Born at 33 weeks, new preemie mommy

hrking2011

It seems like this whole pregnancy i've complained about swelling of some sort but other than that everythings been fairly normal. I went to my 3d ultrasound appt Thursday and showed my midwife my swelling she went into a frenzy and called my previous doctor stating he had paid no actual attention to my signs because I had severe PIH. She then sent me to the hospital to run labs and then they transported me to Toledo hospital and told me they were gonna deliver LO in the morning unless my bp went down. BF drove up 6 hours to the hospital and by 11:13 am they had done an emergency c-section. Teagen Ceceil P 3 lbs 11 oz. Breathing all o her own and doing good but now she's got a little bleeding in her belly so were meeting with surgeons and her nicu team in the morning. Does anyone else have Any experiences with this? She's the first preemie to be born in either side of the families so I'm just looking for some encoragement right about now please   

shanlubey

I don't have any experience with your situation, but I also had the first preemie on either side of the family. We're hear for you, especially when it seems like no one else understands. Hugs!

cara-n-steve

Congrats on your baby girl!  I'm sorry you have to go through this.  I don't know anything about bleeding in the stomach but just wanted to tell you to hang in there. This board is great and very supportive. 

Eszcz1228

I do not have any experience with the bleeding either but my son was born at 33 weeks at Toledo Hospital in Ohio. If you are speaking of the same hospital I want to tell you that you are in excellent hands! My son spent 16 days in the NICU and all the doctors and nurses were fabulous to my little guy! Good luck and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers forsure!

hrking2011

Was it saint vincents in Toledo? I'm already learning how great not only the NICU staff is but all the nurses too. I'm starting to pump in hopes of getting my milk in what are some good foods to eat for my preemie??

Symharmony

Congratulations on your baby girl!  Sorry, I don't have any experience with the bleeding in the belly.

Northof54

Congrats on Teagen   I don't know about the bleeding on the belly -- but wanted to add my smallest was born at 33 weeks 6 days and 3.12 lbs -- she was in hospital 27 days -- hope that offers something as they are so close in weight