Intro and request from PPROM momma

starlightgator

Hi Mommas,

I would like to know if I may join, if this is the right place for me? I've been in the IF group and PAIF since last June.

I PPROM-ed on Jan 30 (21w3d) with twin girls at stayed on hospital bedrest for over a month. Received 2 rounds of steroids and IV magnesium. This past Sunday, March 1st, I had an emergency C-section under general anesthesia (25w5d) and gave birth to my micro-preemie girls. Fiona Skye weighed 1lb, 4oz and Chloe Mae weighed 1lb, 12oz. They are both in the NICU and holding stable but critical (up and down each day). Just wondering if anyone can give comfort or advice for the many days and long journey ahead of us.

Missi576

Oh my goodness, of course you can join.  Unfortunately, this board is super super quiet.  I have been trying to check in daily, but sometimes it ends up every other day.  This weekend was my oldest birthday so that kinda negated everything else   

I didn't have the same reasons as you, but my twin girls were born at 26w3d.  The long long three and four month NICU stays felt so long.  The little one standing next to me holding on to my leg had her fair share of trials including being transported away from her sister to a children's hospital and back again. 

I'm here and I understand.  Celebrate each day with them and take tons of pictures.  Your little ones may be here early, but they are still here.  They are amazing little warriors who know you already   You are welcome to PM me.  I would be happy to be here in any ways you need.  I'll try to check in daily. 

starlightgator

@Missi576 Thank you. Your words really choked me up bc I miss the girls so much. It's so hard having them inside for several months and now they're far away in the NICU and I just want them here with me. But, I know I can't do much for them...except pumping. And only one twin is tube feeding 1ml every 3 hours right now. The other is still struggling. I appreciate your kindness and will PM with updates.

Missi576

I am so happy to hear that they're both fighting.  One of my two, Alexandria, had a few bumps in the road.  I hold her now (which is getting hard, because she is so active) and just think about the times when I was told she wasn't stable enough to be held.  It brings me to tears every time.  I wish there was more I could have done.  That, when they're totally normal and completely healthy and active.. advanced almost

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.    

I was serious on the celebrate each moment with them.  That is the one thing that will always get to me.  By the time they came home, people were just relieved and still holding their breath.. I feel like we forgot to celebrate.