Introduce your VIP (Very Important Preemie!)

[hopedance]

aww thanks you guys i knew i was going to have an emergency c-section, we just didn't know when, so we were so over-prepared - especially as i have huge anxiety of medical situations and touch. i was going to have my husband record it all on our video camera, but we were worried he might pass out lol, so he just took those photos with our digital camera instead.

i have photos of every stage, being led down to the theatre, having the canulas put it and the epidural and spinal block, then lots of Sam still in the theatre with the pediatric doctors looking after him and wrapping him up before whisking him off to intensive care. we got a fab photo just before they took him too,of me DH and Sam:

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/little_miss_em716/emmikesam1.jpg

Sam was born at 4.45pm, and i got to have cuddles that evening, just after 9pm! i don't remember it at all though to be honest.


Marleysgirl, Andrew sounds amazing, he has done so well!

 

[Jess2108]

Hi All,

My little lady Ava was born on the 5th April 2009 @ 26 weeks and weighing 1lb 11oz. This was due to my placenta abrupting unfortunately and resulted in her being delivered by emergency c-section. We spent 113 days in 4 different hospitals and we thought we'd never get her home.

She's 8 months old this Saturday and weighing 15lb 2oz! I just cannot believe where the time has gone and she really is my little miracle ;o)

 

[Foogirl]

She's 8 months old this Saturday and weighing 15lb 2oz! I just cannot believe where the time has gone and she really is my little miracle ;o)

She is beautiful!

 

[bumpsmum]

awww Jess, wee Ava is gorgeous - welcome xx

 

[seekingbaby#1]

Wow simply beautiful!!! I love the pics.. I'm expecting a preemie any day or week now so its nice to see these pics. I'm still nervous and down about it but this thread shows that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for sharing your stories and pics

 

[sherryberry79]

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I'm adding to this thread a little late, but better late than never I guess! Millie was born at 26+3 due to Pre-Eclampsia. She was 620g, around 1lb 5oz at birth. She has been through such a lot, blood transfusions, heart operations, ventilated for months and is finally, after nearly four and a half months is now home on oxygen. The first pic was taken on Aug 4th, the day after she was born, and the second was taken on Dec 12th, two days after being discharged from hospital.


What a great thread this is, it showcases our strong babies, and also all the strong mummys on this site. All the babies are so gorgeous, I think this thread must be so inspirational to familys who find themselves in NNU with a premmie. Well done all

 

[Marleysgirl]

Awwwww, Millie's looking fantastic, Sherry - you must be so pleased to have her home for Christmas!

How much does she weigh now? Andrew weighed in at 6lb 5oz last week. Has Millie turned into a chunky monkey since recovering from her op?

 

[Marleysgirl]

Just realised I haven't added any photos of Andrew since he came home! Here he is chilling out with his Daddy ...

https://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn274/Tigsteroonie/Baby/P1020861.jpg

https://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn274/Tigsteroonie/Baby/P1020844.jpg

 

[bumpsmum]

Amelia and Andrew have fair come on and so cute you both must be so proud x

 

[Foogirl]

Both gorgeous!

And yes Marley - you've been terrible with the updates, anyone would think you've been busy

It would be great to hear how you're all doing though

 

[CazH]

Amelia and Andrew are absoluetly beautiful! I just cannot believe my little man is nearly a year old it goes way too quick enjoy your little babies as they become toddlers so quickly. Of course you never stop worrying about them!!!

 

[seekingbaby#1]

I'm loving the pics!!!!! Keep them coming

 

[memysonand3]

hi my triplet girls were born at thirtytwo weeks but they are healthy so far only problem lately is jaundice which i expected with them i have also posted in teen third tri and i think in the multipuls i am verry proud of my preemie girls they are doing amazing =D havent needed help breathing and they all waighed in over 3 pounds!!!!

 

[bumpsmum]

oh congrats hun thats a great weight for them all and really good they are doing so well, seen your scan pics of the triplets before and it was amazing, keep us updated and the odd picci when your are organised xx

 

[New2Bumps]

Here is Ethan!
Waters broke at 35+5
Ethan born at 36+1 at 19:47 weighing 6lbs

Spent time in Neo Natal for jaundice, feeding, temperature and blood sugar problems.

Came home after a week in hospital!

Having phototherapy! His tube was out on this piccy but still has his iv.
https://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z146/LazLLM/Ethan%20Tyler/16.jpg

Looking better (and a bit tanned lol) https://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z146/LazLLM/Ethan%20Tyler/103_0584.jpg

Day before he came home - still a bit yellow but on the road to recovery. https://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z146/LazLLM/Ethan%20Tyler/103_0577.jpg

 

[bumpsmum]

awwww Ethan is a wee cutie, love those sunglasses in the first pic seems like a lifetime ago Matthew had a pair, wish Id pinched them for his keepsafe box x

 

[New2Bumps]

Me too bumpsmum we nearly took them one day but then thought we'd better leave them just incase then they were gone! They look so cute don't they!

 

[bek74]

All of your babies are just beautiful, I am so happy to read all the success stories. I never had any preemie babies (mine born at 38wks, 37wks, 39wks), I am carrying twins at the moment and the thought of coming early and having preemie babies scares me.
Although I pray I don't have to experience a preemie journey it was so wonderful reading all the success and giving me hope just incase.

Ladies your babies are just perfect, congratulations

 

[3 girlies]

here is Sydnee Grace born at 35+2 weeks weighing 4lb 3oz on 3rd january 2010

I went into labour naturally after my placenta started to fail. Shes perfect & is doing really well.

https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/2girlies2009/016-2.jpg
https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/2girlies2009/020-1.jpg
https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/2girlies2009/021.jpg

 

[bumpsmum]

Sydnee is just gorgeous hun, congratulations! AND we share the same birthday hehe xx