premature child at 23 weeks

Welcome to Share!

I lost my firstborn, a daughter, at 22 weeks. She lived only 2 hours before passing away in her grandmother's arms.

I was pregnant again 6 months later. At 16 weeks, I found myself in the hospital, with an emergency cerclage and on magnesium. Eventually, I was taken off the mag. We also found out I had leaked away nearly all my amniotic fluid. After 10 weeks of drinking 1 to 2 liters of water a day, I had finally regained a normal level. At 27 weeks, my water broke and I gave birth to my second daughter less than 24 hours later.

Lilian spent 73 days in the NICU. We had many ups and downs. Scares and joys. She came home, healthy, two weeks before her due date. Today, Lily is a happy, healthy almost-3-year-old.

My doctors told us several times that Lily would never survive my pregnancy. The complications were just too great. But Lily has not only survived, she has thrived. She is our little miracle.

Hang in there. There is hope for a healthy baby. You will be in my prayers.

Mary

Hi and welcome to SHARE. I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Please know that I am keeping you and the baby you are carrying in my thoughts and prayers.
Update us when you can and know that we are here for you through this difficult time.
Hang in there and know that many of us have been where you are now. You are not alone.
All my best,
Colleen

Hi, sorry for the loss of your daughter.
I was in a similar situation to yours right now. I was 22 weeks and 2cm dialated. The doctor put me in the hospital, tilted, on complete bed rest. I was told I needed to get to 24 weeks, before the baby had a chance. Jarred came into the world at 25 weeks, 1lb, 8 ounces, 12 inches. He was in the hospital for 100 days, released a few days before his real due date. Now he is a healthy 2 year old. We are working on potty training.
My advise is to stay positive, and everything will work out for the best. Keep in touch, this is a wonderful sight.

Welcome to Share! I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I haven't been in the hospital quite that early, but went in at 20 weeks and with Mag. sulfate lasted until 27 weeks. My daughter was 1 lb. 4 oz. and is now almost 5 years old. She's happy and as healthy as can be! Keep us posted....
Tracy

I am so sorry for the loss of your first child. I also lost a daughter in aug 07, at 23 weeks/3 days. I got pregnant quite quickly and am now carrying a little boy. I did not get a cerlage placed (all my dr's felt i didn't need one) and I thought so too. However, at my last scan (28 weeks) they saw that my cervix had dropped from 3.8 to 1.4cm. So bedrest it is......3 1/2 weeks later and little Lyrik is staying content.

Listen to your doctor and follow bedrest......I believe its allowed me to get this far. How far along are you? There are so many success stories out there, stay as positive as you can. I know how hard it is after losing a baby; but I see it as my daughter has her eyes on my new little one, taking good care of him:).

Let us know how things are going....
Sending love
devon

am 23 weeks today and feel no pressure or contractions anymore.