Hi my beautiful son Alex was born 3 days ago at 25+6 weeks. I was taken into hospital with contractions and was given Nifedipine to ease the contractions and steriods to mature Alex's lungs and managed to hold off until 24 hrs exactly. Alex was delivered normally and taken straight to NICU.
The feelings of guilt and desperation that I have are overwhelming. I feel I have let my baby down by not being able to get to full term and protect him and now I can't look after him whilst he is in hospital. I keep wishing I could wake up from this surreal dream and still be pregnant with 14weeks to go.
So far we are on day 3 and the doctors and nurses in NICU are generally positive. He's managed 1 attempts on CPAP but is too much for him and went back on ventilator.
Does anyone else have experience of a premature baby with pneumonia? I don't know how serious his illness is or what to expect.
I would appreciate hearing your stories and any kind words of wisdom that you have to help me stay positive for my gorgeous boy.
Jules
The feelings of guilt and desperation that I have are overwhelming. I feel I have let my baby down by not being able to get to full term and protect him and now I can't look after him whilst he is in hospital. I keep wishing I could wake up from this surreal dream and still be pregnant with 14weeks to go.
So far we are on day 3 and the doctors and nurses in NICU are generally positive. He's managed 1 attempts on CPAP but is too much for him and went back on ventilator.
Does anyone else have experience of a premature baby with pneumonia? I don't know how serious his illness is or what to expect.
I would appreciate hearing your stories and any kind words of wisdom that you have to help me stay positive for my gorgeous boy.
Jules