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Any peeps pregnant who have had a premmie baby previously

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HalleLouja · 10/02/2011 19:56

DS was born at 34 weeks and apart from being small was fine. He was in SCBU for 11 days.

Was wondering if anyone else would like to come and hold my had this time. Am 21 weeks and its all getting a bit close. Fingers crossed it should all be fine this time (even if its premmie). Am under the care of the doctor so get a scan at 28 weeks to measure my cervix. Plus as GTT (glucose tolerance test). Then as my placenta is slightly low I get a scan at 32 weeks.

It sounds silly but would be nice to have a proper cuddle this time rather than baby being taken away quickly - though as I say he is all fine so should count my blessings.

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backintraining · 14/02/2011 20:21

Hi all, what a lovely thread this is turning out to be, some really good "make you feel better" messages. LiegeandLief thanks for that, I am on aspirin already and also BP medication as it's already a bit high, but am trying to stay positive.

midouri sorry to hear about your twins, hopefully this pregnancy is a lot smoother for you.

Looking forward to chatting to you all some more.

backintraining · 14/02/2011 20:24

Loopyloops my brain is playing tricks on me tonight and I completely missed your post. So sorry to hear about your first time too... here's to a boring, uneventful, lonnnnnnnnnnng pregnancy to you too!

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HalleLouja · 14/02/2011 20:59

Passes and around! Hopefully we will all be around for a while and have a chance to get comfy. It is lovely to hear good news stories. Think DS was just in a rush to see us we did get an extra 6 weeks with him and I didn't spend any maternity leave moppping around waiting for the baby to be born.

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backintraining · 20/02/2011 20:09

Bumping for anyone else!

Emoo · 20/02/2011 22:05

Thanks for bumping! I just found this, and would love to join you all for some hand holding.

I had DD 8 years ago at 29 weeks after a spontaneous unexplained preterm labour - bit of a stormy course in NICU but she eventually got out of hospital just before her due date, and is now healthy.

Our ttc journey has not been easy. For the first four years there was no way I was going to risk putting us through all that again. By the time I felt ready, we were looking at a 5 year age gap at least. And now, finally, I'm 7 weeks pregnant. I am super anxious though because of a miscarriage last year at ~9 weeks, so might just lurk for a while until I'm a bit happier that this one is sticking!

Good luck to all, and it's lovely to hear the stories of those who have gone on to have later babies next time.

Baffledandbewildered · 20/02/2011 23:06

Dd was born at 34 weeks the next 2 ds's were both 10 days late .Now though she is always the one who is running late!!

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HalleLouja · 25/02/2011 17:51

Didn't realise this thread had been reborn.

Am 23+2 today (or something like that) so 17 weeks til official due date.

Am going to buy a fancy bag to take to hospital and some new pjs as last time I didn't even get the bag packed and we had to make it up as we went along, so am going to be prepared or at least start to.

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missjulie · 25/02/2011 17:55

Hello, just wanted you to know that i am thinking of you, and hope that everything goes well for you hun. I am not preg. I had a prem DD 7 wks early, now 10 months old, and i totally understand your concern. I can not imagine ever being preg again, but if i were, i would be petrified.
Good luck, keep us posted with how things go. xxx

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HalleLouja · 22/04/2011 19:18

Am now 31+3 so not far from when I gave birth last time.... Oh well as long as I get to 34 weeks again I will be happy.

How are the rest of you doing?

[busmile]

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fatfingers · 23/04/2011 08:33

I am grateful that this thread has been resurrected and its good to hear other people are doing well. My last dc was born at 23+5 weighing 660g and spent 17 weeks in hospital (4 yrs ago). It was hell but thankfully she is doing v well now.

I'm currently 7-8 weeks with dc3 and I am scared stiff tbh - just don't think I could cope if the same thing happened again. I'm doing everything I can to take care of myself this time -popping vits, cut out caffeine, plenty of sleep - because I kind of always blamed myself last time (stressful job, drank coffee). Just keeping everything crossed for a full term pregnancy this time so its good to hear other people are doing well.

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HalleLouja · 23/04/2011 08:40

Fatfingers no wonder you are scared after that. 34 weeks was bad enough. Do they know why you went into labour so early last time?

Have started packing my bags already for the hospital. Even if not completely packed I am part of the way there.

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LoopyLoopsNincompoop · 23/04/2011 08:48

Dear all

Sorry I've not been on this thread for a while, I've just noticed it again.

Some concerns in recent scans re possible IUGR (which would probably mean prem again) but last scan was much better, so I'm hoping to get to at least 35 weeks (31 now). I was pretty bloody terrified, especially as the growth chart was very similar to DTD1's who died from IUGR. Much happier now though.

They keep saying that it looks more like a girl but can't tell fur sure. I don't know if that's just what they say (last pregnancy was a different hospital and different PCT) or if the y genuinely aren't sure.

How's everyone else getting on?

Think I might get a bag sorted soon too. Had nothing last time, and was in the middle of moving house, so really had nothing!

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HalleLouja · 23/04/2011 09:09

Loops get packing you bag. I have a nice holdall thingy and some nice but cheap pjs and some other bits and pieces. Have also washed some baby clothes and they need to be packed.

I forgot about the thread and I started it [bublush]

I have an abutting placenta which is borderline low. If it doesn't move another 0.5cm (seems a tiny amount to me) then I will need a c section. To be fair after last time I don't care how the baby gets out as long as it does at a sensible time.

When I went for my last scan (on Thursday) I had stern words with the baby that I didn't want it ending in SCBU. Hopefully it listened [bugrin] but who knows...

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fatfingers · 23/04/2011 20:38

Hi Hallelouja - no they don't know why she was prem. My dd1 was full term so I am lucky in that I have experienced one full term, healthy pregnancy where I could take my baby straight home. I hope everyone on this thread gets as close to that as possible. Pregnancy with dd2 was just vile - I was cramping from 12 weeks, started bleeding heavily at 16 weeks and didn't stop until I had her, waters broke at 21 wks and infection then set in which started labour off. Do they know what caused your prem birth?

Loopy - what is IUGR? Is it something to do with growth?

LoopyLoopsNincompoop · 23/04/2011 21:58

Intrauterine growth retardation. Yes, growth restriction, where the baby stops growing, or slows down significantly.

pipoca · 24/04/2011 16:16

Now 35 weeks, so getting a bit jittery! (DS born at 36). Had 32 wk scan..all fine although once she'd heard about DS being born at 36 weeks she started going on at me about it being a risk with this pg too and how I shouldn't ever lift DS in case I provoked labour.
There was no reason ever discovered for DS being early and I thought that meant it didn't particularly increase your risk for subsequent pg, that it ws just one of those things? Anyone know?

otchayaniye · 24/04/2011 17:12

I didn't have a prem, but had my first daughter at 35 weeks and she was fine (I had pre-eclampsia) - only 5 lbs but not put in a special unit, save lights for jaundice. She took to breastfeeding fine and 2-1/2 years later I'm still breastfeeding her.

To be honest it hadn't occurred to me to worry about this one (am 23 weeks). I am being monitored for preeclampsia but all seems fine so far.

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HalleLouja · 24/04/2011 17:23

I think my doctor said the chances of a second premmie child is a little bit higher than someone who has not had one. Chances still relatively low but think they like to monitor you if you want to be monitored. Think my low placenta is more of a risk.

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HalleLouja · 24/04/2011 17:34

I meant to say a second child who is premmie.

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cheekydino · 24/04/2011 20:32

I too am pregnant with my 2nd - 17 wks. My ds was born at 31 wks and am completely petrified but trying to stay calm. I am not sure what the risks are 2nd time round - but there was some useful info on both the Bliss and Tommy's websites. I think if there was an obvious reason why your 1st was prem and it is treatable then it is less likely to happen again as they monitor you more closely and treat the condition, but if it was completely random then they can't really tell. Mine was random but possibly stress-related so am trying my best to chill out.

Will definitely be packing a bag early this time, and getting a nursery ready, although I worry that doing it too early will be bad luck.

Anyone have any advice about delivery? I had 2nd degree tears and needed forceps etc for my ds who was only 4lb - am keen for a c-sect this time as I assume a bigger baby would tear me to shreds!

GoodVibrations · 24/04/2011 20:47

Hi everyone,

Glad you are all hanging on in there, and keeping fingers crossed for those with a way to go yet.

I'm so happy as I'm 36 weeks tomorrow, which is new territory for me (DD born at 35 weeks). I was so convinced that this one would be even earlier (30 weeks was stuck in my head for some reason).

I feel grateful for every day and am finally starting to relax this pregnancy (apart from the childbirth bit, trying not to think about it as this baby feels soooooo much bigger!!).

Best of luck to everyone, 37 weeks here we come

pipoca · 24/04/2011 21:22

Cheekydino, I had a ventouse, episiotomy and a tear with DS 4lb 12 but I think it's because a smaller baby is more likely to get into distress and need intervention than a bigger baby who can cope better with labour. Not very scientific but I think it's often easier to birth a good sized full term baby than a weeny early one IYSWIM.

cheekydino · 25/04/2011 20:17

Thanks pipoca! I hope that's true - we'll have to compare after the event, fingers crossed these ones give us less trouble...

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HalleLouja · 26/04/2011 09:05

Well 32 weeks today. Time seems to be on a go slow....

I too have heard it can be harder in some ways to get a smaller baby out as they are not as strong. I just think giving birth is a painful process unless you are extremely lucky. Worth it though.

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midori1999 · 26/04/2011 10:54

Glad to hear everyone is still pregnant and doing well.

Loopy, sorry to hear about the possible IUGR. Hopefully things will improve in the coming weeks. You must be very worried. When I was pregnant with my twins we asked the gender at each (weekly!) scan. The consultant couldn't see for Megan due to the lack of fluid, but always said for Imogen 'I can't see any boy bits, so I think the baby's a girl, but can't be certain as can't see any girl bits either' and thesonographer at our 20 week scan said similar. Then the day before I had the girls, the sonographer I saw said she was definitely a girl.

I am 30 weeks today and maybe feeling a tiny bit more relaxed, although still very worried and maybe won't feel totally OK until our baby girl (who we've named Abigail, as it means 'Father's Joy') is out and safe.

I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes at 24 weeks, which has had to be insulin controlled and we finally seem to be getting there with that. Baby is a good size (I usually have slightly larger babies) and although delivery is likely to be elective due to all the complications, I am OK with that now as after all, getting our baby at the end is what really matters.

It will be my twin girl's first birthday on Saturday, that is going to be hard. Not entirely sure what we're going to do yet, but hopefully something we can do every year to remember them.

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