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23 weeks and waters have broken...

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YorkieGirl18 · 21/03/2019 03:32

Hi, so if you have seen any of my previous posts I've not had the easiest of pregnancies to say the least!

My waters broke on Saturday but the hospital I was at wasn't convinced and sent me home twice without doing a scan until my consultant saw my notes and called me back in immediatelyscanned me and admitted me straight away.

Anyway, very long story short, I've been shipped off to a specialist unit at the other side of the country to wait and see... the labour hasn't started thank goodness and I am 100% in the best place possible but I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to think and feel.

Has anyone been in this position before and can offer any advice or insight?

Thanks!

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MsMarvellous · 23/04/2019 10:50

@YorkieGirl18 I have been thinking about you this weekend and just wanted to send love. I hope things are going positively and have progressed well. xx

Motheroffeminists · 27/04/2019 10:59

Thinking of you and hoping you and your LO are doing well

Pieceofpurplesky · 27/04/2019 11:18

Thinking of you too

miki123 · 28/04/2019 19:09

How are you doing OP? Big love xx

HalyardHitch · 28/04/2019 19:24

Thinking of you, OP

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YorkieGirl18 · 28/04/2019 19:45

Hi! Sorry I haven't given an update before! It's been a bit of a haze. On Monday her scan showed her to have waters! Not huge amount but enough to put off delivery as all other other signs were also great so we thought we would try and get her a bit further! However on Tuesday I had another bleed and they decided that a C section was needed that day so at 7.53 on I gave birth to a (crying) 1.05kg baby girl! As she came out breathing on her own and crying she was able to have 2 minutes of delayed cord clamping which amazed everyone! She is up in the NICU unit and doing really well considering her age etc. It's a long road ahead but she is so strong and feisty I'm sure we will get there. Unfortunately after the birth I went downhill and then a bit more. I have an odd shaped uterus apparently, which is potentialy the reason for a lot of the issues, and I also lost quite a lot of blood during and after the section. I spent 3 days doing nothing but sleeping and trying to express milk and luckily had amazing support from my husband and mum! Yesterday afternoon I had a blood transfusion and I honestly feel like a new woman! I can walk without passing out and open my eyes in daylight without a splitting headache! My milk production has also begun in earnest and I feel like I can properly start caring for my little girl! I know we have a long road ahead but I'm feeling so positive and so proud of my little one! I just cannot wait to be able to hold her and kiss her little head! She really is a miracle!
Thank you all so much for your positive thoughts it really has meant a lot! I'm not sure if they will let me post a picture but I will give it a go!

Now we just have to think of a name for her...

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UCOinanOCG · 28/04/2019 19:52

Congratulations OP. I am sure she is a little fighter.

Motheroffeminists · 28/04/2019 19:53

How wonderful! I'm sat here crying tears of joy for you. What wonderful news to end the weekend. All the very best to you both x

littlecabbage · 28/04/2019 19:57

What a fantastic update! Many congratulations OP!

Tefiti2 · 28/04/2019 19:58

What a wonderful update, @YorkieGirl18! Thinking of you as you head through the NICU journey, she sounds like a warrior!

GU24Mum · 28/04/2019 20:03

Well done OP - from your original post, you've all done so well to get to this stage. I hope your daughter goes from strength to strength in NICU.

KOBr · 28/04/2019 20:09

for you OP.

Icecreamsoda99 · 28/04/2019 20:11

Congratulations OP that is wonderful news

YouLikeTheBadOnesToo · 28/04/2019 20:13

Congratulations Lots of love to your new family!

Yippeeayeyeah · 28/04/2019 20:13

Lovely update op! Congratulations!

lickencivers · 28/04/2019 20:16

Massive congratulations you clever thing you!!!!!

What names are on your list? What gestation was she in the end?

Look after yourself mama xx

HappyMisfit · 28/04/2019 20:24

Congratulations! What brilliant news, your little princess is a tough cookie! I had a 27+4, and shes 10 now, and I still can't believe the journey we went through sometimes.

@lickencivers I believe its 28+1 based on previous posts?

TurquoiseLagoon · 28/04/2019 20:25

Congratulations OP

Littlechocola · 28/04/2019 20:26

Congratulations Yorkie.

tinytemper66 · 28/04/2019 20:27

Congratulations x

DesertSky · 28/04/2019 20:28

Congratulations! Wonderful news she is here safe. Wishing her and you all the best! x

Angelinthenightx · 28/04/2019 20:28

Aww congratulations, wishing you & your family the best.x
Making friends with the other mums there will help you get through the days there.

Wonkydonkey44 · 28/04/2019 20:33

Very many congratulations xx

WLAH · 28/04/2019 20:36

Congrats. Wishing your little lady all the best

Iamneverfull · 28/04/2019 20:38

Congratulations! I just came across your thread and read from the beginning, im amazed you got another month and more further! You did so well! I'm so happy for you.

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