My precious little unborn grandson is gestationally 26 weeks, but the size of 19 weeks. Drs. say unhealthy placenta - he's not getting enough nourishment. He weighs only 10ozs and needs to double his weight in the next couple of weeks so they can deliver and nourish him in NICU. Have you been there? Is it possible?
2006-11-29 04:51:37 · 14 answers · asked by Susan E 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The smallest surviving baby was a little girl born at 25 weeks weighing only 8oz. She is doing very well.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/10651_14418.asp
Here is a picture of her: http://www.theage.com.au/ftimages/2004/12/22/1103391806229.html
As long as he is alive there is hope. xx
2006-11-30 07:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by xoymaq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible. You are lucky that we live in a day where the NICU can closely simulate the mothers womb and allow the baby to continue to grow and develop. If he has grow to this size even thought he has an unhealthy placenta, then he shows he is a fighter and he is trying to do his best. Just have faith and try to have good thoughts. You are in for a long road, and I hope all works out well for you.
2006-11-29 04:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Smilingcheek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I've not had a personal experience with this, I have read in most of my pregnany books that babies born after 22 weeks have a very good chance of surviving, so your grandson definitely has a chance. Also, with the availability of NICU and all of its advancements, I'd say the little guy is already on his way to becoming healthy. Keep your hopes up and your prayers flowing! :)
2006-11-29 05:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by tiredbutwiredlove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been there, but my guess would be that he has a good chance of being okay. He'll probably be in the NICU for awhile, but if he's at a good hospital they'll do everything they can and will get him through it all. Those tiny babies are little fighters sometimes! I'll keep you both in my prayers. God bless :-)
2006-11-29 04:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
with god anything is possible i will pray for him i hope he does well my oldest child had acute respiratory failure the doctors said if he made it which they doubted he would be brain damaged thee rest of his life that was several years ago he is now in 7th grade and beta club,high school marching band where he even had a solo in the show this year i am proud of all his accomplishments and hes my miracle so i pray you get your miracle be thankful for the time you have i also had a daughter that died from heart problems when she was a week old im thankful to god for the time i had with her i don't have all the answers and all but with god anything is possible have faith and put it in gods hands
2006-11-29 05:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by linda y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is while mine were in special care unit a little boy less than a pound was born and let me tell you he had some powerful lungs lol and made it fine you would be surprised at what medical science has done for helping the premies good luck my thoughts are with u and family
2006-11-29 04:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by dumb as dirt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have to have faith in the doctors, they will do all they can for this little man, babies are coming through so much now, the hospitals are trained and have great equipment.
dont lose hope im sure you are in all our thoughts your family must be going through so much please stay strong for this baby and his mother.
OMG how can anyone blame the mother for her placenta, sadly things go wrong in pregnancy sometimes we never know why but how dare anyone blame the poor women who is sat at home fearing for her sons life????
2006-11-29 05:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by mum_2_many 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it truly is truly attainable if: a million. The fetus is sufficiently previous to be attainable, no less than 24 weeks to have ANY danger. 2. The C-section is done at contemporary and hasty, to get the toddler out and respiratory previously it dies from lack of oxygen.
2016-11-29 22:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is possible if you believe in God and pray. I will start praying for him and his mom. Just believe that all will work out for the best--Good Luck.
2006-11-29 05:00:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure their is a way you just have to pray every day they have really good machines to help him when he gets out and you have heard of 1 pound babys living and all you just have to pray i will keep you in mine.
2006-11-29 04:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋