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AllibobAllibob member
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Hi. I've been lurking this board the last few weeks since I was being monitored for IUGR. They were not going to let me go past 34 weeks, but I had a placental abruption & crash CS yesterday at 30 weeks. The overnight neonatologist is actually retired & moonlighting, and I feel like I can't get any solid factual information from him. He went & found a card to show me based on baby's gestational age & weight he has a 97% chance of survival. Any other questions he said he'd have to look up. He looks about 85, so I'm sure he's up to speed on all the latest. /sarcasm

We thought baby was normal & healthy aside from the IUGR, but now they're concerned about a possible genetic or metabolic disorder. Right now I'm just so angry at the world and this neonatologist and the fact that I drove past a stellar level 3 NICU to deliver at my HMO hospital like I'm supposed to. I know that's the least helpful emotion when dealing with our care staff, and I'm trying to be nice, I swear. Sorry for the rant. Any suggestions for moving beyond regret and being present in my current situation?
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  • rkcarawayrkcaraway member
    The bright side is that this old dr will probably be off soon.  Typically shifts are only 24 hour max.  Check into moving him to level 3 if that would make you more comfortable.  I know our NICU received transports all the time.  As PP said, 30 weekers tend to do well.  



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  • MinaE01MinaE01 member
    First of all, congratulations on the birth of your son! Suddenly having a baby in the NICU is very difficult, but things will get better as you become more informed and work with more competent people. Nurses are an excellent resource.  Advocate for yourself and your son. Do not be afraid to speak up and demand some answers. Although, they may not have any for you at this point.

    The feelings you are having will come and go in waves. Time (and sometimes counseling) can help you deal with these emotions and other that will emerge during your NICU journey. I hope you get some answers soon. How much does your son weigh, out of curiosity? I'll be thinking of you and your baby boy. Please keep up updated.

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  • AllibobAllibob member
    Thank you so much for the support. My son weighs 860g/1lb 14oz and has stabilized a bit for now. The OBs that triaged me & did my CS came by to talk to me, and they had gone over things with NICU themselves. They were able to answer some of my questions better, and a new neonatologist is due to come in now. I haven't been able to go see my baby yet today due to my own complications, but the nurse is going to try & get me down there in a bit. I'm having such a hard time between pumping q2-3 hours & all the constant interruptions (lab draws, housekeeping, vitals, etc) that I haven't been able to sleep at all.
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  • e74e74 member
    Congrats! I had my twins shortly after 31 weeks and they did fairly well in the NICU-- one had no problems... The other was flown to another hospital due to nonlife threatening issues. They are 7 months actual, 5 months adjusted now and doing pretty good.. One of my twins also was tested for genetic and chromosome abnormalities.. Lots of hugs and good thoughts.., one day at a time!!
    DS#1 born 9/23/06 
    Twins DS#2 and 3 born at 31 weeks, 3 days due to a short cervix on 8/2/13.
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  • ashleymarie512ashleymarie512 member
    Congratulations! I'm sorry you have to experience a NICU stay, but hoping it's uneventful and short. Don't be afraid to ask questions...at the beginning it was so overwhelming with what to ask because I didn't even know what I didn't know! Time, unfortunately/fortunately makes NICU moms experts with what to ask and look for. Speak up and ask if you don't understand or like what they say!

    Hugs to you and good luck!
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