Emily was born at 35 weeks, she was 5 pounds.
After 2 days in SCN and 4 days on the ward with me she came home.
She has been thriving, has suffered no set backs at all. Our precious little girl is doing everything a normal 4 moth old baby would be. (Emily breast feed really well from day 2).
We are TTC #7, we have been told there maybe a chance that we could have another premmie, so they will keep an eye on me.
Ashton was considered Prem being born at exactly 36wks. He was 5lb 13oz. He spent his hospital time in the NICU but we were both discharged 2 days after the birth, much to one head nurses disgust at Ashton being discharged. She said as we were walking out that we would probably end up back there by the end of the week, and we nearly were as Ashton lost way over 10% of his birth weight, but on his final weigh in he had put a good amount back on, so we were let off the hook.
Term is considered 37wks+, but as some have mentioned even 37wkrs have some difficulties.
Naomi, made a good point that you will be monitored and you will have everything "planned". Although unexpected... Brendan's early arival was known. My waters broke at 28wks, so they were ready for his early arrival.
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