CQ Premmies is working on creating some new prem parent packs to be distributed by the Mackay Base Hospital and the Rockhampton Hospital.  (i am yet to make contact with either hospital about the distribution of these packs – and it is high on my to do list…. one of those i am getting to !) 
In these packs i plan on having a few info fliers for Prem related products and services, as well as some little samples (very happy to announce one lot of samples – Gum Drop Premmie …

It all started at 8 weeks.  “Do you have twins in your family?” was the question asked by the doctor after looking for a minute or two at an ultrasound.  “I can share care you here in Emerald.  However, you will need to be monitored in Rockhampton”.  This started our many trips to Rockhampton.
We were doing really well until the 23 week stage when I was flown to Rockhampton by RFDS in pre term labour.  I was in hospital for a week on many drugs to stop the labour.  At …

 
This year Middlemount held a National Premmie Day Fundraiser Morning Tea, it was great to see such a wonderful turn out!
 July 31st 2009
 
 
 
 
 There was a raffle with 4 very nice prizes – won by 4 very lucky women! (including our very clever Lyn – drawing her name first! )
 
 
  
Our Lucky Winners were:
1st prize( Hair Care pack from Enchantment Designs):  Lyn Zivkovic
2nd prize (Body Care pack from Hearts Dezire): Tanya Gibson
3rd Prize (Gift pack from Korsima Boutique): Micheala Donohoe
and
4th prize (Gift pack from Korisma Boutique): Jacinta Magrath

Thanks to all the wonderful ladies that came and …

This year once again the National Premmie Foundation is holding there Children’s Rose Fundraiser, why not buy one to help support this wondeful foundation and its work!
http://www.prembaby.org.au/03/childrens-rose/

Ok so this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for those of us that do chose to use cloth nappies on our wee ones read on:
The first major issue that comes to mind when i think cloth nappies and a prem baby is – leg gaping, yep that lovely gap that’s left cause your little ones legs just don’t quite have the bulk on them that a full term baby does.  The second thing – bubs is still too tiny to even fit a newborn disposable properly, how …