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Waters gone today at 27+3 - scared for my baby

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StormInaCCup · 14/03/2011 02:48

Well, it's all gone tits up today. I am 27+3 and after losing a bit of fluid late afternoon I have been admitted to hospital. I have since lost loads more and have been given a steroid injection to mature my baby's lungs as well as antibiotics to stave off potential infection.

I am in a single room, it's almost 3am and my husband went at about 11pm. There are people laughing in the corridor and I can't sleep for worrying about my baby. We had IVF to conceive him and I have previously had cervical cancer so to say that this baby is a 'miracle' and much, much wanted is an understatement.

I am blaming my stupid body for letting me down yet again and all this happened after a fairly heated argument with my Dad which I don't want to go into right now, so am also blaming myself for getting worked up - did I bring this on myself?

I am sorry this is so gloomy and self pitying. I feel very alone right now and hope tomorrow brings some better news.

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Deciduousblonde · 14/03/2011 12:09

Just popped in and read your post, StormInaCCup. Wishing you well & keeping my fingers crossed for you. As the others have said, don't blame yourself..these things generally 'just happen'.

Thinking of you today..hang on in there! x

buttonmoon78 · 14/03/2011 12:29

Good news so far. Hoping baby stays put!

turningvioletviolet · 14/03/2011 13:26

I've had 3 prems (2 x 31 weekers and 1 x 27 weeker) - all fine and healthy now. if i believed it was my fault they all came early i'd have been carted away by now - i'm a great believer in the fact that if these things are going to happen they're going to happen and nothing you did or didn't do will have affected that - certainly not an argument with your dad.

Fingers crossed your little one stays put a good while longer.

Southsearocks · 14/03/2011 13:30

Oh my goodness, here we all go again!

Hi Storm! Another MNer put me onto your thread as I have just been exactly there myself! Oh God, it's so scary those first few days. BUT, as the docs have said if you get through the first week or so you have a very, very, good chance of going a few more weeks or even to term.

The feeling of the fluid leaking out is one I will never forget. I cried a little inside every time. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do (I used to keep my legs tightly crossed hoping it would keep more in) as it pools and then spills out Sad. But babies are hugely resilient and can manage without much at all. I had centimetres left in my uterus for weeks and I'm sat here now in bed with my iPad with a perfectly healthy, noisy, farty and absolutely gorgeous little chap in front of me. Be strong and do not give up hope. Keep your eye on 34 weeks. For now count every hour, and every day as a bonus for your baby. Aim to get to the middle of this week. It really makes a difference.

The other thing that kept me going was the knowledge that at even 28 weeks most babies are in all likelihood going to be absolutely fine after a bit of care in the NICU (alright, a lot of care but with excellent results). There are many, many, many mums on here who are testament to that and now have strapping 6 footers and what have you. It was so helpful reading their stories I found. So even if the worst happens you are at a good point in your pregnancy and your baby's chances are good. I so wish I could come and visit you for some hand holding but I'm stuck in the US still!

Oh, and also Don't beat yourself up! Guilt is inevitable - did I do this, did I do that..... Nobody here knew why my waters broke and it's highly unlikely yours did because of a disagreement. The membrane is a tough old thing (think of all the things women do while pregnant and their waters don't break!) we are just unlucky, that is all.

I'm going to be watching and waiting with the others Smile. And remember, bed rest means REST. Keep that fluid in, don't keep getting up, it irritates the uterus, do what they tell you and count every hour as a bonus. And keep drinking water, gallons of it. It can increase the amount around the baby. And don't forget the baby is constantly making more water so whatever comes out will be replaced.

Um... Think that's it for now. Do know that you are not alone and there will be a lot of people rooting for you here on MN. I'm pulling up my chair right now!

Sending you one of these Brew and a big old virtual cuddle. Feel free to pm if you want to too x

Eglu · 14/03/2011 13:33

Good news that your consultant has made you feel a bit calmer.

Keeping my fingers crossed that you get through the next 36 hours.

speculationisrife · 14/03/2011 13:40

Just seen this, and wanted to wish you good luck. My best friend's girl is a strapping 2.5 year old, born at 28 weeks, and another friend made it 4 weeks after her waters broke to deliver a gorgeous boy (now two and perfectly fine) at 32 weeks. Hang in there!

ZacknJakesMuma · 14/03/2011 13:45

Hey Storm. Been reading your story and just wanted to send you my very best wishes and positive thoughts for you and your baby. Hang in there, there xx

ZacknJakesMuma · 14/03/2011 13:48

Sorry should only be one there! x

maxybrown · 14/03/2011 14:07

ah you couldn't have done anything, must have been so nice to see your DH too - I know that feeling! (well not to see YOUR DH, oh you know what I mean! Blush)

Thinking of you, hope all ok

Owlingate · 14/03/2011 14:15

Another prom mum here thinking of you, everyone is giving you lots of good advice. Stress can't cause this, believe me I was a hell of a lot more stressed in my first pg which prommed later than my relatively stress free second. Think about how many babies are born in war zones, they weren't all prem in Europe in the second world war were they? Nothing you do did this.

You have a great chance of bringing home a healthy baby, the only thing you have to do now is rest and do everything the doctors tell you.

ohmeohmy · 14/03/2011 14:55

hang in there and good luck.

YummyMummyBella · 14/03/2011 15:21

Just try to get as much rest as possible, I know hospitals can be such a restless place but you need to rest and I know its impossible but try not to stress! stay positive and remember this is not your fault. If you really can't sleep ask if you can move to the end of the corridor or a quieter place. Relax, rest and stay positive. X

Figgyrolls · 14/03/2011 15:26

Good Luck thinking of you and baby storm (and Mr Storm)!

shufflebum · 14/03/2011 15:33

Thinking of you all x

rrreow · 14/03/2011 15:42

Just adding my message of support. Really sorry you are going through this, I hope that all the reassuring messages on here are helping you feel a bit more positive and I'm really glad to hear you made it to the morning alright. Keeping my fingers crossed for you for the rest of the week!

spiderlight · 14/03/2011 15:43

Just wanted to send good wishes and crossed fingers. The same happened to my friend at about 27 weeks and her son stayed put until 34 weeks or thereabouts and is now a perfectly healthy teenager.

Loobyloo1902 · 14/03/2011 18:25

No advice, just sending a big hug and best wishes x

CelebratedMonkey · 14/03/2011 18:39

Thinking of you and hoping baby will stay in as long as possible x

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Sparklies · 14/03/2011 19:40

Much sympathy! I've never had my waters go fully, but I've been high risk in pregnancy before, spending quite some time on various hospital wards, and there is nothing worse than trying to sleep in hospital with all the noise and your brain won't stop worrying. It's not like it's easy to sleep during the day either, especially when other people's visitors start arriving. I get so behind on sleep with just a few nights in a hospital and I am sure most people are no different.

Your consultant speaks the truth - the first 48 hours are vital. After that you stand an excellent chance of a very boring but stressful and messy wait! I have heard so many positive stories after pPROM over the years.

I hope you do get to do home bedrest.. SLEEEEP!! Although I suspect you'd need waterproof mattress protectors!

Hang in there :)

SnapFrakkleAndPop · 15/03/2011 05:08

How are you doing today? Hope you're still hanging in there!

Southsearocks · 15/03/2011 22:32

I've also popped back to find out how you are today? Any news? Smile

shmoz · 16/03/2011 04:33

Hey Storm, hoping no news is good news, keep hanging in there x

maxybrown · 16/03/2011 08:52

Hope you are ok and all is well x

stillfrazzled · 16/03/2011 09:05

My waters went at 35 weeks, but I didn't go into labour - had EMCS three days later because scan revealed my baby had IUGR and was 3lbs 5ozs.

Obv this is v different to your situation, but I remember the horrible leakage feeling and wanted to say I was thinking of you, but more practically that labour is NOT inevitable.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, DH and baby.