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Lynne L Bacon-Applegate, RN
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Post Number: 9
Registered: 04-2006
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Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 12:33 am:   

I have 24-hours old twins (Boer/Spanish, 1st time mom) that weigh 2.5 lbs each. Lungs/ heart seem good; After 12 hours feeding w/eye dropper, are sucking, rooting, TRYING to get up; How early are they? Can't find the mom, they received no colostrum, just cow's milk replacer with THRIVE electrolytes & probiotics added. They were cold/wet when found. Warmed in very warm water, dried and each immediately given 3 cc Dextrose 50% subcutaneously. So far gaining strength but I really would like to be more knowlegeable re: there gestational age. What else can I do in lieu of colostrum?

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