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I'm giving birth to a very poorly 29 weeker tomorrow, any advice?

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Alb1 · 01/04/2017 19:47

I won't go into too much detail as it can be a little quiet on here and I don't want to pour my heart out to no replies Blush

Il be exactly 29 weeks tomorrow, the baby is very poorly and it's been made clear her chances arnt great if they deliver her. But we also don't have any options to help her if we leave her in utero, so she's clearly going to get more sick and die anyway. The doctors arnt giving an opinion of what they think is best so it's all been left down to us, although they said if I was past 32 weeks they'd deliver. So we feel we need to deliver as surly even a tiny tiny chance is better than no chance. Our last baby was stillborn to the same condition (we were told these things don't happen twice, we had absolutely no idea, and nither did the doctors, that it could reoccur) but we didn't find out until hours before she died last time so we couldn't do anything, this time we've been trying for over 4 weeks and have exhausted all options other than delivery.

Don't no what advice I'm looking for, has anyone else had a baby against the odds and how did it go? I think with the doctors not being able to offer an opinion I want to feel like I'm not making a selfish or wrong decision somehow Confused

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Owllady · 04/04/2017 12:31

Congratulations

Pandamanda3 · 04/04/2017 13:15

Oh wow just seen your update op, 😀 many many congratulations what a lovely update 💐

hippogriffwobble · 04/04/2017 13:17

Lovely news FlowersFlowersFlowers

JennyOnAPlate · 04/04/2017 13:20

Fantastic news huge congratulations Flowers

Eatyourdinner · 04/04/2017 13:27

Congratulations Flowers

MiniMaxi · 04/04/2017 13:28

Congratulations! Hope all continues to go well - enjoy every moment! SmileBrewCake

Sillygoof · 04/04/2017 13:28

I've got proper tingles in my spine and tears in my eyes, what fantastic news, congratulations xxx

GreenPeppers · 04/04/2017 14:13

Congratulations!! Flowers
I wish you all the very best :)

CoffeeCoffeeAndLotsOfIt · 04/04/2017 14:20

I'm so pleased OP. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. Best wishes FlowersFlowers

verytiredmummy1 · 04/04/2017 14:46

Congratulations! Xxx

FraterculaArctica · 04/04/2017 15:02

Congratulations on your daughter, I'm sure she is beautiful! I hope she stays stable and gets stronger quickly x

fleur34 · 04/04/2017 15:04

Huge congrats! x

MadisonAvenue · 04/04/2017 16:04

Congratulations! Really hope that she continues to do well Flowers

ScarlettDarling · 04/04/2017 18:20

Lovely news xx

AFawnDawn · 04/04/2017 18:27

What a fabulous update! Fantastic news. Wishing you and your baby well xx

2tiredtothinkofausername · 04/04/2017 18:34

Congratulations, how wonderful!

I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for your little fighter Star

franke · 04/04/2017 18:36

Congratulations! Sending positive thoughts for the days, weeks and months ahead Flowers

UnbornMortificado · 04/04/2017 18:38

Alb massive congratulations Flowers

(I had a 30 weeker even without other problems it was hard going, will be thinking of her and of you)

chocaholic123 · 04/04/2017 18:43

What lovely news. Congratulations. You've got a little fighter there Flowers

lazyarse123 · 04/04/2017 18:44

Congratulations I am so pleased for you and your husband. I hope she continues to thrive.

LionSock · 04/04/2017 18:53

Congratulations op. Fantastic news SmileFlowers

Twinchaos1 · 04/04/2017 18:58

Congratulations, hope all continues to go well.

ChanandlerBongsNeighbour · 04/04/2017 19:12

Congratulations OP, thinking of you and your beautiful girl x

purpleshortcake · 04/04/2017 19:53

Congrats OP, amazing news! Crying at birth is a fab sign SmileSmile

Oneiroi · 04/04/2017 22:47

Congratulations! Was thinking of you after reading your post yesterday, fantastic to hear you are both well. Enjoy the baby cuddles! 💐

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