Premature baby's First Few Minutes - NICU Team (part A)

Cooper was born prematurly at 28Weeks+3days and 1.34kg at Frances Perry House in Melbourne Aust. The NICU Team took over as soon as he was delivered by c-section. Nervous Dad hovered with the camera. This video was the first look i had at my new born. My partner showed it to me whilst i was still being stitched up. It was amazingly wonderful but yet i felt strangely detached seeing our baby boy for he first time... on video.

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[weepingturtle]

So how is little Cooper today? We'd all like to know after seeing him so tiny and so helpless. He should be around 2 now...what is his personality like? I bet he is something else!

[skaternic007]

thanks for your comments & questions. Cooper is a very lively 2.5year old who knows his own mind , is very assertive but still loves a good cuddle with mum. he manages to win over most people with his large smiles & battering his long lashes. i am in the process of putting together some more recent snaps & video so hope to have something up within the month. Nic

[skaternic007]

thanks for your questions & comments. cooper is happy & lively 2.5yr old who knows his mind & is very articulate for his age. he is quite assertive & is very personable, winning over many with his big smiles. the fight seen inithese early videos has definately not been lost either if he does not like something. i can hardly chastise him for a quality that ultimately helped him grow strong early on. I'm trying to get some more recent stuff posted within the next month. thx. Nic

[prissigrl]

i hope evrythin went good

[skaternic007]

it did! he's great 2.5 yr old & loving life

[caliselle]

I'm 28 weeks 3 days pregnant today and it's so amazing to see the advances of medical technology and their ability to help sustain life for something so small and fragile. It's really a blessing.

[skaternic007]

good luck - don't worry this is not the norm. here's hoping you have a full term healthy little one. but if you did need assitance earlier it is reassuring to hear so many good news stories about pre term bub's - thx

[nsudanie]

Even that Baby, God has a plan for the future. I pray for the parents and the baby

[RosealieWalker]

Aw he's so cuute here! =D

[luizdoido100]

this is Yasmin a preemie too =)

her story

/watch?v=e0pUCqOm0i8

[SpecializedChild462]

@bizzyg12 A premature's skin is very sensitive and also 40% of the oxgen in our bodies is absorbed through the skin so he bag has some of that in it.

[bizzyg12]

why is the baby in a plasttic in a plastic bag..

[locaportuamor77]

I had a stillborn son 11 yrs ago I was 28 weeks also I almost died I miss my son a lot he went to heaven July 4th 1999 it hurts so bad that he not here with me although been blessed with 2 girls and 1 boy he weighed 2 lbs 15.8 oz an 13 inches long may he rest in peace

[Mikaaaa122]

Thats amazin it must if been such a differcult time for you but itss so amazin what doctors can do and how strong they are ! x bet he is a lovely little boy now .

[jaybezzylover777]

@skaternic007 please post a video of him!

[pokemonmasters622]

hes on the tv show nicu luckyyyy

[lollinlolz]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww his cry is so adorable .... glad he's okay :) Xxx

[lollinlolz]

@121itzel to keep him warm :)