Preemies - Wichita Falls, TX

Hi S.,

I had all three of my girls 5 to 6 weeks early, I know that's not to early. I had my twins at 34 weeks and they were each just couple of onces over 3 lbs, and my baby who is 2 and a half at 35 weeks, but she was a healthy 6 lbs. I had all my kiddos early because of pre-eclamsia, I dont if I spelled that right. But anyway they are all healthy now.

Hi S... sorry for the slow reply..

My 3rd son Christian was born 6 weeks early at 6lbs 4 oz. From day one my preganancy was rough, the first 5 weeks I was bleeding every day, found out it was a hematoma, pocket of blood but went away on it's own, then a car accident, then my blood work came back positive for Downs Syndrome, went thru all that testing for it come back noraml, then a week and half before I had him I started bleeding again I thought my water broke, keep in mind Doctors said I am fine they dont know what it is and sent me home twice, I started having back pains that would bring me to the floor they hurt bad. Well I had him Christmas Eve (06) after the Doctor tried to stop labor with Magnesim, well his heart rate was low the gave him compressions, the doctor said it was a good thing I had him early, my placenta had lacerations in it and separated from the wall which was causing the bleeding, I knew something was wrong. He stayed in the nursery with and IV, heart monititor and oxygne the whole time. He was able to come home Christmas Day.. Well at his one week Heal stick blood test it came back positive for Tyrosinemia, which means his liver can not break down protiens he had to be put on mixture of Duocal and Enfamil till we could get the 2nd blood work back and see a Metabolic/Gentic Doc in Ausitn.. I am happy to say 2 blood tests came normal and he has one more in April then the Doctor in Austin will medically clear him of Tyrosinemia.. I know the stress and feel the pain when things don't go right, I have cried many times... But he is happy and a healthy baby at 3 months old now.

My son was born at 31 weeks due to PROM... I had three times too much amniotic fluid with him. he was in the hospital for 6 weeks, suffered from reflux and colic when he was a little baby, and was diagnosed at arround 21 months with diplegic cerebral palsey. a VERY mild case... at almost 6 years old for the most part he is a "normal" kid... about the only things he can't do is jump, and he tends to stumble a little more than most kids. I can't imagine having babies so early as yours were I am sorry for the lose of noah, but glad to know that Nathan is doing well

I am a mom of two preemies. One is 3yrs old and my other son is 10 weeks old. They both were lil guys and came very early due to hypertension during preganancies. I am very fortunate to have had them both survive the struggles during their NICU stays and I thank God everyday that I have them!

Hey S. -

We had a baby girl 10 weeks early in January of last year. I was diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome (www.hellpsyndrome.org) and they had to deliver via c-section early due to my health.

She is a happy and healthy one year old. Our website is www.hockeynutt.com. We have a blog with all the 'events' of the NICU. We were very lucky. I'm sooooo sorry for your loss!

Hi, my name is M.. You definitely brought tears to my eyes!
I'm 34 yrs. old now, but when I was 19 yrs old I had my baby girl. I was only 28 wks into the pregnancy when my doctor said I needed an emergency c-section. I also did not get see my baby girl for another 24 hrs & that's because I begged & begged. She was so small and fragile, all these tubes just connected to her. I was so afraid! I remember the sleepless nights. I lost so much weight all due to stress & depression. I think what even made it worse was the father not always being there. I was alone thru the whole time. I was in St. Cloud, Minn and my family in Texas.
Fortunately, god was on my side. She was born 9-12-92, came home on 12-12-92(my due date).
My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss.
I almost lost my baby girl, so I can't truly say I know how you feel. I do hope with time it will get easier.
I now have a 3 yr.old. And they sure keep you on your toes & always bringing a smile to your face.
God Bless

My daughter Maddison was also a preemie. She was born at 31 weeks at 2lbs 10oz. I was diagnosed with preclampsia with the HELLP syndrome and the only cure is to have the baby. I had went in to a regular doctors appointment not feeling any different didn't know anything was wrong and the nurse took my blood pressure and it was sky high so they had sent to the hospital for blood tests and sonograms and diagnosed me within a couple of hours. My daughters appointment was at 1:30 and my daughter was born the same day at 5:30. The high risk doctor that took me when I had reached the hospital said that if I was to wait 1 more day she would have been gone and 3 more days and I could have been in serious trouble too. So the good Lord was watching over us when we had the appointment.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Both of my children have been on time, however a lady at my church had her little girl at 24 weeks. She is now about 6 months old and doing great. She had the same renal failure problems as well. The Lord always has a plan although we never understand. Good Luck with your little one.