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Well, this is my first post here as my baby was unexpectedly born on Saturday at 6:33pm after my water broke at home at 6:20am. 

She was 33w5d and they gave me the steroid shot and tried to get me to hold out until Monday or at least 24 hours, but my body didn't cooperate.  She was breech, so I knew I'd need to have a section, but by late afternoon I was already 7cm so they went ahead and did the section. 

I have no idea why I went into preterm labor.  I hadn't had any major complications and was doing pretty well.  No placental abruption or infection.

I've kept myself in check throughout this pregnancy - I haven't been weepy or hormonal or anything, but it's so hard for me to look at her or think about her without dissolving into a ball of tears.  

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and share my story.  I'm sure I'll be relying on people on here to help get my though everything.  It's been so great reading my friend's comments on my FB who shared their stories and it has helped a ton, so I'm hoping to receive and then give here once she gets older and stronger. 

BFP(1) DD1 born 4.17.10 @ 33w5d due to pPROM
BFP(4) DD2 born 2.14.13 @ 35w5d due to pPROM

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  • DenesdiaDenesdia member
    Welcome and congrats, mama.  We are here for you when you need us.
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  • KellyMichelleKellyMichelle
    Welcome and congratulations on your baby.  Feel free to ask any questions or just vent.  We have all been there and know how hard it is.
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  • Bippy798Bippy798
    It will be the hardest thing you ever go through. Stay strong mama! Vent here as much as you need to.
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  • mommamorrismommamorris

    congratulations on your little girl!

     

    we're sorry you're here, but happy to help in any way we can. your feelings are totally normal. these ladies are awesome.. feel free to ask any questions or vent as needed. :) 

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  • mek10976mek10976

    Welcome!  My story is similar to yours: water broke at 32 weeks.  All had been well; I'd even been to the doctor that day.  When I got to L&D triage, I was 8-9cm, BP was high, and DS was breech.  So I had a c-section about 3 hrs. after my water broke.  My OB says I had sudden Pre-E and my water could have broken b/c of the Pre-e. 

    Just want to let you know that 32+ weekers are typically feeder/growers and have minimal problems.  For us, it was all about learning to take a bottle and control the reflux. 

    Let us know if you need anything!

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  • At1stsightAt1stsight
    Welcome! I'm sorry your pg ended so quickly with no warning. Mine happened the same way; tons of back pain, went to L&D just to get checked out, and was found to be in full blown labor. It's very difficult to adjust to the massive changes - just hang in there and take care of yourself and enjoy time with your new baby girl. Congrats! We're here if you have any questions.
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  • gwenypher7gwenypher7 member
    Congratulations on the birth of your little girl! Don't be so hard on yourself about crying - you've been through a traumatic event and you have a lot of hormones racing through your body. 33/34 weeks is a great milestone and she will probably only need to stay in the nicu a few weeks as a feeder/grower. Welcome to the board!
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    T&P from the 3rd Tri board!!!!!
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  • Mrs.B6302007Mrs.B6302007 member
    Hang in there, Sookie!  Lots of T&P coming your way!
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  • BitterOldHagBitterOldHag

    Congratulations on your little girl.

    I hope she continues to do well.

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  • jennigator3jennigator3

    Congratulations on your little girl!!

    It is totally normal to feel the way you are feeling, sometimes having a good, loud cry was the most therapeutic thing I could do for myself. I would sit in his nursery with one of his NICU blankets (that I stole) and just have a good cry. The cat used to look at me like I was nuts. 

    We all understand the rollercoaster you are on right now with a baby in the NICU, if you ever need anything (even just to vent), we're here for you.

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  • SkypekWithoutACSkypekWithoutAC
    I'm late to this post, but your story is SO similar to mine that I had to reply :) My water broke at 6:00am and my DD, who was also breech, was born by C-section around 12:30 that afternoon. We didn't have time for steroid shots, either (though I don't think my OB/GYN was going to do them anyway). Just post away if you need anything, the ladies here are very helpful. Congrats on your LO!
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  • LWilli35LWilli35

    Congrats on your new arrival!

    This board is a great resource!

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