please give me hope and advice>>>

[AP]

Every day matters hun. Fingers crossed!!!!

 

[Luzelle]

Goodness, what a terrible time you are having! Wishing you well, and hoping that your little one keeps on fighting for his life. Keep us updated when and if you have the time. I really hope you have some good support at home, having to deal with your two other children as well now.
xxxxxx

 

[tashaclaire]

Hi, I have only just read your post. The same thing happened to me yesterday. I have been going for growth scans every two weeks. Yesterday I was told that my baby was measuring 5 weeks behind. I am nearly 35 weeks. I have to go back on tuesday for rescan of flow through cord. The consultant told me baby will be safer out than in at this stage. I know you are earlier on than me but it sounds like we may be going through the same thing at the same time. I know how you are feeling xox

 

[kayshablake]

hi all today i went for scan and then the consultant sent me to a bigger hospital newcastle rvi for more tests and a second opinion with another consultant...
they sed blood flow is absentagain so one day its reveresed next day its absent....baby is measuring some parts 21 weeks otehrs 23 im 28 weeks tomorow ......
so i have to go back to the rvi at 9 in morn for another scan to check blood flow this is soooo hard but what can we do apart from take it 24 hours at a time thanks for mesages again xx

 

[vagirl2010]

Hi there sorry new to this thread unfortunatly..
ive been going for grwoth scans every 2 weeks due to baby being small..however i went there yesterday alone as i thought it was jsut another scan only to be told baby is very small im 25 weeks and few days..so they wanting to take baby out as they say its gona have beta chance outside of me than in as the placenta isnt working properly and the blood flow from umbilical cord isnt doing its job properly...
How can they do this surely my baby needs to be inside,,
i have to go back next tuesday for another scan to check blood flow then they will discuss the timing of taking steriods but they said delivery will be more than likely before im 29 weeks...im soo upset and cant help but think my baby is going to die,,
the consultant said please be aware that this baby may not survive but we will do out best so dont wurry...i mean how can i not wurry i hope somone else is going through the same thing or has been through it so that i can have some advice i have 2 other healthy happy 37 weeks carried children who were quite small but otherwise healthy (

At 28 weeks, your baby's lungs have not fully matured, but with the proper interventions, there is no reason why there should not be a good outcome for your baby.

Infants that are small for gestational age are not always accurate, so try not to worry too much until the baby gets here. I have seen several SGA infants born and most of the time, they are just small and there didn't appear to be a reason for the account in size.

Typically what happens at 28 weeks is that the infant is intubated and given a drug called Curosurf through the breathing tube. It's a steriod that has an almost instant effect on getting the baby's lungs jump started, though ventilation support maybe needed for a few hours to a few days.

28 weeks, is a good place to be...you have skipped over a ton of major neurological complications that would otherwise, be of greater risk.

 

[vermeil]

Hello again - if you remember from my earlier reply, I basically lived the same scenario two months ago. Looking back now, and comparing with other little miracles (I know I know we shouldn`t compare heh), even though he had a tiny weight, 590grams (1lb4oz, a 23 weeker) his brain had the maturity of a 27 weeker. That`s what helped a lot. He was in a room with babies born at 24 and 25 weeks which were MUCH larger than him - and they were all on larger respirators and receiving more oxygen.

The blood flow your little guy does get will be going to his brain and heart - essentially what he needs right now to keep going. The rest can be smaller. That extra brain maturity will help a lot in terms of stable breathing and heart rate. The next steps will be helping his lungs mature and his intestines eventually mature and start working.

*huuuuugs* you are in my thoughts every day. There are no words to describe how scary this was for me too. during the many scans they weren`t even able to estimate his weight, it was below their scale. Yet at nine weeks he`s still going strong, and almost breating on his own now. You can see pics of his weekly progress here:
https://www.babyandbump.com/prematu...ip-very-important-preemie-25.html#post5821261

 

[kayshablake]

thanks again been to hospital again this mornin for a scan blood flow is worsened but not enough for them to take her out of me right now so going back again tomorow morning for another scan....they also gave me her odds of survival at 50/50 but thats only if she makes it outside my tummy as they say she could die anytime...each day feels like groundhog day

 

[Natalia2010]

Sorry to hear you are going through this. My 7 year old was born at 28 weeks as well and did great, had a few hurdles but for the most part was smooth sailing and time to grow in the NICU.

I think it is horrible and unfair they are telling you to anticipate losing your LO< if they think its that serious they should get him out.

Here is lots of

 

[AP]

kayshablake have they said any more about your LO's weight?
The gestation is getting better - thats in you favour - youve beat me anyway, I was 27+4!

 

[Luzelle]

Thinking of you.
Hugs. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[kayshablake]

the weight is 1lb 2 oz approx but as ppl have said they cant be too sure of weight until shes born n thats even if she makes it out of me....i hate this waiting all the time its like living in hell but trying to get through day to day for my dd and ds xx

 

[kayshablake]

been to hpital again today blood flow remains the same and the same thing is happenin again i have to go back again tomorow for another scan to check blood flow....he said i may go onto 32 weeks but certainly not over but thats only if the blood flow remains at this stage but thats unlikely to happen with the severity of the blood flow now :s so still stuck in limbo and dont know whats happening next thanks again for all comments and ill keep you all updated as and when possible x

 

[LoveNTy]

I hope baby cooks some more for you!!! I can't imagine what you're going through..with all the worry.
Good luck!!

 

[Agiboma]

hoping for the best for you and your lo

 

[kayshablake]

all ok again for next 24 hours xx

 

[vermeil]

did they tell you to have complete bedrest, and to lie as much as possible on your left side? That will optimize the blood flow. Can someone look after your other children? And yes you`ve already beaten me by over a week so hang in there! *huugs*

 

[kayshablake]

no they said thats the worst possible thing to do have bed rest???? no idea why??
my husband has my kids and sister as and when were jsut about coping for now but thats cos i wont stay in hospital my family needs me xx

 

[Agiboma]

great to hear hun, just hang in their and think positive thoughts

 

[Lisa-2323]

Im soo please you and baby are holding out, us mums will all keep our fingers and toes crossed for you. I think the reason bed rest is not the best option is cause if your not active your blood flow slows down to suit your activity so i guessing that they want you to have a good steady pace for you and baby as this will keep your artaries open allowing the blood flow more freely to baby( but no over doing it either). My sister had and emergancy c section last night cause babys cord was not functioning well she is 29 weeks gestation weighing 2lb 11oz a good size considering but they did say cause baby had the lung booster this was the contributing factor that she is doing so well. I hope this gives you a little more hope huney. Keeps us updated and please feel free to ask anything you want. You need lots of support and this site really helps you get through it, there are some really lovely ladies on here. sending hugs to you and baby. xxx

 

[kayshablake]

well im 29 weeks now and my bby weighs 1lb 3 oz its a bit difference..
been t hpital today and bby deteriorating so maybe tomorow she will be born were taking in 24 hours at a time xx