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12-23-2012 at 6:49 PM
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25wk 3 day preemie

Hello there...I just had my son 4 weeks ago. I was 25wk 3days and not expecting this at all- as my 1st pregnancy went full term. I haven't gone to my ob yet but have tons of questions as to WHY this has happened. "short cervix" and something about tunneling? is something the doctors mentioned to me. any insight on this?  my sons weighted just 1 lbs 14 oz at birth and now hes about 2lbs 10oz. so far so good but I know we have a long journey ahead of us. I  just pray every day and once he does come home he'll be healthy. 

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12-23-2012 at 7:32 PM
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Congrats on your new little guy <3

Sorry, I'm not familiar at all with reasons for ptl. I'm glad to hear your boy has nearly gained a whole pound, that is great! I know once my son gained his first whole pound after birth I felt really relieved. I hope your stay in the nicu is as quick and boring as possible. For me, this board has been really helpful to deal with all the crappy emotions that go along with having a preemie, so I definitely recommend venting and commiserating here whenever possible. <3
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12-23-2012 at 8:23 PM
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Welcome, mama.  I have a DD who arrived at 25w2d.  Please keep in touch with us and ask any questions that you have.  Our hearts are with you and your little man.
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12-23-2012 at 8:32 PM
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Just want to send a hug for I went through a similar experience. My baby was born 25w4d weighing 1lb 15.5 oz now he is 3lb 2.7oz if your ob tells you why it happens can you come back to let us know? I'm curious and I can't get an answer other than "it just happens".


Trenton Elijah born three weeks early due to pre-e on April 14, 2011. Weighing 6lbs 6.3oz, 18 inches long. I love you baby boy!







Cameron Jacob (CJ) came early @ 25w4d on November 16, 2012 due to placenta abruption and incompetent cervix . Weighing 1lb 15.5oz, 14 inches long. Stay strong baby boy! Grow for mommy!

 
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12-23-2012 at 10:46 PM
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It very well may have been IC & funneling.  When I was pg with DD I started to have red spotting at 24 weeks.  I went to my OB the day after it started & was sent to a MFM for an ultrasound & sure enough I had short cervix & funneling.  I was told that most women that have IC don't know about it until after one or more late term losses.  I was on bedrest for 12 weeks & my DD was born at 37 weeks so 1 day short of being a preemie.  

Good to hear you LO is thriving.  I'm not sure if they will be able to give you any solid answers since your LO is already here; however, if you do get pregnant again I would make sure that no later than 10 weeks your cervix are measured via vaginal US bi-weekly & if they do see shortness and/or funneling then you need to have a clerclage put in & may have to be on strict bedrest.  GL 
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12-24-2012 at 12:02 AM
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Congratulations on the birth of your son! I'm glad to hear that he's doing well so far.  I'm sorry that I don't really have any information on IC.  Welcome to the board!

 
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12-24-2012 at 2:37 AM
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congratulations on the birth of your son! it is great to hear all is well so far! I wish you and your family the best. Hang in there!
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12-24-2012 at 7:25 AM
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Welcome and congrats on the birth of your son!  It sounds like he's doing well, and I hope he continues to do so.  I hope his NICU stay is as short and uneventful as possible!
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12-24-2012 at 8:19 AM
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Hugs to you. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way...
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12-24-2012 at 8:41 AM
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Congratulations on the your LO. Sending you prayers during this time.
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12-24-2012 at 12:53 PM
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Congrats on your baby! Hoping he grows strong and fast!
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12-24-2012 at 1:02 PM
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Congrats on your baby boy! My babies were born in March at 25 weeks.
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