Re-intro & will be joining again...

mcarter127

I really haven't been around this board much since DS1 has outgrown most of his preemie related issues but I will soon be joining again. 

I am on day 16 now of hospital BR for PTL & placental abruption. I am currently on magnesium to try to keep the contractions at bay. We lost our second son last September at 22+6 due to an abruption as well, so this has all been terrifying. I am 24 wks today & got steroids for her lungs last weekend.

Nobody really can tell us how much longer they can keep her in but they don't think my placenta will hold out much longer. I am so grateful to still be pregnant & am just hoping to beat the odds.

I would love to hear stories of other 24-26 wkers, especially any with IUGR or placental issues.  I am trying hard to be hopeful but it is so hard after what we've been through. 

Cara03

DS1 was born at 24w5d due to incompetent cervix. He was in the NICU for 98 days and then on home oxygen for another 4 months, but he is 3 now and a completely amazing preschooler with no developmental issues other than a slight speech delay.

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cottingham3

So sorry for your scary journey.

My ds was born Dec 28th at 26weeks. The docs are not sure if he was really earlier or just a little behond in development because of placenta issues but his eyes were still fused for almost two weeks after bi

gault530

My 26w4d twins are currently in the NICU and doing awesome. They were smaller at birth and weighed 1 lb 13 oz. Both were off the vent within 2 days of birth and on a high flow nasal canual by 2 weeks old. They didn't have any brain bleeds and so far there

Courtneyw04

My 25 week old quads just turned a year old last month. They spent 121-137 days in the NICU. We went through a lot of the typical 25 week preemie issues. They are doing fantastic now and are very energetic! Hoping you get as far as possible. Hugs.

Denesdia

Our DD arrived at 25w2d and had a 96 day NICU stay.  There was a book (of course I can't remember the name) that prepared us for typical health issues for micropreemies in the NICU.  It was like a check list, and it prepared me for what we faced

MrsRKJ

I have no advice as my little guy was 33 weeks, but I just want you to know my thoughts are with you, and keep us posted!  Good luck and hugs

IncogNeato

I'm so sorry for all that you are going through. One of my very good friends delivered her son at 25 weeks and he is now a fearless, energetic, amazing two year old.

 You and your baby will be in my thoughts.

MamaKoria

Welcome back I hope she stays in for a little longer! I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.

mcarter127

Thank you everyone for all the positive stories! It really helps to read how well all your kiddos are doing now! We are prepared to deal with disabilities (ds1 has some special needs) & I am trying to prepare for issues that micro preemies tend to

Mrs. Alice

Sorry to hear you are finding yourself facing this again.  I don't have micro-preemies but I was put on hospital bed rest at 24 weeks without a whole lot of hope to make it farther.  I remember how terrifying it was and how every day was a trium

punky917

I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. Just wanted to let you know that I will definitely add you to my prayer list and hope that LO will stay in for much longer. I didn't have placental abruption, but my best friend did at 28 w

thishappyhouse

Im sorry you are going through this.  Take one day at a time and know that EVERY day even every nursing shift that you make it is HUGE.  Each day is a victory.  I was on hospital bed rest starting at 21.5 weeks and really no one thought

ABColeslaw

  I love you.  I think about Eli everyday and I've been praying for Ellie since I found out you were pregnant.  I lurk on here from time to time as a high risk Mama/preemie Mama, but I don't post.  I saw your post and just wanted

jcsntms06

I did not have a mirco-preemie, but I wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you and your LO.

mcarter127

ABColeslaw:

  I love you.  I think about Eli everyday and I've been praying for Ellie since I found out you wer

flerlgirl

My little 26-weeker was delivered early because of reverse blood flow from the placenta. We are only 8 weeks in but he has done pretty well!! His biggest issue is his size (1 pound, 7 oz at birth and dropped to 1 lb, 4 oz) and he is now 3 pounds, 5 ounces