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Mom to Mom with Serese Cole, April 25 Save Email Print
Lincoln, Neb.
Posted: 5:37 PM Apr 24, 2008
Last Updated: 1:13 PM Apr 25, 2008
Reporter: Serese Cole
Email Address: serese.cole@kolnkgin.com

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Anxious Baby....

Well, it looks my little one is a little too eager to enter the world.
At my last weekly checkup, I learned this baby is trying to make his way out about one month too early.

And while I'm excited to see him, we all would rather wait -- and have him be full term and healthy. Basically the doctor told me if I were to have the baby now, chances are Todd and I would leave the hospital, but our baby would have to stay. His little lungs just aren't developed enough yet.

So now my work hours have been cut in half -- so I can go home, get off my feet and rest. It's going well so far. Todd takes care of dinner and the housework. While Tyler is really just glad to have me at home, even if I'm not up and about. And I must need the rest, because I can't believe how early I fall asleep. The half-day is only for about ten days - until I reach full term. Then I suspect he'll be on his way!

I guess now is the time to start getting a bag packed. (You would think I would have done that already). When I was went into labor with Tyler, I remember trying to pack in between contractions because I didn't have a bag prepared then either! (That wasn't fun by the way!)

We've already made our "baby plan" for Tyler and we're beginning to wash all the baby's clothes and bedding, etc. We probably should have done that about a month ago, too -- when I felt up to it.

We still don't have a name, but it's not because of a lack of trying to think of one. We just can't agree (again). I'll keep you posted.

If you've got any last minute words of wisdom - I'll take it..

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Posted by: Jill Location: Beatrice on May 14, 2008 at 07:39 PM
My sons name is Trenton....that goes perfect with Tyler! Good luck with boy #2...I have 4!

Posted by: Karen Location: Lincoln on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Serese, Years ago I had a little guy who just insisted on coming early. Fortunately I was able to hold him off for about 3 weeks, but he was still nearly 8 weeks early. His lungs were fine, but he had no sucking reflex and I had to leave the hospital without him, It was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. He did well and came home about 3 weeks later at a whopping 4.8 pounds! You would never know it now. As he approaches his 21st birthday and gets ready to start his senior year in college, he's an athletic, intelligent, compassionate guy. He just began his first internship in a business to business marketing firm and I'm a very proud Mom. Take care of yourself and your baby. If he needs to stay in the hospital for a bit to mature, know it is the best thing for him. All the best to you and your family, Karen

Posted by: Julie Location: Columbus on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Take it easy, call on friends and family, and enjoy spending some quiet time with Tyler. I have a favorite saying "The days are long, but the years are short." My first baby started college this year; still don't know how that time went so fast! Congrats and take care! We miss your smiling face at 10 p.m.

Posted by: Julie Location: Nebraska on Apr 27, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Best wishes with the preterm labor. Listen to your Docs and all will be fine. I was on bed rest for five weeks and then my guys were still eight weeks early. They stayed at the hospital for five weeks after I went home (not an experience I wish on anyone) but when they did come home they were good as gold. Stay relaxed and rest. Now is the time to call all those friends who keep offering to help. Ask one or a few to do the baby laundry, they wouldn't offer if the didn't want to help. :-) Good luck!

Posted by: Karen Location: Friend on Apr 24, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Hi Serese, I willpray that everything goes alright for you. When are you due?I am so happy for your family. Your friend, Karen