Howdy folks,

I truly wish none of us has to be here but I'm so thankful for an area to discuss my cercerns and issues with. My triplets were born at 26w2d. Ben only lived 4 days. Lauren had a Grade IV/IV brain bleed and developed hydrocephalus pretty quickly. She was shunted at 10 weeks. She had ROP laser surgery at 10 wks also and has been wearing corrective lenses since 11 months old. She has mild/moderate CP affecting 3 limbs (tech term: spastic diplegia super-imposed with left hemi CP). She has been in PT/OT since NICU days. She has a g-tube (MicKey button)and a Nissen Fundo for reflux. Other surgeries include incarcerated umbilical hernia, shunt revision to add 2nd shunt, tonsil and adnoidectomy and a dental surgery to fix some nasty teeth with nerves exposed. Lauren is doing well and started walking independently 3 months ago. I don't think I could survive her first year again but I'm so glad we've made it this far.

Maggie was the star 26-weeker. Only vented for an hour to administer surfactent. CPAP for 5 wks then home a couple of weeks after that. She has a hard time gaining weight and still only weighs 19.6lbs but is following her own little curve (no where NEAR the chart). She's very small boned and is just kind of petit. Her main source of nutrition is chocolate pediasure. She has some sensory issues but is exteremely intelligent.

Lauren and Maggie both attend EI's pre-school 4 mornings a week. Actually today was the last day for the year. They'll start again is August. They each receive ot/pt/st once a week at school. Lauren also receives private pt/ot weekly. Maggie won't qualify for services when she turns 3 but she'll still be able to attend school next year because of when her birthday falls.

Gina
Thomas-4
Maggie & Lauren- 32 months
^Ben^
William-13 wks