Comments on: Born Too Soon http://musingbymoonlight.com/2009/11/19/born-too-soon/ "There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls." George Carlin Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:28:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: musingbymoonlight http://musingbymoonlight.com/2009/11/19/born-too-soon/#comment-424 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:33:13 +0000 http://musingbymoonlight.com/?p=9383#comment-424 Thank you for donating platelets and for reminding us all that we are needed for that as well as monetary donations.

]]> By: Karen http://musingbymoonlight.com/2009/11/19/born-too-soon/#comment-422 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:51 +0000 http://musingbymoonlight.com/?p=9383#comment-422 Oh dear, time to practice what I preach. I called for a platelet donation appointment and they need people right away! Going in at 1:00.

Drinking juice to hydrate up!

]]> By: Karen http://musingbymoonlight.com/2009/11/19/born-too-soon/#comment-421 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:53:21 +0000 http://musingbymoonlight.com/?p=9383#comment-421 My twin nephews were preemies. They were both just about four pounds, which for a preemie isn’t all that bad, but is still tiny.

Their lungs weren’t fully formed, so they spent over two months in the NICU. Their parents continually watched them stop breathing, then a nurse would rush over and resuscitate the child. I cannot imagine, I just cannot.

Thankfully, they are now six and raucous and alive.

One of the best things you can do for preemies is to give platelets. This is a good reminder to me to make an appointment today.

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