My Wife is 24 weeks Pregnant and they say the baby will not survive!!!!!
My wife went 4 weeks ago to the doctor and they said that the baby was 3 weeks behind in development. She went again two days ago and now they say the baby is 5 weeks behind (weighs 7-8oz). There is also very little Amniotic Fluid! The baby is also no longer moving!! This is our first and it took us over a year to conceive... They also put my wife on Labetalol HCL 200mg three times a day to control her high blood pressure at 19 weeks.
What could cause these problems!! My wife had a VERY Healthy Pregnancy until 19 weeks. Now the doctors are telling us we have a 1% chance of the baby surviving :( Please if there is anything we can do to help give our baby a better chance please tell us. (Also my wife quit her job hoping it would help)
2006-11-17 01:32:11 · 15 answers · asked by A leap in the right direction. 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am so sorry that you are going through this difficult time. I am sure that if there was something more that you could be doing to increase this baby's chances, the doctors would have told you already. The most important (and the hardest ) thing that you and your wife need to do right now try not to stress about it. I would not give up your hope, but realize that whatever does come of this, you have each other to hold on to, and together you will get through this. You and your wife married each other because you love each other, and that love will see you through times like this.
Do not try to figure out the whys. Sometimes in this life we are not given the reasons why. When something goes wrong, we always try to figure out why and if there is something they could have done differently. No matter the outcome do not blame yourselves. We really do not have the control over what happens in our lives. But I do believe that everything happens for a reason, and worrying about the future will not change anything. But prayer can.
I will pray for your child (God can do alot with 1%), but understand that whatever happens, it will happen for a reason. You may never know that reason, or you may come to understand a long way into the future. Hang on to each other and reach out to God. He loves you and He cries with you. If this baby does not survive He will be holding it in His arms, just like he will be holding you in His arms. God Bless you both, and I pray that one way or another you WILL soon have a little baby to hold in YOUR arms.
2006-11-17 02:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by emilyanne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For clothes - you can shop around online but a good place to start is the supermarkets like Asda/Asda living and Tesco. You could also try Home Bargains if you're happy to pound the streets. For the bigger stuff you could try John Lewis - I thought they'd be really expensive but they seem to have a good range. But as you do have a bit of time I'd keep an eye out for the sales - Debenhams usually have 20% off days every so often.
2016-05-21 22:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear that...High blood pressure can cause little amniotic fluid in the womb. I know you say she had a very healthy pg but sometimes things go wrong for no particular reason at all.Please be strong, have faith, pray a lot and support your wife, you're gonna have to go through a very tough time, but you can always try again. I'll say a prayer for your baby. Hope everything gets better.
2006-11-17 01:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im very sorry to hear that!! I would hope for the best and no matter what the doctor's say I would not give up hope! Sure 1% isnt much at all but it is better than 0%...Is your wife eating healthy?? At least walking a little? Is her weight good for he height and body type?? All you have to do is stay calm, hope for the best and ENCOURAGE your wife like crazy!!! I am sure upon hearing that she is very stressed and we dont want that..So keep her relaxed and tell her that everything will be okay, tell her to keep working and make this baby grow and that if you do lose this one that you will try again!! She can't be stressed out at all!! Everything that she feels the baby feels as well. Can they not take the baby out though will all the technology they have?? Good luck and remember she married YOU because you can calm her down, make her happy and she knows you will decide whats best with her!!!
2006-11-17 01:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by rkonkin226 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hate to hear this. I not really know anything other than Pray about this. I know many people not believe this, but, I do. You may have to Plea Bargain with God on this. God is not controlled by us, but, I feel with enough intercession He gives in to our requests. You really should read the Bible and be perceptive to when this type of prayer is used and be very aware of the various outcomes. If, you know someone that is "real" about the Bible and not playing some self-righteous game get them to show you this about prayer.
I better add this, as it very important! If, you will pray and God does give this baby to you. Make very sure you acknowledge to people that God did this and you remember to thank Him. Believe me, it is very important you realize this!!!!!!
I am going to give you the Key to Understanding the Bible, within this is also the Key to answered prayer. James 1:3-8.
They say God has three answers to prayer; Yes, No and Later. Pray for God to give you a Yes!
2006-11-17 01:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think positive!! tell your self the baby does have a chance for survival. Womens body are two differnt things from being pregnant to not pregnant. I am healthy not overweight...but I ad a very difficut second pregnancy they didn't think my baby was going to survive after delivery and he pulled throght to be a healthy toddler. What are the doctor recommsndatins for your wife, bed rest? I would just tell her to try not to stress herself out it can have a big affect on the pregnancy, and just stay positive.
2006-11-17 01:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a situation like this, you have to accept that nature knows what's best. If there was something wrong, then nature would handle it in the best way possible for everyone. Just let nature do what it needs to do and know that whatever happens was best for this child. I know it's hard, but you want your child to have the best outlook and nature knows when the outlook is not good enough. Accept whatever happens and keep trying or bless some child's life with adoption.
2006-11-17 02:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend had her baby at 23 weeks. They gave her less than 10% chance to live. Madeline in 10 weeks old now and is over 4 lbs. She was 1lb 6oz at birth. Miracles can happen.....
I wish you the best and remember that everything happens for a reason..
2006-11-17 02:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read the link I provided. It explains to you that low amniotic fluid does caus ea lack of movememnt and it is generally as a result fo high blood pressure. I hope it helps.
2006-11-17 01:42:20 · answer #9 · answered by Wibble 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
omg my heart goes out to you both and the 1st thing i would say is do not gIve up hope!
have they spoke about inducing the baby? sometimes if the baby is no longer healthy in the womb they may try to save it outside the womb sometimes its better out than in. ive always been told that they wont induce babies if they are still healthy and growing etc but that's not the case for you i had a friend who was told if her baby didn't change they would induce her at 26weeks.
i really hope that this all works out for you both be strong and dont lose hope babe x x x x
2006-11-17 01:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by mum_2_many 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋