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Waters broke at 28 weeks!!!!

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ForGoodnessCake · 18/03/2023 05:12

So currently in hospital at 28 weeks after my waters breaking early hours of Thursday morning, I have no infection and stats and baby are good, no consistent contractions, was anyone able to cook their LO longer, or what is your Premature experience, I have insomnia and can't sleep!

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YearoftheRabbit23 · 18/03/2023 05:20

I've no experience to share but sending well wishes and hoping baby can stay inside for as long as possible!

Imamumgetmeoutofhere · 18/03/2023 05:20

I didn't want to read and run but wish you and baby all the luck in the world. You are in the best place for you both and they will do everything possible to look after you both.

My eldest was born at 31 weeks so a bit later than yours but a very speedy delivery less than 24 hours after a pre eclampsia diagnosis. I can chat about the NICU experience it that would help at all? I imagine you would be there for the long haul like we were.

Aside from that, I was born 14 weeks early in the mid/late 80s due to waters breaking. They kept my mum and me healthy for about a week before that but delivered at first sign of concern.

Wishing you all the best

Username24680 · 18/03/2023 05:28

No experience @ForGoodnessCake but I didn’t want to read and run! Sending you lots of positive vibes to try and keep that little one cooking away for a little bit longer 💐❤️

You and baby are in the best place! We’re here if you’d like to keep us updated on your journey! I know there are lots of amazing NICU parents on here who will be able to offer you advice!

Fooshufflewickjbannanapants · 18/03/2023 06:45

I have a 28 weeker, he was 2lb 9 when born, he's now 20 a strapping 6 foot and perfectly healthy. He had to stay in nicu a few weeks but came home before his due date. Look after yourself it's long days and tiring emotionally as well as physically. Oh and if you can once they're here pump like a crazy person because your milk will make all the difference

Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 18/03/2023 07:20

Just wanted to say sending you lots of luck. My friend went in to labour at 28 weeks not sure if waters broke and again at 31 weeks and managed to carry until 35 weeks in the end and baby was fine x

Coraline353 · 18/03/2023 07:53

My cousin's baby was born at 26 weeks. He's 9 now and a thriving, wonderful boy. He has bad asthma but that's about it! Obviously they went through a tough time in the early days but the hospital were wonderful and he's a joy.

ForGoodnessCake · 18/03/2023 07:54

Aww always know you guys would be amazing, I think it's more the unknown, will it all kick off or will I get home! Trying not to stress about it, but have been told if I start contracting they will transfer us whilst baby is still in, and at the moment that's to IRELAND from Aberdeen, as they have the NICU capacity and that is terrifying! I have been getting a few tightenings but not coming to much thank goodness, hopefully get home today after Dr rounds if no changes from now until then, I think they are concerned that we are an hour away from hospital should anything happen, we have tried for 2 years for this wee one and I was really enjoying my pregnancy, so bittersweet indeed! Thank you all and I'll keep you all posted 😘

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Username24680 · 18/03/2023 19:20

@ForGoodnessCake fingers crossed it doesn’t come to that OP 🤞🏼 Definitely try not to stress over it - easier said than done, I’m sure! How did you get on with the doctors today?

roseopose · 18/03/2023 19:34

My waters went at 34 weeks, spent 2 nights in hospital and had steroids then was sent home. I had one night at home before I had to go back in because the waters turned green (meconium) and I was induced. Had DD the next day. She spent 13 days in SCBU and has developed just fine. However, I do know people who have kept baby in longer. All the best to you

Potatopancake · 18/03/2023 19:35

Hi OP.

Just wanted to say that I'm also in Aberdeen and also pregnant and I'm sending you all the best wishes ❤️
Didn't realise that Aberdeen doesn't have NICU capacity?! And can't believe they couldn't transfer to Edinburgh or Glasgow.. Fingers crossed your little one stays inside a little longer, keep us updated ❤️

Anothernewname13 · 18/03/2023 19:38

Oh my goodness, so sorry you’re having this worry. After your waters have gone are you able to continue on or is it not generally a case of baby coming out quite soon? Unless they can just constantly monitor you for infection and hope baby stays in a while longer. I’m sure you will both be absolutely fine 🤞🏼 I have a friend with a baby born at 26 weeks and he’s great now. Going to Ireland from Aberdeen sounds a bit mad? Surely there’s NICU capacity somewhere in Scotland? Another friend’s baby was born at 27 weeks and was able to just stay in our local hospital NICU, we’re Scotland too

WeWereInParis · 18/03/2023 20:06

I know it's later but my waters broke at 34 weeks and I was given steroids/antibiotics and she stayed in until I was induced at 37 weeks.

ForGoodnessCake · 19/03/2023 08:16

Hello, we got home yesterday for bed rest, feeling like rubbish, woke up with contractions this morning, they've eased off, can't help feeling it's all starting. They will transfer to the first available NICU bed and when they told us that was in Belfast, things change very quickly with babies going home etc but just need to make us aware! Still holding on for now, everyday is a milestone I suppose! And just need to try and chill as much as possible, feels unrealistic with the urge to just be ready!

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Smurf123 · 19/03/2023 14:35

Fingers crossed baby stays out a while longer but on the reassurance side I only have good things to say about the Nicu in Belfast. The Royal is the regional nicu and the staff were fantastic with my son when he was there and at explaining things to me.

tobeornottobe1 · 19/03/2023 19:10

Fingers crossed OP baby stays put for a while longer yet!, hope your ok this evening.
How does it work with getting you over to Belfast should u need to go?

ForGoodnessCake · 22/03/2023 05:10

Morning, well my beautiful baby boy was born at 1131 on Monday after being transferred to Dundee, so much closer to home, he was an amazing 2lbs 6oz and is doing epic!! ❤️

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maybeinanoter86 · 22/03/2023 05:14

Hi my waters went at 25 weeks although not fully . I was kept in hospital for about 3 weeks given steroid injections every 2 hours because it brought on early labour . They managed to stabilise everything and I was allowed home . Although monitored. Strictly no sex because of risk of infection and shower instead of bath because your cervix will be slightly open . Somehow I went over 2 weeks 😂 which we never thought would ever happen and I had to be induced . Good luck op everything will be fine ❤️

Username24680 · 22/03/2023 05:20

ForGoodnessCake · 22/03/2023 05:10

Morning, well my beautiful baby boy was born at 1131 on Monday after being transferred to Dundee, so much closer to home, he was an amazing 2lbs 6oz and is doing epic!! ❤️

@ForGoodnessCake Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy OP!! ❤️ And I’m so so glad that you’re much closer to home than you thought!! Glad to hear he’s doing well! How are you doing? 😊
We’d love to hear all about his journey if you’d like to keep us updated 😊 Wishing you and your lovely little one all the best ❤️

Fooshufflewickjbannanapants · 22/03/2023 05:58

@ForGoodnessCake congratulations, sounds like he is doing well, please look after yourself, it's so important, you won't realise how knackering it is until afterwards as you run on adrenaline,

stopringingme · 22/03/2023 06:50

Congratulations 🍼💐

HamstersAreMyLife · 22/03/2023 06:55

Congratulations! Glad you're closer than anticipated. Hope you're both doing OK.

ForGoodnessCake · 22/03/2023 07:07

Once they allowed us home on Saturday, infection set in and I was back to hospital quickly, everything happened so fast, and we were so lucky to get Dundee, the NICU was full the day befor. He arrived by emergency Csection and he is doing so amazing, we are both still on antibiotic for the infection and I've been very emotional but that's all part and parcel, every day is a new one and we are hoping to go home once Aberdeen has a bed for us! I still cannot believe he came so early xx

Waters broke at 28 weeks!!!!

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Tryingtoconceivenumber2 · 22/03/2023 07:09

@ForGoodnessCake I'm so glad you are closer to home. Congratulations. Wishing you both a speedy recovery x

Casdentwo · 22/03/2023 07:17

Congratulations he looks amazing. My nephew was a prem baby and is now a thriving athlete so try to be positive he's a little miracle xx

maybeinanoter86 · 22/03/2023 07:18

Oh my god I just seen he's here . Congratulations! He's looks so healthy and big for a prem ❤️.

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