hello_kitty
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Hi guys! I know this is a stressful time for all the moms on here. We all have different stories and some has it easier than others. I wanted to create this thread so we can all share our stories and our baby's achievements. If you have an estimated date of when your little miracle will get discharge, I can create a countdown. It would be nice to come on here once in awhile and see the number going down. I will share my story first.
My expected due date was 12/29. On 11/02 I started having contractions. I thought it was just braxton hicks until they became stronger and were 10 minutes apart. My husband took me to labor and delivery and the doctor confirmed that I was 2-3cm dilated. They started putting maximum dose of magnesium through the iv hoping to stop the contractions. A few hours later, my doctor made arrangements to transfer me to another hospital with a nicu. Later that afternoon, another doctor came in and examined my cervix and said it was 3cm dilated. For the rest of the day, I pretty much stayed in bed and could barely eat or walk. I was too drugged up. The next day, another doctor came in and said I was 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced. The next morning, they lowered the magnesium since my contractions were better. Around 7pm on 11/03, I started having strong contractions again. My contractions were so strong at 1 am the next morning that the nurse came in and woke me up and asked if I felt them. I did, but was so tired so I slept through them. She called the doctor, and by that time my cervix was 6 cm dilated. They increased the magnesium again, but it was too late. Less than 10 minutes later, I had very bad contractions that was very close together. The doctor checked my cervix and it was 8 cm dilated. The nurses wheeled my bed to the operating room that was right next to the nicu. I had a vaginal delivery. I was very scared. After 29 minutes of pushing, my beautiful boy was born. Tears ran down my husband's face as soon as we heard the baby's cry. The doctor showed me the baby briefly before handing him over to the nicu nurses. My husband was able to follow them but I was wheeled back to my room. After about an hour of recovery, I was finally able to see my son. They said his apgar score was excellent for a preemie. He scored a 9.9 and was breathing on his own, thanks to the 2 steroid injections that I got. He's been in the nicu for 2 weeks now and has been doing excellent. He is 34 weeks 1 day today, and has started bottle feeding 2 days ago. So far, he is able to take 12 ml from the bottle. Before we was born, the doctor said he will probably stay in the nicu for 4 weeks, but since he is doing so well, the doctor said he will probably be ready to go home in 7-8 days or 11-12 days depending on how his feedings go. I have been thrilled! I set my calendar for 12/02/12, exactly 4 weeks since he was born, but anything before that will be icing on a cake!
Sorry for the long story. I look forward to reading some of yours.
My expected due date was 12/29. On 11/02 I started having contractions. I thought it was just braxton hicks until they became stronger and were 10 minutes apart. My husband took me to labor and delivery and the doctor confirmed that I was 2-3cm dilated. They started putting maximum dose of magnesium through the iv hoping to stop the contractions. A few hours later, my doctor made arrangements to transfer me to another hospital with a nicu. Later that afternoon, another doctor came in and examined my cervix and said it was 3cm dilated. For the rest of the day, I pretty much stayed in bed and could barely eat or walk. I was too drugged up. The next day, another doctor came in and said I was 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced. The next morning, they lowered the magnesium since my contractions were better. Around 7pm on 11/03, I started having strong contractions again. My contractions were so strong at 1 am the next morning that the nurse came in and woke me up and asked if I felt them. I did, but was so tired so I slept through them. She called the doctor, and by that time my cervix was 6 cm dilated. They increased the magnesium again, but it was too late. Less than 10 minutes later, I had very bad contractions that was very close together. The doctor checked my cervix and it was 8 cm dilated. The nurses wheeled my bed to the operating room that was right next to the nicu. I had a vaginal delivery. I was very scared. After 29 minutes of pushing, my beautiful boy was born. Tears ran down my husband's face as soon as we heard the baby's cry. The doctor showed me the baby briefly before handing him over to the nicu nurses. My husband was able to follow them but I was wheeled back to my room. After about an hour of recovery, I was finally able to see my son. They said his apgar score was excellent for a preemie. He scored a 9.9 and was breathing on his own, thanks to the 2 steroid injections that I got. He's been in the nicu for 2 weeks now and has been doing excellent. He is 34 weeks 1 day today, and has started bottle feeding 2 days ago. So far, he is able to take 12 ml from the bottle. Before we was born, the doctor said he will probably stay in the nicu for 4 weeks, but since he is doing so well, the doctor said he will probably be ready to go home in 7-8 days or 11-12 days depending on how his feedings go. I have been thrilled! I set my calendar for 12/02/12, exactly 4 weeks since he was born, but anything before that will be icing on a cake!
Sorry for the long story. I look forward to reading some of yours.
It took my daughter almost 5 weeks to learn how to take all feeds by bottle, but she eventually did it once I stayed at the hospital for a week with her.
