32 weeks and delivering soon; advice? personal experience?

marissa422 · December 2011

Hi everyone, my name is Marissa. Im currently in the hospital on bedrest. Im 32 weeks. came in on thursday and today is monday.

First off heres a little history - I had my first daughter (now almost 5 years old) at 31 weeks. 3lbs 3oz. No known cause, just started contracitng. She did wonderful and was in the hospital for a little less than a month.

This time we were obviously prepared so ive been getting Makena, progesterone injections, since 16 weeeks. Also already recieved the betamethasone steroid shots a week ago. Ive been on and off the magnesium now since thursday when i came in and they plan on pro-longing this as long as they possibly can. However, my doctor really doesnt think ill make it to 34 weeks. So we're aiming for 33. So, I feel pretty good about everything, of course, its nerve-wrecking but i know that everything that COULD be done IS done. She is very healthy and weighing almost a pound more than what big sis did already

Just wondering if anyone else had similar experience to mine and wanted to share - may help put my mind at ease

sail123 · December 2011

I was in your position with my boys and we were able to delay delivery for 8 weeks (went into labour at 25 weeks, delivered at 33). I hope that you can make it as long as possible.

That said, you are in a great position. I was always told that 32 weeks is a "magic" number in terms of the baby's development. Add to that the fact that you have had the steroid shots and I think every thing will be fine. Have you talked to the neonatologists? When I was finally in full blown unstoppable labour, a neonatologist came in to tell me what to expect. I was told that babies born at 33 weeks generally have minimal complications and exceptional long term prognosis. That made me feel a lot better.

I think it is important to keep repeating to yourself that you have done everything you can do.

Please keep us posted!

marissa422 · December 2011

Thank you! How long did your boys have to stay in the NICU? Yes someone did come in and talk to me, it was reassuring when she said i shouldnt expect worse than what happend with my first which made me feel good being that she did so well.

I have a very positive attitude about everything which is good since i know some people have a much harder time with it, but the way i look at it is there is no sense in getting upset or worked up about something thats not in our control. everything happens for a reason so i know it will all work out

marissa422 · December 2011

thanks for sharing, glad to hear your son is doing well! prayers sent your way

I will join that group for sure, thanks for the recommendation!!

sail123 · December 2011

marissa422:
Thank you! How long did your boys have to stay in the NICU? Yes someone did come in and talk to me, it was reassuring when she said i shouldnt expect worse than what happend with my first which made me feel good being that she did so well.
I have a very positive attitude about everything which is good since i know some people have a much harder time with it, but the way i look at it is there is no sense in getting upset or worked up about something thats not in our control. everything happens for a reason so i know it will all work out

They were in the NICU for two weeks and had uneventful stays. The main issue we had was feeding and growing (other than one of my guys going on and off CPAP a couple of times)

marissa422 · December 2011

wow thats fantastic how much did they weigh at birth?? ya know something i forgot to ask was if they require babies to be atleast 5lbs before they go home...i know that that rule has changed in some places...im under the impression that as long as they are gaining weight that it doesnt really matter..

ppants · December 2011

I had PTL at 30 weeks. My water broke at 32 weeks and no attempt was made to stop my labor. I did get the steroids prior to delivery. DS weighed 4 lbs 9 oz and DD was 4 lbs. They were in the NICU for 22 days.

tkhrabs313 · December 2011

My water broke at 29w1d and I was on hospital bed rest until I delivered at 32w5d. I had gotten the 2 rounds of steroids after my water broke. DS was 4lbs at birth and was in the NICU until he was 3 weeks (35w5d gestation). He never needed any help with breathing he had some brady episodes, and just had to feed and grow. T&Ps for a safe delivery and healthy LO!

marissa422 · December 2011

aw hes so precious! thanks a bunch!

COmommy · December 2011

My water broke at 30w5d and I was in the hospital until I delivered at 31w3d. I was able to get the steroid shots for her lungs. Emmeline was 3 lbs 13oz and was mainly in the NICU to learn to eat and grow. She was breathing on her own.

jcsntms06 · December 2011

My DD was born at 33w 4d due to pre-e. I came into the hospital at 33w 3d because my blood pressure was through the roof, plus I had gained about 20lbs in two weeks, all signs of pre-e. I got one steroid shot for DD before my water broke over night (not sure if my water breaking was due to mag. salfate or if it was ptl). Anyway, my DD spent 3 days on CPAP, 3 days with IV in, 3 days under the bili lights for jaudice. By the end of 12 day stay she mainly a feeder/grower. She was born weighting 4lbs 10.5 oz, 18.5 inches long. She is now a healthy and happy two year old.

Praying that you can keep your LO cooking as long as possible. Please keep us posted.

ClickMama · December 2011

My water broke at 32 weeks and I was able to be on bedrest for a few days and get the betamethasone shots. I delivered DD at 32W 4days (almost 5 as it was late into the night). DD was in the NICU for 3 weeks and was a healthy 4lb9oz. She was under the bili lights and basically learned to feed and grow. GL!

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