Jld in Spain havin big problems

[midnight]

when you have pre eclamsia the only thing to stop it is early delivery so glad you got good insurance and that family are coming over to be with you you sound like your in good spirit and are in good hands xx all the best hun xx

 

[nadine]

Aw I'll be thinking of uuuu Jodie, excited n scary! I'll needed a new text buddy at this rate With u going this early Hahaha

Glad mum n mil are being there with u n as u said it's a blessin really coz the uk didn't pick up on it but Spain have x x x mwah thoughts with u all time x ur doing so well I'd be a mess x

 

[KirstyL]

Blimey, I've just read this - poor Jodie, I'd be so scared if it were me, but as the girls have said, she seems in good spirits
So scary, yet so exiciting, she'll have her baby by Thursday! Wow, hope it all goes well for you hun, thinking of you.
xx

 

[LuciaLeek]

Wowzas! I can't believe this has happened - glad Jodie isn't so far away that her family can't be there. Thank God she is there really after the bloomin' midwife in the UK!

Good luck with everything Jodie! xxx

 

[nmf1987]

oh jodie all the best of luck. you seem very relaxed considering which is fantastic.

will keep my eyes on this thread and will be thinking of you thursday. xxx

 

[Piglet's Mama]

Saying a little prayer for you Jodie - so glad you are being taken care of and have your OH and Mum & MIL around you - take care xxx

 

[jodied]

Just catching up on this thread! Well done Jodie for being so positive! As others have said it's good that you have your family there to support you. Best of luck for Thursday - will be thinking of you and your little girl xxx

 

[jodied]

Ps when she does arrive you will find ladies with similar experiences (maybe not in Spain though!) in the premature babies section xx

 

[Merfairy]

OMG I hope all goes well for her.. xx

 

[riotfox]

Glad you are being looked after. Hope all goes well. xx

 

[Vicxzy]

OMG only just seen this hope ur ok Jodie! Good luck!x

 

[pinkymum]

I'm so glad you have insurance and that you have family coming to support you! You sound really positive, which is really good We'll all be thinking about you honey! And I'll forgive you for queue jumping, especially so dramatically

 

[jld123]

Thanks again everyone. Jus had her heart monitored and she is beating strong thank god. My blood pressure is back up to 142. So they are keepin an eye on me. I wish I'd bought my pregnancy books as j have no idea what to expect from a baby born at 30 weeks. I'm just trying to stay positive and assume our princess will be ok. Nobody can tell me when they expect to induce me so I jua have to wait and see. I hope she can stay in til atleast Friday so ahe can cook a little more. I'm feeling really disapointed in myself for not being able to go the full 40 week. My poor bubs xx

 

[Vicxzy]

142 doesnt sound massively high? Mine was 171 at one point! Dont worry hun they know what is best for u & baba, I saw a one born every min last night where they delivered triplets at 30 weeks & they were only 2lbs something & they were all just fine.
Can you search on ur phone for info on babies born at 30 wks or would it help if we searched then copied & pasted some info on here for u? x

 

[jld123]

My phone is being very slow for some reason ! Proba cause in abroad. Any info would be great tho, don't go out of your way tho ! Xxxx

 

[wookie]

thinking of you Jodie,glad to see you're in good spirit ! xx

 

[Lulu_Laroo]

I was literally just thinking about you and where you had got to Jodie, then saw this post! All the best and hope all goes smoothly xx

 

[Miss]

I am so glad you are ok! Must be very worrying for you hun.

If I remember right babies born at 30 weeks will usually need help breathing due to the lungs not having a certain coating on them. However I think someone said you have had steroid injections which will help the lungs mature a hell of a lot! She will ofc have to stay in special care, but honestly, 30 weeks (although scary for us) is not exceptionally early to the doctors anymore. They will look after you both xx

Keep calm hun - you are doing brill! You are coping loads better than I would be lol and the calmer you are the better for baby.

 

[Vicxzy]

Heres some hun: (obviously this may or may not happen at 30-33 weeks its usually in much younger babies so its worse case scenario)
from keep kids healthy.com:

Except for older infants over 30-33 weeks, many premature babies need to be on a ventilator to help them breath normally. In addition, one of the problems that your premature baby may have on his first few days of life is Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) because of his immature lungs. Babies with RDS are usually on a ventilator and will probably also receive a medication called surfactant to help their lungs.
In addition to being on a ventilator and/or receiving oxygen, it is likely that your premature baby will also be on antibiotics, because infections are a common reason for premature births. Also, since he likely won't be able to eat for awhile, he will be on intravenous fluids, either through an IV or umbilical central line. Other equipment that you may notice include a special bed with a radiant warmer to help him maintain his body temperature and which may include a cellophane wrapping to minimize the loss of heat and fluids through their thin skin. He will probably also be on a cardiorespiratory monitor with a pulse oximeter to measure the oxygen in his blood, and he may have a feeding tube if he is old enough to eat.
Keep in mind though, that many premature babies grow up without any problems at all.


From Babycentre:

30-33 Weeks Gestation Most babies born between 30 and 33 weeks gestation do very well. Babies born during this time weigh between 2 ½ and 3 ½ pounds and are 17 inches long. They may need a ventilator to help with breathing or they may just need some extra oxygen. In the beginning, your baby will probably be fed through an IV. Babies who are doing well will be fed breastmilk or special premature infant formula a few days later.
What about babies born at 28 to 31 weeks' gestation?

These babies look quite similar to babies born earlier, although they are larger (usually between 2 and 4 pounds) and even more likely to survive (about 90 to 95 percent).2
Most require treatment with oxygen, surfactant, and mechanical assistance to help them breathe. Some of these babies can be fed breast milk or formula through a tube placed through their nose or mouth into the stomach, although others will need to be fed intravenously.
Some of these babies can cry. They can move more, although their movements may be jerky. A baby born at this time can grasp your finger. These babies can open their eyes, and they begin to stay awake and alert for short periods.
At 30+ weeks gestation although he or she may need some extra support it is unusual for a baby not to survive.

Hope this helps hun? Let us know if theres anything specific u want searching for.
x

 

[Kay1987]

awwww hope everything goes well, im sure she will be just fine! She certainly knows how to make an entrance! Thinking of you all. xxx