preemie look

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Ina,
Taylor is just now starting to outgrow his 'preemie look.'  It mostly has to 
do with the pressure on their developing heads.  When babies are in  the 
womb, they have consistent pressure on all sides of their heads at all times. 
 When they're born too soon and forced to the world they have to deal with 
unequal pressure from the air and from the bed they lie  in.  Most of the 
time, they have their heads tilted to one side or the other causing more 
pressure on the sides of the face and skull. THus enlongating the face.  

We had wonderful nurses at our NICU. They filled us in on all these little 
bits of info.

The differences in the pressure from in the womb and out of the womb is why 
so many 'early' preemies are so sensitive to tactile stimulation as well.  
The differences in the pressure on their skin just when the nerve ending are 
making the connections causes them to react differently.

We are still dealing with Taylor's sensitivities.  Right now it is his 
biggest hurdle.

Tammy, mom to Taylor and angel Alex, and to Taylor, and wife to 'home for the 
moment' Gary.

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