Gastroschisis

[popsanddolls]

Just wondering if there's any gastro parents out there and how your little miracles are now

[CasualDress]

Hi pop I've not got children with Gastroschisis but I'm a Neonatal Nurse and have looked after lots of Gastrochisis babies.
They usually do amazingly well but be prepared for them to have a lengthy stay in hospital. After the surgery it takes quite a while for the gut to start working again. The baby will be closely monitored and most end up on a specialist formula.
They sometimes have episodes of vomiting every feed and patience is the key.
But they all go home like nothing has happened!
I hope the hospital has given you lots of support, it must seem an anxious time for you.

[CasualDress]

Sorry, I stupidly assumed you are pregnant but you could have already had the baby. Apologies!

[popsanddolls]

Hi yes he's 13 now.... xx zits a scary thing

[CasualDress]

oh ignore me then! out of interest, how long was he in hospital? I guess things were a bit different even as little as 13 years ago?

[popsanddolls]

They predicted 3 months his entire large intestine was out. He came home after 16 days from Manchester x

[CasualDress]

Blimey that was good going! Glad to hear he's ok