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Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks 💕
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Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks 💕 . . . #tinysparkswa #memories #gratitude #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #perthchildrenshospital #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #SJOGSubibabies #perthbabies #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive #kingeddies #KEMH #justbreathe
Our friends at @milkandnourish not only make the most delicious, preservative free lactation cookies but also these amazing Mummy Booster capsules.
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Forever grateful for the samples they provide for our NICU Care Packages 🙌🏻💗
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Our friends at @milkandnourish not only make the most delicious, preservative free lactation cookies but also these amazing Mummy Booster capsules. . Forever grateful for the samples they provide for our NICU Care Packages 🙌🏻💗 . . . #tinysparkswa #breastfeeding #gratitude #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #lactation #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #SJOGSubibabies #perthbabies #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive #kingeddies #KEMH
Levi’s Trolley and some tiny helpers made our Care Package delivery day a breeze!
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Levi’s Trolley and some tiny helpers made our Care Package delivery day a breeze! . . . #tinysparkswa #carepackage #gratitude #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #perthchildrenshospital #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #SJOGSubibabies #perthbabies #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive #kingeddies #KEMH
===W I N === W I N === W I N ===
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We have 1 double pass to give away 🎉
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Jersey Boys meets Motown, a homage to the music that defined a generation… a high energy show that brings back the unforgettable sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder to name a few.
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Here is your chance to win!
  Comment ‘Jersey to Motown’
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Competition drawn on Monday 25 February 2019
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Tickets through https://premier.ticketek.com.au use the code ‘Jersey’ to receive a $10.00
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This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram.
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===W I N === W I N === W I N === . We have 1 double pass to give away 🎉 . Jersey Boys meets Motown, a homage to the music that defined a generation… a high energy show that brings back the unforgettable sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder to name a few. . Here is your chance to win! > Comment ‘Jersey to Motown’ > Like this Post > Tag a Friend > Follow @APANEntertainment . Competition drawn on Monday 25 February 2019 . Tickets through https://premier.ticketek.com.au use the code ‘Jersey’ to receive a $10.00 discount per ticket. . This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram. . . . #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #perthcharity #perthnow #highriskpregnancy #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #bedrest #miraclemumma #perthmums #perthparents #preeclampsia #fourthtrimester #pprom #perthevent #perthevents #fundraisingevent #healthymum #aussieparents #socialimpact #livewagivewa #bornatkingeddies #sjogsubibabies #perthisok
Some NICU grads need more help than others.  Treatment or early intervention may be necessary in the early years (or throughout life) to set them up to succeed.  The NICU journey doesn’t end when you leave the hospital.
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Some NICU grads need more help than others. Treatment or early intervention may be necessary in the early years (or throughout life) to set them up to succeed. The NICU journey doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. . . . #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #perthcharity #perthnow #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #perthchildrenshospital #perthmums #perthparents #learnandplay #earlyintervention #perthbabies #aussieparents #socialimpact #livewagivewa #KEMH #bornatkingeddies #sjogsubibabies #therapy #physio #OT #speechtherapy
😍😍 We can’t wait to visit @hatchedcoffeekingsley on February 18 for our monthly coffee morning!  We hope to see you there at 10am ☕️ 🧁 .
#Repost @hatchedcoffeekingsley with @get_repost
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When you need a little pick me up.
Iced Mocha and Double choc Muffin wins and the little ones can potter with the trains for a moment to enjoy it ! 
#biopak 
#perthcafe #fivesensescoffee #kidfriendlycafe #toddlerfun
😍😍 We can’t wait to visit @hatchedcoffeekingsley on February 18 for our monthly coffee morning! We hope to see you there at 10am ☕️ 🧁 . #Repost @hatchedcoffeekingsley with @get_repost ・・・ When you need a little pick me up. Iced Mocha and Double choc Muffin wins and the little ones can potter with the trains for a moment to enjoy it ! #biopak #perthcafe #fivesensescoffee #kidfriendlycafe #toddlerfun
Forever grateful to @cbh_group for their contribution to our Care Package program 💕 Ensuring that all grain growing families arriving at KEMH via RFDS, for pregnancy related complications, receive a Bedrest Care Package containing essential items for their stay.  Thank you for your generous support CBH Group 🙌🏻
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Forever grateful to @cbh_group for their contribution to our Care Package program 💕 Ensuring that all grain growing families arriving at KEMH via RFDS, for pregnancy related complications, receive a Bedrest Care Package containing essential items for their stay. Thank you for your generous support CBH Group 🙌🏻 . . . #highriskpregnancy #bedrest #KEMH #perthmums #perthparents #preeclampsia #fourthtrimester #pprom #healthymum #kingeddies #thewholeninemonths #carepack #carepackage #rfdswa #rfds #kindnessmatters #livewagivewa #socialimpact #aussieparents #connect #community #essential #emergency
🌟Feeding Tube Awareness Week🌟
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Many babies in the Neonatal Unit are not able to take feeds orally for a variety of reasons.  Feeding tubes are therefore essential to sustain life!  There are a few different types-
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OGT Orogastric tube placed from the mouth to the stomach
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NGT Nasogastric tube placed through the nose to the stomach
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ND Nasoduodenal tube placed through the nose to the small intestine
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NJ Nasojejunal tube similar to an ND however placed further into the small intestine
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G Gastric tube placed surgically through the skin directly into the stomach
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GJ Gastrojejunal or Transjejunal similar to a G tube however has a second port into the small intestine
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J Jejunal tube surgically placed through the skin directly into the small intestine
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Most babies have their feeding tube removed before they are discharged, once they have transitioned to full suck feeds.  Some babies however do require more permanent tube feeding options.  Many older children and adults also have feeding tubes which may be temporary or permanent.
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📸 showing OGT with CPAP
📸 showing NGT with PBF oxygen
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🌟Feeding Tube Awareness Week🌟 . Many babies in the Neonatal Unit are not able to take feeds orally for a variety of reasons. Feeding tubes are therefore essential to sustain life! There are a few different types- . OGT Orogastric tube placed from the mouth to the stomach . NGT Nasogastric tube placed through the nose to the stomach . ND Nasoduodenal tube placed through the nose to the small intestine . NJ Nasojejunal tube similar to an ND however placed further into the small intestine . G Gastric tube placed surgically through the skin directly into the stomach . GJ Gastrojejunal or Transjejunal similar to a G tube however has a second port into the small intestine . J Jejunal tube surgically placed through the skin directly into the small intestine . Most babies have their feeding tube removed before they are discharged, once they have transitioned to full suck feeds. Some babies however do require more permanent tube feeding options. Many older children and adults also have feeding tubes which may be temporary or permanent. . 📸 showing OGT with CPAP 📸 showing NGT with PBF oxygen . . . #tinysparkswa #tubefeeding #awareness #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #tubefeedingawarenessweek #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #perthchildrenshospital #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #SJOGSubibabies #perthbabies #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive #kingeddies #KEMH
Oh Pooh, we totally agree!
We love this quote so much we include it in our Care Package cards 💗💗
Do you have a favourite quote?
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Oh Pooh, we totally agree! We love this quote so much we include it in our Care Package cards 💗💗 Do you have a favourite quote? . . . #tinysparkswa #quote #gratitude #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #nicubaby #nicugrad #babiesofperth #perthchildrenshospital #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #SJOGSubibabies #perthbabies #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive #kingeddies #KEMH
Wishing everyone a smooth transition to school for 2019.  Whether starting for the very first time, moving schools or simply beginning a new grade we hope you make new friends and have loads of fun!
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Wishing everyone a smooth transition to school for 2019. Whether starting for the very first time, moving schools or simply beginning a new grade we hope you make new friends and have loads of fun! . . . #tinysparkswa #backtoschool #gratitude #tinybutmighty #premmiebaby #perthbaby #perthfamilies #neonatal #nicu #kids #nicugrad #school #prematurebaby #pretermbirth #perthmums #perthparents #nicujourney #neonatology #prematurebabies #growingup #milestone #borntoosoon #preemie #socialimpact #livewagivewa #surviveandthrive

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