Gastroschisis

[rylansmum]

oh you poor thing..im sorry i am no help to you but i have watched plenty of episodes of Maternity Ward (discovery channel) and it seemed to be quite a common issue in america..and it was always easily fixed with no major issues.
I know this probably doesnt put your mind at ease at all but just remember your bubba will be in the hands of experts.
My son was born with hydronemprosis which is enlarged kidneys and had to have surgery at 4 months of age and the doctors were amazing.
Good luck to you and your baby

[August]

Yes Boychuck I hope all is going well for you. It's very hard being a gastroschisis mum I know and I cant wait to hear how you and your little girl are going.

ryansmum, gastroschisis is on the rise for reasons they do not know. I think the same thing is happening here in Australia. I am pregnant with a gastroschisis baby and I fit into some of the reasons, like having a low BMI when I conceived but they really cant say why it happens.

[August]

Well we had our third trip to John Hunter for a 28 week ultrasound and everything is looking good. The gastroschisis looks like it has not changed and there is no dilation of the bowel so far. We met with two surgeons out of a possible six that will repair the gastroschisis soon after birth and they were really nice. We also had a look at the NICU and the very bleak looking birthing rooms (I have now realised the importance of taking small comforts like scented candles, music etc). But best of all our beautiful little boy is weighing in at a healthy 2lbs 8oz or 1137g. So all is going really well with our little one.