When we were at ke i became friends with a mum and bub that had been in there for a month before us. Found out a week after we left he passed in his sleep. He was a 25 weeker. He had lots of problems. His mum went to the toilet one morning and saw the umbilical cord. his intestines were outside, hole in his heart and a very sick little man. He kept getting infections. I saw her yesterday. She is pg again. 12 weeks. She isnt coping very well. But what do you say. I gave her a big hug and she let it all out. She is freaking that it will happen again. She has my number and i told her to ring if she needs anything. I hope she doesnt go through it again and its making me second guess ttc too.
The intestines on the outside is called Gastroschisis. My daughter was born with it. Unfortunately, there's not much they can do at 25 weeks with that kind of defect. Very very few gastro-bubs survive under 30 weeks. If you talk to her, please tell her to go onto facebook and join Avery's Angels. (Avery's Angels; NPO funding Gastroschisis Research and Support)
There are many parents on there who have lost a baby with Gastroschisis and are going through a second pregnancy. She can be set up with a veteran, someone she can talk to who has been through a similar situation. It's a great support group.

lysndan: Been thinking of you and praying for Amelia everyday. I hope everything goes well. When we were in SCBU there was a very sick little girl there and they were waiting for her to pass away. Teen parents, too. It was hard to see.

BAL: Been stalking your blog everyday and also praying for Jett everyday. He's sooo cute!! Such a strong little man.