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Starting to feel at home...
both my kids were preemies, but my son was a micro preemie (born at 24 weeks gestation, weight 1lbs 7 ounces) he had chronic lung too, but they usaully grow out of it by two ( at which time the actual and corrected age should align) the big concern is colds and other respiratory illnesses. This child will get a lot, and they will last longer and they will likely get croup a few times as a toddler too (my son did too) however, this child will likely have got the RSV shots during their first winter home, so that should not be a fear. I am curious what this child needs that others dont, perhaps an inhaler still. Just keep in mind that f you take on a preemie, to always consider the corrected age over the actual. so my son was really only 9 months when he turned a year, but he had so many issues at birth, that even at 9 months, he was delayed. They only other warning, a very early preemie will (should) have a ton of appt with therapists, and doctors, as well as more sick days, so if you dont get paid for sick days of days off, you might want to make a special contract note for this family.
I just wanted to add, vaccinations for preemies are typically done at their actual age, so as long as this family does vaccinations, that should not be an issue either
Last edited by MsBell; 05-03-2016 at 10:47 AM.
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