedy/demanding/picky etc…!

By: Sam and Freya's mum

Sam and Freya's mum — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:11:18 +0000

Have never seen what hubby/dad looks like til now – wow, she sure resembles him, they certainly look the same around the eyes etc..@! She’s a cutie, and Maggie’s a sweet namee.

By: kmb

kmb — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:06:44 +0000

cute kid, she is all her father!