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Waters broke at 28 weeks!!!!

57 replies

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!

OP posts:
smokeyr · 22/03/2023 07:19

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

A huge congratulations 🎉

My son was born at 28 weeks; he was in NICU for 9 weeks. He's a strapping 11 year old now with absolutely no complications!

The NICU journey is a rollercoaster xxx

clocktock · 22/03/2023 07:22

Waters broke at 28 weeks and managed to get to 34. Born weighing five pounds and was in special care for 3 weeks x

Best of luck xxxxx

FunkyMonks · 22/03/2023 07:23

Congrats he looks like a fighter just like his mum wishing you both the best Flowers

clocktock · 22/03/2023 07:23

Aww sorry just saw your update. Congratulations xxx

Screwedupworld · 22/03/2023 07:24

Aww look at him congratulations OP! He’s in the best place and sounds like he’s doing amazing! Wish you all the best! Hope he’s home soon with you x

SparkyBlue · 22/03/2023 07:30

Congratulations OP he is absolutely beautiful.

strawberryicecreamice · 22/03/2023 07:39

Oh wow OP congratulations what a little fighter Flowers

YearoftheRabbit23 · 22/03/2023 07:48

He's beautiful and looks so big and "fully cooked" for want of a better term. Congratulations. Hope you both make a full recovery from infections and are out of NICU soon.

hallodarknessmyoldfriend · 22/03/2023 12:38

Congrats OP! Wish you and your little one all the best Flowers

Username24680 · 22/03/2023 14:34

@ForGoodnessCake Hes an absolute cracker 😊 Just couldn’t wait to get out and see what all the fuss was about 🙈 He looks like he’s doing really well OP! Keeping my fingers crossed that a bed opens up soon for you in Aberdeen and you can get closer to home 😊 Thank goodness you didn’t end up in Ireland though 😳 I hope you’re on the mend soon too Mummy!

WimbyAce · 22/03/2023 14:50

YearoftheRabbit23 · 22/03/2023 07:48

He's beautiful and looks so big and "fully cooked" for want of a better term. Congratulations. Hope you both make a full recovery from infections and are out of NICU soon.

Yes I was thinking this too! Congratulations, wishing you all the best xx

cornflakegeneration · 22/03/2023 14:55

Congratulations - he doesn't look much different to my 35 weeker so hopefully that's a good sign. Glad you made it to Dundee instead of Belfast! What a rollercoaster x

tobeornottobe1 · 22/03/2023 16:22

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

Congratulations OP!! His beautiful and he looks a great weight!! I wish you a speedy recovery and a quick stay in NICU ❤️

wanttoplayboardgames · 22/03/2023 16:37

He's beautiful, congratulations ❤️

Anothernewname13 · 22/03/2023 16:38

Congratulations, so glad you are both okay. He looks amazing! 😍 take it easy now, hopefully you get closer to home soon

ExpatInSlavikLand · 22/03/2023 16:41

Congratulations OP 🥰 he's lovely xx

uncomfortablydumb53 · 22/03/2023 17:06

Congratulations OP... He looks great for a 28 weeker

Alwaysworryingoversomething · 22/03/2023 17:10

Wow he looks fantastic, congratulations!

glasshole · 22/03/2023 17:12

My goodness he is beauty, those feet!! Congratulations.

Crikeyalmighty · 22/03/2023 17:17

Ah congratulations- he looks in very good Nick for 28 weeks- got everything crossed for you xx

SquigglePigs · 22/03/2023 17:18

Congratulations OP. So pleased he's doing well. Hope you both clear the infection soon.

Junebug22 · 22/03/2023 17:25

What a gorgeous boy! Huge congratulations!! I had a really positive NICU experience (on the west coast) and found the staff there were absolute angels who taught us so much. Changing a nappy in an incubator is an experience -just wait 😂(Our baby was full term but in for other reasons). Take of yourself too op -a c section is rough in those first few days. I found staying on top of my painkillers really helped and making sure I actually ate regularly was important to keep up my energy/recovery levels. By day 5 I felt back to “normal”. Best of luck to you all x

Crikeyalmighty · 22/03/2023 17:46

He's got really long legs too OP- reckon he will be a big lad when he's caught up

R0b1na · 31/03/2023 20:38

Congratulations 🎉

TTCing · 05/04/2023 20:01

Congratulations! I’m so pleased your baby boy is doing well ❤️ lots of love to you all and wishing you manage to get home soon xxx