I am worried sick. My sister has been taken to hospital as she is losing fluid. She is only just 24 weeks

[Pinkchampagne]

She has had a stressful pregnancy. She has had bleeding problems from the start but every scan has showed that baby & placenta is ok. She is now just 24 weeks and has been losing fluid since 1pm today. She says she can still feel it moving around.

I am out of my mind with worry. The baby will be too little to stand a good chance of survival.

He has had a few scares apparently, including a collapsed lung, but he is stable right now. His blood tests came back ok

I've been following your thread, PC, and hope that all goes well for your sister and your new nephew.

Oh, and congratulations on becoming an Aunty!

Congratulations to your sister, she did so well the whole time, right up to the quick thinking at the end. I hope she will fell better soon, and that the pain eases off. And all the very best for your lovely little nephew too.

Your sister sounds so brave. I would be a mental mess if I had gone through what she has.

She was very emotional yesterday as you would expect. She has been very strong through all this & it sounds like this little baby has her strength, bless his heart. She had not seen him yesterday, only a photo of him, but maybe they will take her today. I think she felt very out of it yesterday & was in a lot of pain.

She needs to see him. I hope they can take her today.

I'm sure they will take her today and she might even be able to have a cuddle :)

Oh how horrible not to have seen him. I really hope they get to meet eachother ASAP. She must be desperate to hold him. :(

She has seen him today. She was not prepared for quite how tiny he is & all the wires. He is apparently needing more help than the average 30 weeker.

Hoping they get him stable soon. He's been through so much. Hope your sister gains some strength soon. Lots of healing wishes to them both. xx

Just wanted to post and say how strong u, your sister and her little boy are. Have been keeping up to date with the post and had my fingers crossed all the way. Sending lots of love and hugs your way

Apparently they were not preparing for a live baby after her cord prolapse. They said they would see if there was a heartbeat and do a section if there was, but they really didn't expect there to be one. They have tested the cord & it looks as if blood and oxygen were not cut off by some complete miracle. They have been told he is a very lucky baby to have survived.

That's very good news! He's obviously a fighter - fingers crossed that he continues to thrive.

I've been following your thread from the start and keep thinking of your sister - lots of positive thoughts to you all - I hope that your sisters beautiful little guy continues to get healthier and healthier xx

Oh I so hope they will be both be ok and he continues to be a little fighter!

I hope so. Have just heard from mum that they are worrying because he hasn't yet passed urine & his little legs are swollen. Am so worried.

Hi Pink. How worrying for you all. I just wanted to send some positive thoughts. My very early and tiny DS had a similar problem, he puffed up all over with fluid and didn't wee. One of the docs managed to get him going by massaging his bladder in the end. I will be thinking of your little nephew and your sister and saying a prayer for a wet nappy!

Oh really, CP. Is it something that often happens with prems?

When our prem in the family was newborn it was a shock to see her, so tiny and translucent but she was a huge fighter and now she's at school with absolutely no sign of once being poorly or small. She's a feisty thing!

I'm hoping the same for your nephew. It sounds like a miracle he got this far so you know he's a determined thing!.

Oh pink! You are all in my thoughts. Come on little man!

Come on little man you can fight! if Only he knew how many people were willing him on and keeping him and his mummy in their thoughts. You hang in their precious baby. Does he have a name yet pink? Thinking of you all and sending him all the best wishes and positive energy I have .

I've been watching this thread and are thinking about you and your family and wishing everyone the best of luck for the future.

Pink, I don't know. I know that there can be a concern about kidney function (as with all the immature organs) and that the first wee is something the docs look out for. I also know from experience that it can take a little while. I hope for better news for you.

How's his breathing? He must be made of strong stuff. He will grow up to be a feisty little bugger if my DS is anything to go by! Thinking of you.

I spoke to my sister last night & she said they were thinking of doing a catheter today.

How is she coping pink?