My twins were born at 24 weeks. They have some disabilities but they are happy, healthy, beautiful 9 year old girls now. She has a tough road ahead of her but there is hope.
You are an amazing friend. I have been thinking about him all day, I will continue to think about him and send thoughts his families way as well.
I think everything you are doing as well as being there for your friend/her family is all you can do right now. ((Hugs)) take care of yourself as well.
I just saw my newborn granddaughter on Saturday and she weighs 7 lbs. so this is just really affecting me. Life is so unpredictable. The mom went in just because something didn't seen right and now her baby is fighting for his life.
It's a very emotional thing when you see a baby that is so tiny. Even when it's not your own. That why when I hear stories from other preemie parents, I don't know how to describe it, but I get this overwhelming feeling when they say 'yes, my child was born early, but they lived through it and are okay'. You want to just hug them. It's like you are part of this club that you didn't ask to be part of, and all you can do is be supportive of each other.
I really do hope your friend's LO will be okay - you'd be amazed at how resilient preemies can be, especially with round the clock care. I actually remember when DD was in the NICU, the baby that was in the incubator next to her was born at 23 weeks and weighed about the same as your friends baby. I'm not sure what his outcome was, but I did at least get to see his progress over the 8 weeks we were there and he seemed like he was going to make it. So there's hope.
I just got back after taking a late night food delivery to the hospital.
The baby weighs 12.7 oz. and is 9 3/4 inches long. He has been baptized and the doctors say they've done everything they can do and now it's up to the baby to see if he can fight. I didn't ask about what measures they are going to take because I figure if she wanted me to know she would tell me.
I already started organizing a meal responsibility sign up sheet with people I know I can count on. I spoke to my friend's neighbor and they are going to take care of the dogs. Her husband's family is taking the other children so they can keep their school schedule.
I still feel like it's not enough. I want to remove the fear and worry from her heart but since I can't do that, I'll cook and feed her and everyone else. Lol
Thanks for your prayers!
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Honestly food and love are what they need right now. NICUs are amazing places and preemies are the strongest fighters. I'll keep them in my thoughts (heart)
sending thoughts and prayers - micro preemie checking in here - I was born at 26 weeks 30 years ago and am a happy healthy adult. My mom tells me having a baby in the NICU is incredibly isolating, so the more you can offer support, help with things that need to go on at home (cleaning, watching any other siblings/cousins so the family came be at the hospital), the better. Please keep us updated.