Edwina's baby Jessica
was born at 32 weeks and after spending time in the Neo Natal unit at the
hospital, Edwina is finding it a bit overwhelming having her baby at home.
“I am finally home with my baby after an exhausting month in the Neo Natal unit but I feel like I’ve been on an endless emotional roller coaster and I just want to get off. Everything I had planned for Jessica’s birth flew right out the window the night my waters broke at 32 weeks. I’m still struggling with the feeling that maybe I did something wrong to cause Jessica to be born early although the doctors couldn’t find a reason.
I’m still so worried and overwhelmed. She had respiratory problems when she was born. I know she was fine to come home, but even with the baby monitor I find myself checking on her breathing every few minutes. I so want to enjoy her, but I just can’t seem to relax and I’m exhausted. A counsellor and doctor spoke with us before we left and gave us some info on premature care. They recommended joining a parent group support, but I’m just not ready. It would be helpful to get some advice and hear what other mums have gone through but I’m just not ready to take Jessica out anywhere yet”.
Did you deliver
a premature baby? How did you feel after your baby was born? Please share your experience and
help Edwina. By answering a few questions, you can provide other mums with the advice
and support they need to help them care for their premature baby now that they
are home.







