The Early Edition
a collection of wisdom and discussions from the on line support group...PREEMIE-L

Mission
Statement...page 2

Topics of the
month...pages 3 - 10
do they remember?; am I a *real* parent?; that darn tape

Expressions...pages 11 - 14
where to get information and support

Itty Bitty
Baby Tips...pages 15 - 24
RSV, germs, respigam, and isolation

Dealings...pages 25 - 26
WHY IS THIS SO HARD? Giving yourself permission to fall apart

Your thoughts
here...pages 27- 30
being isolated

Imagine...pages 31 - 32
dads can imagine too!

Family Bio...pages 33 - 35
meet the founders of Preemie-l

Preemie Things...page 36

Editorial Notes...page 37

The preemie-l list has been active, as you can see by the articles.

The topics discussed this month have been good ones.
What, if anything, do our children remember of their NICU stay? It does seem that as preemie parents, we seem to find many more reasons to feel guilty than the average parent. It does seem that the worries never end.
When did you begin to feel like a *real* parent, instead of just an onlooker?
Tape, tape, tape... it's an inevitable part of the preemie world... read the suggestions for more efficient, and less traumatic use.

With winter at our door, our thoughts turn to the dreaded colds, germs, and what effect the season has on our little ones. Take special note of "Itty Bitty Baby Tips", Kerry has compiled some wonderful advice from other listmembers on dealing with the dreads of the winter season.

You will notice that some of our regular columns are missing this month...
They will return in future issues... I was not the only busy person this month.

Please print and share this newsletter with other preemie parents.... reach out to them and let them know they are not alone!