those who delivered 30-32 weeks....and brief update!

sejabernathy · January 2010

how big were your lo's and how much NICU time did they need.

DS was in NICU for 6 1/2 weeks and I don't know if i can go through that again...it was really the hardest thing I have ever had to do seeing him like that. I know that when it happens, I will have to do that but I am hoping not so long *fingers crossed* and praying for a few more weeks!

we are doing good. 2 days now, still in L&D. still dilated to 1cm which is good, no change from yesterday! OB says we have at least a couple more days hopefully 2+more weeks but we have to see what happens after i come off mag. contractions are down to 1-3 an hour. i am not in NEARLY as much pain as I was when I was admitted. i received my 2nd steroid shot at 9 pm last night and we are waiting for the official 48 hours after the 1st shot (tonite 9pm). OB says tomorrow morning at about 9:30am I will be taken off of the mag and then observed and moved from L&D to the anti-partum unit! this means catheter comes out and i get shower privliges AND get to go to pee in the toilet! oh how the little things excite me!

jab224 · January 2010

ugh. I really feel your pain. I haven't had one born that early, but I'm just reaching the 32 week mark and I've been in suspense about my twins coming early since around 26 weeks, when the doc told me that he was hoping we would "make it to Christmas". Once we passed 30 weeks, it was a small relief, but I dread having to go what you went through with your first baby.. My situation is different from yours- one of the twins is IUGR- but the fear is the same. Good luck! Focus on the positives, and I'll pray for you if you pray for me that we can both make it 4 more weeks!!

jab224 · January 2010

ps- A triplet mom that I know had her babies at 32 weeks, 5 days- all 3 were over 3 lbs, and none of them needed a vent. Another triplet mom that I know had hers also between 32 & 33 weeks- I dont' remember the exact sizes but 2 of the trips were over 3 lbs and the smallest was 2 lbs 15 oz. She said that the smallest one actually did the "best" in the NICU- didn't need a vent, etc.

lnle · January 2010

I feel your pain on not having shower and bathroom privileges! Thankfully I didn't have a catheter, but using a bedpan was no fun either. Hoping you get to go home soon!

s.s.girl · January 2010

Mine were 32w and 3lbs 3oz and 3lbs 14oz. They were in the NICU for 25 days. Good luck.

stillhoping · January 2010

mine were born at 31 weeks, they spent 25, 26 and 28 days in the NICU they had to learn to suck, maintain their body temperatures, needed C-Pac but were not incubated. We did very well

sejabernathy · January 2010

at 30 weeks exactly mackayla was 3lbs 10oz and braylon was 4lbs even. i am hoping to make it to 32 weeks and that they can be big enough (both are healthy and now with the shots, should be a lot better off!)

nygrl79 · January 2010

A friend of mine had her twins at 32 weeks exactly, one was 3lb1oz and the other 3lb2oz (I believe that is on the smaller side for 32 weeks). However, they are doing really well, neither needed to incubated and one came off c-pac after 24 hours.

healthynut · January 2010

Good luck to you. That's so great that you were able to get both shots of steroids. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you that you make it to at least the 48 hour mark, but hopefully a few more weeks.

I delivered at 31 weeks 2 days. Gerard was 3lbs. 4 oz. and Mackenzie was 3 lbs. 3 oz. Gerard was in the NICU for 7 weeks and Mac for 6 weeks. We went through a lot and they both came home on monitors, but are fine now and don't need anything. They are almost 17 pounds each now and meeting/surpassing all milestones. In the beginning, though, both were intubated at some point, Mackenzie had a chest tube, and some other things. My thoughts are with you.

raesue · January 2010

mine were born at 31w 1 day. Abby was 3lb 1 oz and Ben was 3lb 13 oz. Abby was in NICU for 7 1/2 weeks and Ben for 6 weeks. Ben had to have a vent but Abby was only on CPap. Abby had issues w/ eating which is why she was in longer than Ben (it's unusual for a girl to be there longer than a boy). They are 2 now and doing great!

megkreig · January 2010

Mine were born at 32 weeks, 6 days. DS weighed 3 lbs, 10.5 oz and stayed in the NICU for exactly 3 weeks. DD weighed 3 lbs, 13 oz and was in the NICU for 19 days. Both came out breathing on their own and didn't need any kind of support. Basically they were just feeders and growers.

meldoo2002 · January 2010

Our boys were born at 30w3d and were 3lbs.6oz. and 3lbs.13oz. (from what I hear that's big for 30 weekers). Nathan was in the NICU for 5 weeks and Joey was in for 6 weeks. Goodluck!

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