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She is here....

My baby girl was born 11/2/12 @ noon... Although she was born a little early (36 weeks) she is healthy and beautiful... 5 pounds 5 ounces.. 17 inches long.... please pray as she did have some problems breathing...
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37 weeks is officially considered term, though closer to 40 is better.
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Well according to my doctor 37 is term...
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2193601 tn?1392460637
Congrats :) n hope she gets to go home soon she'll be fine
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3178444 tn?1348441829
I have always thought anything 2weeks before and 2weeks after 40weeks is considered normal term, but that's neither here nor there. Congratulations, and happy wishes for you both!  
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3168718 tn?1363554044
I've been told 37 is term anything b4 is considered preterm (early)!
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3138931 tn?1350940318
thats not early....36weeks is term :P i had my daughter after 40 weeks and she was 5lbs 6oz :P at that size she would have issues breathing...but trust me, she will be fine! My daughter went through the same thing!!!! she's three years old and healthy and smart and amazing! (: congratulations!! :D
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