Premature babies support group
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any Mummies had experience with premature birth due to low amniotic level? my first one premature Birth at 30+weeks due to PROM. now second bb tot this is a smooth sailing pregnancy, cos now already 35 weeks plus 4 days., but was detected with low amniotic fluid yesterday. luckily after all the terrible test that made me bleed, there is no leakage. but still given two steroid jab.
wonder any Mummies encounter problem with low amniotic level, anyway to increase it? i really hope this second bb can stay till full term. it is just very dishearteNing that i have bear all the stress to this point and still bb wikl come out early.
wonder any Mummies encounter problem with low amniotic level, anyway to increase it? i really hope this second bb can stay till full term. it is just very dishearteNing that i have bear all the stress to this point and still bb wikl come out early.
lilac_lavender
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Hi aixin, my second boy was born premature at 28 weeks due to PPROM too. Wow! 35w4d is wonderful! Well done mummy in keeping baby in for so long. Actually the prognosis for babies born at 35wk is extremely good. Maybe don't even need to stay in NICU and can be discharged with mummy. Did the doctor say anything about the low amniotic level? I heard that usually towards the end of the pregnancy, amniotic level will be low as baby is getting big. If doctor is ok, I think it should be fine. If you are concern, can check with your gynae. May I check with you if you went on total bedrest for this second pregnancy? Was your gyane able to tell you why you experienced PROM for the first pregnancy?
Press on =)
Press on =)
hi lilac,
my first pregnancy PROM had no reason.
as for this second pregnancy, im still working, but on much easier job which mainly sit in the office. so i guess that helped a lot to hold pregnancy till 36weeks.
doc said still wanna closely monitor bb and me, so i need to stay in hospital.
my first pregnancy PROM had no reason.
as for this second pregnancy, im still working, but on much easier job which mainly sit in the office. so i guess that helped a lot to hold pregnancy till 36weeks.
doc said still wanna closely monitor bb and me, so i need to stay in hospital.
lilac_lavender
Member
which hospital are you staying at? dont worry k? I am sure you are in good hands. You are almost full term once u hit 37wks. Happy for you =)
lilac_lavender
Member
i can understand... sometimes i also wonder why.... i am quite heathly too. not overweight, quite fit and no other presenting issues..... oh well. but i am really glad that you managed to tong until 36 wks. one more week and its term! jiayou, k?
seasideblooms
Member
Hi, I have glass bottles to give away. Pls PM me if interested.
Hi
I would like to join the FB group as well. I delivered my boy at week 27+4. He is now in nicu. The doc say his brain scan shows some bright spots which may indicate that he might have some motor skills development problems. Any mummies here have babies with similar issue? I am really clueless on how to handle this? Have already broke down several times
I would like to join the FB group as well. I delivered my boy at week 27+4. He is now in nicu. The doc say his brain scan shows some bright spots which may indicate that he might have some motor skills development problems. Any mummies here have babies with similar issue? I am really clueless on how to handle this? Have already broke down several times
My email address is [email protected]
yamiyogurt
Member
Hi ML, extremely premature babies are prone to some delays in motor skills, like flipping or sitting later than their peers. There will be physio follow ups to Monitor the develop and they will recommend early intervention if necessary.
Doctors will tell you all the different scenarios , what might happen or sometimes the worst case. Take each day at a time and give your baby time to grow .
Take care of yourself too, hoPe to see you in fb soon
Doctors will tell you all the different scenarios , what might happen or sometimes the worst case. Take each day at a time and give your baby time to grow .
Take care of yourself too, hoPe to see you in fb soon
kkf
Active Member
ML, dun worry. last time doctor said the same thing. My boy had blood infection during his stay in nicu,and there was a patch of scar in his brain. The doctor told us it could affect his development. But luckily, we didn't see that has any impact on him. He is in p1 now, and he is doing very well in his studies, exceling some of his pals. Dun worry too much. Let nature takes its course.
yamiyogurt
Member
Jan - how young is your baby? The speech therapist used pigeon latex teats for my baby. They will usually trial n error
ML, when my boy was in NICU, this brain scan show one small bright spot too. However, our doc told us not to worry as most this is found in most premature babies. Before, his discharge, the doc at SGH did a scan for him again and the spot is gone. Most of the mummies / daddies here do break a lot during our baby stay in NICU. What I have learn is to be strong. Be positive and always say positive words to your baby. Your baby will feel it. Jie you. See you in FB soon.
Jan Herm n Clara, you may try Dr Brown. Before I gave birth, I brought a lot of avent bottles. When my boy discharged, we tried to let him use but eventually can't as it's too big for him and it's difficult for him to suck. So we brought Dr Brown bottles and it's very good. You can find it in kiddy palace. Give it a try. They have a twin pack which come with one big and one small bottle.
camum
New Member
Hi, came across this thread and was so happy to know lots of preemies are doing so well now. I delivered my boy at week 28 in 2009, weighing 695g. He's healthy and cheeky 3 years old now.
Sally, could you add me to the FB group? I've sent a friend request to you (my profile is a pic of my boy underwater).
Sally, could you add me to the FB group? I've sent a friend request to you (my profile is a pic of my boy underwater).
Ning: Clara is 2 weeks old now, she's born at 36 weeks but at 1.89kg
we are using Avent but noticed she seems to be struggling with the suction & sometimes she would forget to breathe sucking too hard. we also have NUK but the flow seems too much & she gets choked sometimes.
Thanks Sally, will take a look at Dr Brown
we are using Avent but noticed she seems to be struggling with the suction & sometimes she would forget to breathe sucking too hard. we also have NUK but the flow seems too much & she gets choked sometimes.
Thanks Sally, will take a look at Dr Brown
Can add me in fb too, [email protected] thanks!
angelink43
Member
Hi, I'm Pre Eclampsia survivor and delivered my baby in week 33, with weight of 1,125kg.
She's now in Step Down NICU KKH.
can add me in facebook support? [email protected]
She's now in Step Down NICU KKH.
can add me in facebook support? [email protected]
angelink43
Member
add me too, [email protected]
we are thinking to buy from Great Eastern the hospitalisation plan, they have it for new born also, so does Prudential
we are thinking to buy from Great Eastern the hospitalisation plan, they have it for new born also, so does Prudential
lilac_lavender
Member
Hi Jan Herm, if u eventually managed to get the hospitalization plans, can u let me know ? Cos' my boy born at 28wk was rejected by GE for the plan. He is now 3 with no pre-existing conditions at all and they still refuse to accept him. Sigh....
lilac_lavender
Member
My agent is also a personal friend but each time we tried to send in, the underwriter rejects immediately. So discouraging.
Xiangning, same here. My agent told me and from what I read from this thread, it seems that 2 years old is the 'magic' year to buy insurance. But my boy is already 3 years old. Sigh...
Xiangning, same here. My agent told me and from what I read from this thread, it seems that 2 years old is the 'magic' year to buy insurance. But my boy is already 3 years old. Sigh...
My boy's insurance was accepted @ AA12mths.. When he was few mths old, was rejected. Told by the agent to try again when he was one and was accepted without any excusion.. Insurance agent from AIA.. He was borned @ 31weeks with a weight of 1.62kg.. He is now AA3yo..
Hi all. I have 11 tins of neosure 900gm for sale at $46/tin. exp 01/07/14. sg stock.
Reason for selling is because we've visited the Dr and dietician today and both side said our babies are putting on a lot of weigth ( 1.7kg in a month!)and should stop neosure.
I'm willing to deliver to your place for free if you are staying between the west to town of sg. contact me at 92371267 if interested.
Reason for selling is because we've visited the Dr and dietician today and both side said our babies are putting on a lot of weigth ( 1.7kg in a month!)and should stop neosure.
I'm willing to deliver to your place for free if you are staying between the west to town of sg. contact me at 92371267 if interested.
forgot to add my email [email protected]
Hi,
my gal is borned at 34+6days at NUH. She cant flipped at even 8mths and cant crawled at 15th month. PD kept on assuring me that it was ok, she would catch up eventually.
But was really heart pain seeing her stuggle to flip and not mobile enough. Is like she was trapped in her body.
Call it a mother instinct...
we approached a kinesiologist when she is abt 8-9mths... It really helps. With the prescribed exercise, she walks at 19mth and we have more or less tackle all the issue related to her motor skill
my gal is borned at 34+6days at NUH. She cant flipped at even 8mths and cant crawled at 15th month. PD kept on assuring me that it was ok, she would catch up eventually.
But was really heart pain seeing her stuggle to flip and not mobile enough. Is like she was trapped in her body.
Call it a mother instinct...
we approached a kinesiologist when she is abt 8-9mths... It really helps. With the prescribed exercise, she walks at 19mth and we have more or less tackle all the issue related to her motor skill
berryfarmer
Member
Hi Sally
Can add me too. [email protected]
My ex-pre bb is now 29months, 88cm, 13.4kg, but feeding is still a nightmare. He's still on very soft diet - porridge and mee sua type. Is this normal?
Any mommies can recommend which Insurance company to approach to get him a insurance coverage? TIA
Can add me too. [email protected]
My ex-pre bb is now 29months, 88cm, 13.4kg, but feeding is still a nightmare. He's still on very soft diet - porridge and mee sua type. Is this normal?
Any mommies can recommend which Insurance company to approach to get him a insurance coverage? TIA
sunflower09
Active Member
Hi mummies, i have yet to deliver but am having low amniotic fluid now which is dipping each week and baby is small, measuring only 30 weeks when i am already 32 weeks now. On weekly monitoring from now and if need be will emergency csection.
If emergency csection at 34-35 weeks, do you think my baby will be ok? Anyone delivered at 34-35 weeks can share your baby progress?
I am very scared. Everyday hoping baby will be fine. He is not making alot of movements though still got the minimum 10 moves per 12 hours. I think its becos there is less fluid for him to move. I worry then will that affect his growth and development and if he will 'die' inside. Everyday i just keep crying and feeling lousy that i cant even provide a conducive environment for him.
If emergency csection at 34-35 weeks, do you think my baby will be ok? Anyone delivered at 34-35 weeks can share your baby progress?
I am very scared. Everyday hoping baby will be fine. He is not making alot of movements though still got the minimum 10 moves per 12 hours. I think its becos there is less fluid for him to move. I worry then will that affect his growth and development and if he will 'die' inside. Everyday i just keep crying and feeling lousy that i cant even provide a conducive environment for him.
Hi Sunny,
I just gave birth on 18 Sep at 35 weeks due to constant leaking of amniotic fluid. Had to deliver cos gynae said if not, infection will set in. Initially, I felt the same way as you - lousy cos I could not provide a safe and healthy environment for him. But what's done is done - you cannot beat nature. Now, I just want to focus all my energy on giving him what I could not give him when he was supposed to be in me. BTW, both baby and I got discharged 2 days later on 20 Sep...
I just gave birth on 18 Sep at 35 weeks due to constant leaking of amniotic fluid. Had to deliver cos gynae said if not, infection will set in. Initially, I felt the same way as you - lousy cos I could not provide a safe and healthy environment for him. But what's done is done - you cannot beat nature. Now, I just want to focus all my energy on giving him what I could not give him when he was supposed to be in me. BTW, both baby and I got discharged 2 days later on 20 Sep...