pregnant after losing a preemie

[allifaye]

I found out today that I am pregnant. I am not far along at all. My son was born 10 weeks early and spent 37 days in the NICU. I then 5 years later delivered my daughter 13 weeks early. She only lived 22 days. There were lots of problems that contributed to her death. My question is this: does anyone know if I have a chance of going full term with this pregnancy? I know that I have to leave it all up to God, but I have to admit that I am scared.

[sadiasaqib]

Really sorry for your loss. Prayers coming your way. X ... I agree hun take lots of care of your self and your bump eat healthy which I know is easy to say but hard to do. Dont do too much work try to relax as much as you can and mzke the most of any help you get. Take your vitamin tablets evryday and dont stresd your self.. god is great. X

[Kelz72312]

just pray god will take care of you and that beautiful baby. he knows whats best for everyone good luck to you sweetheart

[amarie0082]

Every pregnancy is different, but once you've had one preemie, it's likely to happen again (depending on the reason).  I would talk to your doctor about giving you steroid shots once you get close to that time you delivered before.  That will help give the baby's lungs a jump start and you may be put on bed rest after that as well.  You certainly can have a healthy baby though, but he/she may be a little bit early.  My first pregnancy, my water broke 8 weeks early, and I was admitted to the hospital and given drugs to not allow labor to start and delivered 6 weeks early when they induced me because the risk of infection to the baby outweighs the risk of being born early.  He only spent 6 days in the NICU and i think a lot of that was due to the steroid shots- he never needed help breathing.  
I'm sorry for the loss of your daughter.  I can't imagine how devastating that can be, but you can have another healthy baby.  

[allifaye]

Thank you so much for the information. This gives me some hope. I am just scared and I don't want to be. We asked this morning for our church to keep us in prayer through this and I will be praying as well. I know that is all I can do. Excited but fearful. Thank you again.

[KDQ]

This is a long story but I hope it helps. My sister in law got pregnant with her first 4 years ago. She had a healthy pregnancy, the only complication being a low placenta. It was early on so there was no concern. At 25 weeks she started to hemmorage and was rushed to the hospital where her son had to be taken via emergency c section. Being a micro preemie he had a ton of health problems. He couldn't breathe on his own, he needed a feeding tube, and a whole list of other problems arouse. He ended up getting sepsis from a blood infection and passed away 31 days after being born. My sister in law was later diagnosed with Factor 5, a rare blood clotting disorder that makes it so she will hemmorage with every pregnancy. Only a month after loosing her baby she found out she was expecting again. The doctors had her very closely monitered during her entire pregnancy as they knew she was extreemly high risk. Around 25 weeks they had her admitted to the hospital and put on strick bed rest until she delivered. At 34 weeks her placenta ruptured and she was rushed to the operating room where she delivered a small baby girl. The baby needed help breathing and eating at first but was able to grow healthy and go home. It wasn't an easy journey but she was able to have a healthy baby after loosing her first. That little girl is 2 1/2 today and just welcomed a new baby brother to her family. My sister in law was able to go to 39 weeks with her latest pregnancy. With A LOT of supervision and bedrest, following doctors orders and a lot of prayer she now has two rainbow babies. I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl but please know you can be a mommy again. Let your doctor know ASAP you are expecting again. Don't be afraid to ask questions and be quick to act if at anytime in your pregnancy something doesn't feel right. Congrats on your pregnancy!

[britt1212]

Just take good care of yourself and im sure you and your baby will be ok

[allifaye]

Hoping to get a good outcome^

[allifaye]

I have not spoken to the doc. I am going to call Monday to get an appointment. I am only about 4 weeks along. I am keeping my faith and orsyi n get for a good outcome, I just can't help but be concerned.

[Veronica555]

Every pregnancy is different.  Just take good care of yourself,  tske it easy, dont lift heavy stuff or have a lot of caffeine,  be careful what you eat, take yoir vitamins and listen to your doctor.  I am so deeply sorry you had to go through that. Have faith, stay strong and positive and listen to your doctor. Have you spoken to him about your concerns?

[Kelz72312]

it all depends.