Possible future difficulties

[adoptingmum1]

Hi, I'm new here.
I'm currently in the adoption process and have been approached to be matched with a 7 month old baby.

I've been told that they were born at 27 weeks. They left hospital and NICU at 30 weeks.
Since then they've had low white blood cells and flat head problems but nothing else.
They're still slightly underweight but declared as medically fit and healthy by the paediatrician. No sight or hearing problems, mobility as it should be at their age, all bloods came back fine.

My issue though is the possible impact on the child's future. I'm doing some research on extremely prem babies and the conditions they have.
Of course though the majority of what I read and the first hand advice I'm getting is all negative. That it's more or less definite that they will grow up with some concerns whether that be CP, mobility issues, behaviour issues or sight loss.

My question is to everyone, has anyone had a baby as prem as this and turned out to be completely healthy? No long term conditions.

Also as another little question... does anyone know when these conditions may present? Is it at birth for example or before a certain age ?

Thanks in advance!

It’s so hard to tell. So much of it depends on how strong the baby was when born. Or whether the baby was underweight or a boy or girl. Lots of things. 30 weeks is too young to be discharged so I would try to get the original notes if possible. If there’s a mistake there, then there may be other mistakes in the file so it’d be good to double check. How old is the baby now?

My 32 weeker was discharged from NICU at 35 weeks. While she is still on the small side, she is certainly not unusually small, and it could just as easily be genetics/grandparents as opposed to being born early.

DD was monitored closely for any developmental or other issues initially. In theory this was until she was 24 months, but she was discharged at about 18 months I think.

If you met her now you would have no idea of her early start...

No guarantees, but this is true of all babies. Good luck with whatever you decide.