My sister-in-law was 6 months pregnet.And she had her baby this evening the 21st of Nov. okay the baby was taken to a childrens hospital b/c he wasn;t doing all that fine do u think her baby will make? He was only 1Pound and 3 ozs.His lungs haven;t devolped all the way so he is on a oxgyen machine and I just hope makes it if he makes i will be a pround aunt.I seen him he is so little and he was so precious i wanted to hold him but know one can't touch him.He has to stay in the hositpal for like 3 months or until he gain 4 pounds. :(
2006-11-24 16:20:34 · 11 answers · asked by chamblee_84 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I wanted to say say that we lost him on the 26 at 12:20am I'm glad yall had my family in your prayers.She named him Layton Timothy Malone. he was so Preious.:(
2006-11-26 05:46:53 · update #1
He will be un my prayers but remain optomisic....6 months the baby has a 30 to 40% chance at survival. See him as offten as possible & call local churches to have him put on the prayer chain. My prayers are w/ you , your family & nephew.
2006-11-24 16:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew was born 13 years ago preemie at 24 weeks and he weighed 1 lb, 6 oz.
The doctors (especially that long ago) were certain he would die or be a vegetable. I am happy to say he is a fairly healthy 13 year old. He has had alot of setbacks as an infant and alot of surgeries, but he can read at high school level and he gets great grades in school. He has some problems, poor short term memory and autistic traits, but that is because he had bleeding in his brain at one time, not just because he was a preemie. They really can do amazing things now. There is certainly hope. My nephew made it and I bet yours will too. I will pray for you right now. Congratulations on your new family member, even if he couldn't wait to get here.
2006-11-25 00:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by ape2016 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a long uphill battle, but most kids at six months do make it. One pound three ounces is small, though. Here are survival statistics:
http://www.meriter.com/living/preemie/survivalnew/survival.htm
I hope everything goes well and that you get to hold your little nephew soon.
Hospitals can do amazing things for tiny babies. You might want to have your sister-in-law look into Kangaroo Care. It really helps.Here is one website, but if you do a google search, you'll find lots more.
http://www.prematurity.org/baby/kangaroo.html
2006-11-25 00:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern technology has made some amazing advances. There is a good chance that the baby will be ok. He may have breathing problems for a long time and may always be a bit small for his age, but hope for the best.
I wish you and your family luck!
2006-11-25 00:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by Becky R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really early, but he is right around the time when the baby has a chance to survive. It is small, but smaller babies have lived. I'll say prayers for your family.
2006-11-25 00:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by stocks4allseasons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aaaaww man, i know what it feels like, ive had newborn baby cousins sick in the hospital ..it feels awefull .. dont worry, everything will be fine. miracles happen all the time, and plus ive heard of 4 month pregnancy babyies that have recovered.
;)
2006-11-25 00:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by DisenchantedMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is a chance that he can make it,i know someone who went trough that and now her little girl is 5 yrs old.but she was lucky.the only thing to do now is pray.i'll be prayer for your family.
2006-11-25 00:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen small babys like that make it. there is A LOT of power in preyer.
2006-11-25 00:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by ang. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pray like u never prayed before...
2006-11-25 00:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetheart88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ill pray for him
2006-11-25 00:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by francheska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋