Hi and my son born at 26w2d

lemen99

Hi Girls!  I don't have much time to Nest anymore but I wanted to share my story with you all.  After going to the Dr's office due to spotting, I was sent to the ER at 24w1d because my cervix was starting to dilate and my water was bulging.  (incompetent cervix)

Our little guy was born 2 weeks later on 12/30/08 at 26w2d at 2lb 3 oz.  He's doing amazing now and is hopefully coming home in a couple weeks.

Just another success story to help anyone who may be battling something similar right now.  I know the success stories helped us get through it all.

Pics on my blog! 

RRHsMom

Welcome and what a sweet little boy you have.  He is adorable!  Glad to hear things have gone so well all things considered and and I hope his coming home day is soon.

kcswifey

Wow!  What a super kiddo!  I am very happy to hear that you NICU adventure is coming to a happy end!  He is such a cutie!  Keep us updated on all of his progress!

RubyRed7

What a darling little boy! I hope he's home very soon. Congratulations!

april062604

welcome and congrats on your beautiful son! ?dylan and cassidy were born at 26w1d and are going to be an adjusted 12 months on tuesday. ?they have consistently met or exceeded all of their adjusted milestones (and i hope it continues...fingers crossed). ?they spent 88 and 80 days in the nicu and were born at 1 lb 13 oz and 1 lb 13.5 oz.; their nicu stay was basically smooth for 26 weekers. ?they were vented on the oscillator for about a week each. ?then on canulas. ?dylan had a grade 1 IVH and a pneumothorax that required a chest tube. ?they both had 2 blood transfusions, they both had PIE, they both had A's and B's and came home on monitors. ?cassidy had reflux, and that ended my 7 adjusted months. ?i am continually amazed by their strength and i'm a very lucky mom. ?i count my blessings each and every day.

i look forward to hearing his success stories and getting to know you.

-april?

april062604

i have to post again. ?i hadn't looked at your blog until after i posted. ?your pictures are beautiful and they bring back so many memories for me an my husband. ?we kept saying "he's so tiny" and ours were tinier. ?cherish every moment b/c he'll be big (and heavy) soon enough. ?you are an amazing photographer with a great camera that takes amazing pictures. ?want to come to NJ and take some pictures of my kiddos?

stormyjax

he is adorable!  he doesn't look like a baby he has a distinct look already....so cute.  Hope he goes home soon....our dd was born dec24th 08 at 34 weeks

njkaren

Congratulations! My baby was born at 26 weeks, 1 day. He spent 12 weeks in the NICU and came home 2 weeks before his due date. He has been home since the end of September. He is now 7 1/2 months actual, 4 1/2 months corrected and doing great. His biggest problem now is his reflux but he is on two medicines that seem to be working.

FutureMrsDenman

I am glad to hear that your son is doing so well!  Congratulations on his birth and welcome to the board!  He is absolutely ADORABLE!

mrsjrmiller

How proud you must be! He is adorable, so strong!  He also had an impressive weight for being a 26 weeker. You rarely see one that early hit the 2lb mark - that is great!  Hope he is home with you soon.

jasonlovessara

he is so frickin cute!!!  Congrats Momma!

lemen99

april062604:

welcome and congrats on your beautiful son!  dylan and cassidy were born at 26w1d and are going to be an adjusted 12 months on tuesday.  they have consistently met or exceeded all of their adjusted milestones (and i hope it continues...fingers crossed).  they spent 88 and 80 days in the nicu and were born at 1 lb 13 oz and 1 lb 13.5 oz.; their nicu stay was basically smooth for 26 weekers.  they were vented on the oscillator for about a week each.  then on canulas.  dylan had a grade 1 IVH and a pneumothorax that required a chest tube.  they both had 2 blood transfusions, they both had PIE, they both had A's and B's and came home on monitors.  cassidy had reflux, and that ended my 7 adjusted months.  i am continually amazed by their strength and i'm a very lucky mom.  i count my blessings each and every day.

i look forward to hearing his success stories and getting to know you.

-april 

 

Andrew's story is similar - he was on a vent for a week I think, an oscillator for about another week while he had a pneumo and a chest tube etc.  He has a grade 1 and grade 4 IVH but luckily the grade 4 was very small so they think any long term damage will be very minor.  Also had multiple blood transfusions, and he has reflux issues "typical" 26 week issues I guess! 

Thanks for sharing your story!  I'm glad your little ones are doing so well.

 

lemen99

april062604:

i have to post again.  i hadn't looked at your blog until after i posted.  your pictures are beautiful and they bring back so many memories for me an my husband.  we kept saying "he's so tiny" and ours were tinier.  cherish every moment b/c he'll be big (and heavy) soon enough.  you are an amazing photographer with a great camera that takes amazing pictures.  want to come to NJ and take some pictures of my kiddos?

 

thanks!! :-) Sounds fun...I've never been to NJ!

gymrat

I'm glad to hear that everything is going well for your son. The feeding pics are cute!

Our stories are very much alike.

JCM

Oh my, he is such a cute little baby, very sweet face.  Congrats on making it this far and I am sure your are a very proud mama. 

I was diagnosed with IC due to funneling on Monday (24 weeks 1 days) and am on total bed rest.  Your story gives me hope and even brought a tears to my eyes.

I wish you and your family and of course your little peanut the best of luck!