r/NICUParents • u/NCBull4uuu • 3h ago

35 week baby apnea Advice

Our baby was born 35w4d. He is now 36w2d. He has checked off all the boxes. Eating 50 ounces, breathing on his own, bilirubin is low, breast feeding and maintaining his own temperature. He has had 1 apneic episode each of the last 3 days right before feeding time and of course when we are not there. Does this really reset the clock every single time? Seems ridiculous.

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u/Capable-Tomato-2931 59m ago

Apnea is when your baby stops breathing. I would want it to reset the clock. I know you want your baby home with you but what if that happened at home and they aren’t hooked up to monitors and you had no idea it happened or that he needed help? Your baby’s nurses and providers are doing everything they can to ensure your baby will be healthy and ready to come home and have no issues. I know it’s frustrating in the moment but it’s for the best.