Browsing all posts in March, 2011.
Sara’s Story
This story was kindly submitted by Sara, one of our readers. I had twin preemies due to pPROM. My water broke with twin A (Kaleb) at 18w (4/18/10). I spent 86 days on bedrest until I had an emergency c-section due to placenta abruption. Kaleb & Kameron Crane were born on 7/11/2010 at 29 weeks. [...]
17P News Article
Thank goodness for this! I didn’t even know this was going on, but I know my 17P shots helped me get my full-term baby after two preemies. I can’t imagine what a horrible thing it would be if this drug cost $1500 per dose. Check it out (follow the link, not the pictures): http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42342822/ns/health-pregnancy
Amy’s Story
This story was thoughtfully submitted by Amy, one of our readers. Derek William – born at 30 weeks, after my water broke at 26 weeks. Born at 2lbs, 14-1/2 inches, on August 14th, 2010. Derek was transported to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (where we live) where he would spend 154 days in the incredible NICU. [...]
Shawnte’s Story
This story was kindly submitted by Shawnte, one of our readers. In August of 2010 my Hubby and I found out we were expecting after trying for a year after I miscarried. We were of course excited and couldn’t wait for the first time we would hear the heartbeat. Our first ultrasound at 9 weeks [...]
When to Stop Pumping?
My son was born on July 3rd at 24 weeks. The entire time he was in the hospital, I pumped every 3-5 hours. Every day. It was very meaningful to me because I knew how good my milk was for him, and it was something that no one else could do – only I could. [...]
Preterm Labor: Trust Your Instincts
Yesterday I was talking with a friend of mine about her pregnancy, and we got on the topic of mine, and how my doctor missed my Preterm Labor (PTL) symptoms. Had she caught them, I may have stayed pregnant longer than 24 weeks. I’ll give her this: I had a subchorionic bleed my first trimester, [...]
Ashley’s Story
This story was submitted by Ashley, one of our readers. On May 16th 2010 we found out that we were pregnant, we were delighted! My fiancee Dustin was beginning a new job which required him to leave North Dakota and head to Texas for four months but I knew me and baby would be a [...]
Video: 27-Weeker Preemie
I found this video on YouTube. It’s the story of Ronan, born at 27-weeks due to PROM.
