Pneumothorax

SarahRae85

My son was born yesterday afternoon, about 12.5 hours ago, via repeat cesarean. At 39.5 weeks, he weighed in at a very healthy 9lbs 13oz, but was taken to NICU because of breathing difficulties. A recent x-ray revealed he has a pneumothorax. It's small and should repair itself, just takes time. He's not even being given continuous oxygen, except on occasion when his stats drop too low.

Because I'm recovering from the cesarean I haven't even been able to get out of bed and see him and because he was having issues in the OR I haven't been able to hold him either. I got only a few minutes to kiss his cheek before they took him. In a few hours, they'll help me get up and move around for the first time, and I'm hoping I'll be able to visit the NICU shortly after that. They said they can't guarantee I can hold him, because they're doing al they can to keep his stress levels low. He hasn't even been bathed yet. 

Mrs MoJoRisin

Hang in there. I can only imagine how hard it must be to not have him with you. Get some rest!

Jerry77

I'm sorry to hear this! Many thoughts and prayers for you and your sweet little guy...hoping that his pneumothorax resolves quickly and that you start to feel better too!

jamu

I'm so sorry. Take it easy, thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

happy_un-bride

My DH had this 2 years ago; all the best for u and LO.

msf11

Often times babies are less stressed in mommy's arms... hoping you get to hold and love on him. That has to be so hard not to have seen much of him yet.

guilletskichuk

Congratulations on the arrival of your son! I'm sorry to hear about everything you are both going through right now. I hope that you get to hold him soon and that you both recover quickly! Take care and please keep us posted on his progress.

BlinkyT

Congrats on the arrival of your son! It doesn't sound like your baby has a chest tube, so thats good news. It means the pneumo probably isn't that severe and hopefully you will be able to hold him. The fact that he doesn't need much supplemental o