Bumping from L&D

ldoeberling

So my dr sent me to the hospital today after my blood pressure spiked. I've been feeling pretty crummy lately anyway.

They are talking about possibly doing the c section now, I'm just 36 weeks today. I was fine with the idea until I googled complications of preemies at 36 weeks gestation. Now I'm panicking. Any moms want to talk me off the ledge and tell me their happy stories? I just don't want to have to leave my baby in the NICU

keenkamsmom

I don't have any experience with preemies but I'm sending T&P's your way.

caranichole

36 weeks is still pretty solid. You may not end up in the NICU at all. My LO was born at 36 weeks and they treated her like a totally normal baby. She stayed with me in my room the entire 48 hours and got sent home with me. Same with DD2 who was 35 weeks.

DD1 was the only one I had in the NICU. She was 35 weeks and at first she was okay until the second night. Her oxygen levels dropped for a minute or two so they kept her to monitor her in the NICU for a week. But otherwise she was just fine and they took good care of her.

Best of luck doll!! 

bumpuser10309732

My daughter was born at 36 weeks 4 days when my water broke. She had to go to the NICU for an hour but she's been doing awesome! At a week she was already over her birth weight. There's no reason yours won't go the same way. Good luck!

MrsSarahRenee

No googling complications! Listen to your doctors and ask them about the risks if you are worried.
Good luck!

CubanPinky

36 weeks is ok… i had my daughter at 227 weeks and she was in the NICU for only about a good week. but from what I've read up on 36 weeks is ok. don't stress…pray on it..and I'm def sending some luv and prayers your way tonite

pnwlover12

CubanPinky said:

36 weeks is ok… i had my daughter at 227 weeks and she was in the NICU for only about a good week. but from what I've read up on 36 weeks is ok. don't stress…pray on it..and I'm def sending some luv and prayers your way tonite

227 weeks?!

Alyssakai

Similar situation here... My dr ordered blood work since my BP jumped from 107/82 to 132/74, which isn't categorized As 'high' but it was such a jump that she was worried and I've had this massive headache all day. Just stressing cuz it's Friday and I was literally the last pt of the day, so I don't think I'll hear anything until Monday.

lrobi13

No advice but big hugs!

Kristihorton82

I had my twins 3 weeks ago at 36 weeks. They both got to come home with me from the hospital, no NICU stay at all. One was 4lb 12 oz and the other was 5lb 9oz, breathing was fine, were able to nurse, and were able to maintain their body temp. Don't stress!

vrj0522

No experience but T&Ps for you and baby! I hope everything goes well!

ldoeberling

Update: going home this morning! Dr says baby looks good and I don't have complete preeclampsia so we are just going to wait it out and see what happens. But I am so glad we get to go home!
Thanks for all the T&Ps!

lrobi13

Glad to hear you and your lo are doing well.