33weeks 4days
Our daughter was born at 33 weeks and 4 days. She was a big preemie weighing in at 6lbs 11oz, but because of her weight many health problems were overlooked. At 8 days old she went into cardiac aresst and was intibated. At 11 days old she underwent heart surgery and had repairs done effectively. My pregnancy was typical I gained 30 lbs, blood presure was great, vitals for both of us was great. Then my water broke the day after my baby shower and 4 hours later our beautiful daughter was born. My room was full of doctors and nurses and our daughter was rushed to the nicu.I couldn't hold her I wasn't even given the chance to see her. Today she sits on my lap and reads what I am writing,she turned 6 in september and is very bright and quick. My family and I walk every year for the march of dimes and share our story. Why she was born early we will never know, but thanks to God and her doctors we have enjoyed our daughter for 6 years and with Gods blessings for many more years to come.
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Fight For Preemies
http://www.marchofdimes.com/fi…
Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick ― half a million of them in the United States. November 17 is when we fight.
Do you know a baby that was born too soon, too small, unable to suck, unable to breathe on his own? Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. Worse: the number has increased 31 percent since 1981. It can happen without warning and for no known reason. Until we have more answers, anyone’s baby, could be born too soon. Medical advances give even the tiniest babies a chance of survival, yet for many babies premature birth is still a life or death condition. It’s the #1 cause of death during the first month of life. And babies who survive face serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities. The rate of premature birth has never been higher. In half the cases, we simply don’t understand what went wrong. We need to fight for answers. And, ultimately, preventions. November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites bloggers like you to get involved. • Learn about premature birth at marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies • Put a badge on your blog during November, Prematurity Awareness Month® • On November 17, blog for a baby you love and to help others We need to fight ― because babies shouldn’t have to. ............................................................................. El 17 de noviembre estará dedicado a crear conciencia sobre la crisis del nacimiento prematuro. March of Dimes le extiende una invitación a los blogueros como usted para que participen. -Aprenda acerca del nacimiento prematuro en nacersano.org o marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies -Añada un botón en su blog durante el mes de noviembre, Mes del Nacimiento Prematuro -El 17 de noviembre, dedique una entrada en su blog a un bebé que usted ama y para ayudar a otros Necesitamos luchar por todos los bebés.
11/04/09 marchofdimes wrote:
Thank you for sharing your story. Your daughter is the reason we fight!