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Hello what to expect?

JellyTwoPointOJellyTwoPointO member
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Hello ladies. I've never posted on this board before and I hope it's ok if I do so. I'm coming hoping for some advice and resource ideas. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant and in the hospital to try to stop preterm labor. While a lot is up in the air right now, it looks like by the weekend I may get to go home on bedrest and taking procardia to keep contractions away. My doctor has said that he would be shocked to see me go past 36 weeks gestational age and that while 36 weeks is his ultimate hope, he would be "very happy" with 32 weeks as well at this point.

So while everything is up in the air and there's no guarantees, it looks like a preemie journey and NICU time is inevitable for us. I have no idea when I'll deliver and I know preemie issues are very different depending on what GA you end up delivering. But I'm still hoping, at least generally, for some insight and advice.

What do I prepare for? What can I expect? What can I do for mother and baby bonding while in the NICU? What should I research and learn as far as preemie health? I am 100 percent in th dark about all this so I was hoping to come to you about any insight and wisdom on anything from the emotional, physical, logistical... basically any aspect of this journey.

Thank you so very much.
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Re: Hello what to expect?

  • BLPL101BLPL101 member
    I gave birth at 35 weeks and DD wasn't in the NICU, so I don't have any advice, but you are on my heart and I'll be praying for you and your sweet child.
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  • jcsntms06jcsntms06 member

    Definitely ask to take a tour of the NICU and ask to speak to the neo. I wish I had done that the first time around with my first DD. Both my girls were born early 33 and 34 weeks. My oldest had a relatively easy NICU stay, no breathing issues, just ja

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  • santjustsantjust member
    First I want to say you are in our thoughts and just try and relax! It is hard because you want to cook your LO as long as possible. Ask for a neo consult and have your significant other there for support and also so both understand what's to be expected.
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  • KM2008KM2008

    I am so sorry to hear that you are in this position.  I will be thinking of you and your LO.

    First, take care of yourself starting now.  Do what you need to do to stay hydrated and relaxed as possible.  Being well-rested is hard

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