How small is too small? [Archive] - Soap, Drama and Spoiler Forums

Abi

30-01-2006, 18:18

I was just wondering how small is too small for a new born baby? My cousin has just had her's you see, and everyones worried about her.

Any help and i'll be gratefull :D Cheers :)

Abi

willow

30-01-2006, 18:18

how much does she weigh??

Abi

30-01-2006, 18:23

2lb 10oz...basically tiny!!

Shes 3 months premature as well. My cousin was pregnant with twins to start with, but lost one of them. All in all, its not great

So any ideas how much on average she should have weighed?

willow

30-01-2006, 18:46

that is so tiny!!!!

i have not got any experiance about prem babies really

i am sure there are loads of websites you can go on for advice though

Abi

30-01-2006, 18:51

I know, its tiny, its touch and go as to how she'll do. I hope shes ok, my cousins getting on a bit, and has been trying for ages to have a baby.

Kim

30-01-2006, 18:56

I was premature and weighed the equivilent to a bag and a half of sugar. I think the average weight for a baby is 7 pounds or something like that.

willow

30-01-2006, 19:03

i really hope she does ok, one of nialls friends was born at 26 weeks and was really small he has done really well and is now a happy 9 year old

my 2 were 7lb 13oz and 7lb 14oz one was 4 days early and one 9 days late

i will be thinking of the little one.................does she have a name yet??

chance

30-01-2006, 19:10

god that is really small,hope she will be ok

Abi

30-01-2006, 19:14

Shes called Amy. I thought that was a cute name!!

Luna

30-01-2006, 19:22

one of the kids i look after a lot was the same weight when he was born abi...it is small but youd be amazed at how strong they are

Abi

30-01-2006, 19:34

I hope she's ok.

Her life is complicated already! Her Twin died, she was born premature, and as my cousin only has partical hearing, she could be deaf as well. Poor little girl.

Jojo

30-01-2006, 23:21

My friend had both of hers early - one was 7 weeks early the other 10 weeks early. its surprising how much these little ones fight - i hope she is ok abi..

Chloe O'brien

30-01-2006, 23:41

my niece is 16 now and when she was born she was only 2lb in weight cause stopped feeding of my sister's placenta when my sister was 6 months pregnant. She had to be wrapped in tin foil and wear a hat and gloves to keep her warm. She now looks like vicky pollard its hard to imagine her being so small. they have lost more advance machines and procedures now that they are able to save a lot more babies I'm sure the little one willl be a fighter

nicole28

02-02-2006, 20:34

I think small baby are cute! Personally I think that you should not be worried!

annaz

02-02-2006, 20:48

The situation is obviously complicated at the moment, but I hope everything is okay

Jojo

03-02-2006, 00:46

How is your cousins baby Abi?? Is she doing ok?

Penguin8191

03-02-2006, 23:04

aww thats a wee shame! they smallest ones are usually the most determined to fight though! i hope she will be ok!

samantha nixon

04-02-2006, 17:17

ah i hope shes ok abi
my mtaes sis was born 2 months early and she was smaller than her grandads hand but shes fine now shes just quite small

Kim

04-02-2006, 17:19

I was the same, only I'm average height now.

Abi

04-02-2006, 19:05

Shes doing ok i think. Shes still in the baby unit obviously. Looks like she'll be there for a while....:(

Jess Rulz

05-02-2006, 19:50

that quite small but i hope that she is ok xxx fingures crossedxx :thumbsup:

Jess Rulz

05-02-2006, 19:53

i was only 1.6lb when i was born but now i am 16 and normal... :thumbsup: xxx

willsmummy

12-02-2006, 16:54

I think it sounds like a good weight for a baby so premature. I hope she's ok. Prem babies are surprisingly resilient. My friend had her son at 23 weeks of pregnancy, and he was in special care for nearly5 months. He's now a crazy 4 year old! He's a little on the small side, but he will probably catch up. I am thinking of your family. It must be very difficult for you all at the moment. Keep us posted

Abi

18-02-2006, 12:23

Well shes now 2lb 14 and a half oz. Shes moved from the red area for babies that need loads of care, to the green area, so shes getting a lot better. We're hoping she reaches 3lb over the weekend :thumbsup:

Jojo

18-02-2006, 13:54

That is fantastic news Abbey :cheer: I'm really glad to hear she's doing well

willsmummy

18-02-2006, 14:17

Fantastic!!!!!!! Babies are so much stronger than we think! I am so pleased little Abby is doing OK. I bet you are all chuffed to bits!

Katy

18-02-2006, 15:24

thats really good news. I was like that when i was born. I spent loads of time in hospital cause i was so small. Bet your familys pleased.

Abi

18-02-2006, 15:41

lol, they are. They're "wetting the baby's head" for about the 17th time :rotfl:

willsmummy

18-02-2006, 16:48

My dad is still wetting the baby's head, and I'm 36!

Abi

31-03-2006, 16:36

thought i'd give you a quick update :D

she was discharged from hospital yesterday. She's now 5lb 5oz, so has gone home with big canisters of oxygen. She's still got to be attached to them, to help her breathing, but everything else has been taken off her, hence her being able to go home!