We in the loss community never want to welcome new people into this world we live in. That is why I am deciding to write this post from a different perspective. Mo and her baby were dealt a really difficult card last night when her water broke at 22 weeks.. and I am writing to tell her that despite this situation I am holding up HOPE for both of them. I want another story like that of Emily and her Kaia. I want the BEST case scenario to play out and that is what I am going to focus on. Mo you have support from these communities.. and we are sending love, light and heaps of HOPE your way. …
UPDATE- I have spoken to Mo via email.. I am trying to get info. on exactly what measures were taken to prevent having to induce for the moms who made it through PROM. If you have info. on this please email her ASAP at faerie4ever@gmail.com. POSITIVE outcomes ONLY please.
I’m going to go read some, because I know some stories depending on whether it was full rupture or leak that are appropriate. Even have one friend from the NICU who ruptured around 12 and stayed in the hospital until they delivered at 34!
That’s exactly what I thought of… if you have some info can you pass it on to her? Her email is: faerie4ever@gmail.com I only know of Emily so I was hoping others might have some additional stories of hope for her.
xo…
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From her twitter feed, it sounds like they are inducing? Heartbroken, truly.
Not yet- I am still communicating with her right now and they are trying to make decisions on everything.. the risk is infection but I am HOPING they can just let her go a week or two if he can hold on.. and give him a shot.
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If she makes it past tonight and wants to contact me when things settle down I’d be happy to hear from her. My e-mail: fireangel117@hotmail.com
Basically pPROM is a crap shoot. You have a MUCH better chance of lasting longer if you DID NOT rupture due to premature labor or incompetent cervix. Other than that, my only advice would be to stay on bed rest, drink a ton of water (start slowly but aim for > 4L per day), eat yogurt to maximize the ‘good’ bacteria in your intestinal tract, get antibacterial wipes for after going to the bathroom and keep an eye on your body for any signs of infection (not feeling well, increase in contractions or back pain). Other than that, I wish her the best of luck. I really hope to hear of another happy ending.
I’m hoping with all my heart that they can hold onto each other a little longer. That the rupture seals a bit and the leak slows down. This gave Liam and me more time together.
I don’t know any stories, or have any words of wisdom. But I did want to say that I am praying with all my might for them. You are a really good friend for reaching out this way for them, it can’t be easy for you.
My best friend’s water broke at 24 weeks (2 1/2 years ago). She was on hospital bed rest for 7 weeks, but she did not get an infection and she did not go into labor. It was a scary and difficult time, but luck stayed on their side. Her son was in the NICU for about 8 weeks, came home healthy, and is now a fantastic, thriving 2 1/2 year old with no lingering health concerns. I’ll be sending so much hope into the universe for Mo and her little boy.