New: Baby Boy born on the 4th at 30 weeks

cmcoy267 · September 2013

I didn't even know there was a preemie discussion board so glad that someone directed me to it! Here is our story so far:

It all started when I went in at 28 weeks with minor bleeding but I had to get my rhogam to make sure everything would stay okay. A week later I went in with bleeding heavier than normal and back contractions and dilated at 3. I was discharged 3 days after I was given steroids for his lungs, magnesium, etc and medicine to stop contractions. Less than 24 hours I was back in with contractions and dilated to 3....this time it was more intense. I was on bed rest in hospital for about 4 days and on the 4th I had him at 9 after my water broke at 6:30 in morning. It was quite the rush and very fast labor which caused some issues so I was not able to see him for awhile. He was born at 3 lbs 7 ounces and 16 inches long. He is obviously in NICU and will be for awhile. Not at all how I planned my pregnancy would go, everything seemed perfect up to that point. All they can guess is we were both getting a slight infection and that it might have gotten worse as time went on. I had a great doctor deliver me and so far things are going okay. As you most probably know a baby that early has ups and downs and we are hoping over time there are more ups! But for his age he is doing good and we pray he grows big and healthy and we get to take him home soon. They predict around 34 weeks but he has to meet a lot of milestones as well so probably be longer.

Throw3ks · September 2013

Goodluck to you and your LO! May you have a healthy and uneentful NICU stay.

BLPL101 · September 2013

Congrats on your baby boy! Praying for him.

anna2089 · September 2013

Congradulations on your LO. I hope this board will be as helpful to you as it has been to me through the whole preemie/NICU process. There are so many people willing to answer questions you have that have been through the same things you are or will go through! Good luck! Hang in there!

OMGTree · September 2013

Congrats on your baby boy! I recognize you from the Nov 2013 board. I was pretty much a lurker except at the beginning. My little girl was born at 30weeks 3 days so I'm in the same boat as you! Hope everything is going well!