31 Week Birth Story (+preterm labor tips!)
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2021
- My little sister had her baby last week at 31 weeks gestation. This is her labor & delivery story!
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Meredith has a 4 year old daughter who was born full-term with an epidural. Now she has a son born prematurely without an epidural but with a lot of other medical interventions involved. She also left the hospital during labor to take her nursing exam in order to become an RN! On the way she stopped at Starbucks where a lady was having a heart attack and Meredith helped save her life! She took the exam ... went back to the hospital .. found out she passed! And then had her baby boy. She is a hero. This is her story. ❤️❤️
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She saved someone's life and passed the NCLEX while in labor?!?!?! She's a freaking super hero!
Meredith is so strong. The pain in her eyes is real and absolutely heartbreaking. I’m praying for you and baby jack. I hope your heart heals as he grows and gets stronger ❤️
Literally just cried hearing about your sister taking her NCLEX and saving someone’s life all while in labor 😭😭👏🏼👏🏼 Hello, superwoman! 👋🏼🙌🏼
Man, when she was talking about being fully dilated, I just wanted to cry for her. What an incredibly overwhelming and traumatizing experience! Especially since she had an epidural last time, to then be experiencing that level of pain and coping with the trauma of a preterm delivery. The pain in her eyes is palpable. I pray that she will find healing in time from this intense experience.
Even the weakest prayer from a mother's heart is heard loud and clear by God... You don't need words, Mama... God is hearing your heart completely...
Nurse here of 7 years and pregnant! I'll tell you what, there's nothing easy or casual about taking the NCLEX! What a freaking badass Meredith is! Congrats on the arrival of your baby, Meredith, we see your struggle and your strength. You are amazing for your bravery this far and I wish you and little guy all the love!
Crying watching this. Just had my baby perfectly healthy and couldn’t imagine going through this. You and your sister are SO COURAGEOUS AND STRONG. Praying for her and her sweet baby!
When your sister said that she wanted to hear her baby cry is EXACTLY the way i felt when i went to see my daughter for the first time when she was in NICU. She was born at 34 weeks 3lbs 13oz 17in long & when i got to see her the next day after delivery it was so much at one time and i said out loud to my partner that i wanted to hear her cry and i essentially felt mocked by the nurses for saying that. I went back to my room and cried cause i felt stupid for saying that but i truly wanted to hear her cry to know she was okay. I dont know why my mind associated that with her being okay but it did and i just wanted to hear it. Hearing her say the same makes me feel less alone. My little lady didn’t stay in the NICU for as long as her baby will but everything she is feeling is what i felt. Take care Meredith, you guys are lucky to have each other during this time. I wish i had a sister that was able to relate to me. Many blessings for your little baby❤️
I had my son at 30 weeks and this just hit so close to home <3 The magnesium, the fear, the wanting to be with your baby but also feeling so overwhelmed by everything...My boy is supposed to be coming home this Saturday after so many ups and downs and almost 3 months in the nicu and I just wanted to let you know that your story really gives me comfort that I am not alone in this experience <3
Mama of a 25 weeker here, my baby girl spent many months in the Nicu and I feel you so much on the fragility and scariness of the situation, especially during those first weeks. It's hard to describe - my 5 year old son gave me his teddy bear when I was admitted to the hospital, and I think I slept with it every night for the first month she was in the Nicu. I love what Jess says at the end about letting your loved ones know how weak you feel so that they can jump in and support you. Sending my support and best wishes to Meredith and baby - you are a super mama and every day will get better.
I went through early labor / contractions at 33 weeks. Luckily the medication worked for me and stopped the labor. Then at almost 42 weeks I had to be induced, baby girl forgot she needed to come out. I am sharing to show it can go differently as well.
My love. You are so in my thoughts. We will lift you through this. I don't know if this is anything at all.. but I was born at 26 weeks. Back in 1987. 2lbs.
Both of you are such incredible, strong women. Meredith is going to touch so many lives as a nurse. Thank you both for sharing. Prayers for your sister and baby Jack ❤️
So incredibly inspired by your bravery and strength to share this story so that this may support other mommas out there. Sending love and prayers!
This has to be one of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard! She is an absolute hero. So impressed and inspired by her strength.
Sending positive thoughts. My heart broke when you started crying. You are so lucky to have Jessica there with you.
Sending you love Meredith! I couldn’t imagine your situation. You are loved and your family is going to be okay. Little Jack and you are so strong, you’re doing amazing!!
So sorry to hear what you guys are going through. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Wishing Jack gets to come home soon. xx
You two are amazing in so many ways. Praying for Jack. You’re a hero in more ways than one.
Bless you both. I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. Sending so much love and strength your way ❤️❤️❤️