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justbreathe510 · April 2012

On Monday my water broke at work. I was rushed to the hospital via ambulance then transferred to another hospital. I wasn't in labor, had no contractions, and my cervix was still closed. Now, I am in the hospital until I deliver. I made it to 24 weeks yesterday, which was a big goal for my doctors and now every day my little man stays in is a blessing. Every day, his chances of survival go up 2-3%.

I was just wondering if any of you have similar stories and can share anything with me. Stories, advice, anything.

Thank you so much!

ijustcantthinkrightnow · April 2012

I ruptured at 20 weeks with twin A. I was on bed rest for 6 weeks before I went into labor. I would make sure you get steroid shots for his lungs if you haven't already. I remember hearing of a few mommas who went much longer and even had their sack re-seal.

Find lots of movies, books and visitors to pass your time.

Both my twins are now thriving one year olds who are mobile and getting into everything.

justbreathe510 · April 2012

I have gotten both steroid shots already. I pray that my little guy stays in until at least 26 weeks.

daphne814 · April 2012

I didn't have my water rupture, but I was on bed rest from 10 weeks on for a subchorionic hematoma, then I was in the hospital on bed rest starting at 24 weeks. A week later I had preterm labor and the hematoma caused a placental abruption at 25 weeks. My little guy is really fighting and doing well in the NICU now. It'll be a month since he was born tomorrow. I just wanted to share because I hope and pray you can keep your LO baking as long as possible, but just stay positive because the doctors in the NICU really can work miracles with our tiny babies. I agree with getting the steroids and finding lots of things to do to pass the time. Hulu plus was a lifesaver for me because the hospital TV was just basic cable. Good luck to you!

ladybugbella24 · April 2012

I don't have experience with bed restBecause once my water broke Bella was born half hour later. I was diagnosed with IC.However I do know what its like to have a micro preemie.Bella was born at 24 weeks weighing 1lb 7oz. Despite along and tough stay in the NICU, she is now 15 months/19 adjustedand a happy little girl. She she's our little miracle baby.Please post any questions you may have. There is a linkon the top of this board to a blog were you can get more informationfrom preemie mamas.Good luck and stay in little guy!

urbanflowerpot · April 2012

Sure! A bunch of the moms from this board have contributed their stories here (https://preemiemomblog.blogspot.com/p/success-stories.html) - it's been a while so I should see if new moms would like to add their stories. We'd love to include yours when you're ready

justbreathe510 · April 2012

Can I ask what is meant when you say 19 adjusted? I've seen ages written that way quite a few times and I really don't know what it means.

Thank you for all the responses

kaylaaimee · April 2012

Can I ask what is meant when you say 19 adjusted? I've seen ages written that way quite a few times and I really don't know what it means.

When a baby is born premature, they have two "ages". Their actual age is their birthday. My daughter is 17 months old b/c she was born 17 months ago. Their adjusted age is kind of like their developmental age. You count that age from their due date. My daughter was born 3.5 months before her due date, so her adjusted age would be 13.5 months old.

Typically the doctors will use their adjusted age when asking questions about the babies development, feeding, etc.

Feel free to ask someone to clarify if I didn't explain that well!

jenifairies · April 2012

I didn't go into labor - I had to have an emergency c/s because of HELLP syndrome (similar to toxemia). But my DD was born at 24w2d and she is doing great now at almost six months old. It wasn't an easy road in the NICU, but we made it out.

I hope your little guy stays in a looong time.

adrielegorburu · April 2012

my water broke at 22w5d - they tried to stop my labor but couldnt and I delivered via emergency "classical" c-section later that day - DD just turned one year old! and is doing really well - Good luck to you - I hope your little guy stays put as long as possible

abakies33 · April 2012

my water broke at 28 weeks. they put my on strict bedrest at the hospital. i had 2 steriod shots for my sons lungs and several antibiotics through an IV incase i had an infection. no infection ever surfaced thankfully so i was able to hold off labor for 2.5 weeks. during that time i slepts as much as i could, and watched ALOT of tv. i also read alot on here and taught myself how to crochet. its the small things that got me through the bedrest like painting my nails or coloring my daughter a picture. the nurses where i was were great, and often came to my room on their break to talk so i wouldnt be lonely. my advice to you is, dont give up hope! your body can and hopefully will do amazing things. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

oh by the way, my wyatt is now 10 weeks old and weighs over 11lbs. and he shouldve only been born on the 12th of this month : )

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