I am glad you have found comfort - I know well how comforting it is to find some answers. I lost 3 babies in the second trimester and had 3 miscarriages prior to Imogen's pregnancy. The anxiety your daughter is feeling is normal and natural given her circumstances.
Another 3-4 weeks in utero will be fabulous for your grandson - day at a time. Each day he spends in utero is a big plus.
Dearest grannyh. Hello, and welcome. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances.
I don't know if I can help much with the specific medical details, but I just wanted to share with you that I am currently in hospital on bedrest for pre-term labour, and have had steriod injections to mature my babies' lungs (i'm having twin boys) and also on nifedipine 4 x daily to stop contractions.
This is my second hospitalisation for pre-term labour, and am now 31w+2d. My first hospitalisation was at 28w. I was initially a bit worried about side-effects / complications also, but realised that I had no choice if I wanted to give my babies the best chance to do well so early. The benefits seem to outweigh the potential risks. It's still a scary position to be in.
I am enjoying hearing my babies strong heartbeats 4 or 5 times a day when I get my obs done, and they seem just fine in there wriggling about. This keeps me sane and smiling
I am hoping with all my heart that your daughters little one stays put just a little longer, but as you've read from above, even tiny little ones can survive and do well. We are very lucky indeed to live in a country with such available and good quality healthcare.
Lots of thoughts, love, and hugs to all of you
Jen
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