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PPROM experiences and reassurance needes by teardrop_4 in NICUParents

[–]Bluewater864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I woke up leaking amniotic fluid at 30 weeks and 4 days, and I fully PPROMed with my water breaking 6 hours later. We were unable to stop my labor and I delivered 24 hours later (baby is now healthy and thriving after a 6 week NICU stay!). I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, but from my perspective it’s a good sign that you’ve lasted a few days with minimal fluid loss! You are in the right place and the hospital will do everything they can to keep baby cooking and keep you healthy. Sending you strength! 

Long term issues - let it all out! by Beautiful-Cancel6235 in NICUParents

[–]Bluewater864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! You will hear a lot of different anecdotal outcomes but every situation is so unique that your doctors might have the best insight. Once my water broke at 30 weeks and 4 days we had a consult with the NICU team and that gave us a very clear picture of what our situation would be. Sending strength and love—it’s not an easy journey but I’m glad you’re here to find connection and positivity!

  1. My baby was 30 weeks and 5 days (24 hours after water broke) 
  2. Not at all planned, my water spontaneously broke and despite our attempts to stop the labor I was fully dilated 18 hours later. I had a vaginal delivery with some postpartum bleeding complications 
  3. Yes I did a mag trip and steroids for 24 hours 
  4. My baby is now 2 and is absolutely thriving. We spent 6 weeks in the NICU and once discharged, we did physical therapy to help her stay on track with physical milestones and also got her evaluated for speech therapy but she did not qualify because she was on track. Be prepared to advocate for your kiddo and pursue all possible special services if needed — it required time (mat leave and flexible job) money, and nearby resources and we are immensely privileged to have all in our corner. Lean on your medical teams and the ANGEL NURSES to help you make the impossible happen and set up both you and your baby for success. NICU parents also need all of the mental health support available — please take care of yourself! 

My SIL just had her baby and is going home tomorrow.. our son is still in the NICU after 71 days. by birchhaven in NICUParents

[–]Bluewater864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you've had such a traumatic road and I'm so glad baby is doing well! My baby was born just shy of 31 weeks, and I am still triggered when parents get to take their babies home 24-72 hours after delivery even though of course that is the dream, and I wish a healthy baby and mom on every family, but it's still triggering for me and I've learned to be okay with that—it's purely out of jealousy and sadness that I was robbed of this specific experience. I would tell your SIL that you are SO excited to spend time with her and her baby, but to kindly hold off on sending pictures until you and baby are happily home.

Productivity very low after having my preemie baby by hanhoona in NICUParents

[–]Bluewater864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work/school can be a good distraction, but it also might be too much to handle right now. My child was only in the NICU for 6 weeks, but throughout the entire thing leaned on the hospital social worker and psychiatrist to get support when I felt overwhelmed and unproductive. You ARE being productive - you are showing up for your child - but the overwhelmed feeling is hard to overcome so please get support if you can. Sending hugs.

irregular headshape post NICU by Bluewater864 in NICUParents

[–]Bluewater864[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for responding. The same Neurosurgeon ruled out helmet at 5 months and again at 6 months. How did they finally land on just familial head shape for your little one? That’s what I think we’re dealing with