So terrified. Emergency section at 25w

[Titchypanda]

Today I've been admitted to hospital and told my baby will need to be delivered in next 24 hours due to poor growth and almost no waters. Baby is only measuring at 1lb 2oz with a less than 50% chance of survival. My husband and I are devastated and terrified. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

[SadSock]

Good luck OP, some of the tiniest babies are the biggest fighters! Will be thinking of you

[Garthmarenghi]

Good luck OP x

[onmybroomstick]

Good luck op

[Tattoosandteadresses]

No experience as my dc was born later than that but still early by emcs at 2lb odd. Have you had a tour of the NICU? Our hospital did it in some situations, although there was no time for me to do that.

Hugs and massive luck to you and your lo op Really wish you both all the best.

[BipBippadotta]

All the luck in the world to you.

[toopeoply]

I have. My baby weighed about 1 lb1. My waters went and I went into labour naturally but it ended as a csection under ga. The whole thing was very scary but the staff were amazing. She spent 88 days in the nicu. Huge ups and downs, , we thought we'd lose her twice but she's now home and a healthy 12lbs!

[Signoritawhocansway]

Oh titchypanda I feel for you. My DS was born by emcs with less than 12 hours notice at 27 weeks. We spent 10 weeks in NICU.

It's difficult to be positive - the estimated weight is very tiny, the gestational is very young and the 'very little waters' the most concerning thing to add into the mix. It will be a tough road, but I'll pray that you and your baby have the strength to get through the next few hours/days/weeks.

[MillieMoodle]

Wishing you and your little one all the very best OP xx

[MouseLove]

Sending lots of good vibes and luck. Keep strong and positive.

[RobberBride]

35-ish years ago, my DH was born about 30 weeks and weighed less than 2lb. He was in SCBU for a very long time, but no long term health problems. They can do so much more now than they could then.

for you and your DH.

[pinkpanther6]

Our neighbours little girl was born at 23 weeks, can't remember exact weights and can't give exact details or time frames but I know the odds on her surviving were very slim. Next week she turns a year old and is a gorgeous little girl, stay strong, stay positive, it's going to be tough but you will get through it. Big hugs xx

[Milzilla]

Thinking of you and your lovely baby OP. I really hope you're both okay xxx

[thatsn0tmyname]

Wishing you the luck and love in the world.

[clumsyduck]

No experience of this but just wanted to wish you luck and send hugs for you and baby

[Oysterbabe]

Luck to you all. This must be a huge shock.

[Chinnygirl]

I'm sorry you have to go through all this. I realky hope your baby will be ok.

[blondieblondie]

Sending you all love and luck. You're very much in my thoughts X

[AppleJac]

Best of luck

[Veggiesupremeextracheese]

Good luck and sending you prayers

[namechangedtoday15]

Op there is no sugar coating the situation - you are all going to have a tough journey ahead.

My twins were born at 27 weeks and it was hear breaking watching them struggle. But you have to take each day as it comes, be strong and stay positive. It is very difficult to explain the emotional roller coaster that comes with NICU but be assured that the staff will be some of the nicest, most professional and compassionate medical staff that you'll come across and your baby will be in safe hands.

I agree that a call (either by you or your partner) to BLISS may be helpful and if you feel it would help (I didn't, I wasn't ready for it, I would have found it too overwhelming) a tour of NICU.

My twins came home after 61 days. They're now 11 and have just started at the super selective grammar schools.

Good luck to you all xx

[ALongTimeComing]

OP can I recommend asking someone to bring you a notepad and pen so that you and DH can keep a diary? There willl be a lot happening and you may want to look back. Best of luck.

[namechangedtoday15]

Yes yes to a notebook.

[VilootShesCute]

Sending all the luck and love in the world ❤

[99percentchocolate]

Sending you all love xxx