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Handhold - baby born 24+5 days

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lovingtheheat · 09/10/2021 08:57

My little girl was born yesterday at 24+5 days after my emergency cervical stitch failed to stop my waters breaking and me going into labour.

She is a good weight (big) for her age and she is in intensive care. I'm feeling very overwhelmed and was wondering whether anyone had any positive experience of this type of situation?

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biggirlknickers · 09/10/2021 09:05

Congratulations on the birth of your precious DD Flowers

I had a premature baby in intensive care but she was born at 32 weeks. She’s a bouncing 9 year old today.

You are going through something very intense, difficult and worrying. Please try to remember you’ve just given birth and you need to eat, rest and recuperate. The doctors and nurses will do everything else.

Pantaloony · 09/10/2021 09:08

Congratulations! I knew someone whose granddaughter was born at 24 weeks and she is now a thriving one year old. Thinking of you and I hope your little one thrives. Take each day as it comes Flowers

RussianSpy101 · 09/10/2021 09:08

My niece was born at 26 weeks and started school last month! She’s doing brilliant and is a very confident and happy little girl. Still petite but a very healthy little girl.
Sending you lots of love OP.
Does she have a name? How are you doing? Xx

RussianSpy101 · 09/10/2021 09:09

Oh, and Congratulations!!!

CatkinToadflax · 11/10/2021 16:50

I hope I can give you a bit of hope by sharing that my elder son, born at 24+4, is going to be 16 years old tomorrow. He too was born following a failed stitch. It's been a long and bumpy journey, with many more bumps ahead of us, but every day we think how incredibly lucky we are that he's with us. And he's really rather wonderful (even if he is a smelly teenager!). Grin

Thinking of you and your little girl and sending you a huge hug. x Flowers

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lovingtheheat · 14/10/2021 13:36

Hi ladies,

sorry for posting and disappearing. I just wanted to say thank you for your kind messages and success stories. It is quite overwhelming but I am slowly getting used to my new normal and trying to be more upbeat - I had a loss at 20 weeks at end of 2017 followed by a ruptured ectopic and another miscarriage and my mind unfortunately went straight to disaster zone because of that last week particularly as after 9 years I was beginning to believe I'd have a "normal" pregnancy. I've given my head a wobble and pulled myself together.

We've a long way to go but the drs are saying she is feisty (like me!) and she was a good weight despite her age (807g at 24w 5 days) but I'm hopeful and know the hospital is doing what they can for which I'm v grateful.

Thanks again x

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turnthebiglightoff · 14/10/2021 13:42

Am thinking about you, OP. My 31 year old sister was 2lbs at birth. She's taller than me & quite a bit more assertive Grin best wishes for you all. Thanks

Glassofshloer · 14/10/2021 13:47

That’s a very good weight OP! No experience of babies this early, but want to wish you (and your daughter) all the luck in the world for a smooth hospital journey. Please also remember to look after yourself, eat well and get some fresh air now and then FlowersCake

CatkinToadflax · 14/10/2021 14:05

Yes that's a really good weight. Thinking of you both x

twinnovice · 21/10/2021 14:45

Hey- just to say my twins were born at 23+4 - they were in hospital for 5 months, they are now 18months actual and doing so well, no health complications at all. NICU is tough but you will get through it, Brighter days will come!

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lovingtheheat · 05/03/2022 11:11

I thought I'd resurrect this thread to say thank you for once again and to give a nice update. After a long and rocky road my little NICU rockstar was discharged on her due date without oxygen or feeding tube. We're awaiting follow ups for a few matters but we're lucky and very grateful to have got this far.

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Blueskies3 · 05/03/2022 11:44

Congratulations, OP. I am a 26 weeker, now a happy 36 year old. I was 907 grams at birth, born in the 80s. Your girl sounds like a fighter. Sending you love at this time. What a bond you will have XX

vdbfamily · 05/03/2022 11:51

Such lovely news. Thanks for the update. Hope she continues to go from strength to strength. Definitely a fighter. Enjoy having her home at last. x

SwayingInTime · 05/03/2022 11:57

What amazing news for you and what a lovely thread for someone to find in the future.

Blueroses99 · 05/03/2022 12:03

I didn’t see your thread before OP, but your story mirrors mine. I have a 24 weeker who is now almost 5, after a 21 week loss previously and then a failed stitch. I’m still in awe of the miracles of medical science.

Really happy to hear that your little rockstar is home and doing well. Take care of yourself and your family.

Capetownmothercity · 05/03/2022 12:07

Oh well done! Enjoy her.
My daughter was a 28 weeker, 880 grammes birth weight. Born in the middle of the sabex contamination fiasco. Perfectly healthy and in her 30's now.

ApolloandDaphne · 05/03/2022 12:10

That is a great update. I hope things continue to go well for you and your family.

Ducksurprise · 05/03/2022 12:12

Oh op, what a lovely update, congratulations. A big unmumsnetty hug for you both.

Yellowsubhubabubbub · 05/03/2022 12:14

Aw that’s lovely to hear OP.
Bless her wee fighting spirit ! And you did it!!!you got through it!!
Best of luck in the future. I’m so happy for you Star

unravioling · 05/03/2022 12:15

Fabulous update! Sending you all lots of best wishes for the future.

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