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dmerk

I just wanted to introduce myself.  I gave birth to our daughter at 1:48 a.m. today at 28 w 3 d.  I had been on hospital bed rest for almost 2 weeks due to a placenta abruption and my water had sprung a leak.  So far, Sydney is doing well.  I had 2 rounds of steriods so she was initiating breathing on her own when she was born and has been doing pretty well today. She is 2 lb 5 oz and 15 inches long.  I am already amazed with the staff here at the hospital and in the NICU.  I have been reading on here and it looks as though you ladies are a great support system! 

KellyMichelle

Welcome and congratulations on your baby!  It sounds like she is doing well.  Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

kkh2002

Welcome baby Sydney!

My DD was born at 27w3d, a month after my water broke.  We were glad to have received the steroids as well - I think that made a huge difference.

Denesdia

Welcome and congratulations!  Please keep us updated and never hesitate to ask us questions. 

clyoungsey

Welcome and congrats!  Glad to hear she is doing well.  This is a great place to learn and live while in the NICU.  Hope it is an uneventful stay for you (if there is such a thing

Illinois_to_Indiana

Everyone is so supportive and helpful here, welcome and congratulations!

Heather1979

Welcome. I'm glad to hear your LO is making good progress. The ladies here are really great, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

ourkybaby

Good Luck and let us know how everything going.

I'm in somewhat the same shoes you are in.  I'm currenlty stuck in the hospital because my water started leaking at 25 w 6d and will be 29 weeks tomorrow.

I've had the steroid shots as well and as everyone has said, I'm sure they will make a huge difference.

Wishing you and your daughter the best.  I'm having a girl too.

mhop

Welcome and congrats!  My DD was born at 27, 6 weighing 2 lbs, 1 oz.  She is a bright, feisty 2 year old today.  Feel free to ask questions, vent, and celebrate here!

kahleorourke

Congratulation and wishing you & your DD all the best.

Jennyjenz

welcome & congrats!

dmerk

Thank you everyone.  I'm sure as I go through this process I will have a ton of questions for all of you!