24 weeks is "viability", right?

Mrs_Liberto · December 2009

::clings to hope::

bronc09 · December 2009

Yes, it is.

Tim'sWifey · December 2009

Yes, it is.

::hangs on tightly with MrsLib::

mrsmacias2008 · December 2009

yeah.

DNK777 · December 2009

Yes. I just saw a siggy on 6-12 of someone's who's 2.5 year old was born at 25 weeks. I don't know the poster personally, but she appeared to be doing well.

leslie13510 · December 2009

Technically yes, but the chance of survival is still nowhere near 100%. Plus, of those that do survive, the chance of mental and physical disorders is very high. Every day at this point lessens those chances by so much. I hope hope hope that they can keep Jillian in until even 26 weeks, because those extra 2 weeks make SUCH a difference in survival rates.

*ETA: If anyone feels this explanation is inappropriate at this time please let me know and I'll take it down. I fought with myself over whether or not it was right to post this at all, but unfortunately it's the truth.

bensbabe · December 2009

Yes, it is. Someone else had a 24-weeker not long ago. Isn't his name Jonah/Jonas?

danlexi04 · December 2009

Yes. And I guarantee they are giving GC steroid shots to help Jillians lungs and all types of things to improve the situation for mom and baby.

XXXXX222 · December 2009

My friend's baby was born around then. It was very scary but he ended up okay. So it is possible and I hope it is so for GC.

danlexi04 · December 2009

I just remembered a good friend of my MIL had a baby born at 24 weeks and she is now a happy adorable 2 year old!! She was the smallest baby ever born in the NICU where A & B were. Her name is Lucy and she's super cute and healthy!

jenerally? · December 2009

techincally, yes.

but lord, let her keep that baby in longer than this.

bronc09 · December 2009

savannah_girl:
Yes it is. and in a level 3 NICU setting, (the highest level), a 24 week can not only survive, but THRIVE.

I thought there were level 4 NICU's as well.

leslie13510 · December 2009

bronc09:

savannah_girl:
Yes it is. and in a level 3 NICU setting, (the highest level), a 24 week can not only survive, but THRIVE.

I thought there were level 4 NICU's as well.

I'm pretty sure they only go up to Level 3, unless there has been a new classification system since I was pregnant. And savannah is right, with the right NICU a 24 weeker can thrive, and grow up to be as healthy as their peers within a few years.

bensbabe · December 2009

leslie13510:
Technically yes, but the chance of survival is still nowhere near 100%. Plus, of those that do survive, the chance of mental and physical disorders is very high. Every day at this point lessens those chances by so much. I hope hope hope that they can keep Jillian in until even 26 weeks, because those extra 2 weeks make SUCH a difference in survival rates.

*ETA: If anyone feels this explanation is inappropriate at this time please let me know and I'll take it down. I fought with myself over whether or not it was right to post this at all, but unfortunately it's the truth.

I understand. I thought about posting something like this too. I have seen moms get to 34 weeks with PROM...

lo45fd98wq32 · December 2009

I have a cousin who is turning 25 this week who was born at 25 weeks. She is absolutely normal.

bensbabe · December 2009

I have only heard of three levels also...

mrs_kelly1014 · December 2009

bensbabe:
Yes, it is. Someone else had a 24-weeker not long ago. Isn't his name Jonah/Jonas?

Dawson is the only one I know of, but I'm sure there have been others. https://aquivieneelsol.blogspot.com/

leslie13510 · December 2009

mrs_kelly1014:

bensbabe:
Yes, it is. Someone else had a 24-weeker not long ago. Isn't his name Jonah/Jonas?

Dawson is the only one I know of, but I'm sure there have been others. https://aquivieneelsol.blogspot.com/

I can't remember her little boy's name at the moment, but I think Ace had a micro-preemie. That's probably who bens is thinking of.

Manalyzer · December 2009

*clinging to hope*

Dr.BeepersWife · December 2009

DH's step siblings (twins) were born at 25wks and survived. I am holding on to the hope, if they made it so will Jillian. (ETA: I am praying she stays in longer.)

*KC*luvs*RJ* · December 2009

My cousin was born at 24.5 weeks. He is a perfectly healthy 9 year old, today.

Denesdia · December 2009

Please use the term "viable" with caution. I "celebrated" my V-day and then went into labor a few days later unexpectedly. I believe that 24 weeks is better described as the point at which the little one is more able to receive available artificial support to survive until they develop into the size of a term baby. Just my experience.

Mrs_Liberto · December 2009

Denesdia:
Please use the term "viable" with caution. I "celebrated" my V-day and then went into labor a few days later unexpectedly. I believe that 24 weeks is better described as the point at which the little one is more able to receive available artificial support to survive until they develop into the size of a term baby. Just my experience.

Isn't that the very definition of "viability"?

preppynewlywed · December 2009

Mrs_Liberto:
Denesdia:
Please use the term "viable" with caution. I "celebrated" my V-day and then went into labor a few days later unexpectedly. I believe that 24 weeks is better described as the point at which the little one is more able to receive available artificial support to survive until they develop into the size of a term baby. Just my experience.
Isn't that the very definition of "viability"?

Yep.

Mrs_Liberto · December 2009

preppynewlywed:
Mrs_Liberto:
Denesdia:
Please use the term "viable" with caution. I "celebrated" my V-day and then went into labor a few days later unexpectedly. I believe that 24 weeks is better described as the point at which the little one is more able to receive available artificial support to survive until they develop into the size of a term baby. Just my experience.
Isn't that the very definition of "viability"?
Yep.

Prep, you're a genius. Can you edjumacate me on why I just got a lecture, then? Curiouser and curiouser.

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