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update on baby for those interested
Hi i just thought I'd update those who are interestred as I know I've made quite a few pregnancy related posts this last few months
I was admitted to hospital very ill on Tuesday with Pre Clepsia (something like that?) And a blood pressure of 200/135. The only option was to have baby delivered so on Wednesday morning I had an emergency c section and little Joshua was born. He's tiny and only weighs 3.3 ounces but he's a little fighter and is breathing on his own. I'm now out of high dependency and on a ward, in my own room, I'm very anxious but I'm trying to be strong for my son who's so brave it puts me to shame. We can't cuddle him as much as we'd like to yet but he's getting stronger everyday and should be home in about 6 weeks where mummy and daddy will spoil him rotten! :-)
I was admitted to hospital very ill on Tuesday with Pre Clepsia (something like that?) And a blood pressure of 200/135. The only option was to have baby delivered so on Wednesday morning I had an emergency c section and little Joshua was born. He's tiny and only weighs 3.3 ounces but he's a little fighter and is breathing on his own. I'm now out of high dependency and on a ward, in my own room, I'm very anxious but I'm trying to be strong for my son who's so brave it puts me to shame. We can't cuddle him as much as we'd like to yet but he's getting stronger everyday and should be home in about 6 weeks where mummy and daddy will spoil him rotten! :-)
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It must be a worrying time for you but as dearmrman has said, he will be well looked after and I hope he is well and home with you and hubby in no time.
I hope so. Take care, best wishes to your new family
I'm sure Joshua will thrive and you'll have him home in no time!
How early was the baby born?
I am sure they will do the very best for your little boy and you need to keep your strength up for him.
Rest when you can, eat and drink and I know it is hard but try to stay positive.
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He was delieved at 33 weeks 5 days but they prepared his lungs before he came out and he's never needed help breathing which is amazing. He came off his anti biotics yesterday too and out of the intensive care unit although he's still in his incubator.
We were allowed to cuddle him last night for around half an hour which is the longest we've been allowed although its still only mummy daddy and nurses allowed to touch him.
I'm not sure when I can be discharged, was in loads of pain in the night and panicking again. I just have to keep thinking if my little boy is being brave I should be too. I'll try and post his photo when I'm home. Thank you all again for your support xx
Keep well
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It sounds like you are trying so hard to "be brave" but try and remember that you have just given birth and need to regain your strength, also you have been through an extremely worrying time so please be kind to yourself too .:)
Have a lovely day today with your new Son x
My dd was born at 27+6 and weighed 2lb 7oz. She came home after 9 weeks x
It sounds like he is doing well and hopefully will be home with you soon.
I don't have experience of premature babies but reading the posts from those who have should help ease your mind a bit.
Look after yourself too
Good luck
My niece was born at 31 weeks gestation , weighed 2lbs 14 oz . She is a tall , beautiful , gorgeous 15 year old now and adored by all
Had an hour with Joshua earlier and cuddled him loads, he's so tiny and adorable, he gave my finger a good squeeze too, to say his hands are so tiny he's getting a good grip :-) he's lost weight but the nurses say that's normal, but they've upped his milk intake again, sometimes it makes him sick but they're are really impressed with his progress.
Congratulations on baby Joshua's arrival, its a pity the baby thread vanished. I am sure it was a great help to new Mum's.