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My due date was 21st March 2022. Unfortunately I didn't make it to this date. Due to pre eclampsia and my kidneys starting to fail, my son Myles had to be delivered via emergency c section 8 weeks early on the 25th January 2022.
I remember being admitted to hospital the Friday before his due date for daily checks. On the Monday a nurse said my blood levels had maintained a decent level and I was likely to be going home the Tuesday. Tuesday morning came and senior consultant came into my room and said do you know the plan. So I said yes I'm going home. And she said unfortunately not, we're delivering him today it is to dangerous for both of you at this stage. I broke down. I was so scared he wasn't going to make it.
The number of doctors and nurses that came in to explain the complications and worse case scenarios (must tell you) was unbelievable. I couldn't focus on the positive. All that kept going through my head was what one doctor had said. Don't worry if you don't hear him cry straight away. How can you not worry. I had to go on a food and drink restriction for what felt like days. Then at 5pm I was taken down to theatre. At 5.18pm my son joined this world crying.
The relief I felt when I heard that cry was amazing. I didn't care what happened to me after that. He weighed 3lbsĀ 6oz. Spent 3 weeks on the NICU unit where the nurses where amazing. Couldn't thank them enough. Without the support of my fiance and the amazing work the doctors and nurses my son wouldn't be here.
Premature babies are miracles. I didn't even know I had pre eclampsia, I was still working and just went for a antenatal appointment. I felt fine. Its crazy how fast things can change. I'm just thankful for the support and my little fighting hero. Myles is doing amazingly well. He is 7lb 4oz and enjoys cuddles. Couldn't be happier now.
Terri Sawdon Terri.sawdon@hotmail.co.uk Yes Yes